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[Sirus]

Not actually a suggestion. I just dropped in to be sad about the fact that there are some foods I'll probably never prepare (like the aforementioned lentils) because they're sold in somewhat large bags and I don't want to buy that much of something if I end up disliking it.

You got a freezer? Buy everything, then throw everything you don't like into it. You will be glad you did it once civilization inevitably collapses.

But wouldn't the power die when civilization collapses?

[Arx]

I ended up throwing about 100g of lentils into a curry and cutting back on the rice to compensate. Didn't cut the rice back enough, but it was otherwise successful and tasty. It tastes a little like soy-based beef substitute, which I suppose is reasonable.

[Avis-Mergulus]

Not actually a suggestion. I just dropped in to be sad about the fact that there are some foods I'll probably never prepare (like the aforementioned lentils) because they're sold in somewhat large bags and I don't want to buy that much of something if I end up disliking it.

You got a freezer? Buy everything, then throw everything you don't like into it. You will be glad you did it once civilization inevitably collapses.

But wouldn't the power die when civilization collapses?

This is why you also have reserve generators.

[Helgoland]

I ended up throwing about 100g of lentils into a curry and cutting back on the rice to compensate. Didn't cut the rice back enough, but it was otherwise successful and tasty. It tastes a little like soy-based beef substitute, which I suppose is reasonable.

Since you have red lentils, what you need to do is:

- Wash lentils
- Fry onions, throw in a couple spices (not the salt! That goes in last! If you put it in early, the lentils won't cook well.)
- Throw in whatever vegetables you want, stir for a bit
- Put in lentils, stir for a bit
- Pour in water and beer, 1:1. How much depends on what sort of soup you want - thick or less thick
- Cook until the lentils lose their structural integrity
- Now add salt.

Ta-daah! A very versatile recipe that's guaranteed to give a delicious meal. If you want the whole deal to be a bit more satiating, throw in a bit of rice as well. Not too much though, else the soup will dry up!

[Arx]

And if I'm teetotal and don't have beer in the house?

[penguinofhonor]

Water should work, though it'll make it more bland. I'd go with some broth as a beer replacement here (though personally, I'd buy a beer just to cook with if I didn't have any).

[Sirus]

It's tough to buy just "a" beer, isn't it? I seem to only be able to find such drinks in 6+-packs, which is annoying when I merely wish to sample a beverage :X

[Levi]

It's tough to buy just "a" beer, isn't it? I seem to only be able to find such drinks in 6+-packs, which is annoying when I merely wish to sample a beverage :X

Most liquor stores around me sell big single bottles of beer, but they are pretty large.  Maybe that is just how it is in Canada though.

[Avis-Mergulus]

I ended up throwing about 100g of lentils into a curry and cutting back on the rice to compensate. Didn't cut the rice back enough, but it was otherwise successful and tasty. It tastes a little like soy-based beef substitute, which I suppose is reasonable.

Since you have red lentils, what you need to do is:

- Wash lentils
- Fry onions, throw in a couple spices (not the salt! That goes in last! If you put it in early, the lentils won't cook well.)
- Throw in whatever vegetables you want, stir for a bit
- Put in lentils, stir for a bit
- Pour in water and beer, 1:1. How much depends on what sort of soup you want - thick or less thick
- Cook until the lentils lose their structural integrity
- Now add salt.

Ta-daah! A very versatile recipe that's guaranteed to give a delicious meal. If you want the whole deal to be a bit more satiating, throw in a bit of rice as well. Not too much though, else the soup will dry up!

This is basically the beer soup that Rincewind makes in the Last Continent, isn't it? Only less potaters.

It's tough to buy just "a" beer, isn't it? I seem to only be able to find such drinks in 6+-packs, which is annoying when I merely wish to sample a beverage :X

Most liquor stores around me sell big single bottles of beer, but they are pretty large.  Maybe that is just how it is in Canada though.

In Russian, a 2L plastic bottle of beer is colloquially known as a titty. You know you're gop trash when you're squatting in a padik (your apartment block entrance), sucking Bely Medved (lager-like pisswater) from a titty.
...I dunno why I thought you needed to know that.

[Akura]

Shove your lentils into a blender along with some soy and enough liquid to make it a shake. Add green food coloring. Laugh madly at a joke that your family won't get.

Dammit, that's actually pretty funny.

[Yoink]

It's tough to buy just "a" beer, isn't it? I seem to only be able to find such drinks in 6+-packs, which is annoying when I merely wish to sample a beverage :X

Most bars/pubs are willing to offer a sample of whatever beers they have on tap.
So, you could just go to one of those, sample their tap beers, then once you find one you like just sprint out the door holding your sample glass and run home to use it in your cooking. Might need to repeat the process at multiple establishments, depending on how small their glasses are and how much water you're using.

Edit:

In Russian, a 2L plastic bottle of beer is colloquially known as a titty. You know you're gop trash when you're squatting in a padik (your apartment block entrance), sucking Bely Medved (lager-like pisswater) from a titty.

Two whole liters... of beer... in a bottle with an amusing name?
Man, I already knew Russia was great, but I had no idea it reached such levels of awesome as that. I'd consider emigrating, but unfortunately my poor balance and circulation both make me rather unsuited to squatting for extended periods. Also I probably wouldn't survive the first chilly weather.

[Sappho]

Hm... In the Czech Republic, the big bottles of beer are 1.5 liters. A half liter is standard size. Also, it's literally cheaper than (bottled) water. Also the best beer in the world.

Come to Prague, everyone!

[Mephisto]

Since we're talking about booze, here's one of the highlights of a local grocery. Hundreds of boozy drinks of all types, all in "build yourself a six pack" racks.

Somewhat related, go make sloppy joes. Make the sauce with alcoholic cola/root beer (if you're into that) or Moxie (if you're not). Moxie is kind of nasty but this made it amazing.

[Avis-Mergulus]

Since we're talking about booze, here's one of the highlights of a local grocery.

Huh, that's not bad at all.
As another booze-related aside, the beer situation over here has been steadily improving during the last few years. We got a lot of pretty good beer, some of it britbeer-inspired (britbeer best beer, Britannia rules, you drool, fite me m8</sarc>).
Also I discovered a really nice peppermint mead a few days ago, and it was really great.

I googled sloppy joe, and it looks delicious. Sounds like some sort of particularly depraved sex act, though.

Back to the topic of booze! You can make bread with dark beer instead of water! It's pretty good!

[Flying Dice]

Eating a sloppy joe basically is a depraved one-person sex act.