I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.

Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.

On Sat, 6 Jun 2020 17:45:18 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>
>I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
>to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
>package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>
>Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
>with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
>had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
>Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
>it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.

Maybe you had a glass of wine with it. Gary says that helps a lot.

On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 8:16:15 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> Maybe you had a glass of wine with it. Gary says that helps a lot.
>
You know I don't drink wine.

wrote:
> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
> to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
> package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>
> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
> with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
> had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
> Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
> it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.

I omit the butter and add a heaping tablespoon of Kaukauna sharp cheddar
cheese.

On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 10:55:43 PM UTC-5, Alex wrote:
>
> wrote:
>
> > I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
> > to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
> > package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> >
> > Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
> > with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
> > had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
> > Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
> > it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
>
> I omit the butter and add a heaping tablespoon of Kaukauna sharp cheddar
> cheese.
>
But, but, but butter makes everything taste better!

" wrote:
>
> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
> to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
> package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>
> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
> with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
> had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
> Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
> it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.

I like those and buy occasionally. Use chicken broth next time.
It's better than using plain water.

Bruce wrote:
>
> On Sat, 6 Jun 2020 17:45:18 -0700 (PDT), "
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
> >to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
> >package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> >
> >Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
> >with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
> >had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
> >Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
> >it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
>
> Maybe you had a glass of wine with it. Gary says that helps a lot.

All food is better with wine, imo.

" wrote:
>
> On Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 8:16:15 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> >
> > Maybe you had a glass of wine with it. Gary says that helps a lot.
> >
> You know I don't drink wine.

If you did drink wine, you would love all your neighbor's
free meals slathered in bbq sauce, I suspect.

On Sun, 07 Jun 2020 08:33:40 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Sat, 6 Jun 2020 17:45:18 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
>> >to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
>> >package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>> >
>> >Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
>> >with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
>> >had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
>> >Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
>> >it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
>>
>> Maybe you had a glass of wine with it. Gary says that helps a lot.
>
>All food is better with wine, imo.

Depends on the wine... a lot of popular wines are pish water... only
wine I enjoy is home made Chianti, aka dago red... goes well with
mussels marinara.

On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 7:36:04 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> I like those and buy occasionally. Use chicken broth next time.
> It's better than using plain water.
>
No thanks. I don't want chicken broth used as the liquid for cheesy
broccoli rice. When I buy one of the chicken flavored noodle envelopes
I do use a can of white meat chicken when I cook it.

On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 7:37:10 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
>
> If you did drink wine, you would love all your neighbor's
> free meals slathered in bbq sauce, I suspect.
>
Nope, it would just be like drinking vinegar; we've covered this subject
recently. And if you're tired of everything being drowned in barbecue
sauce nothing will make it appealing.

Bruce wrote:
> When you say 'drink wine', what quantity do you have in mind?

Again, I never combine an alcoholic beverage with food.
Two separate, equally enjoyable, activities.
Alcohol dulls the senses and that varies with the person.

Even 1-2 6oz glasses of wine can turn some tipsy.
Others not so much but still dulls the senses. The more
you drink, the better the food and wine tastes.
Keep on drinking then you turn stupid on a graduating
scale.

I did a "designated driver" thing once with 3 friends.
The most boring evening I've ever spent. Just watching them
turn progressively stupid was ... highly annoying

So funny when I see a many course meal and each course
served with a different "compatible" wine. Everyone is
so happy and pleased. Yeah, no kidding. LOL

I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
excuse to drink.

If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
and eliminate that good taste.

On 6/6/2020 8:45 PM, wrote:
>
> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and broccoli
> to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I followed the
> package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>
> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items to go
> with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better tonight. I've
> had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've always been flavorful.
> Why this was better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
> it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
>
I tried that stuff once and was equally unimpressed. Tiny bits of
dehydrated broccoli, hardly worth mentioning. Were I to doctor it up
I'd add more broccoli.

Jill

On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:

> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
> excuse to drink.
>
> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
> and eliminate that good taste.
>

Never got drunk on wine, though people do.

I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup on
a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain good
flavors.

Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.

On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>
>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>> excuse to drink.
>>
>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>
>
> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>
> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup on
> a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain good
> flavors.
>
Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings. It's not
done when drinking wine paired with a meal.

> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.

