What foods / drinks do you feel you're "addicted" to?

[Jingthing]

Emotionally, physically, or both.

Foods / drinks that if you don't have on a daily basis (or at least frequently) you feel deprived / sad about it.

Foods / drinks that you go out the way to make sure you have some in stock.

Foods / drinks you might feel anxious about the possibility of running out of stock.

 

Obviously, we're all "addicted" to have some foods and drinks in a general way to stay alive.

 

But this is about specific foods.

 

Maybe you don't feel "addicted" to any foods / drinks.

 

But if so, list them here.

[Jingthing]

My list --

 

Bananas

(Top banana for me, no contest. I feel a strong need for one regular sized banana daily, in the morning, or multiple small bananas. I haven't missed my daily banana in several years. I'll eat them over-ripe, ripe, or under-ripe but prefer ripe. It's a challenge to always have an edible banana ready but I've met the challenge.)

 

Coffee

(Large cup in the morning. Physically addicted. It's easy to meet this need, unless bananas.)

 

Avocado

Not daily but feel bad if I don't have some at least 2 or 3 times a week. When in local season, more often than that. I have a number of avocado recipes ready. These can be cheap or very expensive depending on the season. I will eat Thai non-Haas ones if I must, but of course prefer Haas style ones, imported or Thai. There are periods of the year where there are cado droughts. 

 

Almonds

5 a day. Easy to do. 

Not a strong addiction, but why not?

 

Brazil Nut.

One. Sometimes a challenge to stock. Don't buy too much as they rot over time. 

Not a strong addiction, but why not?

 

Pumpkin seeds (Pepitas)

A tablespoon daily. Not a strong addiction, but why not?

 

Booze

One drink daily. Skip fairly often without any pain.

Either one small San Mig Lite or one shot glass of Vodka.

On special occasions, 100 percent agave TEQUILA, multiple shots. 

Edited April 20, 2018 by Jingthing

[strikingsunset]

Black Tea - first thing.

Coffee

Home made bread

Marmite

Cheese 

[nausea]

Guess, here are a couple of subtle clues:

 

 

 

 

Edited April 20, 2018 by nausea
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[Kwasaki]

Chang Beer &  7-11 ham & cheese croissants toasties.

[wanderluster]

1 - beer heineken or tiger. almost same just tiger is cheaper and made by same company. daily.

 

2 - corn. 1 cob as an appy. daily.

 

3 - canned fruit. I know its weird cause so many good fresh fruits here, but it might be cause of sugar. first thing in the am, half can of either mixed or peaches, then move on to the fresh stuff, daily.

 

4 - salmon either fillets steaks or sushi, but i will need a salmon fix at least twice a month

 

PS - have you tried Gumbo House, cajun restaurant in jomtien between soi 17 and 18.?

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, wanderluster said:

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PS - have you tried Gumbo House, cajun restaurant in jomtien between soi 17 and 18.?

Last I heard, they had closed. Yes, I tried it when they were open. 

[Justfine]

Omega 3 foods. Healthy and addictive.

[Emmess]

1. 7 AM - A big mug of freshly brewed coffee.

2. 7 PM -  The same amount of Grey Goose.

 

Rest, I am a saint. Have, have. No have, no have.

Edited April 20, 2018 by Emmess

[OneMoreFarang]

A couple of years ago I would have said that I am addicted to Coca-Cola (I didn't want to write Coke). I was drinking it all the time pure or with whiskey.

But then, a few years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes. The first thing I did was I stopped drinking Coke. And to my surprise I never missed it. Not the next day, not the next week, never. A couple of months later I sipped on a glass of coke to confirm if I miss something. It was so sweet that I asked myself why I ever liked it...

Apart from that I am not sure if at least 8 shots of espresso per day is counted as an addiction. I just like it and luckily I drink it since forever without sugar, just black and strong.

[simoh1490]

Cheese, cheese, cheese and probably cheese.

 

Oh and cocoa, first thing in the morning, 100% cocoa only, just add milk, no negative effects on the body of any kind and delicious..

[faraday]

Cheese - preferably English Cheddar.

 

Chocolate - Cadburys or Lindt.

