chezzabell said:I rolled my eyes because this whole thread is pathetic!!
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chezzabell said:I rolled my eyes because this whole thread is pathetic!!
mummykay said:who likes foie gras????
chezzabell said:I rolled my eyes because this whole thread is pathetic!!
lou said:mummykay said:who likes foie gras????
you taking the p*ss ?
Sherlock said:chezzabell said:I rolled my eyes because this whole thread is pathetic!!
I take umbridge with being seen as pathetic. I'm a 37 year old woman who has worked her entire life. I have educated myself, supported myself and feel no one can class me as pathetic for expressing myself in a well thought out consider manner. I have made it clear my reasoning and it goes well beyond chicken welfare.
I like to think I am fairly intelligent and that I bother to read and learn about things I don't understand. That I research things as fully as I can so as to have an informed opinion on it for myself and to be able to discuss.
To have the input from yourself of 'pathetic' is to me of no help whatsoever to the discussion. You offer no reason as to why or anything. That is not discussion, that is a bit of pot stirring IMHO.
This thread has raised some very interesting discussion and its been, at least to me and a fair few others a worthwhile read.
chezzabell said:I rolled my eyes because this whole thread is pathetic!!
Sweetcheeks24 said:chezzabell said:I rolled my eyes because this whole thread is pathetic!!
Then why are you still reading it?
I think it's good that people are discussing it. Surely that's what needs to happen on loads of different things. In fact I applaud the majority of you (both free range and non free range eaters ) on conducting a good debate without insulting each other but standing by your views.
Its a shame a couple like chezzabell find it impossible to have an intelligent debate without being immature I suggest we ignore those comments from now on and carry on ..
jenni32 said:The only whole chicken I've ever been able to cook is the M&S cook in the bag one, as you can't see it til it's cooked. The sight of an uncooked chicken makes me heave. though.
mummykay said:lou said:mummykay said:who likes foie gras????
you taking the p*ss ?
no it was a genuine q, Iv never eaten it cos that is barbaric!!!!!
mandspice said:I’m coming over for tea Sherlock! I’m from the countryside originally and the idea of fresh local produce, growing my own, buying meat from local butchers and eating in restaurants where I can question the origin of the food and get an educated answer definitely appeals to me.
But I live in a busy urban area, with 5 (yes 5!) Tesco stores within 15 minutes walk of my house, lots chain pubs serving Sunday roasts for £5.95, a chicken shop on every corner and at least 2 new takeaway leaflets through my door every day. Not saying I eat all this but I am a consumer, work long hours and commute, and like many I lazily take advantage of what the big corporations hand to me on a plate….we don’t drive and the nearest farm shops are deep into the Essex countryside so we become enticed by the bright lights and special offers of Tesco!
And believe me, if you questioned the origin of the chicken in my local chain style pub they would probably say "the freezer" ! I know I don't have to eat there and of course you can get anything you want in London, but here it's often comes down to having money.
lauramumof2 said:jenni32 said:The only whole chicken I've ever been able to cook is the M&S cook in the bag one, as you can't see it til it's cooked. The sight of an uncooked chicken makes me heave. though.
OMG, its my chicken twin
Sherlock said:Sausages I only buy the local butcher ones made from fresh ground meat. I won't buy Wall's or any other brand pre packed in store. Again, the meat reclaiming and the actual meat content (look at the fat that comes off cheap sausages when you cook them ) put me off. Plus all the additives etc. It's insane what people are putting into their bodies
This year I shall get some more chickens to rear for the table and hopefully another pig if I have time and energy once LO is here. I am also considering rearing a couple of geese or ducks for the table for Christmas.
OK, I'll go hide under the sofa now
emma28 said:A bit off tipoc maybe, but I think growing vegetables in pots is a good idea. My son would enjoy helping me, there's no back breaking digging and I can just leave them in the earth til I need them so I don't have them turning green before I use them.
My Granda started doing this last year when he moved and didn't have the space to have a veg plot.
I might do it this year.