Add a little bread (a baguette, perhaps) and you've got a picnic on the
lanai.

Jill

On 2020-06-08 9:10 a.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>
>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>> excuse to drink.
>>
>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>
>
> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>
> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup on
> a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain good
> flavors.
>
> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.

I've written this before but a few years ago I had a friend for dinner
and as the main was grilled lamb chops, I opened a bottle of Bordeaux
from a classed growth chateau (Gruaud-Larose) before starting the
cooking. After an initial taste I thought that I might have to open
another bottle but by the time we sat down to eat, it was perfect with
the lamb. To finish off the bottle, I served some 5year-old cheddar. The
result was remarkable. The flavours of both the wine and the cheese
"exploded" in the mouth. Many years later, my friend still remarks on
that experience.
BTW I wouldn't serve a red wine with all cheeses. Think of the
differences between Stilton, Cheddar and Camembert

On 2020-06-08 9:27 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>>
>>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>>> excuse to drink.
>>>
>>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>>
>>
>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>>
>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
>> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
>> good flavors.
>>
> Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings.Â* It's not
> done when drinking wine paired with a meal.
>
>> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.
>
> Add a little bread (a baguette, perhaps) and you've got a picnic on the
> lanai.
>
> Jill
Bread, cheese, a pickled onion and a pint of ale. Another great combination.

On 2020-06-08 11:34 a.m., graham wrote:
> On 2020-06-08 9:27 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
>> On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>
>>>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>>>> excuse to drink.
>>>>
>>>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>>>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>>>
>>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
>>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
>>> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
>>> good flavors.
>>>
>> Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings.Â* It's
>> not done when drinking wine paired with a meal.
>>
>>> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.
>>
>> Add a little bread (a baguette, perhaps) and you've got a picnic on
>> the lanai.
>>
>> Jill
> Bread, cheese, a pickled onion and a pint of ale. Another great
> combination.


Pickled herring with sour cream and a beer.... one of the world's great
flavour combinations. Right up there alongside it is smoked ell
smorsbrot with beer and a shot of Akkavit.

On Mon, 8 Jun 2020 12:29:00 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2020-06-08 11:34 a.m., graham wrote:
>> On 2020-06-08 9:27 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>>>>> excuse to drink.
>>>>>
>>>>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>>>>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>>>>
>>>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
>>>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
>>>> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
>>>> good flavors.
>>>>
>>> Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings.* It's
>>> not done when drinking wine paired with a meal.
>>>
>>>> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.
>>>
>>> Add a little bread (a baguette, perhaps) and you've got a picnic on
>>> the lanai.
>>>
>>> Jill
>> Bread, cheese, a pickled onion and a pint of ale. Another great
>> combination.
>
>
>Pickled herring with sour cream and a beer.... one of the world's great
>flavour combinations. Right up there alongside it is smoked ell
>smorsbrot with beer and a shot of Akkavit.

It is difficult these days to get decent herring -- creamed or plain
Janet US

On Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:46:56 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>On Mon, 8 Jun 2020 12:29:00 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:
>
>>On 2020-06-08 11:34 a.m., graham wrote:
>>> On 2020-06-08 9:27 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
>>>> On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>>>>>> excuse to drink.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>>>>>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
>>>>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
>>>>> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
>>>>> good flavors.
>>>>>
>>>> Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings.* It's
>>>> not done when drinking wine paired with a meal.
>>>>
>>>>> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.
>>>>
>>>> Add a little bread (a baguette, perhaps) and you've got a picnic on
>>>> the lanai.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>> Bread, cheese, a pickled onion and a pint of ale. Another great
>>> combination.
>>
>>
>>Pickled herring with sour cream and a beer.... one of the world's great
>>flavour combinations. Right up there alongside it is smoked ell
>>smorsbrot with beer and a shot of Akkavit.
>
>It is difficult these days to get decent herring -- creamed or plain
>Janet US

Very true and beer is the wrong drink for pickled herring, vodka is
far better.
Because of over fishing true herring has become a rare commodity.
These days Del Monte has stopped calling their oval can tomato
herring, now they are called sardines in tomato sauce... there's no
type of fish known as a sardine... a sardine is any immature fish.

