I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
might like it for an afternoon snack.

Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
it as an omen. ;-)

I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.

Zapped it in the microwave
http://i18.tinypic.com/8eqlgjk.jpg

Served with a salad.
http://i17.tinypic.com/6u5kc2x.jpg

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"There is no love more sincere than the love of food"
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On Jan 15, 8:01*pm, koko wrote:
> I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
> typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
> might like it for an afternoon snack.
>
> Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
> tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
> it as an omen. ;-)
>
> I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.
>
> Zapped it in the microwavehttp://i18.tinypic.com/8eqlgjk.jpg
>
> Served with a salad.http://i17.tinypic.com/6u5kc2x.jpg
>
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> updated 1/14
>
> "There is no love more sincere than the love of food"
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *George Bernard Shaw

I buy those on occasion, and they are pretty good- they would be even
better baked in an oven instead of nuking.

"merryb" > wrote in message
...
On Jan 15, 8:01 pm, koko wrote:
> I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
> typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
> might like it for an afternoon snack.
>
> Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
> tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
> it as an omen. ;-)
>
> I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.
>
> Zapped it in the microwavehttp://i18.tinypic.com/8eqlgjk.jpg
>
> Served with a salad.http://i17.tinypic.com/6u5kc2x.jpg


I buy those on occasion, and they are pretty good- they would be even
better baked in an oven instead of nuking.



As well, as koko's presentation makes everything so tempting.
Dee Dee

On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:15:42 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
wrote:

>As well, as koko's presentation makes everything so tempting.
>Dee Dee

Koko makes everything look good! I'd like to know what camera she
uses (tripod or not?) and what kind of lighting.

She makes me wish I was invited to dinner (except for the calzone -
which didn't look good to me at all.... in spite of Koko's
presentation).

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On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:15:42 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
wrote:

>
>"merryb" > wrote in message
...
>On Jan 15, 8:01 pm, koko wrote:
>> I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
>> typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
>> might like it for an afternoon snack.
>>
>> Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
>> tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
>> it as an omen. ;-)
>>
>> I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.
>>
>> Zapped it in the microwavehttp://i18.tinypic.com/8eqlgjk.jpg
>>
>> Served with a salad.http://i17.tinypic.com/6u5kc2x.jpg
>
>
>I buy those on occasion, and they are pretty good- they would be even
>better baked in an oven instead of nuking.
>
>
>
>As well, as koko's presentation makes everything so tempting.
>Dee Dee
>

Thank you Dee Dee.

Reading your posts are perking my interest in different wines. You are
very knowledgeable.

koko
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In article >, koko wrote:

> I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
> typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
> might like it for an afternoon snack.
>
> Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
> tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
> it as an omen. ;-)
>
> I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.
>
> Zapped it in the microwave
> http://i18.tinypic.com/8eqlgjk.jpg
>
> Served with a salad.
> http://i17.tinypic.com/6u5kc2x.jpg
>
> ---
> http://www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
> updated 1/14
>
> "There is no love more sincere than the love of food"
> George Bernard Shaw

That calzone does look good. I have never had a frozen calzone before.
The next time I shop at TJ, I will look for it. Thanks

In article
>,
merryb > wrote:

> On Jan 15, 8:01*pm, koko wrote:
> > I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
> > typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
> > might like it for an afternoon snack.
> >
> > Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
> > tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
> > it as an omen. ;-)
> >
> > I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.
> >
> > Zapped it in the microwavehttp://i18.tinypic.com/8eqlgjk.jpg
> >
> > Served with a salad.http://i17.tinypic.com/6u5kc2x.jpg
> >
> > ---http://www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
> > updated 1/14
> >
> > "There is no love more sincere than the love of food"
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *George Bernard Shaw
>
> I buy those on occasion, and they are pretty good- they would be even
> better baked in an oven instead of nuking.

Nuking followed by a minute or two in a toaster oven works well.

Isaac

koko wrote:
> I bought a frozen Chicken Sausage Calzone at Trader Joe's last week. I
> typically don't buy convenience foods in any form but I thought Stan
> might like it for an afternoon snack.
>
> Tonight I had no imagination or energy to fix myself a meal, so
> tonight as I was getting ice for my drink this popped out on me, I saw
> it as an omen. ;-)
>
> I must say it was very good and I will buy it again.
>
No TJ's near me but some (not necessarily frozen) convenience type foods can
be pretty good. When I was shopping for Mom in December I checked the two
grocery stores nearest her. I know my grocery store has things in the baked
goods/deli section that beat the heck out of Hamburger Helper. I picked up
a nice spinach quiche (which can be frozen); they had a broccoli one, too;
wish I'd bought that, too because Mom loved that quiche!

