On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 15:14:34 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

> In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
> letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
> foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
> potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
> the group at different moments.
>
> What are some other purple foods that are currently available?
>
> The Ranger

I think you've got the common ones covered. Have you heard
of a book called Eating the Alphabet? Maybe it can give you
other ideas.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

In article >, wrote:
>In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
>letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
>foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
>potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
>the group at different moments.
>
>What are some other purple foods that are currently available?

Some yams.

My purple yam is just sprouting again for the new season. It's got
=>50 new shoots over an area of about 4 x 4 metres. Probably will
soon take over the civilised world. (Others eat the things. ;-)

Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

In article >, wrote:
>In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
>letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
>foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
>potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
>the group at different moments.
>
>What are some other purple foods that are currently available?

Some yams.

My purple yam is just sprouting again for the new season. It's got
=>50 new shoots over an area of about 4 x 4 metres. Probably will
soon take over the civilised world. (Others eat the things. ;-)

Cheers, Phred.

--
LID

On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 07:32:51 GMT, sf > wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 15:14:34 -0800, The Ranger > wrote:
> > In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
> > letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
> > foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
> > potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
> > the group at different moments.
> >
> > What are some other purple foods that are currently available?
> >
> I think you've got the common ones covered. Have you heard
> of a book called Eating the Alphabet? Maybe it can give you
> other ideas.

No, I hadn't; thank you. The one that helped me related foods to
color talked about the rainbow of colors available in everyday
foods. I'll have to ask our librarian for it's title.

The Ranger

On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 07:32:51 GMT, sf > wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 15:14:34 -0800, The Ranger > wrote:
> > In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
> > letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
> > foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
> > potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
> > the group at different moments.
> >
> > What are some other purple foods that are currently available?
> >
> I think you've got the common ones covered. Have you heard
> of a book called Eating the Alphabet? Maybe it can give you
> other ideas.

No, I hadn't; thank you. The one that helped me related foods to
color talked about the rainbow of colors available in everyday
foods. I'll have to ask our librarian for it's title.

The Ranger

"The Ranger" > wrote in message
...
>> What did you buy? What were you able to find?
>
> Eggplant:
> Regular
> Italian
> Chinese
> Japanese
> Michu (I have no idea what this is except it's small and you
> buy them by the "each."
> Indian (there were two types of these; one looked like a
> 2"-watermelon.)
> Kale:
> Swiss Chard
> Endive
> Russian
> Belgian
> Grapes:
> Black
> Renier
> Blueberries
> Basil
> Potato
> Onions
> Red
> Italian
> Spring
> Beets
> Beet Greens
> Turnip
> Radish
> Two types; no specific names associated with either.
> Blackberries
> Lavender
> Mustard Greens
> Red Cabbage (2 different types)
>
> There are three remaining items I haven't a clue what they are. The
> register tape lists them as "misc. groc." They are beautiful
> purple, though.
>
> The Ranger

Wow! You've got to have great little specialty markets available to you.
My stores carry the standard Alphabet Book stuff--you know--A is for Apple,
B is for Beet.
Janet

"The Ranger" > wrote in message
...
>> What did you buy? What were you able to find?
>
> Eggplant:
> Regular
> Italian
> Chinese
> Japanese
> Michu (I have no idea what this is except it's small and you
> buy them by the "each."
> Indian (there were two types of these; one looked like a
> 2"-watermelon.)
> Kale:
> Swiss Chard
> Endive
> Russian
> Belgian
> Grapes:
> Black
> Renier
> Blueberries
> Basil
> Potato
> Onions
> Red
> Italian
> Spring
> Beets
> Beet Greens
> Turnip
> Radish
> Two types; no specific names associated with either.
> Blackberries
> Lavender
> Mustard Greens
> Red Cabbage (2 different types)
>
> There are three remaining items I haven't a clue what they are. The
> register tape lists them as "misc. groc." They are beautiful
> purple, though.
>
> The Ranger

Wow! You've got to have great little specialty markets available to you.
My stores carry the standard Alphabet Book stuff--you know--A is for Apple,
B is for Beet.
Janet

The Ranger wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:28:34 -0600, zxcvbob >
> suggested:
> [snip]
>
>>Koolaid. HTH :-)
>
>
> Uhm, thanks Rev. Jim.
>
> The Ranger


That reminds me; isn't there a type of punch called "Purple Jesus"?

The mind boggles at the potential for discussion.
I bet the kids would remember it ;-)

Bob

The Ranger wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:28:34 -0600, zxcvbob >
> suggested:
> [snip]
>
>>Koolaid. HTH :-)
>
>
> Uhm, thanks Rev. Jim.
>
> The Ranger


That reminds me; isn't there a type of punch called "Purple Jesus"?

