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Subject: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Windbreaker05 on 03/18/07 at 2:52 pm

I was thinking about certain food items which, while they aren't usually intended for consumption alone, I have eaten or heard of people eating by themselves. I thought it would be fun to see which of these sorts of things everyone has ever eaten without any accompaniment:

So, the survey question is, have you ever eaten unaccompanied...
1. Ketchup?
2. Mustard?
3. Mayonnaise?
4. Grated or shredded cheese?
5. Relish?
6. Salad dressing?
7. Spinach dip?
8. Onion dip?
9. Other dip? (please specify)
10. Peanut butter?
11. Jam or preserves?
12. Marshmallow paste?
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)

Not an exhaustive list at all but it should get the ball rolling, anyway.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: gemini on 03/18/07 at 2:58 pm

1. Ketchup? No
2. Mustard?  no
3. Mayonnaise? no
4. Grated or shredded cheese?  Yes
5. Relish? no
6. Salad dressing? no
7. Spinach dip? no
8. Onion dip? no
9. Other dip? (please specify) no
10. Peanut butter? Yes, on a spoon!  :)
11. Jam or preserves? no
12. Marshmallow paste? That stuff called Fluff, Yes!
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)

I can't think of anything else at the moment. Some of those don't sound too good by themselves.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: spaceace on 03/18/07 at 3:01 pm

Ketchup?  No
2. Mustard?  No
3. Mayonnaise?  In tiny bits
4. Grated or shredded cheese?  Yes
5. Relish?  No
6. Salad dressing?  Yes
7. Spinach dip?  Yes
8. Onion dip?  Yes
9. Other dip? (please specify)  guacamole
10. Peanut butter?  No
11. Jam or preserves? No
12. Marshmallow paste?  No
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Tia on 03/18/07 at 3:04 pm


4. Grated or shredded cheese?
10. Peanut butter?
11. Jam or preserves?
out of this list this is about it. i've eaten sugar on its own to cure hiccups (thanks ktelqueen, for the helpful hint!) but that's about it.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: gemini on 03/18/07 at 3:09 pm


out of this list this is about it. i've eaten sugar on its own to cure hiccups (thanks ktelqueen, for the helpful hint!) but that's about it.

Oh, I forgot about sugar. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to just pass out, like my sugar is low, so I eat a spoon of sugar. Probably not a great idea, but it peps me right up! 

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Davester on 03/18/07 at 5:38 pm

1. Ketchup?  No
2. Mustard?  No
3. Mayonnaise?  No
4. Grated or shredded cheese?  Yes
5. Relish?  No
6. Salad dressing?  Yes
7. Spinach dip?  No
8. Onion dip?  No
9. Other dip? (please specify) 
10. Peanut butter?  Yes
11. Jam or preserves?  No
12. Marshmallow paste?  No

  I've eaten Salsa, Guaccamole, Soy Sauce, Pickle Juice, Brown Sugar, Cake Batter/Icing, A-1 Steak Sauce (Man, that stuff is good...) by themselves...

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: whistledog on 03/18/07 at 5:42 pm

1. Ketchup
2. Mustard
3. Mayonnaise
4. Grated or shredded cheese
6. Salad dressing
10. Peanut butter

others:
Gravy - whenever I have too much gravy for my fries, I drink the rest like it was soup
Coney Sauce - a chilli type dressing for French Fries available at A&W.  I sometimes eat it with a spoon
Cheese Sauce - Generally the stuff you get at Arby's.  Damn it's tasty

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/18/07 at 7:19 pm

1. Ketchup?  no
2. Mustard? no
3. Mayonnaise?  no
4. Grated or shredded cheese?  no
5. Relish?  no
6. Salad dressing?  no
7. Spinach dip?  no....always with chips
8. Onion dip?  no
9. Other dip? (please specify)  no
10. Peanut butter?  sometimes
11. Jam or preserves?  no
12. Marshmallow paste?  no
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)  once I took a couple spoonfuls of whipped cream from the Cool Whip tub, but that's it

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Rice_Cube on 03/18/07 at 7:56 pm

When they were freely passed out, I used to eat the Chicken McNugget sauce packets by themselves.  Sweet & Sour Honey was my fave.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 03/18/07 at 9:23 pm

1. Ketchup?.....no
2. Mustard?....no
3. Mayonnaise?.....no
4. Grated or shredded cheese?...yes
5. Relish?...no
6. Salad dressing?...yes
7. Spinach dip?....yes
8. Onion dip?...no
9. Other dip? (please specify)...no
10. Peanut butter?...yes
11. Jam or preserves?...yes
12. Marshmallow paste?....yes
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: whistledog on 03/18/07 at 9:31 pm


When they were freely passed out, I used to eat the Chicken McNugget sauce packets by themselves.  Sweet & Sour Honey was my fave.