I looked at the Calzones but wasn't sure if they'd like them (they did look
tasty!). I got some pre-made (not frozen) meatballs and made a stroganoff
type thing with them; another day I made meatball sub sandwiches for us. I
got couple of package of pre-cooked roast beef (it was chuck roast, yum) in
"au jus"; I think the brand was Hormel. I put one in the freezer and cooked
the other one with mashed potatoes. It was very good! And again, beat the
heck out of some boxed mix of something.

Some will argue she could have made her own meatballs or her own chuck roast
or her own quiche (I don't think she's ever made a quiche in her life).
Sure, she could have. Except she'll be 82 at the end of this month and
takes the path of least resistance. She's dealing with my father who now
suffers from severe dementia, 24/7. Cooking is really the last thing on her
mind.

My point is, you *can* buy some pre-prepared foods that are pretty darn
good. I read labels and most of these things don't contain more sodium or
fat than if you prepare them at home. She made a point of asking me what
section of the grocery store I found these things in. She rarely looks
beyond getting some milk, bread, canned goods, ground beef or frozen mini
pizzas, stuff like that. The problem is she doesn't have time to leisurely
shop and look around because she doesn't dare leave Dad alone for extended
periods of time. He sleeps a lot but she never knows what he might do if
she isn't there.

Jill

<koko> wrote in message ...

>>
>>As well, as koko's presentation makes everything so tempting.
>>Dee Dee
>>
>
> Thank you Dee Dee.
>
> Reading your posts are perking my interest in different wines. You are
> very knowledgeable.
>
> koko


Oh, my, Koko, this is the first time I've ever heard that I am in any way
knowledgeable. You've heard that expression, something like, "The smarter
you get, the more you realize you don't know a darned thing." Well, that's
me and how I feel about my wine knowledge. But I always feel I have to
express what little I do know.

Thanks, Koko,
Dee Dee

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> My point is, you *can* buy some pre-prepared foods that are pretty darn
> good. I read labels and most of these things don't contain more sodium or
> fat than if you prepare them at home. > Jill
>


At Costco they have a lot of prepared food. Sometimes it goes on sale with
a coupon. I tend to try the more expensive items then. If I buy them and
like them, generally I'll buy again, but for some reason, the novelty wears
off very soon, and I'm looking for the next thing.

I did that with a spinach pie for a while, then I got that I just couldn't
take it anymore -- ;-))

My thoughts,
Dee Dee

Dee.Dee wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My point is, you *can* buy some pre-prepared foods that are pretty darn
>> good. I read labels and most of these things don't contain more sodium or
>> fat than if you prepare them at home. > Jill
>>
>
>
> At Costco they have a lot of prepared food. Sometimes it goes on sale with
> a coupon. I tend to try the more expensive items then. If I buy them and
> like them, generally I'll buy again, but for some reason, the novelty wears
> off very soon, and I'm looking for the next thing.
>
> I did that with a spinach pie for a while, then I got that I just couldn't
> take it anymore -- ;-))
>
> My thoughts,
> Dee Dee
>
>
I did this a couple of days ago with Aidel's sundried tomato meatballs
that I got at Costco. It was rather tasty.

1 pkg Aidel's sundried tomato meatballs (They come two pkgs in a
cardbaord sleeve)
28 oz canned tomatoes (Any type should work. I used Red Gold diced
tomatoes with Italian seasonings. They are good quality and do taste
like they were seasoned bu someone who knows how to cook. If you use
unseasoned tomatoes, add your favorite Italian seasonings.)
1 handful of mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 can chicken broth
2 tbsp tomato paste (The amount is a guess, I just squeezed the tube for
a while, then stirred it in.)
1 1/2 tbsp corn starch mixed with a bit of water (Again a guess on the
exact amount here.)

Dump all ingredients except the corn starch into a large skillet or pot.
Heat to a boil, then simmer at least until the mushrooms are cooked, at
least 20 minutes, longer if desired. Stir in corn starch slurry and cook
until the liquid thickens.

Serve as is as a "stew" or over pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese
if desired. (I actually served it over frozen tater tots. I was trying
to free up some space in my freezer. A bit odd, I know, but it wasn't
half bad.)

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:37:19 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
wrote:

>
><koko> wrote in message ...
>
>>>
>>>As well, as koko's presentation makes everything so tempting.
>>>Dee Dee
>>>
>>
>> Thank you Dee Dee.
>>
>> Reading your posts are perking my interest in different wines. You are
>> very knowledgeable.
>>
>> koko
>
>
>Oh, my, Koko, this is the first time I've ever heard that I am in any way
>knowledgeable. You've heard that expression, something like, "The smarter
>you get, the more you realize you don't know a darned thing."

some people never get that smart.

your pal,
blake