"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> John J wrote:
>>
>> On Mon, 30 Dec 2013 16:52:34 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>>
>> >James Silverton wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I often wonder whether people who "wash down" food are those that do
>> >> not
>> >> chew sufficiently. It seems rather a waste not to chew and savor food.
>> >
>> >Or maybe the food is bad tasting. This has always been my issue with
>> >people (so many of them) that drink wine with a meal. I like a glass
>> >or two of wine and I'll also "blow the froth off a couple of beers"
>> >occasionally but I would never ever consider combining adult beverages
>> >with a good meal. They are two separate events imo. I drink water
>> >with my meals.
>>
>> Do you also eat the components of your meal in separate sessions, to
>> avoid flavor confusion?
>
> LOL! No...good food is good food. One following another is nice. But
> to stop and wash it down with wine or beer is TIAD to the Nth degree.
> That's a nasty habit. I'm sure alcoholics approve though.
>
> Keep in mind, I'm teasing here. I realize most ppl like wine with
> their meals but for the life of me I can't understand why! YUK!
> Remember, I'm 102.5 years old now and you younguns just don't know
> anything about fine dining.

tut I keep forgetting that)
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