we need margarine!!
By bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
Holiday, Florida
April 25, 2011 3:30pm CST
or butter. either one. yes, I know its dumb. But I can hardly eat anything without some sort of margarine or butter. Do you know how many things are no good without it? Day before yesterday, I sent son to the store with a list. we were total out of margarine. no butter either, since I rarely buy or use butter. anyway, margarine was on the list. He didnt see it or missed it some how. When he comes home most days hes so tired he just goes to bed and dont really like going any where. I went in the kitchen just now to get something to eat. I thought of toast. love toast, cant have it, NO margarine
thought of making grilled cheese, no margarine. mac and cheese...not good without margarine in it. Sons been on this diet kick lately, so I ended up having a sandwich and soup. Anyway, I know its a dumb discussion, but have you thought of many things we need margarine to make? or butter. Used to be a song called "pass the biscuits, please" and in it the guy says, " I just cant eat without bread"
well im the same way about bread and margarine. Can you eat without bread? My hubby could not eat without a glass of milk with his meal. I cant tell you how many waitresses didnt get tipped over forgeting his milk, even though he had coffee also. Believe me, they really missed out because he was a big tipper when they brought everything he ordered. LOL! Some waitresses knew him and didnt forget. lots of times he gave them extra for xmas, etc. when he knew and liked one. So, is there something you cant eat without?4 people like this
22 responses
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
28 Apr 11
Hi bunnybon 
Something about cheese that I have to have in the refrigerator at all times. I can put cheese just about in anything at any time during any meal. I may not want it at the moment but if I know it is not in the house I will be upset because then is when I really, really want it. lol
Something about cheese that I have to have in the refrigerator at all times. I can put cheese just about in anything at any time during any meal. I may not want it at the moment but if I know it is not in the house I will be upset because then is when I really, really want it. lol1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Apr 11
so true. so many things can be eaten with cheese. i love it to and dont think i know anyone that doesnt. 
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Apr 11
hi bunny bon I am the same way I must have bread with margarine as they just go together . I have to have my bread or toast or biscuit but also it must have margarine.also on pancakes and french toast gotta have that
margarine on it. a little on veggies also not a lpt but on all
kinds of bread I must have myu ,margarine.great discussion as bread has to have margarine. they are a duo a pair.here sometimes you really have to yell hey wheres the m,
rgarine.
rgarine.1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
i know. i guess we are a few any more. people that have to have things like from way back. in 50s and 60s everyone ate with margarine, butter, or oleo. its what we got used to.
@celticeagle (168369)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Apr 11
I can't eat without utensils. No, really! I must say margarine or butter is a big one. I told my daughter PLEASE fix the eggs with butter. I asked the waitress at the restaurant, "Can you ask the cook to put alittle butter on the hashbrowns so they aren't so dry. I saw the cook looking at me. And you know everytime I go in there now and have hashbrowns I notice the margarine is added. Like he learned or something. Hehehe
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
YES! margarine or at least butter is a staple. 1 person likes this
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
26 Apr 11
Oh yes i know what you mean bunny..but i am not a fan of margarine i just like it in toasts hahaha but as for me, i cannot eat without CHILI.. or we call it here SILI. Or somethign that is spicy that will put a kick in what i am eating. I am a big fan of spicy foods..Like when i eat porkchops, i use ketchup in it with chili, or i look for spicy sauce i could put in my meal lol
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
it must be a custom from your country. i know one of my step dads could not eat without jelly. you know, fruit jelly? in everything. even potatoes and gravy.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
26 Apr 11
maybe but maybe it is just my taste buds, some friends here do not like anything spicy.
jelly?? weird, with gravy? more weird hahaha that is sweet to be pared with gravy..
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
26 Apr 11
You know what? We have no butter or margarine in our home. 
I never, ever use either. If a recipe calls for one or the other, I use olive or canola oil. For a grilled sandwich, try using a very light amount of mayo. Works great. For dinners that have bread, or rolls, we serve them Italian style, with olive oil and herbs for dipping.
I never, ever use either. If a recipe calls for one or the other, I use olive or canola oil. For a grilled sandwich, try using a very light amount of mayo. Works great. For dinners that have bread, or rolls, we serve them Italian style, with olive oil and herbs for dipping.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
i grill the grilled cheese in margarine. never thought of or knew you could cook/fry it with mayo? yes son has bought olive oil. its more expensive but hes thinking its better. 
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@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
26 Apr 11
There's a lot you can do with mayo! Have you ever watched Paula Deen on the Food Network? That's one of her secret ingredients. I don't know about using it to fry with though...
. When you use a small amount to grill sandwiches, you get a really nice eggy taste. Give it a try, let me know what you think. Oh...and make sure it's mayo and not salad dressing!
. When you use a small amount to grill sandwiches, you get a really nice eggy taste. Give it a try, let me know what you think. Oh...and make sure it's mayo and not salad dressing!
@loveandpeace (470)
• Indonesia
26 Apr 11
I can't live without sugar and salt. I cooked everything, soup, meal, dessert, everything with pouring sugar and salt. Even when the recipe says it need no sugar or no salt I will add them.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
yes thats another thing. i must have salt on things or something salty or sweet. honey at least can be substituted for salt
honey for sugar i mean
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Apr 11
yes i cant stand dry food without a drink of something also. mine is usually instant coffee. but when we eat out i either have tea or water. as my stomach dont go well with brewed coffee. 