Sheldon wrote:

> On Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:46:56 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
> wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 8 Jun 2020 12:29:00 -0400, Dave Smith
> > wrote:
> >
> >>On 2020-06-08 11:34 a.m., graham wrote:
> >>> On 2020-06-08 9:27 a.m., jmcquown wrote:
> >>>> On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >>>>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
> >>>>>> excuse to drink.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
> >>>>>> and eliminate that good taste.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
> >>>>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
> >>>>> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
> >>>>> good flavors.
> >>>>>
> >>>> Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings.Â* It's
> >>>> not done when drinking wine paired with a meal.
> >>>>
> >>>>> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.
> >>>>
> >>>> Add a little bread (a baguette, perhaps) and you've got a picnic on
> >>>> the lanai.
> >>>>
> >>>> Jill
> >>> Bread, cheese, a pickled onion and a pint of ale. Another great
> >>> combination.
> >>
> >>
> >>Pickled herring with sour cream and a beer.... one of the world's great
> >>flavour combinations. Right up there alongside it is smoked ell
> >>smorsbrot with beer and a shot of Akkavit.
> >
> >It is difficult these days to get decent herring -- creamed or plain
> >Janet US
>
> Very true and beer is the wrong drink for pickled herring, vodka is
> far better.
> Because of over fishing true herring has become a rare commodity.
> These days Del Monte has stopped calling their oval can tomato
> herring, now they are called sardines in tomato sauce... there's no
> type of fish known as a sardine... a sardine is any immature fish.


"John Kuthe = Sardine"

<chuckle>

--
Best
Greg

On Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:07:29 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Bruce wrote:
>> When you say 'drink wine', what quantity do you have in mind?
>
>Again, I never combine an alcoholic beverage with food.
>Two separate, equally enjoyable, activities.
>Alcohol dulls the senses and that varies with the person.

Alcohol only makes you taste less if you drink more than 1 or 2
glasses with your meal. If you limit it to that, it adds to the
experience. Assuming you like wine, of course.

>Even 1-2 6oz glasses of wine can turn some tipsy.
>Others not so much but still dulls the senses.

1-2 glasses? Nah.

>The more
>you drink, the better the food and wine tastes.

If you drink too much, you stop paying attention to the food.

>Keep on drinking then you turn stupid on a graduating
>scale.

>I did a "designated driver" thing once with 3 friends.
>The most boring evening I've ever spent. Just watching them
>turn progressively stupid was ... highly annoying
>
>So funny when I see a many course meal and each course
>served with a different "compatible" wine. Everyone is
>so happy and pleased. Yeah, no kidding. LOL
>
>I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>excuse to drink.

Who needs an excuse to drink?

>If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>and eliminate that good taste.

I have a great idea: I drink wine with my dinner and you don't.

On Mon, 8 Jun 2020 11:27:07 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 6/8/2020 11:10 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>>
>>> I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>>> excuse to drink.
>>>
>>> If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>>> and eliminate that good taste.
>>>
>>
>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>>
>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup on
>> a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain good
>> flavors.
>>
>Cleansing the palate is something done between wine tastings. It's not
>done when drinking wine paired with a meal.

Gary's real problem with wine with food is $$$.

wrote:

>
> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I
> followed the package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I
> ate my serving.
>
> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items
> to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better
> tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've
> always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight after a thorough
> chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.

I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a packet at
all).

On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> wrote:
>
>>
>> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
>> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I
>> followed the package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I
>> ate my serving.
>>
>> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items
>> to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better
>> tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've
>> always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight after a thorough
>> chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
>
> I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a packet at
> all).
>
Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan would
disagree but somehow I don't think so.

Jill

Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>
> > I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
> > excuse to drink.
> >
> > If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
> > and eliminate that good taste.
> >
>
> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>
> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
> good flavors.
>
> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.

I have a feeling she is thinking of larger amounts. At 108-110lbs,
even I can drink a beer with no issues. A 2-4oz glass of wine may
enhance/match flavors. Umami thing.

A few weeks ago, Don and I did a 'date night' at home. You know,
dinner and a movie.

We had a simple white table wine.

First course: home made cream of mushroom soup with small side salad of
lettuce, tomotoes, black olives and buttermilk dressing. These were
small portions as we wanted to savor all the dishes.

