Not that they are more susceptible to cow-doody toxins, but there have
been some weird labelling issues I've run across.

For one, I inadvertently bought some diced tomatoes "in tomato sauce".
Think about that fer a second. Not tomato juice, but tomato "sauce".
I now have both. Quite a difference! You do not want tomato "sauce"
unless yer making a red suace (if then).

Also, I recently bought a large can of "crushed" tomatoes. Usta be,
they were merely a very coarse "crush". Now, they are more like
"puree" than "crush". You do not want "crushed" tomatoes in yer
minestrone, trust me. (these are all Kroger brands)

nb

On 2 Mar 2016 21:43:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> Also, I recently bought a large can of "crushed" tomatoes. Usta be,
> they were merely a very coarse "crush". Now, they are more like
> "puree" than "crush". You do not want "crushed" tomatoes in yer
> minestrone, trust me. (these are all Kroger brands)

I've noticed that change too (not Kroger). Wish it was rougher.

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"notbob" wrote:

> Not that they are more susceptible to cow-doody toxins, but there have
> been some weird labelling issues I've run across.
>
> For one, I inadvertently bought some diced tomatoes "in tomato sauce".
> Think about that fer a second. Not tomato juice, but tomato "sauce".
> I now have both. Quite a difference! You do not want tomato "sauce"
> unless yer making a red suace (if then).
>
> Also, I recently bought a large can of "crushed" tomatoes. Usta be,
> they were merely a very coarse "crush". Now, they are more like
> "puree" than "crush". You do not want "crushed" tomatoes in yer
> minestrone, trust me. (these are all Kroger brands)

Everything I buy ends up being a Roma tomato. How can I buy something else?

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 4:43:32 PM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
> Not that they are more susceptible to cow-doody toxins, but there have
> been some weird labelling issues I've run across.
>
> For one, I inadvertently bought some diced tomatoes "in tomato sauce".
> Think about that fer a second. Not tomato juice, but tomato "sauce".
> I now have both. Quite a difference! You do not want tomato "sauce"
> unless yer making a red suace (if then).

Not news. Cooks Illustrated pointed this out years ago.

> Also, I recently bought a large can of "crushed" tomatoes. Usta be,
> they were merely a very coarse "crush". Now, they are more like
> "puree" than "crush". You do not want "crushed" tomatoes in yer
> minestrone, trust me. (these are all Kroger brands)

I generally get "petite diced" packed in juice for soups.

Cindy Hamilton

On 2016-03-02 21:43:27 +0000, notbob said:

> Not that they are more susceptible to cow-doody toxins, but there have
> been some weird labelling issues I've run across.
>
> For one, I inadvertently bought some diced tomatoes "in tomato sauce".
> Think about that fer a second. Not tomato juice, but tomato "sauce".
> I now have both. Quite a difference! You do not want tomato "sauce"
> unless yer making a red suace (if then).
>
> Also, I recently bought a large can of "crushed" tomatoes. Usta be,
> they were merely a very coarse "crush". Now, they are more like
> "puree" than "crush". You do not want "crushed" tomatoes in yer
> minestrone, trust me. (these are all Kroger brands)
>
> nb

Agree about the crushed. My home-canned are pretty good. I can hit
them with a blender if I need to.
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On 2016-03-07, Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> Agree about the crushed. My home-canned are pretty good. I can hit
> them with a blender if I need to.

If I'm still cooking, this coming season, I plan to get into canning.
I like pickled foods. I made a gallon of kimchi, but got burnt out on it
before finishing it.

nb

i prefer Whole tomatoes

it's like getting what you see, or seeing what you get

marc

On Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:23:52 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> i prefer Whole tomatoes
>
> it's like getting what you see, or seeing what you get
>
Do what you want. I like them diced.

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sf

On Fri, 11 Mar 2016 03:16:49 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:23:52 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>> i prefer Whole tomatoes
>>
>> it's like getting what you see, or seeing what you get
>>
>Do what you want. I like them diced.

I like the extra sauciness from the diced with the extra juice. It
enriches the dish. I'm sure it makes a difference in the product by
which brand or non-brand you get.
Janet US

On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3:16:51 AM UTC-8, sf wrote:
> On Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:23:52 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
> > i prefer Whole tomatoes
> >
> > it's like getting what you see, or seeing what you get
> >
> Do what you want. I like them diced.
>
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> sf

if needed,
i have the the cook, or the maid [when not busy] dice them for me

marc

On Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:40:13 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> On Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3:16:51 AM UTC-8, sf wrote:
> > On Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:23:52 -0800 (PST), wrote:
> >
> > > i prefer Whole tomatoes
> > >
> > > it's like getting what you see, or seeing what you get
> > >
> > Do what you want. I like them diced.
> >
>
> if needed,
> i have the the cook, or the maid [when not busy] dice them for me
>

Next time tell your cook to squish them in his/her hands the way the
cooking gods intended.


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