Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?

Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
mushrooms

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On 3/10/2014 1:32 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot*
>> of different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over
>> others. I'd have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When
>> not in season I always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer.
>> How about you?
>
> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
> mushrooms
>
LOL You can say potatoes, I won't object.

Jill

On 3/10/2014 1:32 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot*
>> of different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over
>> others. I'd have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When
>> not in season I always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer.
>> How about you?
>
> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
> mushrooms
>

I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
cauliflower and carrots

--
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Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?
>
> Jill

hard to have a single favorite, but I like brocollini.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 3/10/2014 1:32 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot*
>>> of different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over
>>> others. I'd have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When
>>> not in season I always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer.
>>> How about you?
>>
>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
>> mushrooms
>>
> LOL You can say potatoes, I won't object.

Well then, pototes
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On 10-Mar-2014, jmcquown > wrote:

> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?

I like most vegetables; with the exception of asparagus and okra. My "go
to" vegetable is some form of greens, more often than not either collards or
kale. In my fridge at the moment are a few leftover collards and a fresh
bunch of kale. Cucumber, onion and bell pepper are the other fresh
vegetables that will always be on hand. I can't think of the last time I
had any canned vegetable; but, I do keep some frozen vegetables around -
mostly broccoli or blends that contain broccoli.

So, now that I have the long-winded answer out of the way; the short answer
is leafy greens.

On 3/10/2014 1:22 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?

It's hard to answer, and my answer might change from day to day.
I do love broccoli, but I have noticed that green beans really
make me happy. Canned, not so much. But otherwise, however they
are prepared, I can eat a lot of green beans.

nancy

On 2014-03-10 1:22 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?
>

If I were to rank vegetables in order of preference it would probably be:
asparagus
brocolli
fresh green beans
fresh peas
sugar peas
snow peas
fresh corn
brussels sprouts
squash
cabbage



Near the end of the list
lima beans, Swiss chard, spinach

On 2014-03-10 2:09 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>
>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
>> mushrooms
>>
>
> I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
> carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
> cauliflower and carrots
>


Oops... for some reason I did not think of onions and mushrooms as
vegetables. Onions are basically an aromatic and/or garnish. Mushrooms
have so little nutritional value that they aren't really a vegetable.

On 3/10/2014 2:56 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-03-10 2:09 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>>
>>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
>>> mushrooms
>>>
>>
>> I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
>> carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
>> cauliflower and carrots
>>
>
>
> Oops... for some reason I did not think of onions and mushrooms as
> vegetables. Onions are basically an aromatic and/or garnish. Mushrooms
> have so little nutritional value that they aren't really a vegetable.

Now now... call them whatever you wish. Really it boils down to if you
consider them something you really like and eat often.

I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
often. I do *not* like canned asparagus (or canned green peas).

I love artichokes, too. Would you call an artichoke a vegetable? I do,
even though it's actually a flower bud.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 3/10/2014 2:56 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2014-03-10 2:09 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
>>>> mushrooms
>>>>
>>>
>>> I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
>>> carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
>>> cauliflower and carrots
>>>
>>
>>
>> Oops... for some reason I did not think of onions and mushrooms as
>> vegetables. Onions are basically an aromatic and/or garnish. Mushrooms
>> have so little nutritional value that they aren't really a vegetable.
>
> Now now... call them whatever you wish. Really it boils down to if you
> consider them something you really like and eat often.
>

exactly my thinking! Chocolate!

"Pico Rico" > wrote in message
...
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 3/10/2014 2:56 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2014-03-10 2:09 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions
>>>>> and
>>>>> mushrooms
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
>>>> carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
>>>> cauliflower and carrots
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Oops... for some reason I did not think of onions and mushrooms as
>>> vegetables. Onions are basically an aromatic and/or garnish. Mushrooms
>>> have so little nutritional value that they aren't really a vegetable.
>>
>> Now now... call them whatever you wish. Really it boils down to if you
>> consider them something you really like and eat often.
>>
>
> exactly my thinking! Chocolate!

lol
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On 2014-03-10, jmcquown > wrote:
>
> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
> often.

This is asparagus season. Cheap now. Only $.99 lb at
Safeway.

