# What does your household consume more of than usual? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 26, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396 "2024-03-26T15:50:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/41 "2024-03-26T20:12:42Z")
That seems so pleasant. I applaud her.šŸ˜Š ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/42 "2024-03-26T20:16:00Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > That seems so pleasant. > > I applaud her Thank you. My wife has many wonderful qualities. Among them is her efforts to make our home so comfortable and pleasant. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/43 "2024-03-26T20:20:32Z")
> [@Pardel-Lux](#): > > I see a nice recipe if you add some coconut milk, thai curry and make a side of basmati rice. More vegetables, and fish or duck or chicken would work too, I believe. Iā€™ve made something like it ā€“ I love Thai food! ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/44 "2024-03-26T20:21:54Z")
No, we are just me and Pardel-Wife. I cook with it. I use it generously. Sometimes we eat fresh baked focaccia and we dunk it in it. And I like vegetables in confit. > [@Procrustus](#): > > That reminds me. My wife buys a _huge_ amount of fresh cut flowers. I donā€™t know how to quantify it, but we always have fresh flowers in at least three locations. All year. Yes, same here too. She arranges them, we very seldom buy arrangements. > [@Aspenglow](#): > > Iā€™ve made something like it ā€“ I love Thai food! šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/45 "2024-03-26T20:25:56Z")
> [@HoneyBadgerDC](#): > > I go through a dozen avocados a week. About 8 or 10 a week for me, and Iā€™ve been noticing something interesting. This one organic brand Iā€™ve been buying, comes with 4 small Hass types in a green mesh bag. I swear these have just the slightest hint of a garlic taste to them. Is it possible that such a combo could be a hybrid? I obviously donā€™t know. Theyā€™re fantastic though. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/46 "2024-03-26T20:29:30Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > I thought you were going to mention a condiment. I know youā€™re dying to know, soā€¦ - Prepared yellow - 2 bottles - Spicy brown - 1 bottle - Jalapeno yellow - 1 bottle Thatā€™s it. mmm ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/47 "2024-03-26T20:32:08Z")
Wife likes the blue vases, and thinks dogs should have at least one bed in every room in the house. I like power tools. On top of the useful tools any homeowner or general contractor should have on hand I have a growing collection of vintage and antique machinery. Iā€™d explain that we both like bacon but Iā€™m sure you assumed that since everybody likes bacon. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/48 "2024-03-26T20:32:50Z")
Probably onions. Our grocery list AWAYS contains onions, eggs, yogurt, and wine. Iā€™m not sure we consume more of the latter three than most households our size, but is it common to buy a bag of yellow onions every week? I donā€™t follow recipes for most of the things I make, I just make stuff up as I go along. A very common starting point is to sautĆ© onions, and go from there. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/49 "2024-03-26T20:41:40Z")
Frosty paws? We serve our dog those on special occasions like when itā€™s her birthday or Christmas ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/50 "2024-03-26T20:46:17Z")
Having just done a bunch of recycling: Beer. A bit embarrassing at the bottle depot. ā€œThese arenā€™t all mineā€. ā€œBut why are they all the same brand?ā€ \< crickets \> And also those bags of mixed greens salad. We really should start to make our own. ---
**Author:** ![dolphinboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dolphinboy/32/330_2.png) [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/51 "2024-03-26T21:18:29Z")
We go through a flat of Costco eggs a week for two people, but I donā€™t know if thatā€™s more than usual, and we eat 3-4 pieces of fruit a day, mainly apples, mandarins, pears or kiwi fruit, but that may be average for many couples. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/52 "2024-03-27T00:47:11Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Chicken livers. > > I buy big bags of them. I make the cat and dog treats from them. The grocery store guy has to go back and get me a bag when we buy them. Iā€™m not sure how many lbs. But it costs $21. I do this, but with turkey livers from the turkey farm nearby. Turkey liver as a training treat is amazingly delicious and dirt cheap. Plus, I make a killer Turkey Liver Stroganoff for me and my gf. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/53 "2024-03-27T00:51:15Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > - Prepared yellow - 2 bottles > - Spicy brown - 1 bottle > - Jalapeno yellow - 1 bottle > > Thatā€™s it. We have a mustard/dill that works really well on certain sandwiches. And Grey Poupon. And a killer onion/jalapeƱo/mustard. And maybe ten or twelve more. Donā€™t get me started on hot sauces. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/54 "2024-03-27T00:56:06Z")
