http://www.recfoodcooking.com

I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' because it
reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even I am tempted to try her
recipe <grin>.

BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use for a survey,
Serene ;-)
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:48:39 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
>I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' because it
>reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even I am tempted to try her
>recipe <grin>.
>
>BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use for a survey,
>Serene ;-)

I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>

I played around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. Not too
many things I dislike but tofu sucks.

Lou

Lou Decruss said...

> I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
> I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>
>
> I played around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. Not too
> many things I dislike but tofu sucks.
>
> Lou


I was Voter #2 and I too have too many hats. Let #3 have it.

Never tried tofu and never will.

Andy
Voter #2

Andy wrote:
> Lou Decruss said...
>
>> I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
>> I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>
>>
>> I played around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. Not too
>> many things I dislike but tofu sucks.
>>
>> Lou
>
>
> I was Voter #2 and I too have too many hats. Let #3 have it.

Heh. You and Lou are far too generous ;-)
>
> Never tried tofu and never will.

I did at least try tofu a few times, Andy. What puts you off it, care
to share? Just curious.
>
> Andy
> Voter #2
>



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Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

ChattyCathy said...

> Andy wrote:

>> Never tried tofu and never will.
>
> I did at least try tofu a few times, Andy. What puts you off it, care
> to share? Just curious.


Cathy,

It's probably more my perception of it being used as a filler food than much
else?

I know it's nutritious stuff! Alas...

Andy

On 2008-04-16, Andy <q> wrote:

> It's probably more my perception of it being used as a filler food than much
> else?
>
> I know it's nutritious stuff! Alas...

Actually, it's mutant filler food. If Monsanto has its way, you'll be
paying them royalties for the priveledge of eating it.

nb

Andy wrote:
> ChattyCathy said...
>
>> Andy wrote:
>
>>> Never tried tofu and never will.
>> I did at least try tofu a few times, Andy. What puts you off it, care
>> to share? Just curious.
>
>
> Cathy,
>
> It's probably more my perception of it being used as a filler food than much
> else?
>
> I know it's nutritious stuff! Alas...

Ah. I think I see where you're coming from.... but, but, but, what about
pasta - without sauce of some kind, that's just a 'filler' too, IMHO <lol>

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

Andy wrote:
> ChattyCathy said...
>
>> Andy wrote:
>
>>> Never tried tofu and never will.
>> I did at least try tofu a few times, Andy. What puts you off it, care
>> to share? Just curious.
>
>
> Cathy,
>
> It's probably more my perception of it being used as a filler food than much
> else?
>
> I know it's nutritious stuff! Alas...
>
> Andy

What's the problem with "filler food" ?
Bread crumbs or oats in meatloaf is a "filler" too. Do you dislike that?

Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
> I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>

Too generous of you, like I told Andy LOL!
>
> I played around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. Not too
> many things I dislike but tofu sucks.

I've tried it a few times, didn't like it. DH remembers something along
the lines of 'deep fried ginger tofu' that was available in the
'canteen' when he was back at 'varsity... We've tried to make it
ourselves a few times, but it never came out the way he remembered it,
and I'm no help because I am not keen on it either. The damn stuff is
only available at a few select asian markets 'round here and it's pretty
expensive, IMHO - well at least here it is.
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Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

ChattyCathy > wrote in newsWnNj.23379$zw1.917
@fe111.usenetserver.com:

> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>
>> I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
>> I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>
>
> Too generous of you, like I told Andy LOL!
>>
>> I played around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. Not too
>> many things I dislike but tofu sucks.
>
> I've tried it a few times, didn't like it. DH remembers something
along
> the lines of 'deep fried ginger tofu' that was available in the
> 'canteen' when he was back at 'varsity... We've tried to make it
> ourselves a few times, but it never came out the way he remembered it,
> and I'm no help because I am not keen on it either. The damn stuff is
> only available at a few select asian markets 'round here and it's
pretty
> expensive, IMHO - well at least here it is.



http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marinated-Tofu/Detail.aspx



:-)




--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"Thirty seven years ago, a Quarter Master, nearly knocked me over as he
thrust an L1A1 SLR into my hands and bellowed, "Keep that Rifle in Tip
Top Order so you can Kill your Countries Enemies with it before they
Kill You. These days, I do not have to visit exotic overseas countries
as my Countries Enemies are seen wallowing around our seats of
government, they guzzle and cavort at the Public trough so deeply they
make Caligula and Nero look like Church choir boys."