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
30 Apr 11
You know what??...it's margarine also for me. It seems to be on the kitchen bench all day or I have to put it away all throughout the day. I have it on toast and in sandwiches. I use a teflon pan...I just use a little marg as required. It takes me ages to get through a tub because even though I use it all the time...I only use a little...a really minimal amount.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
1 May 11
i use probably way to much. love it. bunches on everything.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
yes, one of the other responders said water always. i really think water is a very good choice. ive heard thats very good for digestion.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Apr 11
LOL Silly bunnybon! Well, without butter, you can't make certain things either! Such as mashed potatoes or corn bread. Same goes with milk! I don't like the taste of milk but I have to have it to make things too. My grandparents were big time milk drinkers too and had it with every meal. It must be something to do with the times because a lot of older folks drink milk with their meals. I used to when I was younger but grew to not like it so much. My hubby is like yours, he loves bread and has to have it with almost every meal. I try to take it away sometimes because it's so fattening (or so I heard) and sometimes he'll go along with it and sometimes not.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Apr 11
mostly my late hubby was old fashioned in a lot of ways that it counted. but new in ways of the world concerning women. always had to have his milk. i stopped caring for milk since i grew up. 
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
25 Apr 11
Hm, well this is not exactly what you were asking, but I know I just wouldn't want to give up cheese. I had to take all dairy products out of my diet for 3 months, and the one I decided was going back IN no matter what, was cheese.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
i love cheese to. so have you gotten back your cheese? i hope so.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
25 Apr 11
HI BON, I WOULD BE LIKE U IF I WAS OUT OF BUTTER or margarine. I use it alot to cook with. I love bread but i can eat w/out it except for breakfast. I don't need it so i have learned to do w/out it other meals. My weakness is cornbread w/veggies. If i don't make any i just do w/out. Don't like loaf bread or rolls, biscuits etc. w/veggies. Hope u are feeling better. take care. hugs.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
26 Apr 11
I sure hope u get a good report & he can do something to help u instead of surgery. Please let me know what u find out. hugs.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
thanks. still got the shoulder problem, but son is taking me to an appointment with a bone specialist wednesday. hope he can do something without the surgery. i dont like that word and everyone keeps using it
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@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
17 Jun 11
Recently I started to substitute the butter or margarine with cream cheese when I eat sandwiches. When you use the plain brand its as good as butter or margarine but does not contain as much fat so its a healthy choice too.
yummy. i love cream cheese, i'll try more.
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
26 Apr 11
Its horrible to run out of butter, you gotta have butter. You gotta have bread too, love it. I have a friend who follows the Atkins diet. I couldn't do it, gotta have bread. You always have to keep stocked with bread, milk, cheese, eggs and butter. If you have at least that, you can eat.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
yes. thats my thoughts also. potatoes is also a staple with me. margarine or butter is a staple for pete sakes
@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
25 Apr 11
I do not think so. I am very fond of bread, but I can also go forever without it. We use real butter, but I cut that back severely. If I wanted toast and we had no butter, I would peanut butter on it. If I would want a grilled cheese without butter I would put mayo or Miracle whip on it.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
i have had toast with just mayo on it but prefer margarine melting in it. our peanut butter has been sadly ignored and even though theres very little there, i was afraid of it. since its been in the cupboard for a while. unsure how long should have put it in frig, but then, it dont spread well.
our peanut butter has been sadly ignored and even though theres very little there, i was afraid of it. since its been in the cupboard for a while. unsure how long should have put it in frig, but then, it dont spread well. 
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
26 Apr 11
I've made quite a few adjustments in the interest of weight control so I use butter-flavored pan spray on the bread for a toasted cheese sandwich. What about jelly or jam for your toast?
When I buy margarine I wait till it's on sale and buy 3 or more tubs then put all but one in the freezer. When I'm on the last one I look for sales to replenish my supply.
There's nothing I really can't eat a meal without except water. I love water and there's nothing better to wash stuff down than a nice cold glass of water!
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 11
yes water also helps digestion. thats a good idea with the margarine. i should tell son we could do that.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
28 Apr 11
Oh I love some butter....everything is better with it..I;m the same way about cheese too...I love it. I think that once we get used to certain things...we tend to require it..lol...when I was little..I hated salt. I could taste the smallest pinch..it was terrible to me. Over the years of a little here and there...even though I didn't like it..I guess I aquired a taste for it..now..I like salt..not a huge amount..but some. I guess that and a peach tea with my meals is a must.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Apr 11
see, butter or margarine. i still say its best for spreading on stuff for flavor, plus frying with.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
28 Apr 11
We seem to have a problem with keeping margarine or butter in our house as well. However, when I take the time to try to come up with one thing that I just can't eat without, I really can't think of once specific thing. What I drink with my meal depends on what I am eating and not all meals that I eat require having bread with them. However, it could simply be that I am just an oddball when it comes to my habits.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Apr 11
nope lots of people dont have to have a certain thing to eat. my son says ive forgotten how many times we had to make do without things. but i say, hey, thats when we had no money to buy certain foods right away
now we do! @titchy1231 (732)
•
26 Apr 11
im like you, i use butter for alot of things. alot of people think margarine is better for us than butter, but in fact its not. margarine is full of chemicals which in a way is worse than fat. also butter tastes alot better than margarine and i have to have butter/margarine on bread or toast, hate it dry.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Apr 11
well he brought margarine home today. but i should probably start thinking of eating butter like you and many others here. 