Competition: Private Processed Passions…

So my family of three is heading to Cairns next week for our yearly BIG holiday.  We are so looking forward to it.  Each year we try and go somewhere lovely and spend time sightseeing and spending quality time together.  Last year was New Zealand and next year will be Adelaide (I know – we are very organised!!!).  This year it’s Cairns and we are taking Hubby’s parents.  They are great people and Willem (my 6yo) loves spending time with them – so it’s all good.  And hopefully Hubby and I will get a night out on the town – kid free!!!!

 

Anyway…my Mother-In-Law (MIL) and I were discussing what we will eat whilst we are away.  We have a gorgeous self-catering apartment, so obviously what to eat is a BIG consideration.

BBQ’s are high on the agenda and picnic lunches.  As we chatted we compared ideas and agreed on most things. Then MIL says “Do you like macaroni and cheese?”  (I knew this was coming).  “Out of a packet?” I say.  “Yes, we love it”, she says.  I’m afraid I was a little frank in my disgust.  “No!” I said.  I was a little blunt I think.  Did I offend her…maybe.  Could I have pretended I loved it?  Absolutely not.  I mean, we are talking powdered cheese people!!!! 

Anyway, this got Hubby and I talking about food we love and food we despise.  And I couldn’t help but wonder…What do you eat when no one is looking?

As a person who loves food, there is a certain amount of snobbery that goes with it.  Although I feel I am afflicted with a mild case of food snobbery, there are some foods which elicit quite a strong emotional response from me.  Packet Mac and Cheese would have to be one of them.

So what’s your Private Processed Passion?  What do you crave when the moments get tough or you just have to have a comfort food of your youth?  I guess I am talking about something that is overly processed and something you would quickly hide behind the fridge if your best foodie friend came visiting?

Shall I tell you mine?  This particular dish was something my mother could easily please me with during my childhood.  And I can tell you now – it has not lost its effect on me.  In fact, I am slowly convincing my son of its deliciousness (I have already done that with peanut butter and jam sandwiches – heaven!).

 

 

I love canned Spaghetti on toast – in the morning, at lunch, in the evening… I don’t care… whenever will do.  It has to be Heinz mind you.  I’ve tried other brands but Heinz is the only one that hits the mark flavour wise.

It’s a bit of a “go to” food for me.  When Hubby’s away with work, guess what comes out for my son and I.  Mmmm…delicious in its processy goodness.

So Bells and I thought we would have a Competition.  What is your Private Processed Passion?  Leave a comment with your confession and I’ll draw the comp after I return from Cairns.  Wonder if I convince the family that we should have spaghetti on toast for breakfast one morning….

See you soon.

Delly