"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 2/25/2018 2:08 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Sun, 25 Feb 2018 13:59:51 -0500, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Show of hands, please:
>>>
>>> How many people here own a steamer basket?
>>>
>>> How many people here occasionally steam fresh vegetables?
>>>
>>> Julie Bove keeps referencing my "steaming" vegetables, as if it's some
>>> sort of slight. She ignores the fact that I also bake/roast, pan-fry
>>> and even grill vegetables.
>>>
>>> A recent mention of cabbage had me thinking about grilled cabbage
>>> wedges. Grilled cabbage is delicious; it carmelizes nicely and tastes
>>> great. But I digress...
>>>
>>> Am I the only person who ever steams veggies? Somehow I doubt this,
>>> given the proclivity of all the "steam-in-bag" packaging in the frozen
>>> vegetable aisle.
>>>
>>> In the winter I rely on frozen vegetables. I either steam them or heat
>>> them in the microwave with a little water. So what? It's not as if
>>> they're bland and boring. I know how to use herbs and spices.
>>>
>>> Oh, and I also think it depends on the particular vegetable.
>>>
>>> So, to steam or not to steam?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I have a large steamer basket and a small steamer basket -- stainless
>> steel pots really.. I steam cabbage, corn on the cob, broccoli,
>> carrots, bell peppers for stuffing, Probably others, it's just not a
>> big deal, just another way of cooking. Remember, Julie hates steamed
>> vegetables.
>> You Are Not Alone!
>> Janet US
>>
> I didn't really think I was alone... just she keeps making a big deal
> about it.

Only reason I make a big deal of it is because you seem to feel the need to
put me down, make fun of me or in some other way attack me.