On Mon 10 Oct 2005 09:52:52p, Jen wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Mon 10 Oct 2005 08:31:27p, Terry Pulliam Burd wrote in
>> rec.food.cooking:
>>>
>>> You're going to actually *try* this recipe? Uh, I've always thought
>>> that his recipes were tongue-in-cheek, meant to be parodies of some of
>>> our more pretentious foodie posts. <shrug>
>>
>> Actually, Terry, if I really wanted to make a nostalgic 1950s
>> casserole, this would certainly be representative. Absolutely
>> authentic. It also wouldn't surprise me if this didn't turn up as a
>> "hot dish" in MN. This, and recipes like it, turn up frequently in
>> old church and community cookbooks.
>>
>
>
> That's right, these sorts of things are great when you're in a hurry.
> Just so quick and easy. And I think this one sounds good. Why is
> everyone picking on this bloke?
>

The rants are usually from those who feature themselves as the arbiters of
"good taste" and "acceptable" food dishes. If they were really honest,
many of them would have to admit that they grew up on dishes like this.
It's perfectly okay if they don't like them and choose not to make or eat
them, but it's no reason to put them down.

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Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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