Comments on: Big Behavior http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/ ... in Pam Anderson's Kitchen Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:20:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Amy http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-3627 Amy Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:32:47 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-3627 I totally know that planning ahead saves wasted calories later on – not-to-mention money. I totally know that planning ahead saves wasted calories later on – not-to-mention money.

]]> By: sink girl http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1262 sink girl Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:14:49 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1262 in my opinion, it is hard to distinguish between two. there are definitely those that are constantly thinking about food based on their appetite. but here's my own personal defense. for me, when i'm thinking about dinner at 9:00 am. it is most definitely not about being hungry. first and foremost, it's about planning. i am an inherent planner. and the way i cook requires me to be just that. if i want to do something more than scramble eggs for dinner, it requires thought. and time. which is why i generally think about it many many hours before the meal actually takes place. secondly, i LOVE to cook. so how am i going to be a good cook if don't, at some point during the day, think about a recipe that i want to try or a recently discovered ingredient i've been dying to use? and last but not least, i want to make the people in my life happy. usually i'm thinking about what would make my boyfriend happy after a long day's work. or maybe my coworkers would love some banana bread. or what kind of snacks would everyone like during the game? again, this requires time and thought and planning. i certainly have "big" ideas for the kitchen, but i don't think that makes me "big"......inside or out :) that's our opinion....we welcome yours. in my opinion, it is hard to distinguish between two. there are definitely those that are constantly thinking about food based on their appetite. but here’s my own personal defense. for me, when i’m thinking about dinner at 9:00 am. it is most definitely not about being hungry. first and foremost, it’s about planning. i am an inherent planner. and the way i cook requires me to be just that. if i want to do something more than scramble eggs for dinner, it requires thought. and time. which is why i generally think about it many many hours before the meal actually takes place. secondly, i LOVE to cook. so how am i going to be a good cook if don’t, at some point during the day, think about a recipe that i want to try or a recently discovered ingredient i’ve been dying to use? and last but not least, i want to make the people in my life happy. usually i’m thinking about what would make my boyfriend happy after a long day’s work. or maybe my coworkers would love some banana bread. or what kind of snacks would everyone like during the game? again, this requires time and thought and planning. i certainly have “big” ideas for the kitchen, but i don’t think that makes me “big”……inside or out :)
that’s our opinion….we welcome yours.

]]> By: Sharon http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1251 Sharon Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:28:01 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1251 I'm with all y'all! I think we're just savvy cooks. But, if any of us were to be in BIG-time denial, it would probably be me. It's entirely likely that I am the 'biggest' of us all. I am, afterall, the one who chose the Greek Islands I would visit based on restaurants...which is why Santorini didn't make the cut. At any given moment, I am not just thinking about the food I want in an hour, or even in 5 hours...I am generally thinking about the food I'll be eating all week. But before you go praising me--I am not thinking about a week's worth of fast, easy-to-cook dinners so I'll be prepared. And I am definitely not smartly grocery shopping for all these things days in advance. I am usually just daydreaming about the food I want to eat this week: chicken korma with warm, garlicky naan...vanilla yogurt parfait with homemade granola...spicy thai curry with coconut rice...the perfect cheeseburger with sweet potato fries...a piled-high stack of pancakes with maple syrup. Ugh, I could go on, but it's 10:25 and I haven't had dinner yet (tuna melt I made at 3:30 was pretty good, though) and I am LEGIT about to salivate on my desk in the library. I’m with all y’all! I think we’re just savvy cooks. But, if any of us were to be in BIG-time denial, it would probably be me. It’s entirely likely that I am the ‘biggest’ of us all. I am, afterall, the one who chose the Greek Islands I would visit based on restaurants…which is why Santorini didn’t make the cut.

At any given moment, I am not just thinking about the food I want in an hour, or even in 5 hours…I am generally thinking about the food I’ll be eating all week. But before you go praising me–I am not thinking about a week’s worth of fast, easy-to-cook dinners so I’ll be prepared. And I am definitely not smartly grocery shopping for all these things days in advance. I am usually just daydreaming about the food I want to eat this week: chicken korma with warm, garlicky naan…vanilla yogurt parfait with homemade granola…spicy thai curry with coconut rice…the perfect cheeseburger with sweet potato fries…a piled-high stack of pancakes with maple syrup.

Ugh, I could go on, but it’s 10:25 and I haven’t had dinner yet (tuna melt I made at 3:30 was pretty good, though) and I am LEGIT about to salivate on my desk in the library.

