"Andy" <q> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Mashed potatoes...
>
> Smooth or lumpy?

Whatever I am served.

jmcquown said...

> I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics thing.


I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white pepper on
light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> jmcquown said...
>
> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics thing.
>
>
> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white pepper on
> light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
>
> Andy

Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
That stuff is the GODS!

<http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet said...

> In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> jmcquown said...
>>
>> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
>> > thing.
>>
>>
>> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
>> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
> That stuff is the GODS!
>
> <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>


Om,

I've been meaning to try it for a long time. I suppose I could invest in
another pepper grinder!

Best,

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
> >
> >> jmcquown said...
> >>
> >> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
> >> > thing.
> >>
> >>
> >> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
> >> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
> > That stuff is the GODS!
> >
> > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
>
>
> Om,
>
> I've been meaning to try it for a long time. I suppose I could invest in
> another pepper grinder!
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

:-) I'ts truly yummy...
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Oct 11, 3:14 pm, Andy <q> wrote:
> Mashed potatoes...
>
> Smooth or lumpy?

Oh, my word - a tiny lump would end the meal for me. That's why I'm
always reticent about mashed potatoes in a restaurant - in same
category as their oatmeal or grits.

I put mine thru a ricer - yeah, it's a lot more work, but the texture
is worth it.

On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:59:38 -0400, jmcquown wrote:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Sat 11 Oct 2008 04:39:16p, jmcquown told us...
>>
>>> I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
>>> thing. Does anyone really look that closely to see whether or not
>>> there is black pepper as opposed to white in something?
>>>
>>
>> And, for that matter, who cares? I prefer black pepper, mostly
>> because I prefer the flavor of black pepper with most things. I like
>> using white pepper for flavor in Chinese cooking.
>
> I have a brother who totally cares about the appearance of things. You'd
> think a speck of black pepper in something white like potatoes is going to
> kill him. OTOH he must have cracked sczhewan pepper on beef. Really, you
> can tell the difference? LOL
>
> Jill

szechuan pepper is completely different in taste and appearance from
white*or* black pepper. a completely different plant as well.

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sichuan_pepper>

your pal,
blake

In article
>,
val189 > wrote:

> On Oct 11, 3:14 pm, Andy <q> wrote:
> > Mashed potatoes...
> >
> > Smooth or lumpy?
>
> Oh, my word - a tiny lump would end the meal for me. That's why I'm
> always reticent about mashed potatoes in a restaurant - in same
> category as their oatmeal or grits.
>
> I put mine thru a ricer - yeah, it's a lot more work, but the texture
> is worth it.

IMHO that's one thing that Wand Blenders were invented for. <g>
I actually use that tool quite a bit!
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Oct 12, 5:13*am, Andy <q> wrote:
> Omelet said...
>
>
>
> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
> >> jmcquown said...
>
> >> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
> >> > thing.
>
> >> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
> >> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
>
> >> Andy
>
> > Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
> > That stuff is the GODS!
>
> > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
>
> Om,
>
> I've been meaning to try it for a long time. I suppose I could invest in
> another pepper grinder!

> Best,
>
> Andy
=====================================
Somebody (McCormick?) makes one of those mixed peppercorns disposable
grinder for about 3 or 4 bucks. Try one. If you like it, good, if you
love it, get an extra grinder and incest in some Penzey's peppercorn
blend.

Lynn in Fargo
Have used both, can take 'em or leave 'em

In article
>,
Lynn from Fargo > wrote:

> > > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
> >
> > Om,
> >
> > I've been meaning to try it for a long time. I suppose I could invest in
> > another pepper grinder!
>
> > Best,
> >
> > Andy
> =====================================
> Somebody (McCormick?) makes one of those mixed peppercorns disposable
> grinder for about 3 or 4 bucks. Try one. If you like it, good, if you
> love it, get an extra grinder and incest in some Penzey's peppercorn
> blend.
>
> Lynn in Fargo

Interesting typo. <g>
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Oct 12, 11:39 am, Lynn from Fargo > wrote:

> Somebody (McCormick?) makes one of those mixed peppercorns disposable
> grinder for about 3 or 4 bucks.

Ya mean those things some restaurants are putting on the table now? -
they never work right, get stolen - sheesh, no wonder rest. prices are
on the rise.

> Andy wrote:
>> Mashed potatoes...
>>
>> Smooth or lumpy?

Mostly smooth, but a few lumps is not a big deal.

Andy wrote:
> Mashed potatoes...
>
> Smooth or lumpy?

Smooth, usually.

Andy wrote:
> Mashed potatoes...
>
> Smooth or lumpy?

It depends - traditional made with russets, smooth - served
with things like roast turkey and gravy.

Smashed potatoes made with red potatoes and lots of garlic,
lumpy - it's part of the charm.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

In article >,
Kate Connally > wrote:

> Andy wrote:
> > Mashed potatoes...
> >
> > Smooth or lumpy?
>
> It depends - traditional made with russets, smooth - served
> with things like roast turkey and gravy.
>
> Smashed potatoes made with red potatoes and lots of garlic,
> lumpy - it's part of the charm.
>
> Kate

The one reason I actually like powdered spuds is childhood memories...
Mom only ever used them for camping trips. :-) Those and canned bacon.

