On 7/28/2016 at 5:22 PM, sartoric said:I think we can take something from @kayb's post above. If the player knows they have commitments, say so and offer a timeframe. That won't cover black swan events, but at least manages expectations.
"Black swan events" indeed. What with a 5-day power failure, trading in our Princessmobile, and assorted other events that don't bear discussion here, I've had a bevy of 'em flapping around. I think the dust is starting to settle so I'll be able to participate again.
The rapid-fire aspect of this topic as originally proposed is part of its charm, but as noted above 24 hours may be too rapid-fire for many. Offering a timeframe is a sensible way to manage expectations. Having people pop up with their own takes on the list of ingredients also sounds like a good way to keep the topic going. I've already seen a lovely group of suggestions crop up that I'd like to try.
Since I got an honorable mention and a couple of pokes, I'll throw out a list. Like @kayb above, I have a freezer full of stuff (blessedly still good despite the power failure). Just to grab a few items:
Frozen chicken thighs
Frozen shrimp - raw in shell as well as cooked and peeled
Frozen ground pork
Frozen corn from last year
Frozen tomatoes, ditto
A mess of unused herbs in the garden: sorrel, basil, chives, lovage and parsley
A large head of cabbage, purchased at a farm stand before the black swans arrived
A large head of cauliflower that may still be salvageable
Bell peppers (ripe, NOT green)
Fresh snap peas
I know I cheated slightly with the herbs and shrimp as far as the count goes, but it may help give someone ideas. Then someone can give me ideas!