Second course was steamed shrimp served in a white curry based sauce.
Hunks of bread pulled hot off the loaf from the oven and dipped in
olive oil, balsalmic vinegar, Parmesan and black smoked pepper. Again,
small amounts.

3rd course was a split Filet Mignon served with asparagus and a
colorful onion and bell pepper fixed in olive oil with a bit of minced
garlic. A small glass of rose was used here (also a table wine type).

Dessert was fresh fruit with cheese bits (Edam and a smokey Gouda).

Then I made popcorn (I have a stovetop unit) with lots of butter and we
watched movies. Cleaned up the next morning ;-)

jmcquown wrote:

> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
> > > broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green
> > > beans. I followed the package directions and it was rather
> > > unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> > >
> > > Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
> > > items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH
> > > better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past
> > > and they've always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight
> > > after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland
> > > like it was Friday night.
> >
> > I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
> > packet at all).
> >
> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan
> would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
>
> Jill

It's ok Jill. The world would be boring if we all made the same things.
I also don't know what you think 'curry' is in this case.

On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 6:21:35 PM UTC-4, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
> >> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green beans. I
> >> followed the package directions and it was rather unimpressive but I
> >> ate my serving.
> >>
> >> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two items
> >> to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH better
> >> tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past and they've
> >> always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight after a thorough
> >> chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
> >
> > I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a packet at
> > all).
> >
> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan would
> disagree but somehow I don't think so.
>
> Jill

Everybody's taste is different. When I make Chicken Divan
(cheesy, with broccoli and a sauce), I increase the amount of
curry powder that the recipe calls for. IIRC I double it.

Cindy Hamilton

On Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:20:17 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> On 6/8/2020 9:07 AM, Gary wrote:
>>
>> > I feel that pairing wine or beer with a meal is just another
>> > excuse to drink.
>> >
>> > If the food is right, no need to "cleanse the pallet"
>> > and eliminate that good taste.
>> >
>>
>> Never got drunk on wine, though people do.
>>
>> I don't know what you mean by cleansing the pallet. It is not a
>> cleansing but a complement. Like gravy on mashed potatoes or ketchup
>> on a burger, a sip of a good Cabernet with a nice steak is just plain
>> good flavors.
>>
>> Wine and cheese makes a nice easy Saturday dinner too.
>
>I have a feeling she is thinking of larger amounts. At 108-110lbs,
>even I can drink a beer with no issues. A 2-4oz glass of wine may
>enhance/match flavors. Umami thing.

My mami enjoyed Boones Farm between courses.

On 6/8/2020 9:40 PM, cshenk wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
>>>> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green
>>>> beans. I followed the package directions and it was rather
>>>> unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>>>>
>>>> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
>>>> items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH
>>>> better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past
>>>> and they've always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight
>>>> after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland
>>>> like it was Friday night.
>>>
>>> I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
>>> packet at all).
>>>
>> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
>> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
>> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
>> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan
>> would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
>>
>> Jill
>
> It's ok Jill. The world would be boring if we all made the same things.
> I also don't know what you think 'curry' is in this case.
>
I know there are many different kinds of curries, powders, pastes, etc.
I've tasted different types of curries, too. How about you tell me
about this curry blend that goes with powdered cheese and deyhrated bits
of broccoli with what is basically minute-rice in a pouch?

Jill

On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:14:43 PM UTC-4, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/8/2020 9:40 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote:
> >
> >> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
> >>>> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green
> >>>> beans. I followed the package directions and it was rather
> >>>> unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> >>>>
> >>>> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
> >>>> items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH
> >>>> better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past
> >>>> and they've always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight
> >>>> after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland
> >>>> like it was Friday night.
> >>>
> >>> I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
> >>> packet at all).
> >>>
> >> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
> >> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
> >> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
> >> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan
> >> would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
> >>
> >> Jill
> >
> > It's ok Jill. The world would be boring if we all made the same things.
> > I also don't know what you think 'curry' is in this case.
> >
> I know there are many different kinds of curries, powders, pastes, etc.
> I've tasted different types of curries, too. How about you tell me
> about this curry blend that goes with powdered cheese and deyhrated bits
> of broccoli with what is basically minute-rice in a pouch?
>
> Jill

I might try plain old grocery-store curry powder. It might hide the
taste of the other things in the pouch.

