Something Delicious

Sun · 12-09-2012, 03:18 PM

Somewhere in here I had posted that I have not found an instant soup broth that I like. Let me correct that. I do like Knorr Vegetable broth and Better than Boullion vegetable broth. What I do not like is the high sodium count but if you use only a little bit and keep track of your sodium intake it should be ok.

As we are in soup season I realize that many of us are looking for quick ideas for warm hearty meals. So a good soup base is valuable.

ahk · 12-09-2012, 03:24 PM

My honey she's making Minestrone soup-- that is as instant as I can get.

Mmm.

Stop by anytime, Sun.

Sun · 12-09-2012, 04:05 PM

Mi Amore makes an amazing chicken soup and she cant believe that I love it so much but its better than any soup that I ever made.

cinnamongrrl · 12-09-2012, 04:25 PM

Something NOT delicious

the lazy man pierogi at the local Greek deli...yes..I know...the GREEK part shoulda clued me in that their POLISH food wouldn't be all that good. But I paid for something that I can cook better myself. And that irks me more than a lil bit....

It didn't even have saurkraut in it!!! Im appalled....

Sun · 12-09-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

Something NOT delicious

the lazy man pierogi at the local Greek deli...yes..I know...the GREEK part shoulda clued me in that their POLISH food wouldn't be all that good. But I paid for something that I can cook better myself. And that irks me more than a lil bit....

It didn't even have saurkraut in it!!! Im appalled....

Uh oh. What was in it?

cinnamongrrl · 12-09-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Uh oh. What was in it?

No clue...it was bland...tasted vaguely cheesy...had meat in it....blech...i think they just shredded cabbage and put it in....

Mines is soooo much better. I even make it into a casserole...almost like a reuben...

Bit · 12-09-2012, 05:11 PM

Mmmmmmmmmm... I am beginning to recover from gardening when the wind chill is down to 25 *-4 C, Urs! Am I nuts?!* because I mulled some cider.

It's funny how things which were always so exotic to me when I was growing up in the desert turn out to be so doggoned simple. I mulled it in the microwave in a covered bowl.

1 quart cider, room temperature
6 cinnamon sticks (broke them in half)
a few allspice berries
a few anise seeds
then a teabag with nutmeg, cloves, ginger--less than half a teaspoon of any of them, less than a quarter teaspoon ginger

I heated it 7 minutes on high and 10 more minutes on medium. It's about as hot as coffee... and not so exotic at all. But ohhh so good on a freezing cold day! My insides are starting to thaw.

Sun · 12-09-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

No clue...it was bland...tasted vaguely cheesy...had meat in it....blech...i think they just shredded cabbage and put it in....

Mines is soooo much better. I even make it into a casserole...almost like a reuben...

That is the worst thing I have heard in a while.

Yuch. Poor you.

A Reuben casserole would be right up my ally. Feel free to send one to me. I don't mind Reuben is my favorite sandwich though sometimes I make it with Turkey. One time I made it with fake sliced Turkey. Not bad.

How is that place in business with food that bad?

Sun · 12-09-2012, 04:27 PM

Amazing that there are close to 500 varieties of Avocado.

Here are some of the California varieties

cinnamongrrl · 12-09-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Amazing that there are close to 500 varieties of Avocado.

Here are some of the California varieties

I will stick to the ones I know and love. I tried the Florida variety ONCE and never ever again....like ever. It was gross and watery. They are much bigger than the haas ones...but size isn't everything....really it isn't.

Sun · 12-09-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

I will stick to the ones I know and love. I tried the Florida variety ONCE and never ever again....like ever. It was gross and watery. They are much bigger than the haas ones...but size isn't everything....really it isn't.

Ummmm..yeah.

So, I like the Hass variety and the Bacon, the one on the left. The Hass is featured in the link. The seed is darker.

12-09-2012, 03:18 PM	#1
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Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,770 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778871	Mmmmmmmmmm... I am beginning to recover from gardening when the wind chill is down to 25 -4 C, Urs! Am I nuts?! because I mulled some cider. It's funny how things which were always so exotic to me when I was growing up in the desert turn out to be so doggoned simple. I mulled it in the microwave in a covered bowl. 1 quart cider, room temperature 6 cinnamon sticks (broke them in half) a few allspice berries a few anise seeds then a teabag with nutmeg, cloves, ginger--less than half a teaspoon of any of them, less than a quarter teaspoon ginger I heated it 7 minutes on high and 10 more minutes on medium. It's about as hot as coffee... and not so exotic at all. But ohhh so good on a freezing cold day! My insides are starting to thaw. __________________ Cath Last edited by Bit; 12-09-2012 at 05:12 PM. Reason: resize editorial comment

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12-09-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
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