Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:27:49 -0800, Dan Abel wrote:
>
>> Nope. I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...pping/dp/B0002
>> X8V6K
>>
>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>> they carry another brand.
>
> Yes. That stuff is awesome. I forget the brand name but I'm sure
> I've posted about it before. They are made in South America. And
> they're s steal for about $8/2-pack.
>
> They are nothing like the canned. They don't have to cook them
> nearly as long since they're being pickled in acid.
>
> -sw

Oh! Maybe I should go back and get them tomorrow then.

--
Jean B.

Ema Nymton wrote:
> On 12/19/2010 11:30 AM, Jean B. wrote:
>>
>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
>> salad. This probably started before she had easy access to the real
>> thing. I associate that salad with the canned stuff. That being
>> said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh asparagus.
>> Yuck. It tastes... unique. Maybe like the can or ???
>
> In my experience, the only canned vegetables that I like are corn and
> tomatoes. Although I've had canned corn and it was fine, I just prefer
> eating fresh or frozen. Other vegetables taste so different when they
> are canned. As far as asparagus, I will eat it, but it is not my
> favorite vegetable.
>
> Becca

Yes to corn and tomatoes (for cooking). Sometimes (Barb, cover
your eyes) beets. Legumes, if we are counting them.

--
Jean B.

On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:59:10 -0500, Jean B. wrote:

> Dan Abel wrote:
>> In article >, "Jean B." >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
>>>> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.
>>>>
>>>> -sw
>>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
>>> salad. This probably started before she had easy access to the
>>> real thing. I associate that salad with the canned stuff. That
>>> being said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh
>>> asparagus. Yuck. It tastes... unique. Maybe like the can or
>>> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
>>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>>
>> Nope. I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...pping/dp/B0002
>> X8V6K
>>
>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>> they carry another brand.
>>
> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
> asparagus?

Not at all. The ones at Costco were limp, but crisp. I can't
vouch for the brand you mention, but I have seen a few differet
brands. I'm spoiled by the ones at Costco. I can see paying $6-$7
for a 12oz jar when I could get a half gallon from CostCo for just
slightly more :-) I hope they come back to CostCo soon. Somebody
yell if you see them.

-sw

In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

> Dan Abel wrote:
> > In article >, "Jean B." >
> > wrote:

> >> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
> >> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
> >
> > Nope. [pickled asparagus in jars]

> > Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
> > they carry another brand.
> >
> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
> asparagus?

Nope.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Speaking of LIARS ...

From: "Sheldon" >
Date: 9 Apr 2006 14:12:52 -0700

I recently bought some smoked paprika too, from Penzeys. So far the
only thing I've cooked with it that I've liked is roast chicken (but my
cats don't like it so that was a first and last time). But I do like
it sprinkled on some foods as a condiment, excellent sprinkled on a
bowl of pea or bean soup, I like it on egg salad so I imagine it would
be good on deviled eggs. It has a nice real smoked flavor

And most recently this

From: brooklyn1 >
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:55:54 -0400

I agree. When it was fist offered I bought 4 ounces of Penzeys
smoked paprika to try it, will probably last the rest of my life and
beyond.... *one* tsp for two chicken breasts is too much. In fact the
smokiness is so overwhelming that even though they claim it's
naturally smoked over wood to me it tastes artificial, the smokiness
is very potent but doesn't taste of paprika at all. I've tried a tiny
dusting on a western omelet and the smoke flavor ruined it. I tried a
wee bit as a garnish on a cup of pea soup and had to toss it down the
drain.

