On 12/24/2016 6:21 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Friday, December 23, 2016 at 7:01:46 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>>>> On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 3:52:52 PM UTC-8, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>>>>> Items with a "lowcountry" flair:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://s28.postimg.org/ele1zd63x/december212016.jpg
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>>>> Hey, don't put down dumplings! I still wouldn't pay $15 for a bowl of
>>>> chicken & dumplings made with vermouth. That's just stupid.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>> You should try it, Vermouth used in cooking is smoother than using
>>> regular white wine.
>>>
>> I don't put wine in chicken & dumplings, either. It's definitely not a
>> "lowcountry" tradition.
>
> Who cares about tradition? If it produces a tastier result, I'm all
> for it. Some flavors are soluble in water, some flavors are soluble
> in fat, some flavors are soluble in alcohol. Why not put in a little
> alcohol and get the full flavor profile?
>
> It's just good science.
>
> Cindy Hamlton
>
I care about tradition. Science has nothing to do with it. I have
cooked many dishes with wine. Have you made chicken & dumplings with
vermouth? Or wine, for that matter? Get back to me when you have.
Fact is, they're just trying to make it sound fru fru. "poultry jus" my
eye.

Jill