"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:01:32 -0600, "Dale P" > wrote:
>
>>The ham
>>has a great texture and taste. Cooks has been acquired by Smithfield, so
>>I
>>think the changes are not going to be for the good.
>
> That's an interesting comment. I would think "Smithfield" and think
> that's good... but you don't seem to think so. Why?
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.

I had never heard of Smithfield hams until Paula Deen put her name on some
of them. They were $.99 and the only place I found them the first year was
K Mart. I did not care for it. I have a package of Smithfield bacon in the
fridge right now, and it is about the worst bacon I have ever had. It was
the brand on sale and I thought I would give it a try. Never again.

It is interesting that many do not like the idea of a spiral sliced ham. I
agree that it should not be heated as it will only dry out. They are great
for a party as you can serve at room temperature and people can easily serve
themselves. I buy them because they are so easy to break down to put into
the freezer. Just two of us, and I like to pack it onto portions that will
work for us and I can defrost what we need. We really don't eat just ham,
but like soups, casseroles, omelets and so on with ham.

We go to a wonderful Easter Sunday buffet. They have a huge table of cold
foods, including shrimp, crab, sushi, salmon, cheeses, deviled eggs, fruit,
and salad. I fill up at that table, skip the omelets and other hot foods
except for one slice of prime rib. On to the dessert bar after that. It is
a great meal, and a great family time together. Plus ex-step father-in-law
pays for it!!!

Later,

DP