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Do you also get really annoyed when someone is in the kitchen while you are cooking or cleaning up? And are horrified when people pour milk first and then put in cereal? Do you feel the urge to correct a person who seems to know what they are doing but are doing it wrong?

It seems that the kitchen attracts a lot of frustration and people can argue about food and cooking for hours. Reddit user rawlingstones know this human trait and when they posed the questions of “What’s your stupidest cooking opinion” they also added “so we can fight about it?”

The fight in the thread was pretty civilised despite some pretty controversial opinions being thrown around. Are there any in this list that you agree with? What is a food opinion that you will fight about? Let us know in the comments!

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#1

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Gold flakes on anything is f*****g stupid

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RagDollLali
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if ruining perfectly good food with the stuff isn't bad enough, they also make special gold pills (that sell for several hundred dollars) that make you poop glitter. Because there's definitely not better things to spend that money on /s

Jeff Mcelfresh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For real. Just sprinkle some edible gold leaf on your food if you want it shiny

Tina Hugh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a decoration and it doesn’t cost much. A whole edible gold leaf is about $2

Bob
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No no no no it’s tasted awesome with eggs burgers and Pasta

TheEndIsNigh🇨🇦and🇬🇧in🇺🇲
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? I didn't think it added anything to the flavor at all. It's pretty, I guess, and I can understand the whole food aesthetics if that's your thing, but I didn't find it to be more than decorative.

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UtanaYona
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's put this in perspective..."What is this green stuff on top. Oh, I shredded some $100 bills. Doesn't the green just make it snap?"

ILoveMySon
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great for them. However, I hope they are donating food to needy people as well.🙂

Helen Jane Witten
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it really gold flakes? People use to kill each other over stuff like that.

Debby Keir
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speckles of brown sugar on coffee looks just as good, and I prefer the taste. Gold flakes are for decor only - lasts longer and you have a visual reminder.

Christoffer Adams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree it's just so tacky it may look cool but it is so overrated and eating Gold flakes on food is not very healthy for you

Blarrg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wasn't this going to be a thread on stupid cooking opinions? Is this one controversial?

CalicoKitty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where's that Horrible Histories sketch on the woman who ate gold to look young and died of heavy metal poisoning when you need it

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Pineapple on pizza is actually quite nice and the roasted sweetness complements the salty dish.

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HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who downvoted this? People shouldn’t judge others for what they want on pizza, right??? It’s not their pizza, it’s that person’s. Where would you guys on BP be if I put hedgehog food on my pizza?? Plus, this person here is just complimenting something, not insulting something. People who have their own beliefs and not INSULTING something shouldn’t deserve downvotes unless what they’re saying is REALLY ridiculous.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Every part of green onions is USEABLE! The green and the white! Both! Yes! Use the whole things >:) yes!

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread You'll get me to stop using preground spices when you pry them out of my cold dead hands.

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LooseSeal's $10 Banana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes!! 95% of what I cook is for me and my immediate family. I'm not going through the extra time grinding spices and herbs to make supper every night.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread I hate when people leave the tails on shrimp especially in pasta dishes. Why not just remove it all?

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#7

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread A kitchen full of expensive appliances does not make you a good cook.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread I don’t care if someone salts the food that I made them before or after trying it. As long as they enjoy it, I’m happy.

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Mia Black
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, for me it is a sign of respect to first try the dish. After your first bite, you are allowed to do whatever pleases you to enjoy your food but please try first and respect my work. Plus, this way i can learn to make it Better next time

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#9

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Can we stop saying "bone broth"? It's bleeping stock.

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#10

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread “Best by” and “sell by” dates can go f**k themselves. If it isn’t growing hair when I open the lid then it’s getting cooked to 165F and that’s money in the bank!

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Oskar Hauser
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can check if eggs are still fresh by putting them in a glass of water. If they sink to the bottom, they're fresh. If they stand upright or bop up and down a bit, they're still okay. You could use still them to bake a cake or make scrambled eggs or anything that completely cooks the egg. But I wouldn't use them for recipes that call for uncooked parts of the egg like royal icing or mayonnaise. If the egg is swimming on the surface of the water, toss it in the bin.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread grilled cheese sandwiches should only be cut diagonally

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Baking isn’t difficult, you’re just bad at following directions.

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Donkey boi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The directions: Mix the ingredients until the right consistency, but I'm going to describe the consistency in a way that includes every known substance to man, such as 'until it covers the back of the spoon'. Then bake it with an equally vague idea (between 150 and 250 degrees, for 45-75 mins), but be careful! Too hot it won't rise, too cold it wont cook, too long and it'll turn to rock, no long enough it'll collapse when you open to door. Just make sure you get the temperature and timing perfect!!!!!

