Does the weather's mood match your food?
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@responsiveme (22923)
India
June 2, 2016 10:39am CST
I see a lot of myLotians are writing about the weather. This got me thinking and I realize that is is a very frequent topic in our daily lives. Especially among strangers in public places. A safe non controversial topic to break the ice.
In fact the first person I met today greeted me with,"Its going to be hot today".
And, yes it was.So there was everyone in my workplace saying,"How hot it is today"
But now that it is evening I see dark clouds gathering and very soon there will be a violent thunderstorm.
The weather bureau says this is pre-monsoon behavior.
The abrupt changes make it difficult to "suit my food to the weather's mood".
Like, when the day begins on a sunny and bright note ,I prepare a jug of tea and put it in the fridge to enjoy a refreshing cool drink when I get back from work.
Instead, I get stuck in a heavy shower and come home wet and cold.
I want a hot cup of coffee with some savouries now. No takers for the iced tea in the fridge
What about you all? What food do you like in different weather conditions?
The photo is mine of the surrounding country side.
What about you all? What food do you like in different weather conditions?
The photo is mine of the surrounding country side.17 people like this
19 responses
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
2 Jun 16
That's a beautiful photo. Yes, if we were banned from writing about the weather, half the posts would disappear
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I'm one of those people that loves eating ice cream in the winter, and drinks hot tea all year round. So no, I don't usually match my food and drink to the weather.
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I'm one of those people that loves eating ice cream in the winter, and drinks hot tea all year round. So no, I don't usually match my food and drink to the weather.3 people like this
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jun 16
I don't think the weather influences what I eat or drink. In colder weather I do like to make chili. It's good for warming the bones on a cold day. In summer I like potato salad. My everyday drink is water. However, I don't make chili everyday in winter or potato salad everyday in summer.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
4 Jun 16
@just4him I'll look itup.Thats why technology is so great.We can look up anything on the net :) when we were kids there was this big fat "Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book" on our shelves.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
4 Jun 16
Well I am a great water drinker too. While people at my workplace love having cups of tea regularly , i enjoy my morning cups of tea but rest of the day I'm gulping down water.
I have never tasted chili.Now I'll look it up.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
7 Jun 16
@responsiveme pies, thoughts of picnics and barbecues on Christmas Day are reality for many here
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
7 Jun 16
@valnz Thank you.I too am enjoying reading the replies too.
The other thing I am enjoying is that the weather is different at different parts of the world.
We used to read about weather being reverse in the Southern Hemisphere when I was in school studying geography. There was this picture of people enjoying a picnic lunch on the beach on Christmas Day.
But this is so much better than a geography lesson , when I am interacting with real people and getting to know about the weather first hand..
Its hot here today, I've a jugful of fresh lime juice in the refrigerator.Some friends are dropping in and I've got that ready for them.
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Its hot here today, I've a jugful of fresh lime juice in the refrigerator.Some friends are dropping in and I've got that ready for them.1 person likes this
@responsiveme (22923)
• India
8 Jun 16
@valmnz Enjoy the cold weather. It's getting hotter and hotter here.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
4 Jun 16
in summer we eat more salad...but still alternate with hot cooked meals and hot vegetables. ..
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
5 Jun 16
@sueznewz2 Yes, you can look it up in net.also it should be served cold.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
4 Jun 16
We too have a lot of salads in summer. And also fresh vegetables grated into curds(or yogurt) with chillis and mint leaves....called"raita".
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
8 Jun 16
My husband is my chef and if its hot he cooks cool things...and we eat salads and anything that doesn't used the oven. I am a water drinker, I drink it all day and in the summer much more than when its cool, Love iced tea with lemon (no sugar) all summer.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
8 Jun 16
@PainsOnSlate I really like the idea of your husband cooking for you.My husband does help out a lot,, laying the table,clearing up ,washing up.... but no good at cooking..:)
We have lots of curds(yogurt) in summer, plain or mixed with fresh grated vegetables and seasoned with mint.
I too am a great water drinker.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
9 Jun 16
@responsiveme My husband was a chef before he became a teacher and coach. Now he's semi retired and he has taken over my kitchen - which makes me very very happy.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
9 Jun 16
@PainsOnSlate I am sure it does.I wish mine would too:)
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
It would always be the coffee. When it's raining, hot coffee it is. When it's hot, iced coffee will be served. 
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
21 Jun 16
I love coffee but then my BP became high since a couple of years ago,so I take coffee occasionally now.Hot in cold winter evenings.
Recently I read that coffee does spike up BP but not for all and they (news paper) suggested after drinking coffee a person should check BP and see if it affects you personally.Haven't got down to that.:)
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
21 Jun 16
@responsiveme One time I had palpitations after drinking a cup of coffee. I already consumed two cups. Maybe too much of it is a bad thing. Well, too much of everything is bad.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
10 Jun 16
Yes it does but then I keep just the liquor, lemon juice has to be freshly squeezed.
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@psanasangma (7910)
• India
29 Jun 16
Yes it is
if its rain hot tea and pakora
Winter, coffee or tea with samosa
Summer; drink lots of coconut water, some very sweet one and many foods
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@psanasangma (7910)
• India
29 Jun 16
@responsiveme Yes it is ... Garam garam Pakora with tea
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
29 Jun 16
Pakora is delicious, especially in cold winter evenings.Right?
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
13 Sep 16
In the winter I like heavier food, in the summer cold and light food.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
14 Sep 16
The same here as for most people I guess. Thanks for going back and reading....this was my first post ,
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
13 Jul 16
I too heat up food ,if left over before serving.
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@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
9 Jun 16
@responsiveme Salads - chicken and stirfried beef on hot days and couscous with light meat dishes
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
9 Jun 16
What are your favourite dishes on hot days? And on cold ones?
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
9 Jun 16
@DianneN I thought of that.This is what I am liking.You get to know different viewpoints.
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@divinebee (260)
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9 Jun 16
M a big tym foodie.. i love to have crispy fritters wid ginger tea in rainy season and lots of aam panna in summers n what not..lovely pic btw
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Dec 16
Your surrounding looks restful. How is your weather today. Ours is generally good and am eating banana cake for snacks.
@responsiveme (22923)
• India
29 Dec 16
This was my first post...good to know you came to have a look. Winter is mild this year....have yet to get out the heavy coats !!!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Jun 16
We make ice tea almost every day in the summertime heat here, but usually do some cooking or grilling for dinners.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
4 Jun 16
Do you put in mint leaves? Or squeeze in lemon juice? I like drinking iced tea too in the hot weather.
