Christmas food that you hate

Madridista23 · 19-12-2012, 08:19

Not that keen on Spouts.... until i saw Nigella Lawson tart them up beyond recognition. These are wonderful.

Miss XYZ · 19-12-2012, 09:19

I hate mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and cranberry sauce. I really LOVE sprouts, would quite happily eat a huge plateful of them though I don't think my family would appreciate it if I did that.

Madridista23 · 19-12-2012, 09:24

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Originally Posted by Miss XYZ

I hate mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and cranberry sauce. I really LOVE sprouts, would quite happily eat a huge plateful of them though I don't think my family would appreciate it if I did that.

I don't think your bathroom would be overly pleased either!!

The Wizard · 19-12-2012, 09:34

Half the problem with mince pies (or any pies for that matter) is that people don't know how to make nice soft pastry. Pastry is key to any pie and sadly most shop bought ones get it all wrong, making a pastry which has all the texture and flavour of pollyfilla. Rock hard, crumbly, dry and flavourless. This is why I don't buy supermarket pies or flans because the pastry is just awful. Best to make your own if you have time.

Happily M&S have made some called the Ultimate all Butter Mince Pies which are not half bad. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...=gallery&ino=2

Heavenly · 19-12-2012, 09:44

Can only eat home made mince pies, with just a tiny filling. Those shop bought deep filled ones are just gross.

Can't stand marzipan/christmas cake/christmas pudding/brandy butter.

Bread sauce

For those of you who think you hate sprouts, I was one of them.....they have probably been overcooked to an inch of their lives....once I tried them cooked with butter and chestnuts......I am now a convert.

Porcupine · 19-12-2012, 09:56

I dont like Christmas cake. My mum is a wonderful cook and her cake is apparently moist and delish, but I dont like. The weird thing is, I adore her christmas pudding and always save room for a couple of helpings.

~Twinkle~ · 19-12-2012, 10:10

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Originally Posted by The Wizard

Half the problem with mince pies (or any pies for that matter) is that people don't know how to make nice soft pastry. Pastry is key to any pie and sadly most shop bought ones get it all wrong, making a pastry which has all the texture and flavour of pollyfilla. Rock hard, crumbly, dry and flavourless. This is why I don't buy supermarket pies or flans because the pastry is just awful. Best to make your own if you have time.

Happily M&S have made some called the Ultimate all Butter Mince Pies which are not half bad. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...=gallery&ino=2

It's nothing to do with the pastry as far as I'm concerned. I'll eat that part, it's the mush of dead flies that the pastry is packed full of that I have a problem with.

grotbags1 · 19-12-2012, 10:18

Is Christmas pudding the same as Christmas cake except with the cake extras like marzipan and icing?

ScotchMisst · 19-12-2012, 10:52

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Originally Posted by muppetonastring

Mines got to be mince pies! Can't stand them. Quickly followed by anything with marzipan! Yuk!

Any Yuletide food that makes you hold your nose at the thought of eating it?

Haha!

I'm veggie, allergic to spices - cinnamon etc......the preservative (sulphites) on dried fruit....and alcohol!

I am considering buying a chocolate swiss roll and pretending it's a Yule Log for Friday though!

MiSsMaLfUnKtIoN · 19-12-2012, 11:12

xmas pudding
cranberry sauce
sprouts

Mitten Kitten · 19-12-2012, 11:19

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Originally Posted by EStaffs90

Brussels sprouts. I hate the f***ing things. (Also: does anybody eat them outside of Christmas?)

I love Brussel sprouts. Cooked just enough so they still have a little crunch to them, they are delicious. If they are cooked the way my Aunt does them (family rumour is that they get put on to boil in January for the following Christmas

), then they aren't so nice.
The only foods I don't like for Christmas are brandy sauce and the marzipan on Christmas cake.

thoughtcriminal · 19-12-2012, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wizard

Half the problem with mince pies (or any pies for that matter) is that people don't know how to make nice soft pastry. Pastry is key to any pie and sadly most shop bought ones get it all wrong, making a pastry which has all the texture and flavour of pollyfilla. Rock hard, crumbly, dry and flavourless. This is why I don't buy supermarket pies or flans because the pastry is just awful. Best to make your own if you have time.

Happily M&S have made some called the Ultimate all Butter Mince Pies which are not half bad. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...=gallery&ino=2

Agreed. I make my own pastry and it makes a huge difference. I used to make my own mincemeat too which is a good solution for those that don't like peel etc. but I never have time now. Although I'm always amazed by the number of people who don't like anything made with dried fruit - I love it!

I'm convinced a lot of dislikes are down to bad cooking on the first try. Turkey for one, it isn't dry if it's cooked properly so why the hate for a fairly inoffensive bit of poultry when nearly everyone likes chicken! :/

fluffymingo · 19-12-2012, 11:26

I don't like Christmas cake or Christmas pudding. I refuse to eat sprouts. I can't stand the way my mother in law cooks vegetables (she will probably have them started by now so they can be properly mushy in time).

Cstar2229 · 19-12-2012, 11:29

Brandy sauce
Turkey
Sausages
Meat stuffing

marcla · 19-12-2012, 11:45

cranberry sauce,
Turkey.