I occasionally make a casserole with:

Cooked chicken or turkey
Campbell's cream of chicken soup
Mayonnaise
Curry powder
Cayenne
Kraft sharp cheddar on top
Served over broccoli

Except that the broccoli is fresh, I don't see where that would be
a ton different from the cheesy rice in a pouch.

Cindy Hamilton

On 6/11/2020 4:32 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:14:43 PM UTC-4, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 6/8/2020 9:40 PM, cshenk wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
>>>>>> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green
>>>>>> beans. I followed the package directions and it was rather
>>>>>> unimpressive but I ate my serving.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
>>>>>> items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH
>>>>>> better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past
>>>>>> and they've always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight
>>>>>> after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland
>>>>>> like it was Friday night.
>>>>>
>>>>> I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
>>>>> packet at all).
>>>>>
>>>> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
>>>> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
>>>> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
>>>> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan
>>>> would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> It's ok Jill. The world would be boring if we all made the same things.
>>> I also don't know what you think 'curry' is in this case.
>>>
>> I know there are many different kinds of curries, powders, pastes, etc.
>> I've tasted different types of curries, too. How about you tell me
>> about this curry blend that goes with powdered cheese and deyhrated bits
>> of broccoli with what is basically minute-rice in a pouch?
>>
>> Jill
>
> I might try plain old grocery-store curry powder. It might hide the
> taste of the other things in the pouch.
>
> I occasionally make a casserole with:
>
> Cooked chicken or turkey
> Campbell's cream of chicken soup
> Mayonnaise
> Curry powder
> Cayenne
> Kraft sharp cheddar on top
> Served over broccoli
>
> Except that the broccoli is fresh, I don't see where that would be
> a ton different from the cheesy rice in a pouch.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
I get it, it's just not my cuppa tea. I'd rather add some more broccoli
and cheese. I keep thinking of the "southern" broccoli-cheese-rice
casserole (that one includes cooked chicken) when it comes to enhancing
that side dish that comes in a pouch.

Lamb curry and even goat (cabrito) with curry is fine when marinated and
cut into pieces or strips and grilled as kabobs/sateh. I just can't
imagine it with this Lipton/Knorr packet. YMMV of course.

Jill

On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 5:12:41 PM UTC-4, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/11/2020 4:32 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:14:43 PM UTC-4, jmcquown wrote:
> >> On 6/8/2020 9:40 PM, cshenk wrote:
> >>> jmcquown wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
> >>>>>> broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green
> >>>>>> beans. I followed the package directions and it was rather
> >>>>>> unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
> >>>>>> items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH
> >>>>>> better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past
> >>>>>> and they've always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight
> >>>>>> after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland
> >>>>>> like it was Friday night.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
> >>>>> packet at all).
> >>>>>
> >>>> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
> >>>> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
> >>>> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
> >>>> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan
> >>>> would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
> >>>>
> >>>> Jill
> >>>
> >>> It's ok Jill. The world would be boring if we all made the same things.
> >>> I also don't know what you think 'curry' is in this case.
> >>>
> >> I know there are many different kinds of curries, powders, pastes, etc.
> >> I've tasted different types of curries, too. How about you tell me
> >> about this curry blend that goes with powdered cheese and deyhrated bits
> >> of broccoli with what is basically minute-rice in a pouch?
> >>
> >> Jill
> >
> > I might try plain old grocery-store curry powder. It might hide the
> > taste of the other things in the pouch.
> >
> > I occasionally make a casserole with:
> >
> > Cooked chicken or turkey
> > Campbell's cream of chicken soup
> > Mayonnaise
> > Curry powder
> > Cayenne
> > Kraft sharp cheddar on top
> > Served over broccoli
> >
> > Except that the broccoli is fresh, I don't see where that would be
> > a ton different from the cheesy rice in a pouch.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
> I get it, it's just not my cuppa tea. I'd rather add some more broccoli
> and cheese. I keep thinking of the "southern" broccoli-cheese-rice
> casserole (that one includes cooked chicken) when it comes to enhancing
> that side dish that comes in a pouch.
>
> Lamb curry and even goat (cabrito) with curry is fine when marinated and
> cut into pieces or strips and grilled as kabobs/sateh. I just can't
> imagine it with this Lipton/Knorr packet. YMMV of course.
>
> Jill

I can't imagine eating the Lipton/Knorr packet, so we're even.

