The Rootmate Rant Topic

[cardinalkarp]

Thrill and TT, are you guys kidding me. I guess I was never as lazy as I thought I was. Eating a good meal vs. washing the dishes I use for maybe 5 minutes a night doesn't really compare.

[thrill]

Thrill and TT, are you guys kidding me. I guess I was never as lazy as I thought I was. Eating a good meal vs. washing the dishes I use for maybe 5 minutes a night doesn't really compare.

There is also the factor that it is hard to cook portions for one.

[Bo Hart]

I'd be lying if I said the amount of stuff I'd have to wash didn't impact what I decide to eat for a given meal.

Things I make that are delicious but get nixed because of this:
Spaghetti
Tacos
Spinach Tortellini Soup
Potato Bacon Soup
Chicken Casserole
Lasagna
Fettuccine Alfredo
and many, many more.

Two words: TV Dinner.

[Bo Hart]

Thrill and TT, are you guys kidding me. I guess I was never as lazy as I thought I was. Eating a good meal vs. washing the dishes I use for maybe 5 minutes a night doesn't really compare.

There is also the factor that it is hard to cook.

I agree.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Thrill and TT, are you guys kidding me. I guess I was never as lazy as I thought I was. Eating a good meal vs. washing the dishes I use for maybe 5 minutes a night doesn't really compare.

I'm not talking Filet Mignon v. PB & J here. It's about marginal benefit. I can microwave these Tyson Chicken nuggets, or I can make this microwave mac and cheese that will require both bowl and fork, plus a longer cook time. Clear winner here(plus the shorter meal is probably healthier).

[cardinalkarp]

Thrill and TT, are you guys kidding me. I guess I was never as lazy as I thought I was. Eating a good meal vs. washing the dishes I use for maybe 5 minutes a night doesn't really compare.

There is also the factor that it is hard to cook portions for one.

Two words : Tupperware, Leftovers

[Popeye_Card]

Thrill and TT, are you guys kidding me. I guess I was never as lazy as I thought I was. Eating a good meal vs. washing the dishes I use for maybe 5 minutes a night doesn't really compare.

There is also the factor that it is hard to cook portions for one.

I'm with these guys. Cooking for one plus the amount of dishes generated does factor in. Wasn't as big of deal until my dishwasher went ka-put, and I don't want to invest in a new one until I re-do my entire kitchen.

I still eat fairly healthy, but I don't make as big of meals as I would like sometimes.

--P--

[planet planet]

Guys are funny. And I hear they make crappy bosses.

[cardinalkarp]

Guys are funny. And I hear they make crappy bosses.

don't think that last line went unnoticed

[JCShutout]

The vast, vast majority of the stuff I eat requires no silverware / plates at all (pop tarts, hot dogs, pizza, etc), and so I have one bowl that I use for cereal, one spoon, and one cup that I use for water. Any time I use one of those (not very often), I wash it when I'm done.

This didn't crack anyone else up?

That's what I call a college student on a severe budget!

Oh come on, that's what I call a college student who doesn't want to cook or apparently use utensils in this case.

I can't cook. And yeah, I seriously am on a severe budget. I have about $80 a week after my bills, and that has to cover:

- gas
- groceries
- miscellaneous expenses (eg: birthday gifts or whatever, tickets, tuition interest fees, etc)
- alcohol money / going-to-the-bar-money
- going out to eat during work lunch breaks (yes, cold lunch is an option but whatever)

Trust me, $80 does not last long with all of the stuff I listed.

I've got a very similar budget. Trust me, cold lunches go a LOOOONG way! Cooking and then using tupperware (along with how cheap rice and beans are) save my arse.