On 11/21/2011 11:23 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:57:04 -0800 (PST), Bryan
> > wrote:
>
>> I bought some last week and have used them twice. They're a bit of a
>> hassle to cut up, but the texture is nicer than canned, and the flavor
>> is far better.
>
> I've heard they are better than canned (like most things), but I've
> never tried them. The texture of canned doesn't bother me, but I'd
> try fresh just to see if the flavor is enough different for me to
> care.

Peeling them is tedious but the flavor is much superior to canned, IMHO.
A favorite stir fry of mine is asparagus and water chestnuts.

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James Silverton, Potomac

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