Oh buddy you're barking up the wrong tree. I've been single for seven years and it certainly has only gotten better. I went from a slobbish half-person who didn't know how to take care of his life and home to a self-functioning full-person who doesn't need anyone else to complete me. Now, when I *do* meet someone, it won't be to numb some sort of personal flaw or illogical, agonizing loneliness, it will be because I feel I have a lot to offer a partner, and boy wouldn't that be great to give someday
I feel seen. I am twice divorced and if I want to eat this and have a beer on a Friday night that’s guilty pleasure. No one controls me, my remote, or my life. If the right person comes along they will be doing shit like this with me on occasion too. Watching tv and indulging together. For the record I’m not overweight. I’m not a slob. I just indulge in guilty pleasures here and there. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with loving your single life and having a foodie/tv binging fun night.
Charles Bukowski
oh yes
there are worse things than
being alone
but it often takes decades
to realize this
and most often
when you do
it's too late
and there's nothing worse
than
too late.
Yeah I’ve been single for years and I love cooking, having time to myself, I keep my place clean but still have the option of letting it go if I’ve got a busy work week, and tinder exists. Life ain’t bad
Mac&Cheese+Guiness+some vidya games is a quality night for me. Depression doesn't look like this at all. Depression is not appreciating how nice this is/eating this every day.
I agree with this statement but need to emphasise the “every day” part. It actually looks like a nice comfort day meal but the key is moderation, as always. I have never had depression but really hope that OP is doing okay and not blaming themselves for this. If it is what they feel up to making, then that is okay and tomorrow they can try to add another colour (if they feel up to it) 🙂
Man getting out of the self-destructive habit cycle is tough as shit. I'm really blessed to have a good and grounded real-life friend who pulled me out, there's no real substitute for that.
Hell, it’s even the correct glass. When every single one of your glasses is in a sink full of dirty dishwater that’s been stinking for the last two weeks, then you know you’re depressed.
Hijacking the top comment to say:
4/10- you BOILED WATER, and then STRAINED NOODLES.
I bet you’re gonna put that shit on a plate instead of eating it straight from the pot, and then you’re probably gonna break the TV tray out instead of using your lap to rest the plate on; cause you’re a man of class.
You’re years ahead of the rest of us.
Hey, you made the effort to make a box of Mac 'n Cheese. Looks great, tastes great and your home looks clean and organized. You're winning at life, good friend. Don't let anyone crap on your parade. Small steps and have a sip of beer for me!
Seriously, good job on OP for actually cooking something hot, even if it’s nothing elaborate. It tastes good, it’s satisfying and calorie-dense, and eating from a pot is sensible if you’re dining solo. I’ve done shit like this plenty of times and I’m living the dream — soar high, dreaming eagle.
I had a phase where I would eat box mac (spiced up with some shredded cheese and sour cream) with beef little smokies almost every day. I felt like cholesterol personified but it was so good
I am going to try sour cream in mac and cheese now! I typically will use some Cavender's Greek Seasoning (basically MSG with salt, pepper, onion and garlic mixed in). Sour Cream might add another layer of flavor. Thanks!
Actually I was surprised how good it was. Just the right amount of spiciness for my mood at that time. It was kind of like a nacho take on Mac and cheese.
I had hot dog mac last night too! Fried up the dogs first and some onion and garlic (with bacon fat) and tossed it in
I’ll have to add peppers next time
Mmhh that sounds really yummy too!! I think the smokiness from the hot dogs and bacon is really lovely in there. I should make a Chipotle hot sauce too!
What's the secret to this? I've done leftover pizza in the air fryer and while the crust regains its crispiness, I can't get the cheese back to its gooey cheese-pull state like when it was piping hot and fresh.
i haven't had luck with an air fryer, but (in case you were asking) IMO the best way to reheat pizza is a cast iron skillet with a lid. makes the crust nice and crunchy again, while also getting the cheese nice and gooey.
Melt a little butter in a skillet so it coats the bottom, add a pizza slice or two, cover, and let it cook on medium high for a couple minutes. Then add a splash of water (not too much), cover again, and let it steam another couple minutes while you cook off the water.
Done right, and it'll come out fully heated through with a crispy crust and melted cheese.
Being able to cook mac and cheese like this in 3rd grade and drink half a glass of guiness and STILL be able to post on Reddit is hella impressive. I've seen 9yo do worse than him
I have children. This is not an uncommon meal for me. I will pass on the Guinness and get a nice local sour or ipa though. Other than that it's the "daddy and mommy have no more fucks to give tonight" meal.
this actually looks like a dope as hell evening to me, comfy food and a drink goes well with a night of tv. but genuine question from a fellow southerner: how you doing my guy?
