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Old 24-12-2014, 00:42
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'And these are perfect for unexpected guests.'

I hear this a lot on cookery shows from chefs, especially on their Christmas shows.

Who ever has unexpected guests popping by over Christmas?

I never in my life had an unexpected guest. Let alone someone who expected me to magically produce food instantly like I should be prepared for their coming.

Surely popping by unexpectedly is the height of rudeness, let alone expected food from the person you suddenly imposed yourself on!

Who lives like this? If I suddenly turned up at a mates house one night without warning or invite I think they'd be most baffled.
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Old 27-12-2014, 17:17
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I keep laughing at this title..Unexpected guests..Just leave them on door step, hide and pretend not to be in when they call They will get the hint Lol
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Old 27-12-2014, 17:30
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Some cultures have unexpected guests. example Muslims or some cultures who have big family.

My brother does not call to let me know he is coming.

There is always a big pot of chicken or Lamb curry in my freezer, all I have to do is pop it in the microwave when I have unexpected guests.
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Old 27-12-2014, 17:36
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Just make 'em a jam sandwich. They can't really complain if they couldn't be bothered letting you know they were coming.
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Old 27-12-2014, 17:45
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Must say I do agree OP, it has always seemed quite rude to arrive when people are sitting down to a meal to me, and expecting to be fed when no one knows you are arriving
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Old 28-12-2014, 11:27
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Maybe it is a cultural thing?

In West Indian/Southeast Asian/Arabic/Mediterranean cultures, you'd always have to be prepared for uninvited guests..
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Old 31-12-2014, 10:32
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And what if you're out?
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Old 31-12-2014, 11:45
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The bailiffs called unexpectedly a few days back.
Fortunately we always have a pack of Pringles to hand for such occasions.
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Old 31-12-2014, 13:02
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The bailiffs called unexpectedly a few days back.
Fortunately we always have a pack of Pringles to hand for such occasions.
Heheh!
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Old 05-01-2015, 12:11
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Maybe it is a cultural thing?

In West Indian/Southeast Asian/Arabic/Mediterranean cultures, you'd always have to be prepared for uninvited guests..
Married to a Turk for 33 yrs - and when in Turkey, yes it does happen and never fails to stress me as they arrive en masse! I like to be in bed at 10pm!

Cakes, mini quiches, 'trifle' and veggie style mini turnovers go down well. Buy their ready made, rolled flakey pastry & you can make little fruit turnovers, spinach & feta ones - and invest in some cream horn tins ( rolls) and make them on advance ( not the filling for cream horns) - they'll bake from frozen - then just add jam & cream & a dusting of icing sugar to the mini creamed horns.
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Old 05-01-2015, 12:17
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Some cultures have unexpected guests. example Muslims or some cultures who have big family.

My brother does not call to let me know he is coming.

There is always a big pot of chicken or Lamb curry in my freezer, all I have to do is pop it in the microwave when I have unexpected guests.
When my brother does this I simply don't let him in!

I need to mentally prepare myself for spending time with my bro he will simply help himself to whatever he fancies in the fridge!
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Old 05-01-2015, 13:24
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A Caesar Salad is surely the most appropriate thing to make them.
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Old 05-01-2015, 21:18
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A Caesar Salad is surely the most appropriate thing to make them.
How'd you keep a Caesar salad perky, walter?
There's nothing more disappointing than a limp offering.
Pringles are quite versatile.
They stay firm for months and you can dip them into anything sloppy.
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Old 06-01-2015, 12:36
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Happens to us quite a lot. A friend my have come over in the afternoon and the kids will be playing, etc and they stay later than expected, so i ask if they want to stay for dinner, or the in-laws might pop in or something.
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Old 06-01-2015, 14:23
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It's easier in the summer because you can just light the BBQ and dig out some frozen sausages and burgers.
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Old 08-01-2015, 07:24
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I don't think we've ever had "unexpected guests". Not where I've needed to cook for them anyway. We've normally arranged something first.

If someone drops by unannounced depending on the time of day it'll either be tea/coffee and biscuits or wine and nibbles at best!

If you come to mine expecting dinner then let me know in advance please
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Old 08-01-2015, 13:04
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I don't think we've ever had "unexpected guests". Not where I've needed to cook for them anyway. We've normally arranged something first.

If someone drops by unannounced depending on the time of day it'll either be tea/coffee and biscuits or wine and nibbles at best!

If you come to mine expecting dinner then let me know in advance please
I never really get unexpected guests either. Certainly not ones who expect a full meal.
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Old 10-01-2015, 17:58
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My late mother's partner (Irish) had a large family of sisters, nephews, nieces etc., most of whom would visit without any warning. Really inconsiderate and thoughtless, but they were the kind of people who only think of themselves. Often someone would turn up and he would be out, so they had a wasted journey - "Oh, it doesn't matter" they would say breezily, but he would be so disappointed to have missed them. A phone call beforehand really isn't that difficult, is it.

He himself thought nothing of bringing someone home from the pub, yes even to Christmas dinner. Mum was always unfazed and graceful about it, although I don't think she was always pleased!
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Old 12-01-2015, 20:17
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Just make sure you have some biscuits in and offer those..or cheese and crackers
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