I do *not* like canned asparagus

Try some pickled asparagus. Yum.

nb

In article >,
says...
>
> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer.

Er, when is fresh broccoli not in season?

I find it hard to pick a favourite between carrots and cabbage.

Janet UK

On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:22:18 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?
>
Squash, probably because there are so many different kinds. I could
eat it five days a week and wouldn't feel like I was eating the same
thing over and over.


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On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:22:18 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
>different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
>have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
>always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?
>
>Jill

Tomatoes -- fresh, canned. Love them. I can do so much with them.
Then there's a list onions, garlic, red bell peppers etc.
Janet US

On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:52:21 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 3/10/2014 1:32 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >
> > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot*
> >> of different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over
> >> others. I'd have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When
> >> not in season I always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer.
> >> How about you?
> >
> > Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
> > mushrooms
> >
> LOL You can say potatoes, I won't object.
>
I wouldn't choose any of them as a side vegetable. Potatoes are used
as a starch (in the same category as pasta and rice), mushrooms are a
fungus... and I don't serve onion as a stand alone vegetable. It's
only used as an ingredient or condiment at my house and not in enough
volume to qualify.


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On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:24:42 GMT, "l not -l" > wrote:

> I like most vegetables; with the exception of asparagus

Can't help you there, mainly because I love asparagus in all forms.

> and okra.

I thought I didn't like it either, but then it came into my life
coated in cornmeal and deep fried. I don't fry, so I'm not in any
danger of over doing fried okra, but that stuff if delicious. I also
recently read about roasted okra. No slime said the poster, and roast
it until dark. Will try that sometime when I see them small & cheap
and feel like experimenting. There are other sites, this was just the
first one. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/08/roasted-okra.html


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On Monday, March 10, 2014 10:22:18 AM UTC-7, jmcquown wrote:
> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
>
> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
>
> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
>
> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?



I love fresh green beans, my second favorite is a 'mess o greens'......collards, kale, chard, spinach, etc., all cooked together Southern style.

On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 6:09:39 AM UTC+10, John J wrote:
>
> Me too. Do you get fresh white asparagus there? I've not seen it in
> Australia yet.

Have seen it in Woolworths occasionally.

On 10-Mar-2014, sf > wrote:

> On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:24:42 GMT, "l not -l" > wrote:
>
> > I like most vegetables; with the exception of asparagus
>
> Can't help you there, mainly because I love asparagus in all forms.
>
> > and okra.
>
> I thought I didn't like it either, but then it came into my life
> coated in cornmeal and deep fried. I don't fry, so I'm not in any
> danger of over doing fried okra, but that stuff if delicious. I also
> recently read about roasted okra. No slime said the poster, and roast
> it until dark. Will try that sometime when I see them small & cheap
> and feel like experimenting. There are other sites, this was just the
> first one. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/08/roasted-okra.html

In my case, the hate/dislike comes from having to eat too much of it as a
kid. Grandparents on both sides had gardens and harvested, seemingly,
endless amounts of the stuff; when it was in season, it was practically
served every meal. Fried okra, tomatoes and okra, okra peeking out of just
about any dish imaginable - I even hate that hard candy that looks like
sliced okra. To this day, the only thing I'll eat with okra in it is gumbo.

I was the same with way with cornmeal mush for many years; I ate so much of
it as a kid, the thought revolted me - now, I can eat polenta which
basically is cornmeal mush with cheese or other good tasting stuff mixed in.
I've even made progress on asparagus; if it is smothered in enough bacon
fat to drown out the asparagus taste, I'll eat it.

On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:08:27 +0000, l not -l wrote:

> I've even made progress on asparagus; if it is smothered in enough
> bacon
> fat to drown out the asparagus taste, I'll eat it.

I'm going to try this later this week - wrap asparagus in bacon and bake
it.

Tara

Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
>> different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
>> have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
>> always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?
>
> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
> mushrooms

Jill should know better than to use a loaded term like "vegetables" on rfc

if forced to choose a favorite right now it's asparagus

I absolutely love a ripe tomato with a sprinkle of salt.