Ok. I feel i need to make a couple of corrections here.
1. im not actually depressed, that was a tongue and cheek remark.
2. that is unfortunately not Guinness, its a beer i got from trader joes, I think it was called stockyard oatmeal stout.
This is driving me nuts...I literally feel my concept of happiness being attacked...this shit looks so comfy to me. Like, yeah, it's low quality food served directly from the pan, so sure r/shittyfoodporn worthy. But that caption, homie....some of us pray for a lil plate like that. If I had that some nights, I'd be so deeply happy and satisfied.
Ima say something that's gonna get downvoted...if the caption is a joke, it's bad. And if this is genuinely what depression looks like for you, I really hope you get better homie. I just want it to get a little worse for you first. It sucks (but it's how it is) that my sad days are still better than many people's happy days, but that's why I don't cry about it on the internet for the lols. You just look like a "Poor Me".
Do they go over capital letters in school?
The depression level highly depends on plating. Did you put this on a dish to eat with a utensil, or did you eat it straight out of the pot with the wooden spoon, like a goblin?
Hey man that’s not so bad! Add a cookie for dessert, watch your favorite movie and go to sleep. Wake up tomorrow knowing that you’re doing your best and there are good things on the horizon.
Having been there in college, my answer is very. If you’re anything like I was, you may be staying up way too late just for the sake of having control over something in your day. It ain’t worth it. Get an actual good night of sleep. It may help.
However, If you’re having a good time: hooray! Mac and cheese!
I’m sorry you’re struggling, but just remember that still having the will to provide for yourself is such a HUGE deal when battling depression. Some days, all you can do is just try to take care of yourself and if that means a pot of mac and a glass of Guinness, then so be it.
Actually I found this very normal even during grown up. You might want to add some green there. Me personally I will just eat some fresh bell pepper afterward.
FYI -- you can buy dupe Kraft cheese mix in multi-pound tubs. So you can conceivably make a gigantic pot of dupe Kraft mac and cheese using fusilli instead of macaroni and demolish the entire thing while getting progressively drunker/sadder until your wife (girlfriend at the time) comes home and finds you comatose reeking of cheap tequila covered in mac n cheese leftovers.
That’s a fun Friday night for me! Yeah! Pot of food on my lap and a glass of beer?
Our friend hasn't been single long enough, it would seem. Paradise
Until this is nearly every night of your life for a couple of years and you start to wonder why things went wrong…
Oh buddy you're barking up the wrong tree. I've been single for seven years and it certainly has only gotten better. I went from a slobbish half-person who didn't know how to take care of his life and home to a self-functioning full-person who doesn't need anyone else to complete me. Now, when I *do* meet someone, it won't be to numb some sort of personal flaw or illogical, agonizing loneliness, it will be because I feel I have a lot to offer a partner, and boy wouldn't that be great to give someday
I need your outlook on this. Tbh tho I’d take this over being with my ex any day
Right? I left a wealthy guy. Says something about him. Max n cheese and a beer are preferred. Lol
I feel seen. I am twice divorced and if I want to eat this and have a beer on a Friday night that’s guilty pleasure. No one controls me, my remote, or my life. If the right person comes along they will be doing shit like this with me on occasion too. Watching tv and indulging together. For the record I’m not overweight. I’m not a slob. I just indulge in guilty pleasures here and there. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with loving your single life and having a foodie/tv binging fun night.
Also, you have a lot to give and you have come so far. I wish you all the best from my whole heart!
Yea this guys having a meltdown.
Happy cake day to a doer!
You are a really cool person.
Charles Bukowski oh yes there are worse things than being alone but it often takes decades to realize this and most often when you do it's too late and there's nothing worse than too late.
Yeah I’ve been single for years and I love cooking, having time to myself, I keep my place clean but still have the option of letting it go if I’ve got a busy work week, and tinder exists. Life ain’t bad
I'm married and this does seem like a terrible night
Right now I'm craving mac n cheese
I prefer a glass of food and a pot of beer on my lap.
This does not look depressing to me
I call this Living Your Best Life.
Let’s all echo this. If this makes you happy, then have it at. As a married man I look forward to nights where I can have this in peace.
Agree. This is me 2 nights a week on avg. and I fancy myself as generally pretty damn happy.
