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See this is exactly it and why I slowed down. No the food is not bad, it's not great but I can't SEE any reason why they are all so dissapointed - of course I don't eat it. My husband is literally the unfussiest bloke in the world. He once ate a "Borscht" I tried to make for a solid week (I pureed pickled beets and chicken stock from a cube - thats it 🤢 I assumed it was so gross because I was preggers 😂). Thats why I think it must be a psychological thing? Something about eating alone - thats another thing, I think the food would taste better if they ate socially - or at least wouldn't make the miserable. Interstingly though the camps google reviews - yup thats a thing - all comment on the food being below par for a camp. And yes - oil rig workers eat like kings and queens - check out jaime oliver the rig chef of insta if you get the chance. He's currently out of action but ... just wow. Sorry for ramble

Without getting too personal, a reason I'm slowing down is my hub is really disengaged from the food. He really dosen't look forward to it or enjoy it, and he says the feeling is wide spread. Surely that's something that has to be looked at for like.. mental health or something? They are already doing thankless jobs in the middle of nowhere, away from their familys and busting their butts. One of his latest dinners (I thought this looked good for camp food) - and he was entirely indifferent and over it and I am not playing poor him - so many would be so LUCKY to have this meal - I know it's a first world problem, I'm just inexpertly dabbling in the psychology of food and mental health. Breaded meat (he didn't/ couldn't tell me what it was), gravy and frozen veg.

My dude is struggling. I'm posting less because it's not fair on the cooks. But he has resorted to the emergency supplies I have packed him. Cold, from the can. I am going to buy him a tupperware bowl, but with no microwave is there a point lol.

Really Anemic Calamari for Fishy Friday

I am really messing up this edit. Yes its just a dry old patty. Aussie budget bacon comes with the eye of the back and the streaky of the belly still attached. So it's really long. Yes the white sauce is normal, usually either with peppercorn or wholegrain mustard. I don't eat it myself. This one looks lumpy to me... possibly packet mix?

Corned Beef, White Sauce, Mash, Veges & Technically Not Toes

I had to look twice after I asked what it was to work this out. "Beef burger, bacon, onion, wedges, carrot, zucchini and squash" With a rating of "Dins was Good" and the only complaint "Zuchinni was mush". 🙂

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I live in the middle of nowhere, German sausages are one of my favourite things, if I go somewhere and I find one, Imma get one. Dawn, Dusk or Midnight 😂. If I eat all of it is neither here nor there. I just happened to find this one at 8am. No I could not eat one everyday for breakfast. But sausage and bread is not an unusual breakfast in rural Australia, you've already been up and doing things for 4 hours previously 🤷‍♀️.

Art. I found another German Sausage cart at the Eumundi Markets (actually there were 2 😲). Bratwurst, Onion, refrained from the Sauerkraut for authenticity. Only complaint was the non crustiness of the roll. Husband had Momos but he ate them too quick.

An incredibly rustic (read sh!te pastry) Leek, Bacon & Cheddar Quiche for my husbands homecoming midnight snack.

Satay Chicken, Rice, Potato and Courgette (I find it easier to spell!).

I am finding the idea of Chilli and Pasta strange but compelling. Will have to give it a go!

The Aussies must take after the English with their interpretation of Chili Con Carne, it's always with rice in the UK too, although I have noticed American recipes have it as a stand alone dish ... and i've always seen it as an American meal 🙂.

Huge Beef Schnitzel with mash and veges, he reports it as quite good.

I will try that! Although that toe he always sneaks in.. (I also think he is doing it for sh!ts and giggles at this point).. has no nail 😂.

Another strange (to me) combo. Chili Con Carne with Rice & Guac (standard) with a side of pumpkin and potato (weird). I don't eat pumpkin, but I get that it could be nice to some people... I really don't get people that cook and eat Pumpkin skin on! (My husband... and this mine apparently). I'm too tired to edit out ol'twinkletoe. Soccer has resumed for the kid and the day was loooong.

Yeah its very carb heavy. The lunches are all carby too. I originally thought it would be more meat and veg or slow burn carbs but, maybe thats not as budget friendly. I do know there are hot chips available every night, and pasta every night... I couldn't do it myself (well I could but my jeans would hate me) but I guess it's countered out by the physical labour.

Yeah! Actually what it "says on the tin", no sneaky filler. I don't know what American single serve pies are worth but this was $6au which I think is reasonable 🙂.

Lamb Casserole with Sweet Potato & Pasta. Not a threesome I would have considered, but if it's good for the participant, whose to judge.

I have a new favourite aldesko pie. Creamy Chicken. If you really want a glimpse into the Australian love affair with pies, look for Pyneys Pie Reviews on Facebook - he made me try this one from my local bakery and I am in love. Could perhaps use some crunch / veg but is pretty perfect.

Doorstep of Roast beef, gravy, potatoes and a roll. Featuring spoon. I wish September would hurry up I'm curious if they will go cardboard box or plates 🤔

Beef and pepper casserole with rice and wedges. Eats much better than it looks apparently 🙂.

It has started. First of the season. Perfectly ripe just unsuitable colours. Imperial Mandarins the first of the years citrus, skins very soft and kid friendly. We live in a citrus, strawberry, salad & sugar region - my customers often give me piles of stuff from the "waste" off their farms. I usually hand out to the Country Womens Association because it's too much. He also gave me an abnormal one for fun. Big Boy. Won't be tasting.

Quick Monday Night roast for small man, because I'm a glutton for punishment and felt he needed a proper meal, despite knowing he will be disapointed and would prefer ramen 🤦‍♀️😁.