On 3/17/2010 10:27 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 17 Mar 2010 01:46:48p, Dimitri told us...
>
>> Not all ramen is the INSTANT KIND:
>>
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
>
>
> I've never understood the fascination with Ramen of any type. I tried it
> once years ago, but I can't remember if it was the instant type or not. That
> was the first and last time I ate it. But then, I'm not overly fond of any
> type of noodle soup, even homemade.

That would make sense if you don't like noodle soup. If you like noodles
then real ramen is a good thing.

The instant ramen is another story. I offered this analogy in another
thread. Instant ramen is like comparing wonderbread to good quality bread.


>
> One of my co-workers buys the stuff by the case and eats it every day for
> lunch. Ugh!

George wrote:
>
>ramen is a good thing. Instant ramen is like comparing wonderbread to good quality bread.

Then it should be easy for you to offer a link that proves your "real"
ramen vs. instant ramen theory.

On 3/18/2010 8:31 AM, brooklyn1 wrote:
> George wrote:
>>
>> ramen is a good thing. Instant ramen is like comparing wonderbread to good quality bread.
>
> Then it should be easy for you to offer a link that proves your "real"
> ramen vs. instant ramen theory.

What theory? I report what I know and see. When was the last time you
were in Japan?

And as far as a link maybe you can figure out how to review the link
that was cited on the first post of this thread?

Report back to verify that you have learned there is a difference
between the instant ramen you eat and real ramen.

On Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:31:07 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:

> George wrote:
>>
>>ramen is a good thing. Instant ramen is like comparing wonderbread to good quality bread.
>
> Then it should be easy for you to offer a link that proves your "real"
> ramen vs. instant ramen theory.

just as soon after you post a link that proves japanese food is not a
'real' cuisine.

blake

On 3/18/2010 1:40 AM, George wrote:
> On 3/17/2010 10:27 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 17 Mar 2010 01:46:48p, Dimitri told us...
>>
>>> Not all ramen is the INSTANT KIND:
>>>
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
>>
>>
>> I've never understood the fascination with Ramen of any type. I tried it
>> once years ago, but I can't remember if it was the instant type or
>> not. That
>> was the first and last time I ate it. But then, I'm not overly fond of
>> any
>> type of noodle soup, even homemade.
>
> That would make sense if you don't like noodle soup. If you like noodles
> then real ramen is a good thing.
>
> The instant ramen is another story. I offered this analogy in another
> thread. Instant ramen is like comparing wonderbread to good quality bread.

Boy that instant stuff is really cheap, I don't eat it too often but the
kids don't have any problem with it and will sprinkle the soup powder on
the noodle brick and eat it dry. As a snack to have during a hike, it's
dirt cheap!

When I make it, I'll be careful to not overcook it and will rinse it out
in cold water before pouring on the hot broth. We have fresh uncooked
saimin noodles sold here that are just like the old timey stuff - too
bad I don't know how to make a killer broth. Ramen - can't live with
'em, can't live without 'em!

>
>
>>
>> One of my co-workers buys the stuff by the case and eats it every day for
>> lunch. Ugh!
>

George wrote:
>brooklyn1 wrote:
>> George wrote:
>>>
>>> ramen is a good thing. Instant ramen is like comparing wonderbread to good quality bread.
>>
>> Then it should be easy for you to offer a link that proves your "real"
>> ramen vs. instant ramen theory.
>
>What theory? I report what I know and see. When was the last time you
>were in Japan?
>
>And as far as a link maybe you can figure out how to review the link
>that was cited on the first post of this thread?
>
>Report back to verify that you have learned there is a difference
>between the instant ramen you eat and real ramen.

So, all you got is gobbledy-gook double-talk... no link... thought so.

Obviously you're not the cannot-tell-a-lie George who chopped down
that cherry tree. LOL-LOL

On 3/18/2010 4:30 PM, brooklyn1 wrote:

>>
>> Report back to verify that you have learned there is a difference
>> between the instant ramen you eat and real ramen.
>
> So, all you got is gobbledy-gook double-talk... no link... thought so.
>
> Obviously you're not the cannot-tell-a-lie George who chopped down
> that cherry tree. LOL-LOL

Are you trying to more clueless than usual? Let me help out by spoon
feeding you.