]]> By: susan http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1244 susan Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:24:37 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1244 I loved reading all the comments above -- "Big Behavior" or smart planning -- either way I'm guilty and proud of it! I loved reading all the comments above — “Big Behavior” or smart planning — either way I’m guilty and proud of it!

]]> By: Tiara http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1241 Tiara Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:10:47 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1241 It drives my BF crazy when I ask him what he's thinkin would be good for dinner at lunch! He doesn't understand! He says he can't think about food when he's eating or if he's full... I can't STOP thinking about food, ever! lol It drives my BF crazy when I ask him what he’s thinkin would be good for dinner at lunch! He doesn’t understand! He says he can’t think about food when he’s eating or if he’s full… I can’t STOP thinking about food, ever! lol

]]> By: Claire http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1232 Claire Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:01:12 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1232 I think it's actually small behavior to plan ahead. Not planning equals settling for take out at 7:30 pm when you have nothing thawed. And that adds up to big bills, big (calorie) meals, and big waistlines. But I am Southern, and I have to say most people I know are thinking about the next meal while they're eating it. Or thinking about a special meal. You know.. While you're eating Thanksgiving dinner the whole table's talking about that one year that so-and-so brought the absolutely scrumptious side dish and why can't we entice him/her to come back again?! Followed by nap, booze, leftovers, and much giggling in the kitchen while washing dishes. Lather, rinse, repeat. I think it’s actually small behavior to plan ahead. Not planning equals settling for take out at 7:30 pm when you have nothing thawed. And that adds up to big bills, big (calorie) meals, and big waistlines.

But I am Southern, and I have to say most people I know are thinking about the next meal while they’re eating it. Or thinking about a special meal. You know.. While you’re eating Thanksgiving dinner the whole table’s talking about that one year that so-and-so brought the absolutely scrumptious side dish and why can’t we entice him/her to come back again?! Followed by nap, booze, leftovers, and much giggling in the kitchen while washing dishes. Lather, rinse, repeat.

]]> By: Lisa S. http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1230 Lisa S. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:26:46 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1230 I'm big; been big this way (food related) for years. Gonna stay big. On the other hand, I'm tryin' to "unbig" about 20 lbs... I’m big; been big this way (food related) for years. Gonna stay big.

On the other hand, I’m tryin’ to “unbig” about 20 lbs…

]]> By: Kate http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1229 Kate Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:57:48 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1229 I'm laughing my head off here. This is me to a tee. I am always thinking about my next meal and I have a reputation for it. Whether you want to call it "big behavior" or smart planning, OWN IT. Be a proud foodie! I’m laughing my head off here. This is me to a tee. I am always thinking about my next meal and I have a reputation for it. Whether you want to call it “big behavior” or smart planning, OWN IT. Be a proud foodie!

]]> By: Amber http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1228 Amber Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:43:45 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1228 As the teller of the "bigness" propensity, I should probably mention that it's tongue in cheek, and very much a Southern thing. You know how it is. Us Southern folk like to make a big Sunday lunch and then go for a nap. That's big behavior, planning a nap as much as you plan the meal. I'm all for planning. But us drooling over that food, and giving it "ojo" (as another friend calls it) an hour after we'd eaten breakfast, was BIG! As the teller of the “bigness” propensity, I should probably mention that it’s tongue in cheek, and very much a Southern thing. You know how it is. Us Southern folk like to make a big Sunday lunch and then go for a nap. That’s big behavior, planning a nap as much as you plan the meal.

I’m all for planning. But us drooling over that food, and giving it “ojo” (as another friend calls it) an hour after we’d eaten breakfast, was BIG!

]]> By: Calantha http://threemanycooks.com/conversations/big-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-1227 Calantha Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:26:37 +0000 http://threemanycooks.com/?p=898#comment-1227 I think people forget that food and food preparation can be just as much as a hobby as anything else. Some people spend all morning/afternoon/night researching or planning for their next painting or wood-working project. Planning a meal is no different, as far as I'm concerned! And going out and appreciating the "projects" concocted by others is no different than going to an art gallery... Oh wait, except you get to actual eat your art! That's the best part! I think people forget that food and food preparation can be just as much as a hobby as anything else. Some people spend all morning/afternoon/night researching or planning for their next painting or wood-working project. Planning a meal is no different, as far as I’m concerned! And going out and appreciating the “projects” concocted by others is no different than going to an art gallery… Oh wait, except you get to actual eat your art! That’s the best part!

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