"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> barry in indy wrote:
>> Having been a "professional" cook, and since I am living
>> alone, I
>> like to experiment with food (no, not THAT way!). I've
>> discovered
>> some interesting combinations of prepared foods which are
>> actually quite good. For example, I take a can of chili with
>> beans, mix it with a can of vegetable soup (Progresso
>> minestrone
>> works well), heat, and then enjoy chili soup. It's less
>> filling
>> than plain chili, and lasts for several meals.
>>
> (snippage)
>
> This doesn't say much for your "professional cook" status,
> Barry. I've
> worked in many restaurants in many capacities (although I
> cannot say I was a
> cook, sous chef, saucier and certainly not a chef)... they
> weren't opening
> cans and mixing them together, trust me. I'm not saying your
> combination
> doesn't work for you, but for you to present it after stating
> you were a
> professional cook, well, that's just silly. If it works for
> you, fine, but
> please don't present it under the guise of having been a
> "professional
> cook". That simply won't cut it here.
>
> There are lots of things I love that aren't exactly restaurant
> material...
>

Notice, I said "professional" cook. The quotes are important. I
worked in several restaurants in my younger days, mainly doing
prep work. I never said I was a professional cook.

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barry in indy

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