Mr Ron Owen, 2000, in a letter to then Premier Olsen.

PeterLucas wrote:
> ChattyCathy > wrote in newsWnNj.23379$zw1.917
> @fe111.usenetserver.com:

>> I've tried it a few times, didn't like it. DH remembers something
> along
>> the lines of 'deep fried ginger tofu' that was available in the
>> 'canteen' when he was back at 'varsity... We've tried to make it
>> ourselves a few times, but it never came out the way he remembered it,
>> and I'm no help because I am not keen on it either. The damn stuff is
>> only available at a few select asian markets 'round here and it's
> pretty
>> expensive, IMHO - well at least here it is.
>
>
>
> http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marinated-Tofu/Detail.aspx
> >
> :-)

DH may well like this... Thanks, Peter...but the one he was telling me
about was soaked in some sort of 'ginger sauce' - along the lines of
that sweet-ish stuff they use for 'pickled ginger' (gari), i.e. a
solution of rice wine or vinegar and sugar?
--

Cheers
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Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

ChattyCathy > wrote in newsjpNj.90$em5.39
@fe117.usenetserver.com:

> PeterLucas wrote:
>> ChattyCathy > wrote in newsWnNj.23379
$zw1.917
>> @fe111.usenetserver.com:
>
>>> I've tried it a few times, didn't like it. DH remembers something
>> along
>>> the lines of 'deep fried ginger tofu' that was available in the
>>> 'canteen' when he was back at 'varsity... We've tried to make it
>>> ourselves a few times, but it never came out the way he remembered
it,
>>> and I'm no help because I am not keen on it either. The damn stuff
is
>>> only available at a few select asian markets 'round here and it's
>> pretty
>>> expensive, IMHO - well at least here it is.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Marinated-Tofu/Detail.aspx
>> >
>> :-)
>
> DH may well like this... Thanks, Peter...but the one he was telling me
> about was soaked in some sort of 'ginger sauce' - along the lines of
> that sweet-ish stuff they use for 'pickled ginger' (gari), i.e. a
> solution of rice wine or vinegar and sugar?
> --
>


I 'spose you could soak it in just about anything you want, it'll end up
taking on the flavour.


Hmmmmmmmmm, whiskey soaked tofu for dinner, and Tia Maria soaked tofu
for dessert :-)

The stuff I buy comes already marinated and flavoured. Just slice, dice
and stir fry.




--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"Thirty seven years ago, a Quarter Master, nearly knocked me over as he
thrust an L1A1 SLR into my hands and bellowed, "Keep that Rifle in Tip
Top Order so you can Kill your Countries Enemies with it before they
Kill You. These days, I do not have to visit exotic overseas countries
as my Countries Enemies are seen wallowing around our seats of
government, they guzzle and cavort at the Public trough so deeply they
make Caligula and Nero look like Church choir boys."


Mr Ron Owen, 2000, in a letter to then Premier Olsen.

ChattyCathy wrote:
> Lou Decruss wrote:
>> I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
>> I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>
>
> Too generous of you, like I told Andy LOL!
>> I played around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. Not too
>> many things I dislike but tofu sucks.
>
> I've tried it a few times, didn't like it. DH remembers something along
> the lines of 'deep fried ginger tofu' that was available in the
> 'canteen' when he was back at 'varsity... We've tried to make it
> ourselves a few times, but it never came out the way he remembered it,
> and I'm no help because I am not keen on it either. The damn stuff is
> only available at a few select asian markets 'round here and it's pretty
> expensive, IMHO - well at least here it is.

Here, it's a really cheap protein source. Five servings for around a
dollar.

Serene

On Apr 16, 10:20*am, ChattyCathy > wrote:
> Lou Decruss wrote:
>
> > I got the #1 spot, but I don't need any more hats so #2 can have it.
> > I'll find a picture of the type hats I like. <g>
>
> Too generous of you, like I told Andy LOL!
>
>
>
> > I played *around with tofu when the youngest went veggie. *Not too
> > many things I dislike but tofu sucks.
>
> I've tried it a few times, didn't like it. DH remembers something along
> the lines of 'deep fried ginger tofu' that was available in the
> 'canteen' when he was back at 'varsity... We've tried to make it
> ourselves a few times, but it never came out the way he remembered it,
> and I'm no help because I am not keen on it either. The damn stuff is
> only available at a few select asian markets 'round here and it's pretty
> expensive, IMHO - well at least here it is.