I used to do that too.  Nowadays, they keep them behind the counter :\'(

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: GoodRedShirt on 03/19/07 at 4:44 am

Me and my curious taste buds:  :D

So, the survey question is, have you ever eaten unaccompanied...
1. Ketchup? YES
2. Mustard? YES
3. Mayonnaise? YES
4. Grated or shredded cheese? YES
5. Relish? YES
6. Salad dressing? YES
7. Spinach dip? no
8. Onion dip? YES
9. Other dip? (please specify) YES (almost every dip I've had I've felt the need to "test out")
10. Peanut butter? YES
11. Jam or preserves? YES
12. Marshmallow paste? no

13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone?
- Marmite (blech! Never eat this by itself!)
- Gravy (tastes like thick soup)
- Toothpaste (also yuck)
- Soy Sauce (also not that great on its own)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Vinegar
Dry foods:
- Sugar
- Salt
- Chilli powder
- Instant Coffee mix
Fruits/Veges not really intended for alone consumption:
- Lemons
- Raw Garlic (ideal for colds)
- Raw Onion
- Raw potato

What weird & unusual taste buds I own.  ::)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: robby76 on 03/19/07 at 6:59 am

When I was younger I used to eat Nutella all it's lonesome... Mmm Mmmmm!

Not too unlike this...

http://www.giornalisti.it/binarioloco/archives/Nutella.jpg

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Ashkicksass on 03/19/07 at 10:15 am

I've eaten shredded cheese and peanut butter, cool whip, any sort of batter like cake or brownie mix, and icing.  I think that's it.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: spaceace on 03/19/07 at 10:54 am


I've eaten shredded cheese and peanut butter, cool whip, any sort of batter like cake or brownie mix, and icing.  I think that's it.


raw cookie dough??? :)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Ashkicksass on 03/19/07 at 11:06 am


raw cookie dough??? :)


Yes please!  :D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: lorac61469 on 03/19/07 at 12:34 pm

1. Ketchup? NO
2. Mustard? NO
3. Mayonnaise? NO, as much as I love mayo I couldn't eat it alone.
4. Grated or shredded cheese? YES
5. Relish? NO
6. Salad dressing? NO
7. Spinach dip? NO
8. Onion dip? NO
9. Other dip? (please specify) NO
10. Peanut butter? YES
11. Jam or preserves? NO
12. Marshmallow paste? YES, Fluff.
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)
Whipped Cream

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/19/07 at 12:38 pm

So, the survey question is, have you ever eaten unaccompanied...
1. Ketchup? NO, but I do eat it.
2. Mustard? NO, but I do eat it.
3. Mayonnaise? NO way! :P
4. Grated or shredded cheese? Sure, why not
5. Relish? NO
6. Salad dressing? No, not really.
7. Spinach dip? Maybe not.
8. Onion dip? NO :P
9. Other dip? (please specify) Not that I can think of offhand...
10. Peanut butter? NO...nor do I ever intend to eat it all.
11. Jam or preserves? Maybe not.
12. Marshmallow paste? NO
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)
Apple sauce.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/19/07 at 1:01 pm

Applesauce?  Why else do you think it comes in those little individual containers for people's lunches? 

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Windbreaker05 on 03/19/07 at 1:03 pm

Interesting to see everyone's replies!

Since I never did my own..

1. Ketchup? Yes, out of a fast food packet, but I did not enjoy it
2. Mustard? Yes
3. Mayonnaise? No
4. Grated or shredded cheese? Yes, far too often
5. Relish? No
6. Salad dressing? Only in little bits if I have a bit leftover from a salad, I might use a spoon and scoop it up
7. Spinach dip? Nope
8. Onion dip? Nope
9. Other dip? (please specify) Hummus, baba ghanoush
10. Peanut butter? Yep, by the spoonful
11. Jam or preserves? Nope
12. Marshmallow paste? Nope
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)
A bit of whipped cream, horseradish, pepper (as much as I love pepper, that was still a mistake)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/19/07 at 3:27 pm

So, the survey question is, have you ever eaten unaccompanied...
1. Ketchup?  No
2. Mustard?  No
3. Mayonnaise?  No - I don't even like mayonnaise!  :P
4. Grated or shredded cheese?  Oh, yes!  :D
5. Relish?  Yes
6. Salad dressing?  No
7. Spinach dip?  Yes
8. Onion dip?  No
9. Other dip? (please specify)  No
10. Peanut butter?  Yes
11. Jam or preserves?  No
12. Marshmallow paste?  No
13. Any other sort of food that isn't usually intended to be consumed alone? (Please specify)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/19/07 at 3:31 pm


Applesauce?  Why else do you think it comes in those little individual containers for people's lunches? 

