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Nell Merionwen

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 12:52 pm Post subject: How long does a roast last?
In this house I cook a roast most Sundays (BA is a traditional boy). I always intend it to last through the next day abd become bubble and squeak and cold cuts. However, no matter how big a joint (I roast it always seems to get eaten on the Sunday Are they all just piggies or am I suffering from the teen locust effect? I don't think BA ever grew out of it.

Pilsbury

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:01 pm Post subject:
I did a 1.5kg joint of need yesterday and it fed 5 adults and one baby well and wad then nibbled and sandwiched in the evening until nothing was left, we did all feel a bit guilty about it but in reality it made a good 9 meals in the end....

Green Rosie

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:07 pm Post subject:
Yesterday's 1.75kg duck fed 3 adults and 2 boys who both have large appetites. No meat left but the carcass will be turned into stock.

Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:09 pm Post subject:
Well we did have four seemingly starving children around the table yesterday... Plus the pooch had to have some. And I cook the roast sometimes A.

Rob R

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:09 pm Post subject:
There's only two of us but good meat gets eaten. You'd probably be better doing two slightly smaller joints and putting one away for during the week.

Nell Merionwen

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:10 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

There's only two of us but good meat gets eaten. You'd probably be better doing two slightly smaller joints and putting one away for during the week.

I've even tried that. Also with things like lasagne. Two moderate sized ones and they will tuck into the second.
Unless I give them a look

Barefoot Andrew
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:11 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

There's only two of us but good meat gets eaten. You'd probably be better doing two slightly smaller joints and putting one away for during the week.

Yes, but what about the meat?
A.

Gah, I cocked that gag up.

Nicky cigreen

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:12 pm Post subject:
usually lasts us - 3 adults - 2 days. We only carve half of it, and put a plate of that on the table.

Nick

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:14 pm Post subject:
Roast will do the four of us, whatever it is, then there's cold for sandwiches, bones for stock, and pickings for a risotto, or something else, usually. It's the one meal I actually do use properly/efficiently.

earthyvirgo

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:16 pm Post subject:
2 adults, 1 generous main meal and 2 x dishes with what's left. Put it out of sight once its served Nell. If we leave it in the centre of the table, there's only enough left for one day. It's called temptation. EV

Nell Merionwen

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:19 pm Post subject:

earthyvirgo wrote:

Put it out of sight once its served Nell.

EV

I do.....
they know where the kitchen is and I draw the line at hiding it in the locked shed.

Rob R

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:19 pm Post subject:

Barefoot Andrew wrote:

Rob R wrote:

There's only two of us but good meat gets eaten. You'd probably be better doing two slightly smaller joints and putting one away for during the week.

Yes, but what about the meat?
A.

Gah, I cocked that gag up.

Rob R

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: York

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:20 pm Post subject:

Nell Merionwen wrote:

earthyvirgo wrote:

Put it out of sight once its served Nell.

EV

I do.....
they know where the kitchen is and I draw the line at hiding it in the locked shed.

Only one thing for it then, buy more meat...

Nell Merionwen

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:20 pm Post subject:
To be fair. If I say "leave it alone it is for tomorrow", they will, and have. But they clearly need feeding

Nell Merionwen

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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 1:22 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

Nell Merionwen wrote:

earthyvirgo wrote:

Put it out of sight once its served Nell.

EV

I do.....
they know where the kitchen is and I draw the line at hiding it in the locked shed.

Only one thing for it then, buy more meat...

the pork we had from the butcher yesterday was huge. I am wondering where they put it all. We did have extra teens/tweens to feed yesterday and it is known they have hollow legs.
I also invited them as it is known their mother only feeds them sarnies and pot noodles.

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