Deep fried tofu with a few onions, soy sauce, garlic and ginger is
excellent but I have never managed to duplicate it at home. I am
beginning to suspect that I just need to use more oil to maintain the
heat as I seem to have the same kind of problem with fries at times.

I used to eat it often enought at a cafe near the unversity that the
owner used me to demonstrate that non-Chinese people would eat the
dish.

John Kane , Kingston ON Canada

ChattyCathy wrote:
>
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' because it
> reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even I am tempted to try her
> recipe <grin>.
>
> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use for a survey,
> Serene ;-)
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy
>
> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

Tofu is good when prepared properly... Attempts to use it to imitate
other foods do not count as prepared properly IMNSHO.

Pete wrote on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT:


PC> ChattyCathy wrote:
??>>
??>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
??>>
??>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo'
??>> because it reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even
??>> I am tempted to try her recipe <grin>.
??>>
??>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use
??>> for a survey, Serene ;-) -- Cheers Chatty Cathy
??>>
??>> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?

This subject is one where "de gustibus" must apply.
Having said that, I should shut up but I can't resist.

IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
the fried
stuff has a little. Freeze-dried tofu is a bit of an improvement
and the
Japanese once made that naturally on farms by using the
difference in night and day temperatures. Marinated, baked tofu
gains a little texture but the taste is that of the marinade!

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Pete wrote on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT:
>
>
> PC> ChattyCathy wrote:
> ??>>
> ??>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> ??>>
> ??>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo'
> ??>> because it reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even
> ??>> I am tempted to try her recipe <grin>.
> ??>>
> ??>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use
> ??>> for a survey, Serene ;-) -- Cheers Chatty Cathy
> ??>>
> ??>> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?
>
> This subject is one where "de gustibus" must apply.
> Having said that, I should shut up but I can't resist.
>
> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho' the fried
> stuff has a little.

I used the firm tofu in a stir fry to show my niece who is trying
vegetarianism, over Christmas vacation. I just made the usual fried
rice but with tofu instead of shrimp or pork. It was acceptable. Not
great. If it helps her get what she needs nutritionally, great.


** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

cybercat wrote:
>
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> news:xeoNj.9244$XF3.1045@trnddc04...
> > Pete wrote on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT:
> >
> >
> > PC> ChattyCathy wrote:
> > ??>>
> > ??>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > ??>>
> > ??>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo'
> > ??>> because it reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even
> > ??>> I am tempted to try her recipe <grin>.
> > ??>>
> > ??>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use
> > ??>> for a survey, Serene ;-) -- Cheers Chatty Cathy
> > ??>>
> > ??>> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?
> >
> > This subject is one where "de gustibus" must apply.
> > Having said that, I should shut up but I can't resist.
> >
> > IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho' the fried
> > stuff has a little.
>
> I used the firm tofu in a stir fry to show my niece who is trying
> vegetarianism, over Christmas vacation. I just made the usual fried
> rice but with tofu instead of shrimp or pork. It was acceptable. Not
> great. If it helps her get what she needs nutritionally, great.
>
> ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

It helps if you batter the tofu first and stir fry it to a nice
crispiness. Using marinated or pre seasoned tofu also is nice. I usually
do tofu in my stir fry, but along with shrimp and pork.

Pete wrote on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:11:57 -0500:


PC>

??>> "James Silverton" > wrote in
??>> message news:xeoNj.9244$XF3.1045@trnddc04...
??>>> Pete wrote on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT:
??>>>
PC>>>> ChattyCathy wrote:
??>>>>>
??>>>>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
??>>>>>
??>>>>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu
??>>>>> mayo' because it reminded me how much I dislike tofu -
??>>>>> but even I am tempted to try her recipe <grin>.
??>>>>>
??>>>>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to
??>>>>> use for a survey, Serene ;-) -- Cheers Chatty Cathy
??>>>>>
??>>>>> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?
??>>>
??>>> This subject is one where "de gustibus" must apply.
??>>> Having said that, I should shut up but I can't resist.
??>>>
??>>> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain
??>>> tofu tho' the fried stuff has a little.
??>>
??>> I used the firm tofu in a stir fry to show my niece who is
??>> trying vegetarianism, over Christmas vacation. I just made
??>> the usual fried rice but with tofu instead of shrimp or
??>> pork. It was acceptable. Not great. If it helps her get
??>> what she needs nutritionally, great.
??>>
??>> ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

PC> cybercat wrote:It helps if you batter the tofu first and
PC> stir fry it to a nicecrispiness. Using marinated or pre
PC> seasoned tofu also is nice. I usuallydo tofu in my stir
PC> fry, but along with shrimp and pork.

