Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I just can't seem to get things right! First I make so much food I end up throwing half of it away after a week, and now I'm looking at how much of my food is left for THIS week, and I'm OUT? Okay, I'm not exactly out but what I've got left looks suspiciously too small for two days worth of meals.I suppose I could stretch it, but darnit. Still getting a handle on this cooking deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 1 minute ago, 6tails said: Come by some time and I'll help you out with portioning. Do you even live anywhere near me? *puzzled* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Just now, 6tails said: Riverside. I'm practically next to you. Riverside isn't exactly a short drive from Aliso Viejo where I used to live, and I'm down in Oceanside, just south of Camp Pendleton, these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Just now, 6tails said: Oceanside, how I drive, is 45 minutes away. I can hit Escondido in 35, as I'm practically right off the 91/60 interchange. I forgot about the 15! Never use it, sticking mainly to the coast. You going to the Furbeque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 1 minute ago, 6tails said: I've not attended any furry gatherings in SoCal, mostly because my tiger does not like going out. I'm generally out mining in the desert, or sitting at home cooking, or having company over. Aww. We've got a new location this year within the same park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 6tails is actually an excellent cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Just now, #00Buck said: 6tails is actually an excellent cook. Was in no way challenging that. So much as that Riverside was nearby me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Just now, 6tails said: Which park? Irvine Regional Park in iirc Tustin (Orange County). Really nice big park, has the Orange County Zoo, a lake, train, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 11 minutes ago, 6tails said: Satellite data I have tells me that there's some serious potential right where I have my circle. That looks about right! If you're going to be in the circle on the right, stop by. We're going to be there from Dawn to Dusk. I might have to leave early for work in San Clemente (so leaving at 2), but if work gets me the time off I'm there till the park kicks us out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 54 minutes ago, #00Buck said: 6tails is actually an excellent cook. He is a trained chef, I'd be disappointed if he wasn't. How exactly are you mismanaging portions? It's not that hard. You just need to plan ahead for a few days then portion out what you're able to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toboe Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Summercat said: I just can't seem to get things right! First I make so much food I end up throwing half of it away after a week, and now I'm looking at how much of my food is left for THIS week, and I'm OUT? Freezer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 1 hour ago, 6tails said: I'd be willing to bet it's more an issue of not being used to how much of each ingredient is typically used for a dish, which is hinted at by the stated over-abundance of prepared food that goes to waste. Bingo. Also misjudging how much I can eat. Turns out my appetite varies a lot more than I'm used to, and I'm having to force myself to eat at times. 53 minutes ago, Toboe said: Freezer? By the time I realized, it was too late - and it could have been fine but if I think food isn't fine I will get sick REGARDLESS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyfish Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Yeah portion control is usually one of the hardest parts of cooking. Just keep trying until you find your happy medium. c: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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