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#13

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread I hate measuring in cups and ounces. Give me them grams

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Fat Harry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I *whisper it* actually like using cups for measuring. They're very convenient and I don't need to get any scales out. There you go, America, something you've done that I prefer.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Pre-minced jarred garlic is fine and you can pry the Costco sized jar of it out of my cold dead hands on this hill I've chosen to die on.

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Sue From Michigan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I chop garlic but I've tasted the jarred garlic and it tastes different, it's also not as strong as fresh garlic.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread People who are super bougie and refuse to eat mayo because it's "gross", but will then gobble up a trough of aioli if a brunch place puts in front of them are the absolute worst and can f**k right the hell off. It's fancy mayo, b***h. Get over yourself.

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The Scout
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Classic Aioli does not even contain mayo, nor does it contain any egg or vinegar. It consists purely of garlic and olive oil, sometimes with some grains of salt or pepper. That being said, mayo itself is not gross, either. The gross part is to combine it with foods it is not suitable to be paired with. I love mayo on fries but can't stand it in salads.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Sweet potatoes are better when prepared savory.

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HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But it’s also good with a little bit of salt and then just plain steamed. Which still counts as sweet, right? Right?

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread I've never eaten a dish that was made better by truffle oil.

Overwhelming taste and smell. Used solely to add 20% to the price of the dish

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Mad Dragon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it’s actually real truffle oil and not that fake stuff, it makes homemade mac and cheese absolutely divine!

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Using fresh tomatoes for a tomato sauce is a waste of time. Stop being bougie and used canned.

Unless you have a garden and a surplus of tomatoes.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Generations have been brainwashed into thinking they cannot bake a cake or make brownies or muffins or macaroni and cheese without a box mix.

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Fat Harry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Generations *of Americans*... I wouldn't even think of using a box mix for anything (particularly macaroni cheese - god knows how you guys in the US can eat that c**p)

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Wrapping things in bacon is the best way to ruin any food. Welcome to this stringy wet meat blanket that only tastes like floppy ding ding and not like what you tried to put it on to begin with.

Bacon has a prominent flavor. It's going to be star of whatever you put it in so let it be crisp and delicious and not an accurate representation of your uncle's soggy love for you.

AKA STOP WRAPPING BACON AROUND THINGS

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HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think maybe YES I agree, but I fry the bacon first and dry it out (and the food it’s gonna be wrapped with) so it isn’t soggy. I thought that was… normal?

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#21

You must used overnight refrigerated rice to make good chinese fried rice.

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Fat Harry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or cook it *properly* a couple hours in advance. SO MANY PEOPLE don't know how to cook rice. You should not have to strain rice after it's cooked. It should have absorbed the water and be light and fluffy. 2x water to 1x rice. Boil the water away, turn off the heat, put the lid on and LEAVE IT.

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#22

Dividing fillings for sandwiches between two slices of bread first and then flipping it together don't make sense (unless they are viscous enough like PB&J) . Just pile it all on one slice and top it off with the last slice so things don't fall out

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Couriva
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother has committed an unforgivable sin. He put his peanut butter and his jelly on the same slice of bread then put the other slice on top.

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#23

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Greek yogurt is not a reasonable swap in all the recipes where you would usually use sour cream.

Red onions are really purple and they are only suitable for cold or room temperature food preparations.

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#24

Much of Trader Joe's frozen food offerings are delicious and nutritious. They are not examples of insipid cultural appropriation.

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Dave M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't stand the term "cultural appropriation". Why aren't the same people slinging that around bashing all the "non-western" people wearing "western style" clothes? The rest of the world needs to stop wearing jeans, tee-shirts, and western suits. Also, stop listening to western/American music. I find it offensive. And since one person, ME, finds it offensive EVERYONE should stop doing it. This was sarcasm by the way.

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#25

Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Garlic presses *aren’t* all that bad. Yes, sometimes there’s no use for them and I do hate single use devices, but they have their purpose.

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#26

This is my favourite reddit thread and pomegranate seeds are s**t.

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Someone In This Online Group Asked “What’s Your Stupidest Cooking Opinion So We Can All Fight About It?” And 30 People Joined The Thread Simply mixing everything together at once for baking rather than mixing dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately is good enough most the time.

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#28

I cannot make a burger as good as ones in my favorite restaurants so burgers are exclusively going out foods, not cook at home foods.

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#30

you can use a lot more salt than people normally do and still not taste it. i see people pinching salt onto their steaks, while i sprinkle that s**t on every square inch. makes meat super tender and its great for flavor.. use more salt.

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Nathaniel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO! My pet hate. Chefs saying a pinch of salt then dumping a fistful of salt all over the dish.

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