Yes, fried batter tastes good even if it is greasy: think of
hush puppies!


James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

cybercat wrote:

>
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> news:xeoNj.9244$XF3.1045@trnddc04...
>> Pete wrote on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT:
>>
>>
>> PC> ChattyCathy wrote:
>> ??>>
>> ??>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>> ??>>
>> ??>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' ??>>
>> because it reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even ??>> I am
>> tempted to try her recipe <grin>. ??>>
>> ??>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use ??>> for
>> a survey, Serene ;-) -- Cheers Chatty Cathy ??>>
>> ??>> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?
>>
>> This subject is one where "de gustibus" must apply. Having said that, I
>> should shut up but I can't resist.
>>
>> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho' the
>> fried stuff has a little.
>
> I used the firm tofu in a stir fry to show my niece who is trying
> vegetarianism, over Christmas vacation. I just made the usual fried rice
> but with tofu instead of shrimp or pork. It was acceptable. Not great. If
> it helps her get what she needs nutritionally, great.

tofu n. a substance that is best used when sent to countries where
there is famine, because it's rumored to be more healthful than eating
dirt and bugs even though it's not as tasty


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On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:41:33 GMT, "James Silverton"
> wrote:

>IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
>the fried stuff has a little.

Tofu is the new veal/turkey... it takes on the flavor of whatever you
marinade it in or whatever else you use to flavor it.

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sf wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:41:33 GMT, "James Silverton"
> > wrote:
>
>> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
>> the fried stuff has a little.
>
> Tofu is the new veal/turkey... it takes on the flavor of whatever you
> marinade it in or whatever else you use to flavor it.
>
While I agree turkey is bland and often boring, veal can be exquisite with
little or no help from anything!

"jmcquown" > wrote

> While I agree turkey is bland and often boring, veal can be exquisite with
> little or no help from anything!

What, exactly, is tofu's claim to fame? Is it a meatless source of protein?

nancy

jmcquown wrote:
>
> sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:41:33 GMT, "James Silverton"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
> >> the fried stuff has a little.
> >
> > Tofu is the new veal/turkey... it takes on the flavor of whatever you
> > marinade it in or whatever else you use to flavor it.
> >
> While I agree turkey is bland and often boring, veal can be exquisite with
> little or no help from anything!

While the mass produced turkey is certainly bland, if you go out hunting
and get yourself a wild turkey (not the one in a bottle), you'll find
that they actually have flavor.

On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:21:05 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>sf wrote:
>> On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:41:33 GMT, "James Silverton"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
>>> the fried stuff has a little.
>>
>> Tofu is the new veal/turkey... it takes on the flavor of whatever you
>> marinade it in or whatever else you use to flavor it.
>>
>While I agree turkey is bland and often boring, veal can be exquisite with
>little or no help from anything!

Just repeating what I've heard because I don't like either. We don't
get much veal on the Left Coast, so when I went back East I tried
veal. It's anything *but* exquisite.

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jmcquown wrote:

>
> >
> > Tofu is the new veal/turkey... it takes on the flavor of whatever you
> > marinade it in or whatever else you use to flavor it.
> >
> While I agree turkey is bland and often boring, veal can be exquisite with
> little or no help from anything!

I am not sure that bland is the word for turkey, though I prefer the dark meat
because is has more and better flavour. Veal can be exquisite, but IMP it is
not easy to make it. It needs a bit of work to make it good, though I must say
that a grilled veal chop can be pretty tasty with minimal effort.