On Dec 20, 12:27*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:59:10 -0500, Jean B. wrote:
> > Dan Abel wrote:
> >> In article >, "Jean B." >
> >> wrote:
>
> >>> Sqwertz wrote:
> >>>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>
> >>>>> About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
> >>>> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.
>
> >>>> -sw
> >>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
> >>> salad. *This probably started before she had easy access to the
> >>> real thing. *I associate that salad with the canned stuff. *That
> >>> being said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh
> >>> asparagus. *Yuck. *It tastes... *unique. *Maybe like the can or
> >>> ??? *Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
> >>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>
> >> Nope. *I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>
> >>http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...-Shipping/dp/B....
> >> X8V6K
>
> >> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. *It's seasonal, and sometimes
> >> they carry another brand.
>
> > Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
> > pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). *I couldn't quite
> > tell what the texture was. *Is it limp and slimy like the canned
> > asparagus?
>
> Not at all. *The ones at Costco were limp, but crisp. *I can't
> vouch for the brand you mention, but I have seen a few differet
> brands. *I'm spoiled by the ones at Costco. *I can see paying $6-$7
> for a 12oz jar when I could get a half gallon from CostCo for just
> slightly more :-) *I hope they come back to CostCo soon. *Somebody
> yell if you see them.
>
> -sw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I've been looking for these at Costco also. I've bought them once or
twice and like them.

On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:27:40 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:59:10 -0500, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> Dan Abel wrote:
>>> In article >, "Jean B." >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
>>>>> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.
>>>>>
>>>>> -sw
>>>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
>>>> salad. This probably started before she had easy access to the
>>>> real thing. I associate that salad with the canned stuff. That
>>>> being said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh
>>>> asparagus. Yuck. It tastes... unique. Maybe like the can or
>>>> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
>>>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>>>
>>> Nope. I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>>>
>>> http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...pping/dp/B0002
>>> X8V6K
>>>
>>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>>> they carry another brand.
>>>
>> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
>> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
>> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
>> asparagus?
>
>Not at all. The ones at Costco were limp, but crisp. I can't
>vouch for the brand you mention, but I have seen a few differet
>brands. I'm spoiled by the ones at Costco. I can see paying $6-$7
>for a 12oz jar when I could get a half gallon from CostCo for just
>slightly more :-) I hope they come back to CostCo soon. Somebody
>yell if you see them.
>
>-sw

In season when asparagus are $2/lb you can make your own and fill two
half gallons for the price of one from Costco. And if you save the
pickling juice from a couple of jars you'll be way ahead... did that
with half gallon jars of yummy three bean salad and my own canned
beans.

On Dec 18, 9:52*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
> > About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
>
> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.

There have to be many less unpleasant ways of getting your pee to
stink than eating canned asparagus.
>
> -sw

--Bryan

On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:26:14 -0500, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> In season when asparagus are $2/lb you can make your own and fill two
> half gallons for the price of one from Costco. And if you save the
> pickling juice from a couple of jars you'll be way ahead... did that
> with half gallon jars of yummy three bean salad and my own canned
> beans.

I'll take a half gallon of CostCo asparagus over a gallon of your
home-pickled asparagus any day.

There is almost 4lbs of asparagus in Costco's version, so it's
already the same price as your home made stuff. Without the hassle
and with a known taste result rather than your made up recipe.

-sw

On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:37:50 -0800, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:

> blake murphy wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:59:53 -0800, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>>
>>>Nancy Young wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Have you ever tried canned asparagus?
>>>>
>>>>Growing up, that's the only asparagus we had, luckily it only appeared
>>>>on holidays. Woody, soggy horrid things. They bear no resemblence to
>>>>actual asparagus.
>>>>nancy
>>>
>>>I never had asparagus till i was in my mid 20's and had moved to Ca.
>>>from rural Ore. and the abundance of inexpensive asparagus here in the
>>>SFBA makes it a routine part of meals at my place. Such that out of
>>>curiosity and ignorance i once bought a can for less than a dollar, took
>>>one look at it and was disappointed, took a nibble of it and threw away
>>>the rest of the can.
>>>
>>>I think my favorite way of preparing it is to just lightly blanche, then
>>>finish in a saute of butter and garlic and serve with a squeeze of lemon
>>>juice and some freshly ground black pepper.
>>
>> is the blanching really necessary?
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
> Not 'necessary' but i prefer it to fully cooking the asparagus by a
> saute, though i sometimes steam it 3/4 done and finish with a saute.
>
> I like it a bit undercooked, al dente?

i usually do a sauté with butter and finish with (home-made) teriyaki
sauce. no prior blanch. but it's not something i make often.