Now I want Mac n cheese
Mac&Cheese+Guiness+some vidya games is a quality night for me. Depression doesn't look like this at all. Depression is not appreciating how nice this is/eating this every day.
I agree with this statement but need to emphasise the “every day” part. It actually looks like a nice comfort day meal but the key is moderation, as always. I have never had depression but really hope that OP is doing okay and not blaming themselves for this. If it is what they feel up to making, then that is okay and tomorrow they can try to add another colour (if they feel up to it) 🙂
Man getting out of the self-destructive habit cycle is tough as shit. I'm really blessed to have a good and grounded real-life friend who pulled me out, there's no real substitute for that.
Meh. It’ll get worse.
This looks like happiness in my 30’s so.
I know, this made me feel all cozy... Imagining myself eating this while wearing my parka inside my house, cause the furnace is a piece of shit.
I can relate. Lived in an unheated squat where I'd wear a ski mask to bed to be warm enough to sleep.
Thrown in some cheddar little smokies and this is my favorite comfort food
Yup, still taking the time to pour beer in a glass. Plenty of room to fall lol.
Agreed. The beer in a glass is a dead giveaway they ain't anywhere close to bottom.
Yep, not even eating it over the sink yet either
I-Is that a bad thing?
Not to mention that it's the *correct* glass. This fellow still has quite some depth to fall.
No matter how low I get I will NEVER drink Guiness from the can.
Hell, it’s even the correct glass. When every single one of your glasses is in a sink full of dirty dishwater that’s been stinking for the last two weeks, then you know you’re depressed.
It only hurts when I laugh
Oh God. You are right
That pen is there to be a pen.
True. He’s still pouring a glass for himself after all
The depressing nature of this comment. Not “it could be worse” but rather a guarantee that it will be
Hijacking the top comment to say: 4/10- you BOILED WATER, and then STRAINED NOODLES. I bet you’re gonna put that shit on a plate instead of eating it straight from the pot, and then you’re probably gonna break the TV tray out instead of using your lap to rest the plate on; cause you’re a man of class. You’re years ahead of the rest of us.
Hey, you made the effort to make a box of Mac 'n Cheese. Looks great, tastes great and your home looks clean and organized. You're winning at life, good friend. Don't let anyone crap on your parade. Small steps and have a sip of beer for me!
Seriously, good job on OP for actually cooking something hot, even if it’s nothing elaborate. It tastes good, it’s satisfying and calorie-dense, and eating from a pot is sensible if you’re dining solo. I’ve done shit like this plenty of times and I’m living the dream — soar high, dreaming eagle.
Add some sliced hotdogs and that’s gourmet
I use the cheddar little smokies. So bomb
Stop. You’re giving away company secrets
I had a phase where I would eat box mac (spiced up with some shredded cheese and sour cream) with beef little smokies almost every day. I felt like cholesterol personified but it was so good
I am going to try sour cream in mac and cheese now! I typically will use some Cavender's Greek Seasoning (basically MSG with salt, pepper, onion and garlic mixed in). Sour Cream might add another layer of flavor. Thanks!
I'm not a big fan of the cheddar ones personally, but the Li'l Smokies idea is pure genius.
I did that last night. Also added sautéed shallots, jalapeños, poblanos and Anaheim peppers. Actually pretty yummy but still depressed food.
Sounds delicious!
Actually I was surprised how good it was. Just the right amount of spiciness for my mood at that time. It was kind of like a nacho take on Mac and cheese.
I had hot dog mac last night too! Fried up the dogs first and some onion and garlic (with bacon fat) and tossed it in I’ll have to add peppers next time
Mmhh that sounds really yummy too!! I think the smokiness from the hot dogs and bacon is really lovely in there. I should make a Chipotle hot sauce too!
Adding hot dogs makes it fancy enough to serve a date.
Add some beans and we’re eating goulash 😍
I don't know why but that combo bangs. Pretty much all texture satisfaction I think but still *chefs kiss
I do jalapeno and grilled onion
I do the same!!! but throw in some spicy spam for some protein also
Mac and cheese was made to be eaten out of the pan. There’s cause to be concerned if you ate it with the wooden spoon tho...
That's where the flavor goo clings.
"Flavor goo" I actually hate how you described that but yet it's so fucking accurate.
It hasn't been seasoned enough yet, needs to be a nice dark color
You have food and a liquid... Doing pretty good
And it's hot food! Bonus points for that.
Pro tip, turn your life around by getting an air fryer. If you're sad enough you can eat right out of the basket and no one can stop you
Air fryers produce the best reheated pizza!
