Do you eat homemade food from neighbors?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who are all you weirdos that know these people that live near you? I don’t anyone around me, and I want to keep it that way.


This thread is bizarre bordering on creepy.

You hide from the neighbors like a vampire and WE're creepy?!

Lol. It's always the quiet ones that keep to themselves . . . .

[Anonymous]

I am surprised by how many people would toss the food. I wouldn't have thought about it, I would have just thanked them and eaten it. Unless, of course, it tasted bad. But if my neighbor brought over a delightful baked ziti, that would go right in my belly.

[Anonymous]

Only on an anonymous site...but I don't wear a hair net when cooking. My family occasionally finds a hair... No one has stopped eating the food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am surprised by how many people would toss the food. I wouldn't have thought about it, I would have just thanked them and eaten it. Unless, of course, it tasted bad. But if my neighbor brought over a delightful baked ziti, that would go right in my belly.

Same. I had no idea this was even a thing!

I mean, I don’t usually eat at the office holiday potluck because it’s just kinda gross to have all these tables and tables of room temperature food (big office) spread out in the conference rooms for an hour or so after being schlepped in from home that morning, with 100s of people serving themselves and breathing all over everything. Just yuck. I don’t like buffets either.

But food from a neighbor or friend? Yes, please!

[Anonymous]

It depends on the neighbor. We have one neighbor who is very vocal about hating to clean. SHE makes comments about how her house is filthy. She's a great cook and I have eaten food at her home but if she brought it to my home and dropped it off I'd probably toss it.

[Anonymous]

No, my kids have nut allergies, and you never know what someone's "secret ingredients" are. I have a friend who knows about the allergy and still tried to give us her famous chocolate pie. She swore it was nut free, but I know her recipe. I asked "so you used vanilla instead of almond extract this time?" And she was like oh shoot, sorry. You can't trust it.

Also, I've been to neighborhood parties...9 times out of 10, even clean houses have pets, or you'll see your host absentmindedly lick her fingers and then pick up a spoon to stir something. And one time I went to a game night party and the house was legit FILTHY. Like, visible dirt, and you knew we were coming over. Cats on the counter. Gross.

[Anonymous]

The people who say no to this are the same people who don't have any friends.

Have you never gone to a dinner party? Gone to ANY type of party or gathering at a friend's house? Shared food with friends?

This is not something to think twice about. No normal person thinks this is weird. Yes, those with unchecked anxiety may think it's weird. But a neighbor bringing you muffins? Eat the damn muffins! If they aren't good, ok then toss. But I'd certainly try them.

What is the worst thing that could happen? Honestly. You people are insane.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes. My neighbors with kids sometimes bake cookies and bring us some. We have kids and do them same. Around Christmas, one neighbor always drops off a fruitcake. We toss it because no one likes it. But I think it is sweet of her. It is a mini loaf, so I don't feel too guilty.

We make cinnamon rolls at christmas and drop them off warm at neighbors' houses. Last christmas I left one batch in the oven too long and they were REALLY brown. I'm sure once they cooled completely they were hard as hockey pucks and probably got thrown out! But I would like to think my neighbors appreciated the gesture just the same.

[Anonymous]

lol I do the same, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, my kids have nut allergies, and you never know what someone's "secret ingredients" are. I have a friend who knows about the allergy and still tried to give us her famous chocolate pie. She swore it was nut free, but I know her recipe. I asked "so you used vanilla instead of almond extract this time?" And she was like oh shoot, sorry. You can't trust it.

Also, I've been to neighborhood parties...9 times out of 10, even clean houses have pets, or you'll see your host absentmindedly lick her fingers and then pick up a spoon to stir something. And one time I went to a game night party and the house was legit FILTHY. Like, visible dirt, and you knew we were coming over. Cats on the counter. Gross.

A severe allergy would change the dialogue...the rest is not a concern. Think about the air we breathe and the pipes our water flows through...so far from pristine.

[Anonymous]

What are you all so afraid of catching from these dirty finger-licking pet owner home chefs? You know most of your food comes from dirt and animals, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The people who say no to this are the same people who don't have any friends.

Have you never gone to a dinner party? Gone to ANY type of party or gathering at a friend's house? Shared food with friends?

This is not something to think twice about. No normal person thinks this is weird. Yes, those with unchecked anxiety may think it's weird. But a neighbor bringing you muffins? Eat the damn muffins! If they aren't good, ok then toss. But I'd certainly try them.

What is the worst thing that could happen? Honestly. You people are insane.

Cannot imagine going through life like this.

[Anonymous]

We keep kosher, so we only eat food from homes of other people who keep kosher. Besides that, we have no problem accepting home cooked food or desserts. Before the pandemic, we regularly accepted meal invitations and hosted guests who were happy to eat our home cooked food.

We have not accepted meal trains in the past, but that is not due to hygiene concerns. We just prefer the predictability of knowing when our food will be ready and what it will be and how much of it there will be.

[Anonymous]

If someone brings me homemade food, I am eating it. Some of my friends are fantastic bakers and cooks, and their food is delicious! Usually anything people bring is baked or cooked, or else it's something like a casserole or lasagna that I am going to cook before eating. What exactly are people worried about? I mean, I guess if I knew that someone's kitchen was filthy and they never washed their hands I might be a bit skeeved, but it's never been an issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The people who say no to this are the same people who don't have any friends.

Have you never gone to a dinner party? Gone to ANY type of party or gathering at a friend's house? Shared food with friends?

This is not something to think twice about. No normal person thinks this is weird. Yes, those with unchecked anxiety may think it's weird. But a neighbor bringing you muffins? Eat the damn muffins! If they aren't good, ok then toss. But I'd certainly try them.

What is the worst thing that could happen? Honestly. You people are insane.

Cannot imagine going through life like this.

+1 Seriously some of these people sounds so insane. It must be so hard to go through life having a mindset like this - to me, sharing food or a meal with others is one of the most basic aspects of humanity.