Watcher #1 · 19-12-2012, 11:47

Sprouts are evil - unless shredded and stir-fried with bacon.

Apart from that, I like everything about Christmas food. Yum.

stupidwheelie · 19-12-2012, 11:50

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Originally Posted by grotbags1

Is Christmas pudding the same as Christmas cake except with the cake extras like marzipan and icing?

No, it's stodgy nastiness, like treacle and putty.

thoughtcriminal · 19-12-2012, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by grotbags1

Is Christmas pudding the same as Christmas cake except with the cake extras like marzipan and icing?

The basic ingredients are very similar but it's much moister as the fruit gets plumper with the extra liquid and the steaming.

Nickelback · 19-12-2012, 12:14

Mince Pies, Xmas Pudding, Xmas Cake, Apple Sauce, Bread Sauce, Sprouts

~Twinkle~ · 19-12-2012, 12:19

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Originally Posted by stupidwheelie

No, it's stodgy nastiness, like treacle and putty.

Combined with dead flies, bluebottles and wasps posing as sultanas. (I'm going a bit green here)

thoughtcriminal · 19-12-2012, 12:28

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Originally Posted by ~Twinkle~

Combined with dead flies, bluebottles and wasps posing as sultanas. (I'm going a bit green here)

LOL! Well you're talking yourself into feeling green

beaglemum · 19-12-2012, 12:31

Oh i forgot......I cant stand chestnuts

~Twinkle~ · 19-12-2012, 12:34

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Originally Posted by thoughtcriminal

LOL! Well you're talking yourself into feeling green

.. and green I'm certainly feeling! ... thinks about rum truffles and cold turkey sandwiches garnished with mango chutney. Ahhh, I feel better now.

itwasn'tme · 19-12-2012, 13:00

I love mincers, it's Christmas cake that I can't stand. All that marzipan and sickly sweet icing. Yuck!

Not keen on Turkey either - would much rather have a lovely joint of beef.

stupidwheelie · 19-12-2012, 13:02

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Originally Posted by beaglemum

Oh i forgot......I cant stand chestnuts

I've never tasted those

19-12-2012, 11:19	#111
Mitten Kitten Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,137	Quote: Originally Posted by EStaffs90 Brussels sprouts. I hate the f***ing things. (Also: does anybody eat them outside of Christmas?) I love Brussel sprouts. Cooked just enough so they still have a little crunch to them, they are delicious. If they are cooked the way my Aunt does them (family rumour is that they get put on to boil in January for the following Christmas), then they aren't so nice. The only foods I don't like for Christmas are brandy sauce and the marzipan on Christmas cake.

19-12-2012, 13:00	#124
itwasn'tme Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,055	I love mincers, it's Christmas cake that I can't stand. All that marzipan and sickly sweet icing. Yuck! Not keen on Turkey either - would much rather have a lovely joint of beef. Last edited by itwasn'tme : 19-12-2012 at 13:01. Reason: Added some

19-12-2012, 08:19	#101
Madridista23 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calle Embajadores 28010 Posts: 7,692	Not that keen on Spouts.... until i saw Nigella Lawson tart them up beyond recognition. These are wonderful.

19-12-2012, 09:19	#102
Miss XYZ Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11,893	I hate mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and cranberry sauce. I really LOVE sprouts, would quite happily eat a huge plateful of them though I don't think my family would appreciate it if I did that.

19-12-2012, 09:24	#103
Madridista23 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calle Embajadores 28010 Posts: 7,692	Quote: Originally Posted by Miss XYZ I hate mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and cranberry sauce. I really LOVE sprouts, would quite happily eat a huge plateful of them though I don't think my family would appreciate it if I did that. I don't think your bathroom would be overly pleased either!!

19-12-2012, 09:34	#104
The Wizard Guest Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,516	Half the problem with mince pies (or any pies for that matter) is that people don't know how to make nice soft pastry. Pastry is key to any pie and sadly most shop bought ones get it all wrong, making a pastry which has all the texture and flavour of pollyfilla. Rock hard, crumbly, dry and flavourless. This is why I don't buy supermarket pies or flans because the pastry is just awful. Best to make your own if you have time. Happily M&S have made some called the Ultimate all Butter Mince Pies which are not half bad. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...=gallery&ino=2

19-12-2012, 09:44	#105
Heavenly Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30,890	Can only eat home made mince pies, with just a tiny filling. Those shop bought deep filled ones are just gross. Can't stand marzipan/christmas cake/christmas pudding/brandy butter. Bread sauce For those of you who think you hate sprouts, I was one of them.....they have probably been overcooked to an inch of their lives....once I tried them cooked with butter and chestnuts......I am now a convert.

19-12-2012, 09:56	#106
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21,392	I dont like Christmas cake. My mum is a wonderful cook and her cake is apparently moist and delish, but I dont like. The weird thing is, I adore her christmas pudding and always save room for a couple of helpings.