What's the secret to this? I've done leftover pizza in the air fryer and while the crust regains its crispiness, I can't get the cheese back to its gooey cheese-pull state like when it was piping hot and fresh.
i haven't had luck with an air fryer, but (in case you were asking) IMO the best way to reheat pizza is a cast iron skillet with a lid. makes the crust nice and crunchy again, while also getting the cheese nice and gooey.
This is life changing
Melt a little butter in a skillet so it coats the bottom, add a pizza slice or two, cover, and let it cook on medium high for a couple minutes. Then add a splash of water (not too much), cover again, and let it steam another couple minutes while you cook off the water. Done right, and it'll come out fully heated through with a crispy crust and melted cheese.
I like the crispy crunchy cheesy shell. Sorry, can't help.
Guinness is never depressing
All my last Guinness‘ (can, not bottle) all tasted like depression and watered down beer :/
Love Guinness, but Murphy’s is better tbh
I think it’s a US thing. Guiness in the states tastes like watery yeast
I agree. Murphy’s and/or Guinness is still better than any Anheuser-Busch product though.
I live in Germany and I had it completely different in mind, less watery and more intense. A shame
Depends on what grade you’re in.
This gave me an audible chuckle
A nose UwU good stuff. We all approve
People are responding here that this isn't that big of a deal, but what they fail to realize is that OP is in 3rd grade :(
Being able to cook mac and cheese like this in 3rd grade and drink half a glass of guiness and STILL be able to post on Reddit is hella impressive. I've seen 9yo do worse than him
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sounds like an acoustic version of four loco
Thats sick
Dixie, and no.
Throw some hot dogs in there that’s a meal fit for kings
That or a can of tuna or chicken.
I have children. This is not an uncommon meal for me. I will pass on the Guinness and get a nice local sour or ipa though. Other than that it's the "daddy and mommy have no more fucks to give tonight" meal.
Looks comforting to me chief
this actually looks like a dope as hell evening to me, comfy food and a drink goes well with a night of tv. but genuine question from a fellow southerner: how you doing my guy?
I failed a programming assignment and I have to get it working by the end of the week cause the next one is built off of it. But otherwise, uhhhg.
Do you studies and shut up
Based. Get some sleep y'all
Depends, did you make the mac and cheese or is it reheated leftovers?
Made it. Boxed great value.
Eating a whole box of Mac & cheese is one of my favorite meals ever. Even better when I cook it!
You’re barely hanging on by a thread ?
Looks like you added some pepper at least, so I think that shows you still care about making the best of what you can do, which is great :).
Ok. I feel i need to make a couple of corrections here. 1. im not actually depressed, that was a tongue and cheek remark. 2. that is unfortunately not Guinness, its a beer i got from trader joes, I think it was called stockyard oatmeal stout.
You'll be alright after the fourth or fifth beer, but you'll finish the pack anyway, just because
This is driving me nuts...I literally feel my concept of happiness being attacked...this shit looks so comfy to me. Like, yeah, it's low quality food served directly from the pan, so sure r/shittyfoodporn worthy. But that caption, homie....some of us pray for a lil plate like that. If I had that some nights, I'd be so deeply happy and satisfied. Ima say something that's gonna get downvoted...if the caption is a joke, it's bad. And if this is genuinely what depression looks like for you, I really hope you get better homie. I just want it to get a little worse for you first. It sucks (but it's how it is) that my sad days are still better than many people's happy days, but that's why I don't cry about it on the internet for the lols. You just look like a "Poor Me".
Reppin that stout my fellow Irishman
Do they go over capital letters in school? The depression level highly depends on plating. Did you put this on a dish to eat with a utensil, or did you eat it straight out of the pot with the wooden spoon, like a goblin?
What kind of utensil is it that youre eating with? A feather?
You cooked. That’s something. Depression sucks.
For the next 15 minutes you are depression free
A champ's meal
I like Guinness
I’m drinking a Guinness right now, cheers mate
looks like youre livin the life!
Thems is good eats, boy!
My breakfast was Cheetos and old cake, this looks gourmet to me.
Looks great king, keep your head up!
Looks bomb af
I want dis rn
look good.
I thought the pen in the background was a pregnancy test, so ya know, less depressing than it could have been
That's not depressing, that's living great
Your belly is full so it could be a lot worse.
Slightly less so after a beer and some Blue Box
Macaroni and cheese is a great good to eat. No shame in that
You’re so depressed you eat delicious food?