your pal,
blake

On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:07:48 -0600, Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> Joseph Littleshoes > wrote:
>
>>> Have you ever tried any of his suggestions? ;-)
>>
>> I have agreed with some few suggestions he has managed to articulate
>> here with a minimum of null content verbiage.
>>
>> What i object to is not any small and ordinary insight he has
>> demonstrated but rather the continuous barrage of invective with which
>> he routinely inundates this group.
>>
>> He is just generally so unpleasant to read that i no longer do.
>
> For some reason, I've never been offended by his "invectives" unlike the
> other posters (that tended to be nasty to the point of sheer evil) that
> I've simply killfiled.
>
> Not quite sure why. Maybe it's his presentation? <shrugs>
> He just has never seemed to be really serious about his "insults" like
> some of the other truly toxic posters have been.

jesus christ.

blake

On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:08:04 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

> finish with (home-made) teriyaki sauce

You've probably posted it before, but what's your teriyaki sauce
recipe? No need to be exact, I wouldn't follow it to a T anyway.




--

Never trust a dog to watch your food.

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:59:10 -0500, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> Dan Abel wrote:
>>> In article >, "Jean B." >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
>>>>> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.
>>>>>
>>>>> -sw
>>>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
>>>> salad. This probably started before she had easy access to the
>>>> real thing. I associate that salad with the canned stuff. That
>>>> being said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh
>>>> asparagus. Yuck. It tastes... unique. Maybe like the can or
>>>> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
>>>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>>> Nope. I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>>>
>>> http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...pping/dp/B0002
>>> X8V6K
>>>
>>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>>> they carry another brand.
>>>
>> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
>> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
>> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
>> asparagus?
>
> Not at all. The ones at Costco were limp, but crisp. I can't
> vouch for the brand you mention, but I have seen a few differet
> brands. I'm spoiled by the ones at Costco. I can see paying $6-$7
> for a 12oz jar when I could get a half gallon from CostCo for just
> slightly more :-) I hope they come back to CostCo soon. Somebody
> yell if you see them.
>
> -sw

These were at BB+B, one lonely jar, cheap. I guess I'm not
running out to Costco now (which is lucky because the roads are
icy--and Costco is closed now, anyway, I think).

--
Jean B.

Dan Abel wrote:
> In article >, "Jean B." >
> wrote:
>
>> Dan Abel wrote:
>>> In article >, "Jean B." >
>>> wrote:
>
>>>> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
>>>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>>> Nope. [pickled asparagus in jars]
>
>>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>>> they carry another brand.
>>>
>> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
>> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
>> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
>> asparagus?
>
> Nope.
>
Thanks. The roads are icy, so I hope that one jar waits.
Otherwise, I'll have to keep an eye out for them at Costco.

--
Jean B.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:27:40 -0600, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:59:10 -0500, Jean B. wrote:
>>
>>> Dan Abel wrote:
>>>> In article >, "Jean B." >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
>>>>>> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -sw
>>>>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
>>>>> salad. This probably started before she had easy access to the
>>>>> real thing. I associate that salad with the canned stuff. That
>>>>> being said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh
>>>>> asparagus. Yuck. It tastes... unique. Maybe like the can or
>>>>> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
>>>>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>>>> Nope. I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...pping/dp/B0002
>>>> X8V6K
>>>>
>>>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>>>> they carry another brand.
>>>>
>>> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
>>> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
>>> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
>>> asparagus?
>> Not at all. The ones at Costco were limp, but crisp. I can't
>> vouch for the brand you mention, but I have seen a few differet
>> brands. I'm spoiled by the ones at Costco. I can see paying $6-$7
>> for a 12oz jar when I could get a half gallon from CostCo for just
>> slightly more :-) I hope they come back to CostCo soon. Somebody
>> yell if you see them.
>>
>> -sw
>
> In season when asparagus are $2/lb you can make your own and fill two
> half gallons for the price of one from Costco. And if you save the
> pickling juice from a couple of jars you'll be way ahead... did that
> with half gallon jars of yummy three bean salad and my own canned
> beans.

This is timely. My daughter finished off some pickles, and I
remembered to save the juice.

--
Jean B.

