Food is one of those things everyone has very strong opinions about and people are not shy about sharing them. I have seen myself having full-on debates about what is right and wrong when it comes to food with my family. I can be sat there minding my own business, happily eating your tea and suddenly a whole drama is caused just by me saying I like pineapple on pizza. I thought I’d share some of my most controversial food opinions, the ones that tend to get a reaction and raise a few eyebrows. I stand by every single one and I’m not sorry.
1. Pineapple belongs on pizza!
Let’s just get this one out of the way because it always causes the biggest reaction. You’d think I’d confessed to dipping chips in custard with the way some folks react but the thing is pineapple on pizza just works. It goes so well with ham and mushrooms, obviously I wouldn't put it on all pizzas. I am not a savage. lol
2. Crisps belong in sandwiches.
If you’ve never put crisps in a sandwich, I don’t know what to tell you because you are missing out on a very simple joy in life. The crunch against the soft bread is something special and turns a basic sandwich into something exciting. It’s an experience we should all enjoy. Any flavour works too. My favourite is mixing prawn cocktail and roast chicken flavours.
3. Tinned fruit is underrated!
Tinned fruit does not get the appreciation it deserves. People act like it’s some kind of last resort but it's brilliant and requires no effort with peeling and chopping. Simply open a tin! Tinned peaches are my favourite. That syrup, if I could bottle it and drink it I would.
4. Ketchup belongs on more things than people admit!
People love to act like ketchup should only go on certain foods but I think it’s way more versatile than it gets credit for. Chips, obviously but also sandwiches, bits of a fry-up, random picky tea items, it just works.
5. Cold pizza is the best!
Fresh, hot pizza is great but cold pizza the next day is better. It's not just takeaway pizza either, the same goes for home-made. It’s like all the flavours somehow become even better overnight. There’s also something quite nice about standing in your pyjamas, fridge door open, just grabbing a slice and getting on with your day.
6. Jam first on scones is the right method!
This one is risky but jam should always go first on scones, before the cream. It just makes sense to spread the jam, then the cream sits on top like a little cloud. It looks better, tastes better and feels right.
7. Cereal tastes better late at night!
Breakfast cereal at breakfast time is OK. I am not a big breakfast eater, so I would never choose cereal but cereal at 10pm is different. There is no explanation for this, none at all. It’s like cereal becomes a whole different food after dark and I can enjoy it.
8. Salted caramel is overrated!
Salted caramel has been treated like something special for years now and I am so over it. It’s everywhere and yes, it tastes nice but people treat it like it’s the best thing ever invented and I just don’t get the hype. It’s too sweet and a bit much.
9. Pasta shapes taste different and fusilli is the best one!
Food scientists can argue with me all they like but pasta shapes do taste different. Fusilli is the champion because it holds onto sauce like its life depends on it. Every little spiral grabs flavour and refuses to let go.
10. Orange juice with pulp should be illegal!
I know some people love pulp and feel all fresh and natural drinking it but for me, no! I do not want to chew my drink. If I wanted bits, I’d eat an actual orange. Drinks should not have texture, it’s unsettling!
Do you agree or disagree with any of my opinions?