Sometimes I put it on things I eat.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/19/07 at 3:38 pm

Yeah......I put it on my oatmeal.  But I don't think it qualifies as something you're not supposed to eat alone. 

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: lorac61469 on 03/19/07 at 4:43 pm


Applesauce?  Why else do you think it comes in those little individual containers for people's lunches? 


They didn't always make the individual containers, back in the olden days it came in a glass jar.  ;)

Actually, I can sort of understand where he's coming from, growing up the only time I ever had applesauce was when my mother fixed pork chops.  I wouldn't have eaten it alone back then, it would have been like eating cranberry sauce without the turkey.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/19/07 at 5:29 pm


They didn't always make the individual containers, back in the olden days it came in a glass jar.   ;)



I know, whenever I buy oatmeal, I always buy a big glass jar of Motts Applesauce.  When I was a kid, it was the only way I'd eat oatmeal.  :)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Davester on 03/19/07 at 6:57 pm


raw cookie dough??? :)


  Oh yeah, definately...

  Raw chocolate chip cookie dough is super-duper..!

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: spaceace on 03/19/07 at 7:07 pm


  Oh yeah, definately...

  Raw chocolate chip cookie dough is super-duper..!


Raw sugar cookie dough hits the spot too. 8)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/19/07 at 7:08 pm


Actually, I can sort of understand where he's coming from, growing up the only time I ever had applesauce was when my mother fixed pork chops.  I wouldn't have eaten it alone back then, it would have been like eating cranberry sauce without the turkey.



Yeah, I sometimes eat it with pork chops too. :)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 03/19/07 at 10:51 pm


Yeah, I sometimes eat it with pork chops too. :)




*does my best Peter Brady voice*  Pork Chaaaps and Apple Saaaauce. ;D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: 80s_cheerleader on 03/20/07 at 8:19 am




*does my best Peter Brady voice*  Pork Chaaaps and Apple Saaaauce. ;D
schwelllll ;)


I've eaten everything on the original list as well as everything people have listed so far, except Marmite & chili powder.....I get cravings ;D  I used to eat Bleu Cheese salad dressing (my dad bought the really chunky stuff) out of a bowl with a spoon and have also been known to eat a small bowl of sour cream by itself as well :D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: lorac61469 on 03/20/07 at 10:13 am




*does my best Peter Brady voice*  Pork Chaaaps and Apple Saaaauce. ;D


Oh course every time my mother would tell us we were having pork chops my sister and I just ahd to say that!!
schwelllll ;)


I've eaten everything on the original list as well as everything people have listed so far, except Marmite & chili powder.....I get cravings ;D  I used to eat Bleu Cheese salad dressing (my dad bought the really chunky stuff) out of a bowl with a spoon and have also been known to eat a small bowl of sour cream by itself as well :D


Wow!!  I just remembered that when I was a kid I'd eat sour cream, plain.  My parents used to get it in a glass container, I can still picture in my mind, and I sit at the table with a spoon and just eat away.  My parents even have a photo of me doing it, I must have been about 3. 

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Ashkicksass on 03/20/07 at 11:41 am


They didn't always make the individual containers, back in the olden days it came in a glass jar.   ;)

Actually, I can sort of understand where he's coming from, growing up the only time I ever had applesauce was when my mother fixed pork chops.  I wouldn't have eaten it alone back then, it would have been like eating cranberry sauce without the turkey.




So you actually put applesauce on the pork chops?  I've heard the term, but I always figured it was a side dish!  ;D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Brian06 on 03/20/07 at 11:56 am

1. Ketchup? NO
2. Mustard? NO
3. Mayonnaise? NO
4. Grated or shredded cheese? YES
5. Relish? NO
6. Salad dressing? NO
7. Spinach dip? NO
8. Onion dip? NO
9. Other dip? (please specify) NO
10. Peanut butter? YES
11. Jam or preserves? YES
12. Marshmallow paste? NO

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: spaceace on 03/20/07 at 12:12 pm

I eat Cranberry sauce by itself.  I was told it was a relish, not a desert.  Bah, one man's relish is another man's desert!!!

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: lorac61469 on 03/20/07 at 3:48 pm


So you actually put applesauce on the pork chops?  I've heard the term, but I always figured it was a side dish!   ;D

I would scoop a little bit onto my fork and then put a piece on pork chop on the fork and eat it, so no I never ate it alone.  :D

Actually, I don't really like applesauce.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/20/07 at 4:50 pm


Actually, I don't really like applesauce.


Neither do I.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Paul on 03/20/07 at 4:56 pm

Why is grated cheese classified as something 'not usually intended for consumption alone'?  ???