19-12-2012, 10:10	#107
~Twinkle~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Team Martin and LBC Chit-Chat Posts: 7,641	Quote: Originally Posted by The Wizard Half the problem with mince pies (or any pies for that matter) is that people don't know how to make nice soft pastry. Pastry is key to any pie and sadly most shop bought ones get it all wrong, making a pastry which has all the texture and flavour of pollyfilla. Rock hard, crumbly, dry and flavourless. This is why I don't buy supermarket pies or flans because the pastry is just awful. Best to make your own if you have time. Happily M&S have made some called the Ultimate all Butter Mince Pies which are not half bad. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...=gallery&ino=2 It's nothing to do with the pastry as far as I'm concerned. I'll eat that part, it's the mush of dead flies that the pastry is packed full of that I have a problem with.

19-12-2012, 10:18	#108
grotbags1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,319	Is Christmas pudding the same as Christmas cake except with the cake extras like marzipan and icing?

19-12-2012, 10:52	#109
ScotchMisst Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Scotland Posts: 5,968	Quote: Originally Posted by muppetonastring Mines got to be mince pies! Can't stand them. Quickly followed by anything with marzipan! Yuk! Any Yuletide food that makes you hold your nose at the thought of eating it? Haha! I'm veggie, allergic to spices - cinnamon etc......the preservative (sulphites) on dried fruit....and alcohol! I am considering buying a chocolate swiss roll and pretending it's a Yule Log for Friday though!

19-12-2012, 11:12	#110
MiSsMaLfUnKtIoN Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 230	xmas pudding cranberry sauce sprouts

19-12-2012, 11:22	#112
thoughtcriminal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 990	Quote: Originally Posted by The Wizard Half the problem with mince pies (or any pies for that matter) is that people don't know how to make nice soft pastry. Pastry is key to any pie and sadly most shop bought ones get it all wrong, making a pastry which has all the texture and flavour of pollyfilla. Rock hard, crumbly, dry and flavourless. This is why I don't buy supermarket pies or flans because the pastry is just awful. Best to make your own if you have time. Happily M&S have made some called the Ultimate all Butter Mince Pies which are not half bad. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...=gallery&ino=2 Agreed. I make my own pastry and it makes a huge difference. I used to make my own mincemeat too which is a good solution for those that don't like peel etc. but I never have time now. Although I'm always amazed by the number of people who don't like anything made with dried fruit - I love it! I'm convinced a lot of dislikes are down to bad cooking on the first try. Turkey for one, it isn't dry if it's cooked properly so why the hate for a fairly inoffensive bit of poultry when nearly everyone likes chicken! :/

19-12-2012, 11:26	#113
fluffymingo Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 293	I don't like Christmas cake or Christmas pudding. I refuse to eat sprouts. I can't stand the way my mother in law cooks vegetables (she will probably have them started by now so they can be properly mushy in time).

19-12-2012, 11:29	#114
Cstar2229 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: By the Sea Posts: 24,199	Brandy sauce Turkey Sausages Meat stuffing

19-12-2012, 11:45	#115
marcla Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Old York Posts: 747	cranberry sauce, Turkey.

19-12-2012, 11:47	#116
Watcher #1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Here <------------- Posts: 6,644	Sprouts are evil - unless shredded and stir-fried with bacon. Apart from that, I like everything about Christmas food. Yum.

19-12-2012, 11:50	#117
stupidwheelie Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 18,061	Quote: Originally Posted by grotbags1 Is Christmas pudding the same as Christmas cake except with the cake extras like marzipan and icing? No, it's stodgy nastiness, like treacle and putty.

19-12-2012, 12:05	#118
thoughtcriminal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 990	Quote: Originally Posted by grotbags1 Is Christmas pudding the same as Christmas cake except with the cake extras like marzipan and icing? The basic ingredients are very similar but it's much moister as the fruit gets plumper with the extra liquid and the steaming.

19-12-2012, 12:14	#119
Nickelback Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 23,174	Mince Pies, Xmas Pudding, Xmas Cake, Apple Sauce, Bread Sauce, Sprouts

19-12-2012, 12:19	#120
~Twinkle~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Team Martin and LBC Chit-Chat Posts: 7,641	Quote: Originally Posted by stupidwheelie No, it's stodgy nastiness, like treacle and putty. Combined with dead flies, bluebottles and wasps posing as sultanas. (I'm going a bit green here)

19-12-2012, 12:28	#121
thoughtcriminal Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 990	Quote: Originally Posted by ~Twinkle~ Combined with dead flies, bluebottles and wasps posing as sultanas. (I'm going a bit green here) LOL! Well you're talking yourself into feeling green

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19-12-2012, 12:31	#122
beaglemum Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: wherever I am Posts: 229	Oh i forgot......I cant stand chestnuts

19-12-2012, 12:34	#123
~Twinkle~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Team Martin and LBC Chit-Chat Posts: 7,641	Quote: Originally Posted by thoughtcriminal LOL! Well you're talking yourself into feeling green .. and green I'm certainly feeling! ... thinks about rum truffles and cold turkey sandwiches garnished with mango chutney. Ahhh, I feel better now.

19-12-2012, 13:02	#125
stupidwheelie Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 18,061	Quote: Originally Posted by beaglemum Oh i forgot......I cant stand chestnuts I've never tasted those