[Jingthing]

3 minutes ago, simoh1490 said:

Cheese, cheese, cheese and probably cheese.

 

Oh and cocoa, first thing in the morning, 100% cocoa only, just add milk, no negative effects on the body of any kind and delicious..

I'm big on (hot) cocoa too. I have it daily but add hot water, some cinnamon and a tiny bit of honey. I recently read it's not nearly as health promoting as the industry sales pitches,  but it tastes good and gives a nice caffeine kick too!

Edited April 20, 2018 by Jingthing

[simoh1490]

6 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I'm big on (hot) cocoa too. I have it daily but add hot water, some cinnamon and a tiny bit of honey. I recently read it's not nearly as health promoting as the industry sales pitches,  but it tastes good and gives a nice caffeine kick too!

If you haven't already done so, try a bag of Tulip brand cocoa powder, it's 100% cocoa powder with nothing added and can be found in the bakery goods section of supermarkets, the product is intended for baking but using it for drinking purposes means all the usual additive rubbish is not present. the web says this about 100% pure cocoa:

 

"Theobromine is a chemical relative of caffeine but is not a nervous system stimulant. Theobromine dilates the cardiovascular system making the heart's job easier. This is one of the major reasons why cacao is an important part of a heart healthy diet. Contrary to popular opinion, cacao is a poor source of caffeine".

 

To add: I drink cocoa because it is low in caffeine, I had to give up tea and coffee hence it's a good substitute.

Edited April 20, 2018 by simoh1490

[observer90210]

Most food that smells and tastes like seafood....and if possible with long hair !!

[Jingthing]

I use Hershey's because it's not Dutched.

https://nutritionfacts.org/questions/is-regular-cocoa-powder-healthier-than-dutched/

Edited April 20, 2018 by Jingthing

[Justfine]

Looked at 4 Cocoa brands. Carb range was 18% to 50%.

 

[Skeptic7]

Red wine...and beer...sometimes vodka...and sometimes rum!  

HOT chili peppers. 

Dark chocolate (no dairy)

Coffee, but to a much lesser extent. 

Edited April 20, 2018 by Skeptic7

[simoh1490]

8 minutes ago, Justfine said:

Looked at 4 Cocoa brands. Carb range was 18% to 50%.

 

Look at bakery, not drinking cocoa.

[Jay2013]

Coffee on waking up- nescafe green 2 cold cans and followed by 2 packets in hot water.

3 large duck eggs for breakfast majority of the days with green chillis (pre gym).

2 changs bottles large in the eve min.

 

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[Justfine]

3 minutes ago, simoh1490 said:

Look at bakery, not drinking cocoa.

The best was a home brand one which was cheapest.

[worgeordie]

Black Pudding, 

Regards Worgeordie

[Justfine]

6 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Black Pudding, 

Regards Worgeordie

Euthanism?

[worgeordie]

1 minute ago, Justfine said:

Euthanism?

No with HP sauce !

regards Worgeordie

[Justfine]

5 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

No with HP sauce !

regards Worgeordie

Euthanism?

[poanoi]

cranberry juice & caviar

[Andrew Dwyer]

Tea ( Tetley’s or Yorkshire , any English breakfast tea except Lipton’s of course )

Cheese ( preferably English , but also yearn for Gorgonzola and Brie occasionally )

Banana ( 1 a day medium size)

Oranges ( 3 or 4 small oranges a day)

Bovril ( on toast for breakfast 2 or 3 times a week)

Chocolate ( Cadbury’s , IMHO the best )

 

Oh and because grapefruits ain’t available here ( to my knowledge ) I also eat Pomelo ( som ho)

as often as I can.

[RickG16]

8 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Tea ( Tetley’s or Yorkshire , any English breakfast tea except Lipton’s of course )

 

I have to put up with Liptons, usually because of availability / it's cheaper.

 

I agree it's not ideal - anyone know if Liptons is worse for you health / stomach wise?

[ballpoint]

18 minutes ago, Justfine said:

Euthanism?

Euthanism?  Is that a euphemism for something?

[faraday]

10 minutes ago, ballpoint said:

Euthanism?  Is that a euphemism for something?

I doubt he knows.

 

But most probably, he'll respond with one of his pithy one liners.