On Apr 26, 10:22*am, Dave Smith > wrote:
> On 26/04/2011 10:23 AM, notbob wrote:> On 2011-04-26, > *wrote:
>
> >> work. *Also aren't peas a little sweeter than lentils?
>
> > That's why you CAN NOT substitute split peas for lentils. *Unlike
> > lentils, split peas actually taste GOOD, while lentils taste like
> > ...well, lentils.>:P
>
> * I remember having them years ago, cooked by people who were in tight
> budgets and who weren't great cooks. I was not impressed. Then I had
> then in a restaurant in France and I was impressed. I kept meaning to
> try cooking them and finally got around to it a few weeks ago. *Not
> impressed,

Petit Salé Aux Lentilles is classic French comfort food.