On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:03:42 -0500, Jean B. wrote:

> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:27:40 -0600, Sqwertz >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:59:10 -0500, Jean B. wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dan Abel wrote:
>>>>> In article >, "Jean B." >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>>> On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:10:58 -0800, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> About the only thing I'd use canned asparagus for is chawanmushi.
>>>>>>> I would only use it if I wanted my pee to stink.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -sw
>>>>>> My mother (a great cook) used canned asparagus for an asparagus
>>>>>> salad. This probably started before she had easy access to the
>>>>>> real thing. I associate that salad with the canned stuff. That
>>>>>> being said, canned asparagus is so slimy--and so unlike fresh
>>>>>> asparagus. Yuck. It tastes... unique. Maybe like the can or
>>>>>> ??? Makes me wonder whether there is an asparagus in a jar, but
>>>>>> it would still have that rotten texture, I think.
>>>>> Nope. I got 6000 hits on Google for pickled asparagus costco:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Finest...pping/dp/B0002
>>>>> X8V6K
>>>>>
>>>>> Costco sells a two pack of 34.5oz jars. It's seasonal, and sometimes
>>>>> they carry another brand.
>>>>>
>>>> Ironically, I had never seen any, but just tonight saw some
>>>> pickled asparagus (Smith & Wollensky [sp?]). I couldn't quite
>>>> tell what the texture was. Is it limp and slimy like the canned
>>>> asparagus?
>>> Not at all. The ones at Costco were limp, but crisp. I can't
>>> vouch for the brand you mention, but I have seen a few differet
>>> brands. I'm spoiled by the ones at Costco. I can see paying $6-$7
>>> for a 12oz jar when I could get a half gallon from CostCo for just
>>> slightly more :-) I hope they come back to CostCo soon. Somebody
>>> yell if you see them.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
>> In season when asparagus are $2/lb you can make your own and fill two
>> half gallons for the price of one from Costco. And if you save the
>> pickling juice from a couple of jars you'll be way ahead... did that
>> with half gallon jars of yummy three bean salad and my own canned
>> beans.
>
> This is timely. My daughter finished off some pickles, and I
> remembered to save the juice.

Th CostCo asparagus are way better than any simple pickle brine.
They are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little hot. But not
nearly as sour as a pickle brine.

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:
> Th CostCo asparagus are way better than any simple pickle brine.
> They are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little hot. But not
> nearly as sour as a pickle brine.
>
> -sw

Thanks. I'll try to remember this when I am prowling around
Costco--which certainly won't be until after the holidays.

--
Jean B.

In article >,
"Jean B." > wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
> > Th CostCo asparagus are way better than any simple pickle brine.
> > They are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little hot. But not
> > nearly as sour as a pickle brine.

> Thanks. I'll try to remember this when I am prowling around
> Costco--which certainly won't be until after the holidays.

They are also a seasonal item. They often are not in stock. And I
remember a slightly different brand a few years back. The spices were a
little different. I'm guessing they aren't a Christmas item, so
probably there aren't any right now. If you aren't sure whether you
will like them, you might try a little jar from a regular grocery store.
I think Safeway had them last time I looked.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:45:03 -0800, sf wrote:

> On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:08:04 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>> finish with (home-made) teriyaki sauce
>
> You've probably posted it before, but what's your teriyaki sauce
> recipe? No need to be exact, I wouldn't follow it to a T anyway.
>
>

sure. this is what i do:

teriyaki sauce:

1/3 cup soy

2 tbs mirin (should be available in the asian section of your supermarket)

2 1/2 tbs cider vinegar

2 tbs brownulated sugar or regular brown sugar

1 1/2 tbs chopped ginger root

1 tsp chopped garlic

1/2 tsp sesame seeds (optional) (would probably be better toasted, but
i'm too lazy)

* * * *

in a small saucepan, mix ingredients together and bring to a boil. lower
heat and simmer gently for around 10 minutes. strain, put into a bottle
and keep refrigerated. should last approximately forever, unless you like
it, as i do.

i won't vouch for its authenticity, but it tastes good.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:40:26 -0500, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Sqwertz wrote:
>> Th CostCo asparagus are way better than any simple pickle brine.
>> They are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little hot. But not
>> nearly as sour as a pickle brine.