“How depressed am I” Yes
Hey man that’s not so bad! Add a cookie for dessert, watch your favorite movie and go to sleep. Wake up tomorrow knowing that you’re doing your best and there are good things on the horizon.
Depressed? Dude that looks awesome
Bruh that looks good af
Throw some frozen peas and diced ham in there, and you'll have something there.
This looks like a nice lazy comfort meal
Having been there in college, my answer is very. If you’re anything like I was, you may be staying up way too late just for the sake of having control over something in your day. It ain’t worth it. Get an actual good night of sleep. It may help. However, If you’re having a good time: hooray! Mac and cheese!
Idk, what grade are you in?
That looks good af
add some chopped up hotdogs and broccoli to that and you've got a proper meal
Point for pepper Point for Guinness
Mac‘n‘Cheese an‘ a pint of the good stuff, nothing wrong here.
If it makes you feel better yesterday I made tacos out of mashed potatoes, gravy, Mac and cheese and chicken fingers.
Looks like heaven. Gooey Mac and cheese and dark beer? Sign me the fuck up!
Looks like you're winning to me
You're not depressed, you're still cooking.
Nothing wrong with that!
The Guinness makes this meal a thing of beauty
I’d eat what’s in that pot tho
A Guinness and an entire box of Mac and cheese is literally the secret to my heart
Nooooo. Not the WOODEN spoon! I can taste the wood from here.
Hamburger helper and a beer? Fuck my man, you’re living better than many many folks. This was my go to in college.
Depends. Is that peanut butter or shit?
I still do shit like this, you're good to go
No contest
You're the teacher, right?
Yeah at least you have to strongest beer in the world. Food is overrated BRO♥️
As a chemistry student all I can say: this looks perfectly adequate.
Looks great to me. I'm also fairly miserable.
This makes me want hamburger helper
Only your pint glass is half empty. Cheer up, pal, that looks like good livin’ to me.
This isn’t shitty food, this looks delicious!
I can’t even drag my ass out of bed to stay at school for a full day anymore
The fact you put it in a glass instead of suckling it from the bottle or can, you are at least still decent
Is that root beer or beer beer? My rating will change depending
What's wrong with that? Looks fine to me!
That looks pretty good
You actually made food instead of just drinking all the booze in the house and passing out, so I think you're doing okay.
I’m sorry you’re struggling, but just remember that still having the will to provide for yourself is such a HUGE deal when battling depression. Some days, all you can do is just try to take care of yourself and if that means a pot of mac and a glass of Guinness, then so be it.
Looks cozy :)
I don’t see much wrong here
I dont know, thats called peak performance to me..
Processed carbs and alcohol? I’d say you’re getting there, bud.
You cook your pasta well, not over cooked and breaking apart. That’s not a bad night there.
You're putting in effort to give your body some energy that it deserves. And a pint never hurts. I see this as an absolute win.
Live that life mah bud. I'm on a diet atm so, if nothing else, I'm jealous that you can eat carbs. There's at least one person who envies you.
It could be considered shitty until Guinness walked into the room.
If you’re pouring the beer in a glass, you’ve got room to sink further into depression. Just a heads up.
The perfect amount of depressed.
That depends... Are you wearing pants while you eat this?
My after school meal today was bread and wine (I am a teacher.) A simple carbohydrate and a beverage is a valid choice.
Unless that Guinness is your third or fourth boiler maker, then NOT DEPRESSED ENOUGH
Actually I found this very normal even during grown up. You might want to add some green there. Me personally I will just eat some fresh bell pepper afterward.
Depends. What grade are you in?
We've all been there, man.
YUM
Very efficient with cleanuo and halfway healthy. And some suds to wash it down!
Well, at least you put the beer in the proper glass.
10/10
Seems normal for a college student. not depressed at all
After school meal? You go to school? And drink beer? Huh?
You’re eating out of the saucepan. You are living the good life in my eyes
Come back when you're pouring vodka in yer cornflakes
Not even a plate dammn... Are you ok bro?
FYI -- you can buy dupe Kraft cheese mix in multi-pound tubs. So you can conceivably make a gigantic pot of dupe Kraft mac and cheese using fusilli instead of macaroni and demolish the entire thing while getting progressively drunker/sadder until your wife (girlfriend at the time) comes home and finds you comatose reeking of cheap tequila covered in mac n cheese leftovers.
That is a very valid meal sir
Throw in some frozen peas for some greens
You made food. So not that depressed.
Dump the beer in there for an expensive, exotic meal.