I'd rather have plain, unsalted rice cooked in water.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> I can't imagine eating the Lipton/Knorr packet, so we're even.
>
> I'd rather have plain, unsalted rice cooked in water.

That tells plenty about how your meals must taste.

On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 6:09:59 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > I can't imagine eating the Lipton/Knorr packet, so we're even.
> >
> > I'd rather have plain, unsalted rice cooked in water.
>
> That tells plenty about how your meals must taste.

I suppose you get fried rice when you order Chinese food?

Plain, unsalted rice is a foil for salty, umami-rich main dishes.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 6:09:59 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> > Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > I can't imagine eating the Lipton/Knorr packet, so we're even.
> > >
> > > I'd rather have plain, unsalted rice cooked in water.
> >
> > That tells plenty about how your meals must taste.
>
> I suppose you get fried rice when you order Chinese food?

Always. You win with that guess.

On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 9:19:39 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 6:09:59 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> > > Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > I can't imagine eating the Lipton/Knorr packet, so we're even.
> > > >
> > > > I'd rather have plain, unsalted rice cooked in water.
> > >
> > > That tells plenty about how your meals must taste.
> >
> > I suppose you get fried rice when you order Chinese food?
>
> Always. You win with that guess.

I like fried rice. As a main dish. I'm particularly fond of
Thai fried rice (although Pad Thai is even better).

Cindy Hamilton

On Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:03:29 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Friday, June 12, 2020 at 6:09:59 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> > I can't imagine eating the Lipton/Knorr packet, so we're even.
>> >
>> > I'd rather have plain, unsalted rice cooked in water.
>>
>> That tells plenty about how your meals must taste.
>
>I suppose you get fried rice when you order Chinese food?

That greasy stuff, with bits of ham through it...

>Plain, unsalted rice is a foil for salty, umami-rich main dishes.

Nothing wrong with plain white rice IMO. A perfect accompaniment.

jmcquown wrote:

> On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy rice and
> > > broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs and green
> > > beans. I followed the package directions and it was rather
> > > unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> > >
> > > Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
> > > items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was MUCH
> > > better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in the past
> > > and they've always been flavorful. Why this was better tonight
> > > after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad it wasn't bland
> > > like it was Friday night.
> >
> > I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
> > packet at all).
> >
> Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice and
> broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more like a
> quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a broccoli rice
> casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong there. Maybe Joan
> would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
>
> Jill

Ah but there are many types of curry blends.

This one is a good pick

https://www.savoryspiceshop.com/vadouvan

I have several curry blends here.

jmcquown wrote:

> On 6/8/2020 9:40 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote:
> >
> > > On 6/8/2020 6:08 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I posted last night I would prepare an envelope of cheesy
> > > > > rice and broccoli to accompany my country style spare ribs
> > > > > and green beans. I followed the package directions and it
> > > > > was rather unimpressive but I ate my serving.
> > > > >
> > > > > Plenty left over for tonight and I heated it and the other two
> > > > > items to go with it in the microwave. Surprisingly it was
> > > > > MUCH better tonight. I've had their noodle side dishes in
> > > > > the past and they've always been flavorful. Why this was
> > > > > better tonight after a thorough chill, I don't know but glad
> > > > > it wasn't bland like it was Friday night.
> > > >
> > > > I often spice them up a little with a curry blend (if using a
> > > > packet at all).
> > > >
> > > Uh... sorry but a curry blend wouldn't work well with cheesy rice
> > > and broccoli in my house. The Lipton/Knorr packet stuff is more
> > > like a quick way to make broccoli-rice like one would make a
> > > broccoli rice casserole. Curry powder? Nope, doesn't belong
> > > there. Maybe Joan would disagree but somehow I don't think so.
> > >
> > > Jill
> >
> > It's ok Jill. The world would be boring if we all made the same
> > things. I also don't know what you think 'curry' is in this case.
> >
> I know there are many different kinds of curries, powders, pastes,
> etc. I've tasted different types of curries, too. How about you tell
> me about this curry blend that goes with powdered cheese and
> deyhrated bits of broccoli with what is basically minute-rice in a
> pouch?
>
> Jill

The link I just posted is a decent mix.