Tara

With the sounds of a botany major still ringing in my brain explaining the controversy tween fruit and veg, I'll have to say 'Hail Tomato.' I didn't understand 80% of what she told me, but do know it was the closest thing to a veg my mother could get me to eat, so to me, it'll always register as a veg. Fruits I loved as a kid - something about the level of sweetness - and we cudn't keep em in the house.


I do also like steamed Brus. sprouts and cauliflower.

On 3/10/2014 3:22 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2014-03-10, jmcquown > wrote:
>>
>> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
>> often.
>
> This is asparagus season. Cheap now. Only $.99 lb at
> Safeway.
>
> I do *not* like canned asparagus
>
> Try some pickled asparagus. Yum.
>

Neither canned nor pickled asparagus; fresh is the only way. By the way
a good Chinese stir-fry combination is watersprouts and blanched asparagus.

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
...
> On 3/10/2014 3:22 PM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2014-03-10, jmcquown > wrote:
>>>
>>> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
>>> often.
>>
>> This is asparagus season. Cheap now. Only $.99 lb at
>> Safeway.
>>
>> I do *not* like canned asparagus
>>
>> Try some pickled asparagus. Yum.
>>
>
> Neither canned nor pickled asparagus; fresh is the only way. By the way a
> good Chinese stir-fry combination is watersprouts and blanched asparagus.
>

along these lines: blanch the asparagus, then grill 'em.

On 3/10/2014 3:30 PM, John J wrote:
> On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:56:47 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
>
>> On 2014-03-10 2:09 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
>>>> mushrooms
>>>>
>>>
>>> I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
>>> carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
>>> cauliflower and carrots
>>>
>>
>>
>> Oops... for some reason I did not think of onions and mushrooms as
>> vegetables. Onions are basically an aromatic and/or garnish. Mushrooms
>> have so little nutritional value that they aren't really a vegetable.
>
> I thought they had quite a bit of nutritional value. And whether
> something's a vegetable or not isn't decided by its nutritional value.
> Not that mushrooms are a vegetable.
>
Frankly, I don't worry about nutritional values in vegetables but I
regard potatoes as a starch on the level with rice, cous-cous and
polenta; even if like small (new) potatoes.

--
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Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On 2014-03-10 3:08 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 3/10/2014 2:56 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2014-03-10 2:09 PM, James Silverton wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hmmm, if we are not allowed to say potatoes ;-) will choose, onions and
>>>> mushrooms
>>>>
>>>
>>> I'd agree with the addition of asparagus. I also like cauliflower and
>>> carrots. Mushrooms are great, cooked and uncooked, as also are
>>> cauliflower and carrots
>>>
>>
>>
>> Oops... for some reason I did not think of onions and mushrooms as
>> vegetables. Onions are basically an aromatic and/or garnish. Mushrooms
>> have so little nutritional value that they aren't really a vegetable.
>
> Now now... call them whatever you wish. Really it boils down to if you
> consider them something you really like and eat often.
>
> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
> often. I do *not* like canned asparagus (or canned green peas).

I buy it when it is on sale, which is often. It is still more than many
other veggies, but it is worth it. I agree about canned asparagus but I
confess to not having problems with canned peas.... but have not had
them in years.


>
> I love artichokes, too. Would you call an artichoke a vegetable? I do,
> even though it's actually a flower bud.
>

Non issue for me. I rarely see them and they are really expensive here
when they are available. There being so little that is actually edible
compounds price problem. Marinated artichoke hearts are a treat....
but.... still was not a vegetable consideration, even of they do taste a
million times better than Swiss chard.

On Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:22:18 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>Despite my dislike of most things raw (think "salad"), I like a *lot* of
>different vegetables. There really isn't one I prefer over others. I'd
>have to say broccoli is kind of my "go to" veggie. When not in season I
>always have frozen broccoli florets in the freezer. How about you?

I really can't answer the question myself as I can't narrow it down to
just one. But in a way, I guess my favourite would be onion, since
that is by far the most frequently used veggie in this house.

