By I’m not very good when left to my own devices. I can cook, sort of and make drinks, wash up, clean and, dare I say it, the odd bit of dusting. The other day, wifey went out, only for a few hours, but it meant I would have to get myself some lunch.
Time For A Mooch
I usually make myself something like cheese on toast, or just plain toast, something simple and it gets me through until we have a good, home-cooked dinner later on. Well, I just didn’t fancy toast and decided to have a mooch through the kitchen cupboards, and see what I could find.
Spoilt For Choice
There was an array of things, Frey Bentos pies, baked beans, chicken soup, hot dogs and a ‘Pot Noodle’ bad boy! Ooooh, I haven’t had a pot noodle since I worked nights which was over 10 years ago. I realise they are only a snack and there’s probably more nutrition in the plastic container than the contents. However, my mind was made and pot noodle it was.
Fork or Spoon?
So, following the instructions, I boiled the kettle and filled the thing up to the mark, exactly as it said. Leave for two minutes, empty the contents of the slimy brown stuff in and leave for another two minutes. All going so well, so far! Then the problems start. How are you supposed to eat this stuff? A fork is no good, so maybe a spoon.
Slushy
I sat at the table with a fork and spoon together with this brown slushy stuff that looked literally like I had opened a can of worms. I tried the fork first and managed to get a couple of little noodles out and eaten. I’m sure this thing shouldn’t look like a plastic pot filled with brown water!
What A Mess!
Changing to the spoon seemed no better. In fact, a brand new t-shirt my daughter had brought me back from her holiday was suddenly covered in this brown sludge with noodles all over my chin. What a mess! At that point, I picked the plastic tub and its contents and dumped the lot into the kitchen waste bin. I just hope the stains will wash out from the t-shirt.
Still Hungry
When wifey got home (I was still starving) she looked at me, there was obviously still a hint of yellow around my chin and the big stain on my shirt. ‘Oh you’ve had a pot noodle have you?’ she asked. I told her of the saga and then she told me that you never fill it with water up to the line, always fill it a little lower, it will make for a much better snack! Now she tells me.
There’s even a recipe for a pot noodle sandwich:
luisa zambrotta
June 23, 2023What a shame … and just think that real spaghetti, not canned ones, are delicious🍝
Trev
June 23, 2023I know. If only I could cook. Thank you Luisa. 🙏
Carolyn
June 23, 2023Pot noodle sandwich? Did you try asking Alexa what to do? Maybe she could have made you lunch. I hope you got a satisfying supper!
Trev
June 23, 2023Lol, good one, Carolyn 😊
John
June 23, 2023I could make you some lunch, Trev, what would you like? A toasted peanut butter sandwich? Some of my chili or baked chicken with gravy? I hope that stain washed out! I had a look at the link, I’ve never seen a sandwich like that.
Trev
June 23, 2023Thank you John 😊
Rosaliene Bacchus
June 23, 2023If you’d asked Alexa for help, you would’ve known better 😀
Trev
June 23, 2023Haha, good one, Rosaliene. Thank you 😊
Cheryl
June 23, 2023Great photo from 2022 there! Here the noodle cups are a college form staple I’m told😀I think my grandson uses a fork…
Trev
June 23, 2023Thank you, Cheryl 😊
Bitchy After 60
June 23, 2023A peanut butter sandwich always works in a pinch. No instructions required.
Trev
June 23, 2023Ooh, thank you 😊
SueW
June 23, 2023I’m assuming it’s not your turn to cook dinner! 🙂
Trev
June 23, 2023Lol, Sue, definitely not! Thank you 😃
SusanR
June 24, 2023I’ll pass on that sandwich but I eat a lot of ramen noodles, similar to your pot noodles, I think. Add a tad less water, or pour off a little bit before adding the flavoring. And I often “thicken” mine by adding grated parmesan cheese. Whatever. Those noodles are a staple in my pantry.
Trev
June 24, 2023My wife said exactly the same as you, less water and pour off some before adding the flavouring. You live and learn. Thank you, Susan. 😊
Going Batty in Wales
June 24, 2023I have never eaten a pot noodle but my grandson lived on them when at Uni. I hope the T shirt survived!
Trev
June 24, 2023Thank you. Yes, they seem to be a big hit with students and yes, the t shirt survived. 😊
Ruth
June 24, 2023I think I’ll pass on the pot noodle sandwich, thanks!
Trev
June 24, 2023I agree, thank you, Ruth. 😊
Cindy Georgakas
June 26, 2023busted I see.. hahaha
Trev
June 27, 2023Thank you, Cindy. 😃
lastflyingcow
June 29, 2023If it’s any consolation – I also used to overfill the container! 😉 ” always fill it a little lower”
I’m thinking now, who tests the water threshold in the QA dept?
Trev
June 30, 2023Thank you and I will certainly remember for the next time, if there is a next time. 😊
mitchteemley
July 2, 2023Right now that cheese toast is sounding awfully good. ;>)
Trev
July 3, 2023😀😀thank you, Mitch.
Crystal Byers
July 3, 2023I’m with Mitch. I love a good cheese toast.
Trev
July 4, 2023😀😀thank you, Crystal.
surrealartpsychonaut
July 4, 2023You’ve certainly got the knack of making the little details of daily life entertaining to read about.
Trev
July 4, 2023Thank you 😊
Catch the Words
July 6, 2023Good morning. Cheers and thanks.
Trev
July 6, 2023You’re welcome and thank you. 😊
Rupali
July 7, 2023Better next time 😁🙃
Trev
July 8, 2023Thank you 😊
Jessica Harper
July 10, 2023I literally can’t believe Pot Noodles keep going. There always seems to me a better option available, even if it’s just Marmite on toast!
Trev
July 10, 2023Ooh, I agree about the Marmite. Thank you, Jessica. 🙂