On Tue 06 Sep 2005 10:59:06a, S'mee [AKA Jani] wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> I wonder if that's less a cost cutting measure and more a response
> to consumer requests? I don't miss having to get that tomato soup to
> jiggle out of the can (or remove the other end).

Admittedly, it comes out of the easily, but I honestly don't think it
tastes the same as it did years ago. The WalMart brand reminds me of the
way it used to taste.

> Good point! I almost tried some store brand soup the other day, but
> since it is to be an ingredient for a meal (Chicken Divan on Thursday
> for my niece), I didn't want to take a chance. But there's no reason
> I can't buy a can and try it as soup -- why didn't I think of that..?
> ;-)

I just used a can of the WalMart Cream of Chicken soup in a chicken-rice
dish, and can tell you it's really just as good if not better. Chicken
Divan? Haven't had that in years. Recipe please? Thanks!

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.