"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> Why? I said that I was fine eating it straight from the can. No need to
>> heat it.
>
> Just my thoughts here Julie and I'm not judging you. But just opening
> a can of vegetables and eating them cold sounds like survival eating
> and not really enjoying a meal. I did that when I was in college and
> needed a quick fix but never since those days. That doesn't sound
> like enjoyable eating at all...just survival.

So? Do you really think those canned vegetables are going to be any better
when heated? Now some things, I would heat. Like potatoes. But things
like beans, corn and peas are fine at room temp. or chilled. Look at any
salad bar. They're there!