It tastes good is why it makes sense to reuse that pickling brine, and
it needn't be all asparagus, many different vegetable can be used;
cauliflower pickles well, as do carrots, onions, celery, 'shrooms,
greenbeans, and others. When one buys those products mostly what's
paid for is the brine, the jar, the label, the shipping, and profits,
it's silly to toss it if it can be reused. The asparagus are the
least costly part of that product, probably not even the best/freshest
were used.

>Thanks. I'll try to remember this when I am prowling around
>Costco--which certainly won't be until after the holidays.

On Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:21:09 -0800, Dan Abel > wrote:

>In article >,
> "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>> > Th CostCo asparagus are way better than any simple pickle brine.
>> > They are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little hot. But not
>> > nearly as sour as a pickle brine.
>
>> Thanks. I'll try to remember this when I am prowling around
>> Costco--which certainly won't be until after the holidays.
>
>They are also a seasonal item.

Pickling is seasonal, not pickles.

blake replied to Sycophant:

>> He just has never seemed to be really serious about his "insults" like
>> some of the other truly toxic posters have been.
>
> jesus christ.

Oh, look at *you* projecting! It's so ironic.

Sycophant is just a completely brain-****ed addict these days; what she
wrote above is just one more indication. Hey, here's one of those
light-hearted non-serious little japes that Pussy wrote; do you remember
this one?

"I'd have no problem drowning your children while you watched and then
threading a steel rod up your ass till it exited your left ear."

What a kidder!

Bob

On Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:05:32 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>blake replied to Sycophant:
>
>>> He just has never seemed to be really serious about his "insults" like
>>> some of the other truly toxic posters have been.
>>
>> jesus christ.
>
>Oh, look at *you* projecting! It's so ironic.
>
>Sycophant is just a completely brain-****ed addict these days; what she
>wrote above is just one more indication. Hey, here's one of those
>light-hearted non-serious little japes that Pussy wrote; do you remember
>this one?
>
>"I'd have no problem drowning your children while you watched and then
>threading a steel rod up your ass till it exited your left ear."
>
>What a kidder!
>
>Boob

Most folks were ecstatic that they didn't have a mouthful of pop when
they read that, moron. LOL-LOL

Dan Abel wrote:
> In article >,
> "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>> Th CostCo asparagus are way better than any simple pickle brine.
>>> They are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little hot. But not
>>> nearly as sour as a pickle brine.
>
>> Thanks. I'll try to remember this when I am prowling around
>> Costco--which certainly won't be until after the holidays.
>
> They are also a seasonal item. They often are not in stock. And I
> remember a slightly different brand a few years back. The spices were a
> little different. I'm guessing they aren't a Christmas item, so
> probably there aren't any right now. If you aren't sure whether you
> will like them, you might try a little jar from a regular grocery store.
> I think Safeway had them last time I looked.
>
Darn! I was right next to that Home Goods (I thinki I said BB+B
before) where they had them, but I was too focussed on other things.

--
Jean B.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
> It tastes good is why it makes sense to reuse that pickling brine, and
> it needn't be all asparagus, many different vegetable can be used;
> cauliflower pickles well, as do carrots, onions, celery, 'shrooms,
> greenbeans, and others. When one buys those products mostly what's
> paid for is the brine, the jar, the label, the shipping, and profits,
> it's silly to toss it if it can be reused. The asparagus are the
> least costly part of that product, probably not even the best/freshest

Do you precook any of these things? Maybe blanche them?

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Jean B.

On Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:53:53 -0500, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> On Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:05:32 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> > wrote:
>
>>blake replied to Sycophant:
>>
>>>> He just has never seemed to be really serious about his "insults" like
>>>> some of the other truly toxic posters have been.
>>>
>>> jesus christ.
>>
>>Oh, look at *you* projecting! It's so ironic.
>>
>>Sycophant is just a completely brain-****ed addict these days; what she
>>wrote above is just one more indication. Hey, here's one of those
>>light-hearted non-serious little japes that Pussy wrote; do you remember
>>this one?
>>
>>"I'd have no problem drowning your children while you watched and then
>>threading a steel rod up your ass till it exited your left ear."
>>
>>What a kidder!
>>
>>Boob
>
> Most folks were ecstatic that they didn't have a mouthful of pop when
> they read that, moron. LOL-LOL

yeah, you're a regular milton berle.

blake