Meat

Hur hur, you like meat.

I now declare this thread officially closed; Emily has won. Forever.

Just so people know, the meat option for the ball is looking like it will be:

Starter:

A smooth chicken liver parfait studded with wild mushrooms served with apricot chutney

Main:

Roasted rump of English lamb served with gratin potatoes and a minted jus

Desert (veggies get the same):

A warm pear and almond tart topped with vanilla ice cream

Ooh that sounds pretty interesting

I hope the pear and almond tart is as nice as the apple pie we had2 years ago; a lot of people hated it, so I had about 5 portions

That sounds a million times better you guys are amazing xxx

You just couldn't leave the thread alone could you? Ruined.

Oh and Tim, I'd rather not eat a "desert"

If that's the meat option, then I will be veggie for the night. That is not meat that I eat!

Fairly surprised no one has complained about us being served chicken liver yet. You have all exceeded my expectations, well done.

I'm personally just intrigued by it; I'll try anything once

It always strikes me as odd when people are squeamish about certain kinds of meats but not others; it's all dead animals at the end of the day

I simply don't like the taste of some meats, although there are some animals that I wouldn't eat through moral objection due to how the meat is produced. Chicken (as long as it's free range) and sheep production doesn't bother me too much, but I'm not a fan of lamb.

Not liking the taste is fine, the point I'm making in this case is that I'd find it odd if people were squeamish about chicken liver; you eat the rest of the chicken, what's so bad about this particular part of it?

I will not pass comment on the aparrent moral implications to eating meat; we'd be here all day!

I guess given that the parts such as liver and kidneys were once used to filter waste may be off-putting to some! Also I think a lot of it is people don't think to buy and use it, it's much easier to pick up a pack of chicken breast at Asda than go to the butchers for all the bits.

The taste is different as well I find, I'm not a fan of liver. My dad eats it all the time, I think he said he didn't like it when he was younger so maybe you grow into it!

What about those of us who are omnivores? Should I create a thread called Both?

Can we mix and match Tim?

If not, I think I'll choose the veg menu ^^

Are you aware of the meaning of the words 'SET MENU'
There will be 2 meals to choose from, one will have no meat in and the other will be as stated above. They will be chosen ahead of time and not be interchangeable.

And, now that vegetarians have complained about mushrooms, others about liver, can someone with a nut allergy complain about the dessert and wrap up the entire menu debate.

Tbh, I dislike nuts xD

No one has complained about the liver yet, though it may only be a matter of time. Good for you though, liver, very nutritious.

At this rate, we're gonna make you all bring your own food!!!! packed lunches for all!!! Just stop complaining and get on with it!

but where's the fun in not complaining?

it all looks rather nice to me.

I can't help but thinking that chicken livers are quite small... Although I assume that as a nation we consume enough chicken for them to be in plentiful supply.

There's nothing to complain about, offal is very good for you, and if you're going to kill an animal you shouldn't waste it! It's just the taste that I don't like, but that's my problem.

T'is a parfait though, all mushed up like.

Hooray!

Sorry, everyone has ruined it now.

This thread could have come to such a beautiful end too.