On Apr 16, 10:41*am, "James Silverton" >
wrote:
> *Pete *wrote *on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:59 GMT:
>
> *PC> ChattyCathy wrote:
>
> *??>>
> *??>>http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> *??>>
> *??>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo'
> *??>> because it reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even
> *??>> I am tempted to try her recipe <grin>.
> *??>>
> *??>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use
> *??>> for a survey, Serene ;-) -- Cheers Chatty Cathy
> *??>>
> *??>> Is that chip on your shoulder edible?
>
> This subject is one where "de gustibus" must apply.
> Having said that, I should shut up but I can't resist.
>
> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
> the fried
> stuff has a little. Freeze-dried tofu is a bit of an improvement
> and the
> Japanese once made that naturally on farms by using the
> difference in night and day temperatures. Marinated, baked tofu
> gains a little texture but the taste is that of the marinade!

It has a taste. It tastes like tofu. Admittedly, it's not a strong
taste, but
it's there. People also say that plain rice has no taste, but it
tastes
like rice, just as you'd expect.

It also has a texture. Somewhat custardy. The only thing without a
texture
is air.

Cindy Hamilton

"Cindy Hamilton" > ha scritto nel messaggio
news:2ce66d43-36ec-446f-
It also has a texture. Somewhat custardy. The only thing without a
texture
is air.

Cindy Hamilton

Clearly you were never in Elizabeth City, NJ, Pittsburgh nor Erie in the
1960s.

On Apr 17, 11:55*am, "Giusi" > wrote:
> "Cindy Hamilton" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> news:2ce66d43-36ec-446f-
> It also has a texture. *Somewhat custardy. *The only thing without a
> texture
> is air.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>
> Clearly you were never in Elizabeth City, NJ, Pittsburgh nor Erie in the
> 1960s.

No. However, I was in Gary, Indiana, during that time. The air was
pretty...
crunchy.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Apr 16, 10:41 am, "James Silverton" >
> wrote:

>> IMHO, I have yet to detect a taste or texture in plain tofu tho'
>> the fried
>> stuff has a little. Freeze-dried tofu is a bit of an improvement
>> and the
>> Japanese once made that naturally on farms by using the
>> difference in night and day temperatures. Marinated, baked tofu
>> gains a little texture but the taste is that of the marinade!
>
> It has a taste. It tastes like tofu. Admittedly, it's not a strong
> taste, but
> it's there. People also say that plain rice has no taste, but it
> tastes
> like rice, just as you'd expect.

*Exactly*.

Serene

ChattyCathy > wrote in news:ysnNj.22995$zw1.19771
@fe111.usenetserver.com:

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' because it
> reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even I am tempted to try her
> recipe <grin>.
>


Don't know about that, but we had a stir fry the other night. Used one
chooken boob, and a 4"x4"x2" square of 'spicy' marinated tofu.


Quite nice.


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


"Thirty seven years ago, a Quarter Master, nearly knocked me over as he
thrust an L1A1 SLR into my hands and bellowed, "Keep that Rifle in Tip Top
Order so you can Kill your Countries Enemies with it before they Kill You.
These days, I do not have to visit exotic overseas countries as my
Countries Enemies are seen wallowing around our seats of government, they
guzzle and cavort at the Public trough so deeply they make Caligula and
Nero look like Church choir boys."


Mr Ron Owen, 2000, in a letter to then Premier Olsen.

ChattyCathy wrote:

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' because it
> reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even I am tempted to try her
> recipe <grin>.
>
> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use for a survey,
> Serene ;-)

I don't mind Tofu. It has the texture of snot and tastes like two thirds of
nothing. It goes well with some nice flavourful soups where it has a chance
to absorb some taste. But mayo????? It is bad enough that most of us are
only familiar with the commercially made stuff which pales in comparison to
home made, but mayo is made with eggs and oil, a with a little mustard,
salt, pepper and lemon juice. A mayo-like sauce made with tofu would be a
tofu sauce, and that is not very appealing to me. You need a sauce to
flavour tofu, not a tofu sauce to flavour something else.

On 2008-04-16, Dave Smith > wrote:

> tofu sauce, and that is not very appealing to me. You need a sauce to
> flavour tofu, not a tofu sauce to flavour something else.

What? You saying tofu tofu is not a valid use of tofu? Spray a little
Round Up on it.

nb

notbob wrote:

> On 2008-04-16, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
> > tofu sauce, and that is not very appealing to me. You need a sauce to
> > flavour tofu, not a tofu sauce to flavour something else.
>
> What? You saying tofu tofu is not a valid use of tofu? Spray a little
> Round Up on it.