On 3/10/2014 5:55 PM, Pico Rico wrote:
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 3/10/2014 3:22 PM, notbob wrote:
>>> On 2014-03-10, jmcquown > wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
>>>> often.
>>>
>>> This is asparagus season. Cheap now. Only $.99 lb at
>>> Safeway.
>>>
>>> I do *not* like canned asparagus
>>>
>>> Try some pickled asparagus. Yum.
>>>
>>
>> Neither canned nor pickled asparagus; fresh is the only way. By the way a
>> good Chinese stir-fry combination is watersprouts and blanched asparagus.
>>
>
> along these lines: blanch the asparagus, then grill 'em.
>
In case anyone is wondering what is a watersprout, I meant water chestnuts!


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Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

On 10 Mar 2014 19:22:26 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2014-03-10, jmcquown > wrote:
>>
>> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
>> often.
>
>This is asparagus season. Cheap now. Only $.99 lb at
>Safeway.
>
>I do *not* like canned asparagus

Am I the only one here who likes canned asparagus?
Of course, I also like fresh even more...

On 2014-03-10 3:38 PM, Janet wrote:

> Er, when is fresh broccoli not in season?
>
> I find it hard to pick a favourite between carrots and cabbage.
>
>

I am about the same on both. I will eat them and try to enjoy them. I
prefer carrots to be raw or roasted, maybe even stir fried. I have never
been all that keen on them boiled..... if they have been in storage.
Fresh carrots are great.
I am having some cabbage tonight because my wife is making some for
herself. If I were cooking supper tonight I would not bother with the
cabbage. I don't dislike it, but it is quite a way down the list.

On 2014-03-10 3:53 PM, sf wrote:

> Squash, probably because there are so many different kinds. I could
> eat it five days a week and wouldn't feel like I was eating the same
> thing over and over.
>
>


Squash is a recently acquired taste for me. I discovered it in the last
decade. It is especially good as soup.

A curious one for me is cauliflower. I like it only once in a while. I
realize it may sound odd, but if I have not had it for a while a nice
fresh cauliflower is very good. If I have it again in the next week or
two it is nowhere near as appealing.

On 2014-03-10 5:52 PM, James Silverton wrote:

>
> Neither canned nor pickled asparagus; fresh is the only way. By the way
> a good Chinese stir-fry combination is watersprouts and blanched asparagus.
>


A couple years ago I stumbled across stir fried asparagus with pasta.
It is seriously delicious. Use some good olive oil, lots of chopped
garlic and a pinch of dried chili flakes. Toss in the asparagus and then
stir the works into cooked pasta and grate Parmesan or Romano over it.
You can also add red pepper, shrimp or chicken.

On 2014-03-10 5:14 PM, Tara wrote:
> I absolutely love a ripe tomato with a sprinkle of salt.

I am glad to be able to eat tomatoes again after having my gall bladder
out. When I was a kid I used to love to lettuce and tomato sandwiches
with mayo, or toasted tomato sandwiches with tomatoes straight from the
garden. This year I will be growing a lot more tomato plants in the garden.

On 2014-03-10 6:12 PM, Jeßus wrote:
> On 10 Mar 2014 19:22:26 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2014-03-10, jmcquown > wrote:
>>>
>>> I love asparagus but because the price is usually so high I don't buy it
>>> often.
>>
>> This is asparagus season. Cheap now. Only $.99 lb at
>> Safeway.
>>
>> I do *not* like canned asparagus
>
> Am I the only one here who likes canned asparagus?
> Of course, I also like fresh even more...
>

That's how I feel about canned peas. I think they taste more like fresh
peas than frozen peas do. I like frozen peas but they are much different
from fresh.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 2014-03-10 5:14 PM, Tara wrote:
>> I absolutely love a ripe tomato with a sprinkle of salt.
>
> I am glad to be able to eat tomatoes again after having my gall bladder
> out. When I was a kid I used to love to lettuce and tomato sandwiches with
> mayo, or toasted tomato sandwiches with tomatoes straight from the garden.
> This year I will be growing a lot more tomato plants in the garden.

I don't remember tomatoes bothering me after my gall bladder op. It was
just some fried foods but that didn't last long ... so far as I remember
It was quite a long time ago!

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"Pico Rico" > wrote in news:lflccr$25j$1
@news.mixmin.net:

> along these lines: blanch the asparagus, then grill 'em.

Or just sauté them in a frying pan until the skin has darkened.

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