On 2018-12-31 3:18 p.m., cshenk wrote:
> Ophelia wrote:
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>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>> ...
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>> On Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:28:07 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
>> > wrote:
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>>> On Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 9:36:07 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 30 Dec 2018 19:32:43 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 8:50:05 PM UTC-6, Alex wrote:
>>>>>> John Kuthe wrote:
>>>>>>>
>> https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net...09552749050772
>> 0_7719929425063575552_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=sco ntent-ort2-2.xx&oh=a
>> 68fef46929ae9ad8c547079b78de243&oe=5CCBE75E >>>> > >>>> > Sliced
>> mushrooms and a bag of fresh spinach, lots of EVOO and >>>> > freshly
>> ground black pepper! >>>> > >>>> > I like putting some on the green
>> beans or broccoli I steam and eat! >>>> >
>>>>>>> John Kuthe...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Looks great but needs some garlic!!
>>>>>
>>>>> Yep! Normally I do not, but I put some fresh garlic in and ate
>>>>> some tonight on my veggies and YUM!!!
>>>>
>>>> Normally you don't put in garlic? Do you cook like a true Anglo?
>>>
>>> I was just trying to keep it simple. Mushrooms, EVOO, black pepper
>>> of course, and spinach. I put a bunch of butter in last batch which
>>> was yummy, but this time I just left it EVOO only.
>>>
>>> What is an Angelo?
>>
>> A follower of the Anglo-Saxon tradition. Not a tradition known for its
>> cuisine
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>> ===
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>> True enough. It was always very homely and plain, but these days ..
>> not the same at all)
>
> Actually, long before France was known for cooking, the best came to
> England to learn. Queen Elizabeth I times and I think, her Father's
> time as well?
>
> English quisine is the quintessential of simplicity with basics well
> made. It is now quite different in some ways due to embracing influx
> of others, but the old dishes still shine. Cottage pie didnt go away
> when lentil curry came on the menu.
>
The French poet Verlaine, taught at a rural school in Lincolnshire in
the 19C and lived with the headmaster and his family. His mother visited
and was astounded at the high quality of the dishes that they were
served. Their ONLY complaint was the lack of bread at the dinner table.