"Michael Horowitz" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:48:54 -0500, "jmcquown" >
> wrote:
>
>>> How do you pair sides with the main item? - Mike
>>>
>>
>>There isn't a hard and fast rule. I do think the food should be
>>complimentary in some way. Sweet potatoes are fairly innocuous by
>>themselves but if you add fajita seasoning... well, that takes it to a
>>different level. IMHO it would conflict with the honey-mustard sauce you
>>plan for the salmon. Maybe just oven roast some cubed sweet potatoes
>>seasoned simply with simple salt & pepper? Then again, you're the one who
>>has to eat it.
>>
>>Jill
>
> So you have to be able to "visualize" what each entry will taste like.
> - Mike
>

I usually "visualize" the finished plated meal, yes. I'm not talking what
colour the food is. I was referring to honey mustard sauce vs. fajita
seasoning... IMHO very conflicting flavours.

Jill