Dinner menu etiquette for swingers?

The Fuse · 03-07-2007, 07:31 AM

We like cooking dinner for vanilla friends, and also for non-vanilla friends. However, when sex could happen that night, I do not consider recipes with a lot of foods that... how do I put this... are likely to make anyone gassy. I've had two conversations recently with playmates that make me curious about whether others think about what they're cooking.

Now, it could be that I'm unusually occupied with this, because I've unfortunately always been gassy. Thank goodness for Beano (ching!). But I can't be the only one who's thought of it!

A few months ago, a playmate joked to me about a dinner date he and his wife had had. The lady had served a cabbage dish. He was appalled. "Can you imagine serving cabbage to someone when you think you might have sex later?" I thought this was hilarious. He had a house party a few weeks ago, and I teased him by saying I'd bring a nice cabbage dish (I didn't).

Another playmate happened to mention he was cooking beans and rice as a side dish for a date this weekend. I sputtered, and then suggested that might not be a great idea, or at least it might raise an eyebrow on the other side of the table. Not only was this funny to me for the above reason, but I found myself giving advice to a playmate on how to score with another woman, an extremely sexy one by the way.

Don't get me wrong-- I don't stress over what to cook. I just think this was funny and wondered if anyone else does too.

Spoomonkey · 03-07-2007, 07:50 AM

I used to be lactose intolerant. Then I had my gall bladder removed. Now when I eat the wrong foods, intolerance has given way to a lactose hate crime being committed in my duodenum...

We were going to have guests recently and Mrs Spoo makes this delicious bean dip... But I have to tell you I had visions of barking spiders all over my house and advised her against it. Now - if my vanilla friends think of me as a gas bag, I could care less. But I would be mortified to think of the disaster a swing-date would be with the wrong combinations of foods.

On the plus side, though, I've lost an awful lot of weight and am getting rid of my "gut" since having the surgery. But ice cream is a treat best served in solitude...

Spoomonkey

The Fuse · 03-07-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoomonkey

Now when I eat the wrong foods, intolerance has given way to a lactose hate crime being committed in my duodenum...

Spoomonkey

A "lactose hate crime"...That's a combination of words I never expected to see

.

Anyone else? Calling all cooks!

**mrs good times** · 03-07-2007, 02:59 PM

One of the local clubs here serves appetizers and they always have deviled eggs.

The funniest part to me is that they are usually the first item to go. I'll stick to the deli meats.

The Fuse · 03-07-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrs good times

One of the local clubs here serves appetizers and they always have deviled eggs.

The funniest part to me is that they are usually the first item to go. I'll stick to the deli meats.

Oh, no-- what's wrong with deviled eggs? That's what I DID bring to the house party! :surrender I can't win!

**good times** · 03-07-2007, 03:59 PM

If you bring deviled eggs then you should also bring the dog with you, then you can just blame it on the dog.

MoonLightKiss · 03-07-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by good times

If you bring deviled eggs then you should also bring the dog with you, then you can just blame it on the dog.

That delivered a well needed chuckle. That and the term "lactose hate crime" You two guys are too funny sometimes

But as far as etiquette ( did I spell that right?) on a play date dinner you are cooking...I just avoid eggs, beans, and roughage (cabbage mainly) And oranges, but that's for my husbands benefit. *shudders to think of him eating oranges around ANYONE*

Also, large amounts of garlic. I am Italian, and we do love our garlic in EVERYTHING. But I try to cut back on it when cooking for others, vanilla or not. Noone wants to sit next to someone with that kinda breath. That or I make sure there are plenty of spare toothbrushes, mints, and mouthwash.

"lactose hate crime" LMAO that is getting funnier the more I think about it.

The Fuse · 03-07-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonLightKiss

That delivered a well needed chuckle. That and the term "lactose hate crime" You two guys are too funny sometimes

But as far as etiquette ( did I spell that right?) on a play date dinner you are cooking...I just avoid eggs, beans, and roughage (cabbage mainly) And oranges, but that's for my husbands benefit. *shudders to think of him eating oranges around ANYONE*

Well, eggs don't give me gas... just the veggies and beans. Learn something new every day.

But what's the deal with oranges?

havefuninsun · 03-07-2007, 08:01 PM

Oranges??

Now, that's a new one. I know turkey can also play havoc on some folks digestive tracks.

By the time we're all done, you'll be serving breadsticks and water. And that would be breadsticks without garlic, you know

***JustAskJulie*** · 03-07-2007, 08:12 PM

When Paul and I were discussing dinner options before hitting the club one night he mentioned one of our favorite Mexican places. I had to set him straight. He hadn't thought of it but once I pointed it out it made complete sense to him.

I think I would also avoid things with lots of garlic (or other breath affecting foods) before potential playtimes.

**rpu3** · 03-07-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by havefuninsun

By the time we're all done, you'll be serving breadsticks and water. And that would be breadsticks without garlic, you know

Damn, I'm an Atkins person - bread nowadays can do a number on me.

I guess I can just have water...

MoonLightKiss · 03-07-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fuse

But what's the deal with oranges?

