First, I have not followed any previous culinary arguments on this board.
Second, I agree, more or less with your above argument. We even have 'Pizza night' here, but we take cooked Afghan bread, throw a bunch of toppings on it and bake it for a few minutes. Quite tasty.
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Originally Posted by Strange Famous
spending 100's on a meal must surely be a bit elitist, because most people couldnt afford to do it?
Is a meal that costs 100$ really 10 times better than a meal that costs 10$?
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Sometimes, it is. If it gives much greater satisfaction and you have the money to spare there is no reason to deny yourself such meals.
You can live nutritious and healthy off a few dollars a day... cabbage, beans, etc. Most people typically choose to eat food that is considerably more expensive than what is necessary. It seems hypocritical to criticize someone who enjoys the occasional culinary extravagance.
I have been living off goat, rice and Army chow-hall food for some time now. When I come home for leave I plan to eat at the nicest, most expensive restaurants I can find, and I don't see how anyone could criticize my doing so or call it elitist.