On Monday, December 31, 2018 at 5:16:00 PM UTC-6, graham wrote:
> On 2018-12-31 3:18 p.m., cshenk wrote:
> > Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> "Bruce" wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>
> >> On Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:28:07 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>> 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
> >>
> >> ===
> >>
> >> 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.

And you were witness to this?

John Kuthe...