The mind boggles at the potential for discussion.
I bet the kids would remember it ;-)

Bob

zxcvbob wrote:

> >
>
> That reminds me; isn't there a type of punch called "Purple Jesus"?

Grape juice and Alcool.


So now we have :

P as in Grape

P as in Grape Juice


and
P as in Purple Jesus

:-)

zxcvbob wrote:

> >
>
> That reminds me; isn't there a type of punch called "Purple Jesus"?

Grape juice and Alcool.


So now we have :

P as in Grape

P as in Grape Juice


and
P as in Purple Jesus

:-)

The Ranger wrote:
>
> In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
> letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
> foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
> potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
> the group at different moments.
>
> What are some other purple foods that are currently available?
>
> The Ranger


Cooked red cabbage (add a bit of vinegar to keep the colour)
Purple yams
Black carrots (which are really purple)
Various berries

The Ranger wrote:
>
> In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
> letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
> foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
> potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
> the group at different moments.
>
> What are some other purple foods that are currently available?
>
> The Ranger


Cooked red cabbage (add a bit of vinegar to keep the colour)
Purple yams
Black carrots (which are really purple)
Various berries

>In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
>letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
>foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
>potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
>the group at different moments.
>
>What are some other purple foods that are currently available?

There are varieties of Taro that are purple or have purple veins.

>In a class I'm teaching, we're getting the kids to remember the
>letter "p" and associating it with purple. I was amazed at how many
>foods they were able to name right off the bat that *are* purple:
>potatoes, plums, grapes, eggplants, and beets are five that circled
>the group at different moments.
>
>What are some other purple foods that are currently available?

There are varieties of Taro that are purple or have purple veins.

Poi.

Andy

Poi.

Andy

On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 08:15:23 -0700, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:
[snip list of items]
> Wow! You've got to have great little specialty
> markets available to you. My stores carry the
> standard Alphabet Book stuff--you know--A is
> for Apple, B is for Beet.

I wouldn't call it a specialty market but I do like the variety
available on an everyday-type basis. The quality is also quite nice
for most things with pricing being better than their larger,
more-box-like competitors.

The Ranger

On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 08:15:23 -0700, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:
[snip list of items]
> Wow! You've got to have great little specialty
> markets available to you. My stores carry the
> standard Alphabet Book stuff--you know--A is
> for Apple, B is for Beet.

I wouldn't call it a specialty market but I do like the variety
available on an everyday-type basis. The quality is also quite nice
for most things with pricing being better than their larger,
more-box-like competitors.

The Ranger

On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 08:15:23 -0700, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:
[snip list of items]
> Wow! You've got to have great little specialty
> markets available to you. My stores carry the
> standard Alphabet Book stuff--you know--A is
> for Apple, B is for Beet.

I wouldn't call it a specialty market but I do like the variety
available on an everyday-type basis. The quality is also quite nice
for most things with pricing being better than their larger,
more-box-like competitors.

The Ranger

On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 09:29:18 -0600, zxcvbob >
wrote:
> The Ranger wrote:
> > On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:28:34 -0600, zxcvbob > suggested:
> > >Koolaid. HTH :-)
> > >
> > Uhm, thanks Rev. Jim.
> >
> That reminds me; isn't there a type of punch called
> "Purple Jesus"?
>
> The mind boggles at the potential for discussion.
> I bet the kids would remember it ;-)

Not with the Purple Jesuses I've sampled... <G> You are taken into
a blissful state of forgetfulness.

The Ranger

On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 09:29:18 -0600, zxcvbob >
wrote:
> The Ranger wrote:
> > On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 17:28:34 -0600, zxcvbob > suggested:
> > >Koolaid. HTH :-)
> > >
> > Uhm, thanks Rev. Jim.
> >
> That reminds me; isn't there a type of punch called
> "Purple Jesus"?
>
> The mind boggles at the potential for discussion.
> I bet the kids would remember it ;-)

Not with the Purple Jesuses I've sampled... <G> You are taken into
a blissful state of forgetfulness.

The Ranger

Ranger -

I'm impressed that kids knew about purple potatoes.
It sounds like you're having a purple food party. Great idea.

Let us know if you put pictures up somewhere.

michael

Ranger -

I'm impressed that kids knew about purple potatoes.
It sounds like you're having a purple food party. Great idea.

Let us know if you put pictures up somewhere.

michael

Ranger -

I'm impressed that kids knew about purple potatoes.
It sounds like you're having a purple food party. Great idea.

Let us know if you put pictures up somewhere.

michael