In article >, Tracy > wrote:

>http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html

>See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I
>think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for
>those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this
>type of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe.

Noted. When traveling, with no kitchen and just a tea kettle in
one's room, such items form a basic meal item, along the lines of
top ramen.

>The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just
>regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling
>water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it.

Thanks for the datapoint.

Steve