ToFuDee :-)

"notbob" > wrote in message
news
> On 2008-04-16, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> tofu sauce, and that is not very appealing to me. You need a sauce to
>> flavour tofu, not a tofu sauce to flavour something else.
>
> What? You saying tofu tofu is not a valid use of tofu? Spray a little
> Round Up on it.


nb, they're going to take away your California residency if you don't stop
bad mouthing tofu :-)
I actually love the stuff - I was one of the two - I'll snack on it lightly
salted, or sprinkled with whatever seasoning. I agree with the poster who
said that it shouldn't be used to imitate meat. It ain't meat, and no
gussying up is gonna turn this particular <ahem> sow's ear into a silk
purse. I do like it fried, either deep or lightly. Our local natural foods
co-op sells a commercially prepared BBQ sauced tofu that is divine in both
flavor and texture. Deborah Madison, predictably, has a cookbook devoted to
tofu recipes. I have it, like it, and use it often.

YMM of course V.

TammyM, native Californicator :^)

TammyM wrote:
Deborah Madison, predictably, has a cookbook devoted to
> tofu recipes. I have it, like it, and use it often.
>
> YMM of course V.
>
> TammyM, native Californicator :^)
>
>
Would you be willing to share one or two?

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:54:03 -0400, Goomba38 >
wrote:

>TammyM wrote:
> Deborah Madison, predictably, has a cookbook devoted to
>> tofu recipes. I have it, like it, and use it often.
>>
>> YMM of course V.
>>
>> TammyM, native Californicator :^)
>>
>>
>Would you be willing to share one or two?

This is a wonderful little book, and of course I have it as well. I
also use it often. And in fact,I have a carton of soft tofu in my
fridge now, waiting to be used in one of the recipes from that book.

There are some lovely stirfrys, and some curries in that book.

The name of the book is called This Can't Be Tofu!, by Deborah
Madison.

Another one of my favorite dishes for tofu is Ma-Po Tofu. I don't
know how to link to the recipe I use...as it was part of a compilation
of Chinese recipes made by someone on eGullet, and it was downloaded
from there.

Christine

"Goomba38" > wrote in message
...
> TammyM wrote:
> Deborah Madison, predictably, has a cookbook devoted to
>> tofu recipes. I have it, like it, and use it often.
>>
>> YMM of course V.
>>
>> TammyM, native Californicator :^)
> Would you be willing to share one or two?

Sure, Goomb. And ya know, I misspoke. They might not even HAVE any tofu in
them, but I do like some veggie burgers, a la Boca Burgers.
Very tasty.

TammyM

In article >,
"TammyM" > wrote:

> "notbob" > wrote in message
> news
> > On 2008-04-16, Dave Smith > wrote:
> >
> >> tofu sauce, and that is not very appealing to me. You need a sauce to
> >> flavour tofu, not a tofu sauce to flavour something else.
> >
> > What? You saying tofu tofu is not a valid use of tofu? Spray a little
> > Round Up on it.
>
>
> nb, they're going to take away your California residency if you don't stop
> bad mouthing tofu :-)
> I actually love the stuff - I was one of the two - I'll snack on it lightly
> salted, or sprinkled with whatever seasoning. I agree with the poster who
> said that it shouldn't be used to imitate meat. It ain't meat, and no
> gussying up is gonna turn this particular <ahem> sow's ear into a silk
> purse. I do like it fried, either deep or lightly. Our local natural foods
> co-op sells a commercially prepared BBQ sauced tofu that is divine in both
> flavor and texture. Deborah Madison, predictably, has a cookbook devoted to
> tofu recipes. I have it, like it, and use it often.
>
I'm with you, Tammy. I have never been a big fan of simulated meat.
Some of the veggie burgers are fine, but I run from tofu hot dogs or
fake chicken cutlets.

I will eat tofu in soups and occasionally in stir-fries. Pork and
oyster sauce do wonders for it.

Cindy, ducking flames from the hard core vegetarians

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Dave Smith wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>>
>> I am going to blame Serene's recent post about 'tofu mayo' because it
>> reminded me how much I dislike tofu - but even I am tempted to try her
>> recipe <grin>.
>>
>> BTW, apologies in advance for 'stealing' your idea to use for a survey,
>> Serene ;-)
>
> I don't mind Tofu. It has the texture of snot and tastes like two thirds
> of nothing.

And I get enough snot with my okra.


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