Well, what beans and cabbage and mexican food do to some people is what oranges do to my husband. To say the least, I don't even want to be in the house for at least 8 hours after he has eaten one. I have no idea why oranges affect him like that, but they do. I suppose I could say the acid in them affect his digestive track, but he can eat other acid filled foods and not have a problem, so I don't know what it is. Just that if he eats one, suddenly I try to come up with plans to get me out of the house.

daisy girl · 03-08-2007, 10:21 PM

I try to watch what I eat for a few days before swinging...for instance, I limit garlic and onions...don't want to take a chance having anything um...contaminated, lol.

candsinmadtown · 03-10-2007, 05:14 PM

Please explain vanilla and non-vanilla...? I am still new to this board, i didn't get it...
-c

havefuninsun · 03-10-2007, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candsinmadtown

Please explain vanilla and non-vanilla...? I am still new to this board, i didn't get it...
-c

Vanilla friends -- non-swing friends. "Straight"
Non-Vanilla friends -- swing friends. "Curvy"

Serving garlic? Serve it to the vanilla friends.

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03-07-2007, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Fuse Way too opinionated Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,566 Location: Southeastern Virginia Status: M. Female Swing Lifestyle Name:The_Fuse Blog Entries: 14	Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? We like cooking dinner for vanilla friends, and also for non-vanilla friends. However, when sex could happen that night, I do not consider recipes with a lot of foods that... how do I put this... are likely to make anyone gassy. I've had two conversations recently with playmates that make me curious about whether others think about what they're cooking. Now, it could be that I'm unusually occupied with this, because I've unfortunately always been gassy. Thank goodness for Beano (ching!). But I can't be the only one who's thought of it! A few months ago, a playmate joked to me about a dinner date he and his wife had had. The lady had served a cabbage dish. He was appalled. "Can you imagine serving cabbage to someone when you think you might have sex later?" I thought this was hilarious. He had a house party a few weeks ago, and I teased him by saying I'd bring a nice cabbage dish (I didn't). Another playmate happened to mention he was cooking beans and rice as a side dish for a date this weekend. I sputtered, and then suggested that might not be a great idea, or at least it might raise an eyebrow on the other side of the table. Not only was this funny to me for the above reason, but I found myself giving advice to a playmate on how to score with another woman, an extremely sexy one by the way. Don't get me wrong-- I don't stress over what to cook. I just think this was funny and wondered if anyone else does too. __________________ Through every dead and living thing, Time runs, like a fuse. -- Jackson Browne

03-07-2007, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spoomonkey Chimpin' Ain't Easy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,732 Location: Ohio Status: Married Monkeys - will you be our vine? Swing Lifestyle Name:Spoomonkey	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? I used to be lactose intolerant. Then I had my gall bladder removed. Now when I eat the wrong foods, intolerance has given way to a lactose hate crime being committed in my duodenum... We were going to have guests recently and Mrs Spoo makes this delicious bean dip... But I have to tell you I had visions of barking spiders all over my house and advised her against it. Now - if my vanilla friends think of me as a gas bag, I could care less. But I would be mortified to think of the disaster a swing-date would be with the wrong combinations of foods. On the plus side, though, I've lost an awful lot of weight and am getting rid of my "gut" since having the surgery. But ice cream is a treat best served in solitude... Spoomonkey __________________ "Eros will have naked bodies; Friendship naked personalities." - C. S. Lewis

03-07-2007, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrs good times Mod Squad Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,217 Location: Reno, NV Status: couple Swing Lifestyle Name:randp	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? One of the local clubs here serves appetizers and they always have deviled eggs. The funniest part to me is that they are usually the first item to go. I'll stick to the deli meats. __________________ One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains it original dimensions.

03-07-2007, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
good times Mod Squad Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 6,755 Location: Reno, Nevada Status: Married to Mrs Good Times Swing Lifestyle Name:randp	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? If you bring deviled eggs then you should also bring the dog with you, then you can just blame it on the dog. __________________ R (He is R, she is P)

03-07-2007, 08:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
havefuninsun insert witty banter here Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,190 Location: Virginia Status: Couple Swing Lifestyle Name:havefuninsun	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? Oranges?? Now, that's a new one. I know turkey can also play havoc on some folks digestive tracks. By the time we're all done, you'll be serving breadsticks and water. And that would be breadsticks without garlic, you know

03-07-2007, 08:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
*JustAskJulie* Your Hostess Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 25,707 Location: In my House Status: Female Swing Lifestyle Name:swingersboard Blog Entries: 78	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? When Paul and I were discussing dinner options before hitting the club one night he mentioned one of our favorite Mexican places. I had to set him straight. He hadn't thought of it but once I pointed it out it made complete sense to him. I think I would also avoid things with lots of garlic (or other breath affecting foods) before potential playtimes. __________________ Julie - your hostess The Swinger Manual - all the info from the Swingers Board in one convenient book

03-08-2007, 10:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
daisy girl Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 264 Location: Virginia Status: married female Swing Lifestyle Name:porttasters	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? I try to watch what I eat for a few days before swinging...for instance, I limit garlic and onions...don't want to take a chance having anything um...contaminated, lol.

03-10-2007, 05:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
candsinmadtown Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Madison, WI Status: Couple	Re: Dinner menu etiquette for swingers? Please explain vanilla and non-vanilla...? I am still new to this board, i didn't get it... -c

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