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/20/07 at 4:59 pm


Why is grated cheese classified as something 'not usually intended for consumption alone'?  ???


Beats me!

I love the stuff, and I'll 'indulge' whenever I can!  :D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/20/07 at 5:06 pm


I eat Cranberry sauce by itself.  I was told it was a relish, not a desert.  Bah, one man's relish is another man's desert!!!

It's not a dessert either, apparently. :-\\

Pardon me, but anytime I see or hear the term "relish", I think of that stuff the people sometimes put on their hotdogs. Maybe a garnish? ???

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: spaceace on 03/20/07 at 5:09 pm


It's not a dessert either, apparently. :-\\

Pardon me, but anytime I see or hear the term "relish", I think of that stuff the people sometimes put on their hotdogs. Maybe a garnish? ???


It's considered a relish were I come from.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/20/07 at 5:10 pm


It's considered a relish were I come from.

I guess they refer to it different ways in different areas? That's fine; I can accept that.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/20/07 at 5:14 pm


Pardon me, but anytime I see or hear the term "relish", I think of that stuff the people sometimes put on their hotdogs. Maybe a garnish? ???


There are also Japanese 'relishes' which are made with pickled cabbage, carrot, white radish (which is actually pickled in a yellow solution - can't think of the name) and sesame seeds...and I love eating it by itself!  :D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/20/07 at 5:15 pm

A relish is a cooked or pickled, chopped vegetable or fruit food item which is typically used as a condiment.  So, using that definition....cranberry sauce is a relish.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/20/07 at 5:16 pm

Okay. :)

What about the green stuff on hotdogs? ??? Just wondering, that's all.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/20/07 at 5:17 pm


There are also Japanese 'relishes' which are made with pickled cabbage, carrot, white radish (which is actually pickled in a yellow solution - can't think of the name) and sesame seeds...and I love eating it by itself!  :D

Wow...you learn somethin' new every day!

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/20/07 at 5:17 pm


Okay. :)

What about the green stuff on hotdogs? ??? Just wondering, that's all.



.......that's pickle relish.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: lorac61469 on 03/20/07 at 5:24 pm


Why is grated cheese classified as something 'not usually intended for consumption alone'?  ???


When I read grated cheese the first thing that came to mind was Parmesan, I personally wouldn't want to eat that alone. 

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/20/07 at 5:25 pm


When I read grated cheese the first thing that came to mind was Parmesan, I personally wouldn't want to eat that alone. 


The first thing that comes to my mind is Cheddar...YUM!  :D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Sister Morphine on 03/20/07 at 5:27 pm

I couldn't imagine just opening a thing of shredded cheese and eating it.  I can't eat cheese that isn't melted. 

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Paul on 03/20/07 at 5:27 pm


When I read grated cheese the first thing that came to mind was Parmesan, I personally wouldn't want to eat that alone. 


Heh!

I can and frequently do (well, when I've got the spag bol cooking and I'm feeling a bit peckish!)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/20/07 at 5:28 pm


Heh!

I can and frequently do (well, when I've got the spag bol cooking and I'm feeling a bit peckish!)


Now you're making me hungry!  :D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: nally on 03/20/07 at 5:32 pm



.......that's pickle relish.

Thanks! I'll remember that one from now on.

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: lorac61469 on 03/20/07 at 5:35 pm


The first thing that comes to my mind is Cheddar...YUM!  :D


I think of cheddar as being shredded...YUM!!  ;D

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/20/07 at 5:39 pm


I think of cheddar as being shredded...YUM!!   ;D


Grated...shredded...same thing, IMO!  :D ;)

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Marian on 03/23/07 at 11:28 am

Chutney,pickeled ginger.soy sauce(small amouints)Italianette dressing,fish sauce,relish,honey,peanut butter,cashew better,sunflower seed butter,Kosher chocolate spread,molasses,maple syrup

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/23/07 at 5:49 pm


Chutney,pickeled ginger.soy sauce(small amouints)Italianette dressing,fish sauce,relish,honey,peanut butter,cashew better,sunflower seed butter,Kosher chocolate spread,molasses,maple syrup


You eat all of those things by themselves?  ???

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: Paul on 03/23/07 at 5:52 pm


Chutney,pickeled ginger.soy sauce(small amouints)Italianette dressing,fish sauce,relish,honey,peanut butter,cashew better,sunflower seed butter,Kosher chocolate spread,molasses,maple syrup


That'd make an interesting sandwich, but hold the mayo!

Subject: Re: Nothing else, thanks

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 03/23/07 at 5:56 pm


That'd make an interesting sandwich, but hold the mayo!


Molasses with fish sauce?  Blech!!  :P

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