1) Newsgroups use a concept called "threads" . An original post starts
the thread and each reply is associated with that post which expands the
thread.

2) You responded to me in this thread and I replied that the link you
wanted could be found in the first post of this thread. Got it so far?
The first link begins the thread and then each successive reply expands
the thread.

3) So in order to find the link you would need to refer to the first
post in the thread, got it so far?


4) I'll help a little and quote the first post (that means I copied the
first post and pasted it below followed surrounded by quotation marks
like this "1st post here" :

"Not all ramen is the INSTANT KIND:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
--
Dimitri "

*****Note: the four limes above are a direct quote of the starting post
of this thread*****

5) You'll note that Dimitri has included a URL (sometimes known as a
link) that you can put into your web browser. When you do you will find
that there is a narrative description that is in sync with "my theory"
because whomever wrote it likely visited Japan numerous times as I have
and is just a little bit familiar with it. You will also notice that
Dimitri also made the declaration "Not all ramen is the INSTANT KIND" so
he also seems to know about "my theory"

6) And then we need to ask if it is my theory why was it common
knowledge and available in Wikipedia?

7) One answer might be is that like all of us there are things you know
about and things you don't know about. Clearly you have showed on
numerous times that although you try to be very authoritative about
Asian stuff you really don't know much more than you observed in a
Chinese Restaurant a very long time ago.

On 3/18/2010 4:30 PM, brooklyn1 wrote:

Sig break characters removed:

>> Report back to verify that you have learned there is a difference
>> between the instant ramen you eat and real ramen.
>
> So, all you got is gobbledy-gook double-talk... no link... thought so.
>
> Obviously you're not the cannot-tell-a-lie George who chopped down
> that cherry tree. LOL-LOL

Are you trying to more clueless than usual? Let me help out by spoon
feeding you.

1) Newsgroups use a concept called "threads" . An original post starts
the thread and each reply is associated with that post which expands the
thread.

2) You responded to me in this thread and I replied that the link you
wanted could be found in the first post of this thread. Got it so far?
The first link begins the thread and then each successive reply expands
the thread.

3) So in order to find the link you would need to refer to the first
post in the thread, got it so far?


4) I'll help a little and quote the first post (that means I copied the
first post and pasted it below followed surrounded by quotation marks
like this "1st post here" :

"Not all ramen is the INSTANT KIND:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramen
-
Dimitri "

*****Note: the four limes above are a direct quote of the starting post
of this thread*****

5) You'll note that Dimitri has included a URL (sometimes known as a
link) that you can put into your web browser. When you do you will find
that there is a narrative description that is in sync with "my theory"
because whomever wrote it likely visited Japan numerous times as I have
and is just a little bit familiar with it. You will also notice that
Dimitri also made the declaration "Not all ramen is the INSTANT KIND" so
he also seems to know about "my theory"

6) And then we need to ask if it is my theory why was it common
knowledge and available in Wikipedia?

7) One answer might be is that like all of us there are things you know
about and things you don't know about. Clearly you have showed on
numerous times that although you try to be very authoritative about
Asian stuff you really don't know much more than you observed in a
Chinese Restaurant a very long time ago.

"George" wrote
> brooklyn1 wrote:

>>> Report back to verify that you have learned there is a difference
>>> between the instant ramen you eat and real ramen.

>> So, all you got is gobbledy-gook double-talk... no link... thought so.

George, you have the right of it. I'd reply to Sheldon but I suspect I'm in
his kill-file.

My take was 'ramen' was almost a generic name for 'noodle of a thin type'
(udon is the thick ones). Pre-made and dried were popular the same as dried
spagetti noodles are in the western world. What some of the other folks
seem to be referencing is more the sauce that goes *with* the noodles and
there can be a pretty big difference there.

The word 'ramen' was used interchangably in Sasebo for the noodles or the
whole dish. My apologies but I never asked any of my native Japanese
friends if there was a true difference in terms. I only know it was used for
both the noodles and the dish. I do recall seeing 'fresh ramen' someplace
and it seemed to be 'never been dried' noodles but the sauce/soup was the
real difference.