I have some really wonderful memories of those time periods.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Kate Connally wrote:


> Smashed potatoes made with red potatoes and lots of garlic,
> lumpy - it's part of the charm.


I do that sometimes. Red potatoes, and fairly rough mash (skins and
all). No garlic, but salt, pepper, butter, and sour cream.



Brian

--
If televison's a babysitter, the Internet is a drunk librarian who
won't shut up.
-- Dorothy Gambrell (http://catandgirl.com)

Omelet said...

> In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> jmcquown said...
>>
>> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
>> > thing.
>>
>>
>> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
>> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
>>
>> Andy
>
> Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
> That stuff is the GODS!
>
> <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>


Om,

I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and green
peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due for a pepper
grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff and see what
happens.

Best,

Andy

"Andy" <q> wrote
> I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and green
> peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due for a
> pepper
> grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff and see what
> happens.
>

It tastes exactly the same as black pepper.

cybercat said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote
>> I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and green
>> peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due for a
>> pepper
>> grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff and see what
>> happens.
>>
>
> It tastes exactly the same as black pepper.


cybercat,

Well I haven't had black pepper in ages so, oh well. I couldn't get any
exotic aroma sniffing the open jar of peppercorns. I'll get a chance over
the weekend.

If used for breakfast lunch and dinner, the container will probably last 2
or 3 years! What I can't tell is if the 4 color peppercorns are mixed in
equal proportions.

Best,

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
> >
> >> jmcquown said...
> >>
> >> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
> >> > thing.
> >>
> >>
> >> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
> >> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
> > That stuff is the GODS!
> >
> > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
>
>
> Om,
>
> I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and green
> peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due for a pepper
> grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff and see what
> happens.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! IMHO it has a "richer" flavor
than plain black pepper.
--
Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

Omelet said...

> In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> Omelet said...
>>
>> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>> >
>> >> jmcquown said...
>> >>
>> >> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for
>> >> > aestethics thing.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
>> >> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
>> >>
>> >> Andy
>> >
>> > Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
>> > That stuff is the GODS!
>> >
>> > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
>>
>>
>> Om,
>>
>> I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and
>> green peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due
>> for a pepper grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff
>> and see what happens.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>
> I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! IMHO it has a "richer" flavor
> than plain black pepper.


Om,

I'll doctor up some scrambled eggbeaters tomorrow morning with the stuff
and again, see what happens. <G>

Best,

Andy

In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Omelet said...
>
> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
> >
> >> jmcquown said...
> >>
> >> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for aestethics
> >> > thing.
> >>
> >>
> >> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
> >> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
> >>
> >> Andy
> >
> > Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
> > That stuff is the GODS!
> >
> > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>

> I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and green
> peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due for a pepper
> grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff and see what
> happens.

I keep two pepper grinders on the table, one for white and one for
black. Originally, I got a little pepper grinder for black pepper. I
thought a small one would keep the pepper fresher, but I got tired of
refilling it so often. So, I bought a larger one for black pepper, and
use the little one for white pepper. I mostly use the white pepper for
cooking, though. I don't like black flecks in white sauce, cream soups
and mashed potatoes. Besides, my wife doesn't like pepper, so it's
easier to sneak white pepper into those foods.

:-)

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

Dan Abel said...

> In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>
>> Omelet said...
>>
>> > In article >, Andy <q> wrote:
>> >
>> >> jmcquown said...
>> >>
>> >> > I've never quite understood the whole "white pepper" for
>> >> > aestethics thing.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I use fresh ground white pepper on everything. I started with white
>> >> pepper on light color foods as a rule then switched over entirely.
>> >>
>> >> Andy
>> >
>> > Andy, have you ever tried the mixed 5 color pepper?
>> > That stuff is the GODS!
>> >
>> > <http://www.amazon.com/Five-Peppercorn-Mix-4-oz/dp/B0002NYO6Q>
>
>> I picked up a 4-peppercorn mix (McCormicks, white, black, pink and
>> green peppercorns) at the wholesale club this morning. I'm about due
>> for a pepper grinder refill so I'll devote a refill to the new stuff
>> and see what happens.
>
> I keep two pepper grinders on the table, one for white and one for
> black. Originally, I got a little pepper grinder for black pepper. I
> thought a small one would keep the pepper fresher, but I got tired of
> refilling it so often. So, I bought a larger one for black pepper, and
> use the little one for white pepper. I mostly use the white pepper for
> cooking, though. I don't like black flecks in white sauce, cream soups
> and mashed potatoes. Besides, my wife doesn't like pepper, so it's
> easier to sneak white pepper into those foods.
>
>:-)


Dan Abel,

I was just about to buy a three set of "Trudeau" pepper shakers from
amazon, given the sweet priced deal, but in a matter of hours, the deal
went south.

I was gifted the older Trudeau push button model pepper grinder and haven't
changed the battery yet. Maybe that explains the five minutes it takes to
churn out a single grain of fresh ground pepper? LOL!

Best,

Andy