Medium rats and baby (fledgling) quail. The snakes have to eat you know, and one is a very picky eater the spoiled thing. Probably not more of than usual for a snake owning household though, so probably not in the _spirit_ of the thread. -thinks- Maybe wheat germ. My wife goes through a 12 oz bottle probably every other week. Itā€™s a reasonably easy source of good non-meat nutrition, and itā€™s a part of her every day breakfast routine. A close second (for a non-Asian household at least) is premade eggroll wrappers. We do a huge number of meat and vegetarian pan fried egg rolls in the house. Some of our top versions include eggrolls stuffed with homemade spinach saag, a sweet potato pecan and orange filled, and southwestern (refritos, cheese, jalapeno). So again, a full package of wrappers every 2-3 weeks. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/55 "2024-03-27T00:56:07Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > Hmmm, if so many people are eating larger-than-usual amounts of apples, are those amounts really larger than usual? Is it more than an apple a day? Because thatā€™s the recommended poetic dose. > [@wguy123](#): > > Rolled oats. Thatā€™s another thing I eat every day. But I only go through one can of steel cut oats a week. Is that a lot? > [@wguy123](#): > > From recent news, I see that I am probably infertile Whaaaa?? ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/56 "2024-03-27T00:59:58Z")
I just re-read the question and realized it says ā€œconsume,ā€ not ā€œbuy.ā€ I left off the fact that we consume far above average amounts of dark green leafy vegetables, even though I never buy them, because my sweet potato patch (we eat the leaves, which are like a toothsome spinach) is constantly threatening to take over the world. This past weekend I harvested 3 pounds of leaves and the patch is _still_ trying to strangle the pineapples. I also grow two other kinds of green leaves, and (skip boring reasons why here) a friend is always giving me boatloads of greens. On a related note, Iā€™m always on the lookout for new ways to use up dark green leaves. I make spinach squares (those freeze well), Martha Stewart creamed spinach, James Beard sesame-spinach salad, colcannon, and NYT cheesy spinach bake constantly, and I always throw handfuls of green leaves into soups, stews, stir fries, and leftovers. More ideas welcome! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/57 "2024-03-27T01:05:47Z")
We like wraps using greens for the wrap. Iā€™ve recently developed a problem with cruciferous veggies. Iā€™m hoping I can tolerate my Kale when it comes up. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396/58 "2024-03-27T01:09:26Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > On a related note, Iā€™m always on the lookout for new ways to use up dark green leave Saag is my go-to option as I mentioned previously, lots of options, but my slow cooker version (well not _mine_ but you know) is great in that you can start with 2 lbs of greens and Iā€™ve doubled it without issue given a big enough slow cooker. > **[Sarson ka Saag (Slow Cooker)](https://myheartbeets.com/sarson-ka-saag-slow-cooker/)** > > This slow cooker saag recipe is incredible. Itā€™s so rich, buttery and delicious that youā€™ll forget youā€™re eating vegetables. Seriously. Itā€™s THAT good. This recipe is the real deal. Itā€™s how this popular Indian dish should be made. This isnā€™t just... If I stick with the consume rather than buy, I should also mention tomatoes in season. My Mother-in-law has a medium large garden and grows them by the buckets as they all come in for a glorious couple of months. Many times during those months Iā€™m using up several gallons of tomatoes a _week_ - raw, stewed, stuffed, sauced, de-hydrated, you name it. ---
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Fruit. Eggs. Olive oil. Iā€™m sure we drink more wine than average too, but I donā€™t drink any other alcoholic beverage, so thatā€™s part of the reason why. And now orange juice because mr. romanā€™s doctor recommended an 8 oz. glass a day, so thatā€™s almost a half gallon a week. I think heā€™s been drinking more than that since the first two half gallons disappeared pretty quickly. ---
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I wish I lived near you egg people. Iā€™ve got like seven dozen on hand right now, and the ladies wonā€™t slow down. I sell them at work for four bucks a dozen, but I guess I need to be more aggressive with my marketing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-household-consume-more-of-than-usual/999396.md?page=4)