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This is what my dinner was going to be. Cheap ramen (with a bit of chili powder, because it's what I've got for flavoring). And yes, I strain my ramen, I never liked it as a soup.
I don't think I've ever actually met an IMGURian in person, or if so I wasn't aware of it. This is probably for the best, as I'm a grumpy old bastard. Usually. There are a lot of factors that go into this I won't bore you with.
Tonight, I am notably less of one, thanks to the incredible kindness of @TheFreePizzaDude (with honorable mention to @JapsMcGee, they both hit me up at about the same time). I did the honorable thing and declined the 2nd offer, because despite my general personality, I'm not actively looking to be a dick. Especially to people doing good for the community.
Dinner now? It's these gloriously simple hot pies. It's enough to soften a man's heart, even if it's going to harden the arteries. May the gods smile upon them for the generosity in their hearts.
Tonight, I shall feast - and then (attempt to) stretch it out for a few days.
If anybody wonders why they're so basic rather than laden with every topping imaginable, it is because I was asked what I desired- and I opted for simplicity. It's hard for any pizza joint to truly screw up a basic pepperoni pie. (okay, they DO have cheese in the crust, but the core point remains).
From the fullness of my heart, and the depths of my stomach, I thank you kind strangers. I hope one day to be able to contribute back to you, so that you may keep doing the same for others in need as you have done for me.
KanackyBiznasty
Cheers grumpy guy!
BlueRonfar
I just cook my ramen barely covered in water and let most of it boil away, a lot of starch in the water when dumped, need them calories.
RipOffTheBandAid
Nice! A gift of any food has my greatest respect. I'd enjoy this
LumpyButtock
Strained ramen has the high ground.
JapsMcGee
Woo!! Glad you got fed! Hope it lasts you, and is delicious!
Wholivesinapineappleunderthetree
Doing Gods work JapsMcGee
ilhares
I haven't quite finished my 2nd slice yet, but it is gloriously tasty, yes. Even had some unexpected crust seasoning, which adds some zing.
TheFreePizzaDude
Haha yeah I threw the pizzahut seasoning on there. Meant to do it on one, accidentally on both
ChunLiRoyJenkins
I too strain my broth from my Ramen ?
TCGView
I don't like my ramen in the soup either.
Shitheid
I use a fraction of the water so it’s more concentrated flavor. By fraction I mean I leave a few tbsp to dissolve 1/2 pack of powder
DukeTO
I thought I was alone! We need to have a convention!
ARedLizardmanNamedFalkus
I'm with you fine gentlemen or gentlewoman. (I do enjoy is in soup, but that's only if you add stuff. Plain ramen=strained ramen.)
lemmonjello
if that was once a non stick pot you cant use that anymore man
ilhares
I can't afford food, you think I can be picky about my dishes? :)
lemmonjello
you are literaly damaging your brain go to a value village anything and spend 3 bucks on a pot
rusrsdude
Bruh. I see you're coming from a place of great concern, but people have priorities. Food > kitchenware.
mrdude88
Nothing wrong with pan fry ramen. Spend an extra $10 for Vege and you can make a few dishes of upgrades ramen.
RedLanternGrodd
I feel ya bro. I'm on the white rice diet til hopefully next Friday. Be strong and push on. It's all we can do.
ilikepineappleonmypizza
Put an egg in your ramen if you have one... changed the ramen game
mafartsmells
Not gonna lie the ramen was my dinner tonight along with Dino nuggets
CompassBear
I add a splash of cold water to my bowl, mix in the seasoning, and then add the cooked noodles.
PigletMolester
Seriously though, that pizza looks so goddamn tasty. What place is it from?
dotmaketrix
Pizza Hut. It's on the box. Haven't been to one since I was a child. Looks a lot better than I remember it.
ilhares
I was a child in the '70s. It's definitely better now than it was back then, mostly.
ilhares
*clarification: The meats are better, the crust seems better. Not so much with the cheese. Can't comment on the veg, I don't eat those.
Madmooch
Some one was hangry
ilhares
Well, yes, but I'm kinda grumpy almost all the time. I wonder if it's the lack of regular/remotely decent food that's influencing that.
Shifuede
Gotta give it up for Pizza Jesus, @TheFreePizzaDude.
Krashtestdummy
TheFreePizzaDude
stranAwwBandit
Why her chest moves so much?
Norge
It has something to do with how the human body works, when you're nervous/shy, like she seems to be, your body does this. It's called... 1/2
Norge
Breathing 2/2
MadlyGeeky
ShutUpMeh
You deserve all the toppings. Except black olives. Those are the devil's Cheerios
ilhares
Appreciate the sentiment, but I don't do anything but meats and cheese, and even then I don't go all-meats. The body only handles so much.
GondwanaCraton
"It's hard for any pizza joint to truly screw up a basic pepperoni pie." Agreed. Pizza is best with at most 3 toppings. 2 or 1 is also fine.
Rogahar
I love some variety in my pizza but you have the right of it; a simple cheesy pepperoni is always good.
TheFreePizzaDude
Appreciate the honesty and happy you've eaten, @OP!
ilhares
My stomach is incredibly happy, and in a bit of turmoil - been a while since I had the glory of PH in there. Thank you so much!
Bananasandwiches42
I’ve seen these posts before from others and am confused. How does it work?
ilhares
He had thrown up one of his PizzaAngel style posts and I commented about my hunger. I caught the post about 5 hours in. Messages exchanged.
ilhares
I wasn't in a rush (still got that ramen!), but they leapt to it quick, and pizza with meat fills a hungry person much better.
Bananasandwiches42
That’s pretty awesome! Ramen is still a pretty awesome meal though...as long as you can jazz it up with goodies.
Katz00
Pepperoni is awesome, glad you could get some pizza pie.
skywarp1970
You made pizza with two packages of ramen a pot, and a colander? AMAZING!
Andytasteslikecandy
Crack an egg into the broth just as it finishes boiling, makes it much more rich tasting!
kickapoojoyjuice
Apropos of nothing, I have the exact same colander.
ilhares
Best one I have ever used, extremely easy to clean, and so light it never causes me grief with sink/cabinetry.
TheSealPushedMe
I'm glad you're happy but why do you have to attack me in your tags like that
ilhares
It wasn't personal, you're just collateral damage, friend. I didn't think people actually read them, I put them in for ease of searching. :)
McFluffySundae
Never understood the ramen diet. Ramen is AWFUL for you. Rice, potatoes, pasta, all cheap and can go really far. Better for you than ramen
McFluffySundae
Ramen is basically nothing with a shit ton of salt. Hell you can get a box of mac and cheese for the same price as a packet of ramen.
ilhares
True, but most M&C requires milk, and milk goes bad.
McFluffySundae
You can make it with water. I've done it a lot when I was out of milk. Tastes about the same, if less creamy
Feedingyouspiderswhileyousleep
Is that a non-stick pot? If so, be careful with the temp. Too high a temp and chipped non-stick release toxins.
ilhares
I'm not sure, but given that I'm dealing with cancer (again), if my soup pot kills me I honestly wouldn't be bitter. :)
Feedingyouspiderswhileyousleep
So non-stick pans that get scratched release carcinogens, which lead to cancer.
ilhares
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/teflon-and-perfluorooctanoic-acid-pfoa.html
Feedingyouspiderswhileyousleep
Yeah I dont like "possibly" and "unkown" that comes up a lot everytime I read these. Which I get but still...
PottymouthChris
They right, throw that pot away
Rentta
Yup need to throw away soon as you get bad scratch and well that one is long gone.