# One food/meal for the rest of your life - what would you choose? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 25, 2005, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573 "2005-08-25T15:54:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Dorjan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorjan/32/12440_2.png) [@Dorjan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dorjan)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/41 "2005-08-26T14:38:39Z")
> [@Big Bad Voodoo Lou](#): > > Bahn mi… the Vietnamese subs? And is cafe sua da the Vietnamese coffee I keep hearing about? I live in a city with a large Vietnamese neighborhood full of restaurants and grocery stores, and I never know what to try, or even what a lot of the stuff is. Can you recommend anything? (Sorry if this derails the thread, but I’ve been looking for a Vietnamese food expert forever!) You are correct on both counts. Try them both, and definitely try a bowl of Pho. Just pick the place that’s not a chain, and has the most Vietnamese patrons! You really can’t go wrong with this stuff. The only things I can think of to beware are the hot peppers you might find in the sandwich, and for ordering Pho, tripe is a popular ingredient. You can always order it without the tripe of course (unless you like that sort of thing!) ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/42 "2005-08-26T14:55:24Z")
Hmmm. I was going to say steak, corn on the cob, twice baked potato, etc. but after thinking about, a grilled cheese sandwich (made with the Oscar Meyer ham and cheese loaf) and a big glass of ice cold milk. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/43 "2005-08-26T15:31:13Z")
“That’s easy. Pez. Cherry flavored Pez. The world’s perfect food” paraphrasing Vern in _Stand By Me_ ---
**Author:** ![Trisky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Trisky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trisky)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/44 "2005-08-26T17:26:49Z")
> [@gwendee](#): > > “That’s easy. Pez. Cherry flavored Pez. The world’s perfect food” > paraphrasing Vern in _Stand By Me_ I’m really bad at remembering lines from movies. Maybe that line/question from the movie stuck with me, prompting this question even though I apparently stopped associating it with the movie at some point. But, that’s funny - thanks for pointing that out! ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/45 "2005-08-26T17:46:04Z")
> [@gwendee](#): > > “That’s easy. Pez. Cherry flavored Pez. The world’s perfect food” > paraphrasing Vern in _Stand By Me_ [Nerdy Pez collector] Oddly enough, they don’t make cherry-flavored Pez anymore, at least not in the US. The main flavors are strawberry, orange, lemon, and grape, and occasionally you can find the new “Sour” Pez flavors, mint Pez (which I haven’t seen in a few years), and a new cola flavor that might have just been a temporary test. But I’ve only gotten cherry Pez from purchasing dispensers from Europe or Australia. [/Nerdy Pez collector] ---
**Author:** ![Who\_me\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/958977/32.png) [@Who\_me\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Who_me_1)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/46 "2005-08-26T17:53:42Z")
Since I never get tired of eating something I enjoy, the list would be too long to include everything. But in interest of answering, I’ll give you a few. Lasagna Macaroni and cheese (Kraft or homemade) Cheesesteak Subs The old steak, baked potato, salad thing Fettucini Alfedo (although this diet wouldn’t last long… the heart attack would stop it) Pizza Calzones Various Chinese foods… The hell with it, that’s enough to give you an idea. ---
**Author:** ![OrangeJumpsuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/45deac/32.png) [@OrangeJumpsuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OrangeJumpsuit)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/47 "2005-08-26T17:56:03Z")
Could I make it a liquid lunch? If so, hand me a bottle of scotch. If you mean food, food, I’d probably go for a simple turkey sandwich on wheat bread with extra cheese. ---
**Author:** ![OrangeJumpsuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/45deac/32.png) [@OrangeJumpsuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OrangeJumpsuit)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/48 "2005-08-26T17:57:12Z")
Or shrimp, maybe. I don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/49 "2005-08-26T18:06:38Z")
Chef salad with bleu cheese dressing. Got my veggies, got my meat, got my cheese…I’m set. As a libation, I’d like sweetened ice tea. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/50 "2005-08-26T18:09:35Z")
How specific does it have to be? One meal exactly the same, or variations on the theme? Specifically: tortellini with pesto Generally: Pasta (variety of noodles or filled pillows of goodness, pesto or cream or creamy red sauce), or pizza/calzones (variety of toppings/fillings) ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/51 "2005-08-26T18:18:03Z")
