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Who gets the photo worthy plate?

DoubleEgger
DoubleEgger Posts: 18,226
in EggHead Forum
Here's the scenario...

You cook a killer meal and you decide to take a picture of it for the Forum, Facebook, Instagram etc. 

Who gets the "fancy" plate? You, your significant other, or someone else? 

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  • TN_Sister_State
    TN_Sister_State Posts: 1,130
    The wife every time per @nolaegghead
    Franklin, Tn
    LBGE - Cast Iron Grate - Flameboss 300 - BGEtisserie

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,306
    Definitely mine. It always has way more food on it than she would be willing to eat.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,602
    Me. SWMBO eats like a bird and doesn't eat much meat. (there's a joke there somewhere)  B)

    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,330
    My plates are rarely arranged to be photo worthy, so I snap whatever looks good or mine because it's last.
    Love you bro!
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    ColtsFan said:
    Me. SWMBO eats like a bird and doesn't eat much meat. (there's a joke there somewhere)  B)

    If she doesn't eat much meat, you might as well take the photogenic plate. 

    </end joke in there somewhere>
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,226
    I ask the question because I heard a response other than significant other a few days ago and I was surprised. 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    depends on the night. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    Usually ends up being my plate. The wife is usually busy stuffing her face with an occasional eye roll while I take food pics. 
    LBGE
    AL
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,088
    Mine. Always mine. She is usually done half her meal by the time I get my first bite in anyway. Since that is the case, I take the time to make the plate, then take pics, then eat.

    It works out because I am half done when she is totally finished. She does not sit still, so she starts cleaning up as I am finishing my plate. She is nearly done cleaning up when I am done eating.
    --------------------------------------------------
    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
    ....just look for the smoke!
    Large and MiniMax
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    edited October 2017
    DoubleEgger said:
    I ask the question because I heard a response other than significant other a few days ago and I was surprised. 
    Sometimes the pretty plate has too much food for Brooke. Whereas, imma eat it 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,330
    I don't think my wife would care too much about what it looks like.  I am clear evidence of that.
    Love you bro!
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,226
    johnnyp said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I ask the question because I heard a response other than significant other a few days ago and I was surprised. 
    Sometimes the pretty plate has too much food for Brooke. Whereas, imma eat it 
    I just get razzed by you guys for my half empty plates....
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    If I took a pic of the wife's plate there would be a fork in the photo and you know what happens then...
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,800
    edited October 2017
    I don't cook.  I thought this was a forum for smart people.  Realized 2 l8 it's a cooking forum

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I don't cook.  I thought this was a forum for smart people.  Realized to late it's a cooking forum
    To....
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,800
    theyolksonyou said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I don't cook.  I thought this was a forum for smart people.  Realized to late it's a cooking forum
    To....
    Thanks for the heads up.  I fixed it.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • BrookieP
    BrookieP Posts: 135
    johnnyp said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    I ask the question because I heard a response other than significant other a few days ago and I was surprised. 
    Sometimes the pretty plate has too much food for Brooke. Whereas, imma eat it 
    I usually have a mouth full of food asking “hey are you going to take a picture?” (That means take a picture of your plate because I just ruined any chance of mine looking good.)
    XL BGE & 36" Blackstone
    Instagram: BGEBrooke
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  • bucky925
    bucky925 Posts: 2,029
    yessiree, My wife does the patented "eye roll" every time I take pic's.  I still love her and she puts up with it because I call her out of the craft room when dinner is ready. 

    Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.

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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,172
    No preference at our house.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,833
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I don't cook.  I thought this was a forum for smart people.  Realized to late it's a cooking forum
    To....
    Thanks for the heads up.  I fixed it.
    You rednecks, it's too
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,238
    When I was growing up we had a rule: whoever fixes the plates, cuts the cake, dishes up the ice cream, etc.; gets last pick. We learned really early to makes all of the plates identical. 
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,111
    My failure at photography is somewhat legendary, so In the process, several photos are taken then one is selected, modified, and finally presented.
    Usually by that time, everyone else has grabbed a plate, started eating, and near done, before I bring mine, typically the last one photographed, to the table.
    Many folks have thought I have gone off the grid, when witnessing my obsession, in trying to post a decent image.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • gdenby
    gdenby Posts: 6,239
    By the time the food is ready, my wife usually doesn't want to wait for a fancy plate. The times I'm ready to serve on time, or earlier, I usually  work on every plate, because that way I might have 1 worth looking at.
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Wife gets a paper plate.  Little girl gets her Paw Patrol, Mickey or whatever is clean at that time.  I get the square/diamond plate.  I look them in the eyes and dare them to say something too.  
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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    My Photography Site
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,618
    My wife ain't waiting for the picture photo session.....
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Jameson19
    Jameson19 Posts: 354
    Wife doesn't care to wait while I arrange everything for a photo, so it's my plate that gets the photo. 
    Large BGE, Adjustable Rig, Small BGE, 2 BBQ Guru's, 18" WSM, Rockwood, Stage 3 Roush Mustang and a hot wife... 

    Las Vegas, Nevada!
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,226
    My wife ALWAYS waits on everyone to sit down before she'll start eating. 
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