sf wrote:

>On Thu, 4 Sep 2014 13:51:10 +0100, "Ophelia"
> wrote:
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Thu, 4 Sep 2014 12:34:33 +0100, "Ophelia"
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> >> No. I was only saying I find fresh peppers addictive when I am slicing
>> >> them
>> >> for a recipe. I wouldn't do it just otherwise.
>> >
>> > I rarely use bell peppers in any form, but I can't imagine a fully
>> > functioning kitchen without a bag of onions and at least one head of
>> > garlic.
>>
>> Yep, and mushrooms)
>
>You're right! I used a good half pound last night.

I don't keep fresh mushrooms as a staple, too perishable so I buy only
as needed... but I keep a selection of dehys, perfect for cooked
dishes, and their flavor is more concentrated than fresh.