I have been tagged for a “3.2.1 Quote Me!” Challenge on the topic: FOOD FOR THOUGHT, by Paula, the creator of Light Motifs II, as you can see from her great post below:
https://lightmotifs.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/3-2-1-quote-me-food/
As you may already know, “3.2.1 Quote Me!” Challenges originate with Rory, the creator of A Guy Called Bloke. This was his original FOOD FOR THOUGHT post:
Guidelines: 3.2.1 Quote Me!
Thank the Selector – THANK YOU PAULA!
Post 2 quotes for the dedicated Topic of the Day.
Select 3 bloggers to take part in ‘3.2.1 Quote Me!’
My Two Chosen Quotes
Some of my friends have labelled me a “foodie”. I disagree, only because I don’t really take a massive interest in food. I am just very supportive to friends organizing parties and dinners. So I often help by making a dessert, or making hors d’oeuvres. I know what tastes yummy, so some of my friends say I must be a foodie.
But I rarely think about food itself. I am not creative, I am always faithful to recipes, because I have no confidence in myself to experiment. Plus, I am vegetarian with a dairy intolerance. So a lot of what I make is for other people to enjoy. And that is what I like about food – the pleasure it brings to other people.
I will admit to this – I watch hardly any television – but I love MasterChef and The Great British Bake-Off. But on my own, I eat very simply. When I am on my own, food is just fuel, I probably don’t take enough time to enjoy it properly. It’s only to bring pleasure to friends that makes me start cooking and baking with gusto. But I do have some foodie friends. They really do love food. They are fabulous friends – a lot of fun to spend time with. Oh and also…I think the majority of blogs I follow are foodie blogs – which explains why I always feel hungry when I am blogging.
Anyway,..here are my quotes!
I don’t need to explain this one do I? I don’t have anything against celery sticks. In the summer I munch on them. But obsessing about calories is not going to make you a happier person. And self-hatred, because you want to be the shape of a super-model, is no way to live.
Live life with gusto! Be active and energetic – that, in my experience, is one of the best ways to be able to enjoy a variety of food and stay balanced. It’s is often love for life that makes people more appealing and attractive. So live!!
Life is so good! But I wonder at times if some people are enjoying what makes life richest. Be with people, lovely people, enjoy singing and laughing together. Enjoy food together. If you are on a budget, it does not need to be complicated! When was the last time you went round to a friend’s house with a packet of biscuits?
Recently, I had a couple of friends come and cheer me up (when I a wooden roof had fallen on my nose and my face was bruised) and they brought cookies. It was so good to have their company for a little – I was feeling kind of sorry for myself I will admit!
Food is a wonderful gift – can you imagine how boring it would be without the astonishing variety of flavours and textures available? But the best thing about food as far as I am concerned is the chance to share it with other people. Moments like these – they make life special! We will never forget them. Enjoy your food, but most of all enjoy your life – with wonderful people.
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Lovely post! I knew you would do it justice! 🍪🍪🍪
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Thank you Paula – I really enjoyed it!
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You have given the topic some serious body with those two quotes nicely done Mel 🙂
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Thank you! Fun fun fun!
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Pleasure 🙂
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Are you looking forward to the Bake Off final? Who do you hope will win? 🙂
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I still need to watch the final. I really liked Rosie…not because I thought she was best…she just made me crack up laughing. Who else? Yes Rosie – she made the series for me with her vet stories and speed talking.
Her reaction to winning the technical in semis week after she completely lost the plot was priceless. I was sad that she went out only because she was so entertaining to watch.
In all honesty, early on I was convinced Michelle would win it…I was wrong. But I was surprised she went out so early. I thought she could have nailed it.
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I won’t spoil it for you then – I watched the final last night. 🙂 I thought at one point that Henry would win but obviously not.
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Good selection of quotes.
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Thanks Sadje – they appealed to me!
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You’re welcome Mel. ❤️
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These are great quotes. I would add my epic ‘bugger it I’ve burnt it”
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🙂
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Nothing is important than food… Life full of food
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