> [@Beware of Doug](#): > > Breakfast: country ham, eggs, flax-meal toast, coffee. > (Do the eggs have to be done the same way every morning?) > > Lunch: Caesar salad, shave parmesan, freshly stale French-bread croutons, pan-broiled jumbo shrimp on top, brewed unsweetened iced tea. > > Cocktail hour: Grey Goose martini, very _very_ dry, up with a twist. Just one, but in a big _full_ glass. > > Dinner: Sirloin medium rare (slightly charred on the outside), spinach salad with hot bacon-onion dressing, sautéed _haricots verts_, lightly steamed broccoli, Rex Goliath California merlot, local sparkling mineral water. > > Dessert: Zabaglione _alla Splenda_ with fresh local strawberries, coffee. I want to eat at **Beware of Doug’s** house. I’d even be willing to skip the martini, as I’m not much of a drinker, but eggs, caesar salad, steak, spinach salad and zabaglione every day sounds good. I think it’d take a while to get sick of that. ---
**Author:** ![Trisky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Trisky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trisky)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/52 "2005-08-26T19:45:39Z")
> [@gigi](#): > > How specific does it have to be? One meal exactly the same, or variations on the theme? Variations are fine, I think. I was pretty generic in saying “sushi” - but I’d like to vary it with different rolls and/or different nigiri. Ideally, I’d eat at a sushi bar every night. ---
**Author:** ![Shana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@Shana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shana)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/53 "2005-08-26T20:33:37Z")
Hmm, that’s a tough one… Oysters Rockefeller appetizer. Beef Wellington entree. Chocolate Bread pudding, Banana’s Foster or Creme Brulee for desert. Or I could most definitely do Indian! Chicken Korma or Chicken Tikka Masala with Aloo Gobi as a side dish. And plenty of Nan bread…mmm. And maybe some Tandoori shrimp for good measure. I’d also be fine with a Red Robin gourmet cheese burger and onion rings… Sorry, I’m not feeling very decisive today 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2005, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/54 "2005-08-26T21:21:07Z")
Pud Thai ---
**Author:** ![Trisky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Trisky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trisky)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2005, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/55 "2005-08-27T14:52:30Z")
I had to think about the dessert I’d go with – but then I recalled the clear winner. Blue Bell Banana Pudding ice cream. Though I am interested in trying a Chocodile… ---
**Author:** ![ladulce516](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5fc32e/32.png) [@ladulce516](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladulce516)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2005, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/56 "2005-08-27T23:58:26Z")
> [@Trisky](#): > > I often make the claim that I could eat food, only, for the rest of my life. While this is certainly hyperbole on my part, I think it raises an interesting question. What one food (or meal, since some foods go really well together) do you think you could happily eat for the rest of your life? > > I have a few: [ul] > [li]spaetzle[/li][li]goulash[/li][li]fried rice (of any ethnic origin)[/li][li]sushi[/li][/ul] MMMM…potatoes served just about anyway, sauteed mushrooms, and Crab legs, for dessert…cheescake preferably chocolate ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2005, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/57 "2005-08-28T01:30:25Z")
Pizza. If no pizza, pasta. Mmmmmm good eatin’s. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2005, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/58 "2005-08-28T14:55:47Z")
Chicken , rice , and a salad. All 3 have endless variations, and I would be happy . ---
**Author:** ![PinkNailFile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@PinkNailFile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PinkNailFile)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2005, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/59 "2005-08-28T18:14:44Z")
Waffles. Pasta. Pizza. Creme brulees. Salad complete with salad dressing- anything but ranch (eww). Yeah, I could survive on that for _years._ ---
**Author:** ![Catalyst](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@Catalyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catalyst)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2005, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573/60 "2005-08-29T06:50:16Z")
Sushi’s easy. Anything can be considered a “topping” or “filling” for sushi (which, if I recall correctly, literally means “rice”), so you could eat sushi every day and never have the same meal twice. Oh, if only I could afford this option. Ignoring the dietary consequences, I could pretty happily eat completely unseasoned steamed rice for the rest of my life if I could get the stickiness right. I enjoy cooking and like a wide variety of flavors, but something about the simplicity of sticky steamed rice just works for me. If we’re taking nutrition into consideration, penne rigate al dente with chicken breast and broccoli sauteed in olive oil with a bit of granulated garlic and salt. Served with orange juice and with a banana for dessert, that probably covers most nutritional bases. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-food-meal-for-the-rest-of-your-life-what-would-you-choose/318573.md?page=2)