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This is instant couscous
http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html
See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this type of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. Tracy |
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On 8/16/2011 9:33 AM, Tracy wrote:
> http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html > > > See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I > think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for > those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this type > of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. > > The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just > regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling > water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. > Is that the answer to the puzzle then? There are at least two ways to cook cous-cous. -- James Silverton, Potomac I'm *not* |
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This is instant couscous
Tracy wrote:
> http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html > > See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I > think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for > those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this > type of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. Here the most of cous cous sold in supermarkets is boxed and dry, like these: http://www.probios.it/probios/prodot...idprodotto=492 http://erboristeriaoasi.com/product/...on-condimento/ > The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just > regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling > water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. The same applies to the ones I've linked: boil or steam -- ViLco Let the liquor do the thinking |
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On 8/16/2011 9:55 AM, James Silverton wrote: > On 8/16/2011 9:33 AM, Tracy wrote: >> http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html >> >> >> See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I >> think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for >> those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen >> this type >> of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. >> >> The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just >> regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling >> water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. >> > > Is that the answer to the puzzle then? There are at least two ways > to cook cous-cous. > One can only hope and yes. ;-) Tracy |
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This is instant couscous
In article >, Tracy > wrote:
>http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html >See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I >think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for >those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this >type of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. Noted. When traveling, with no kitchen and just a tea kettle in one's room, such items form a basic meal item, along the lines of top ramen. >The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just >regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling >water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. Thanks for the datapoint. Steve |
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James Silverton > wrote:
>On 8/16/2011 9:33 AM, Tracy wrote: >> http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html >> See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I >> think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for >> those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this type >> of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. >> >> The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just >> regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling >> water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. >Is that the answer to the puzzle then? There are at least two ways to >cook cous-cous. It is the answer to half the puzzle -- the same dried cous cous can be used in a steamking method, or in a boiling water/instant method. The other half of the puzzle is whether different dried cous cous products are manufactured differently and are supposed to use one method as opposed to the other. Steve |
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"Tracy" > wrote in message ... > http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html > > > See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I think > this is the kind of product that is being advised against for those trying > to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this type of product in > the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. > > The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just > regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling water > (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. > > Tracy Why would anyone buy "instant" couscous when it only takes 20 minutes to cook? That's like buying "minute rice" when you can make rice on the stovetop in 20 minutes. Jill |
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"Steve Pope" > wrote in message ... > In article >, Tracy > wrote: > >>http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html > >>See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I >>think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for >>those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this >>type of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. > > Noted. When traveling, with no kitchen and just a tea kettle in > one's room, such items form a basic meal item, along the lines of > top ramen. > >>The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just >>regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling >>water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. > > Thanks for the datapoint. > > Steve When traveling, look for a motel that offers a small kitchen. I've found them to be quite useful. They not only have a fridge and microwave but also a stovetop and cookware. Jill |
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This is instant couscous
jmcquown wrote:
> > "Steve Pope" > wrote in message > ... >> In article >, Tracy > wrote: >> >>> http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html >> >>> See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I >>> think this is the kind of product that is being advised against for >>> those trying to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this >>> type of product in the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe. >> >> Noted. When traveling, with no kitchen and just a tea kettle in >> one's room, such items form a basic meal item, along the lines of >> top ramen. >> >>> The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just >>> regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling >>> water (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it. >> >> Thanks for the datapoint. >> >> Steve > > When traveling, look for a motel that offers a small kitchen. I've > found them to be quite useful. They not only have a fridge and > microwave but also a stovetop and cookware. > > Jill And the rooms smell horrible. |
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Residence Hotels (WAS: This is instant couscous)
On 8/18/2011 9:23 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> > This is the one I stayed in when I went for classes in Atlanta. (It's > also a Marriot property.) Check out the room photos (especially the > kitchen). Does this look like a place that would smell bad? Nope. We're > not talking about places that are rented by the hour. > > http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ad-lenox-park/ > > Jill: I'm pretty sure the poster was referring to cooking smells. gloria p |
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On Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:05:21 -0600, "gloria.p" >
wrote: > On 8/18/2011 9:23 AM, jmcquown wrote: > > > > > This is the one I stayed in when I went for classes in Atlanta. (It's > > also a Marriot property.) Check out the room photos (especially the > > kitchen). Does this look like a place that would smell bad? Nope. We're > > not talking about places that are rented by the hour. > > > > http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ad-lenox-park/ > > > > > > > Jill: I'm pretty sure the poster was referring to cooking smells. > If that's such a problem for LG, he should carry a jug of Fabreze with him at all times. -- I take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila |
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"gloria.p" > wrote in message ... > On 8/18/2011 9:23 AM, jmcquown wrote: > >> >> This is the one I stayed in when I went for classes in Atlanta. (It's >> also a Marriot property.) Check out the room photos (especially the >> kitchen). Does this look like a place that would smell bad? Nope. We're >> not talking about places that are rented by the hour. >> >> http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ad-lenox-park/ >> >> > > > Jill: I'm pretty sure the poster was referring to cooking smells. > > gloria p > I'm pretty much sure the poster was just trying to yank my chain (for whatever reason he is fixated on my posts). Those hotels are high end and don't have "cooking smells". The maid service is perfect. The rooms don't stink. Jill |
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"sf" > wrote in message ... > On Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:05:21 -0600, "gloria.p" > > wrote: > >> On 8/18/2011 9:23 AM, jmcquown wrote: >> >> > >> > This is the one I stayed in when I went for classes in Atlanta. (It's >> > also a Marriot property.) Check out the room photos (especially the >> > kitchen). Does this look like a place that would smell bad? Nope. We're >> > not talking about places that are rented by the hour. >> > >> > http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ad-lenox-park/ >> > >> > >> >> >> Jill: I'm pretty sure the poster was referring to cooking smells. >> > If that's such a problem for LG, he should carry a jug of Fabreze with > him at all times. > LG just wants to bitch about me and anything I post. He has no clue what he's talking about. |
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On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:45:23 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote: > >"gloria.p" > wrote in message ... >> On 8/18/2011 9:23 AM, jmcquown wrote: >> >>> >>> This is the one I stayed in when I went for classes in Atlanta. (It's >>> also a Marriot property.) Check out the room photos (especially the >>> kitchen). Does this look like a place that would smell bad? Nope. We're >>> not talking about places that are rented by the hour. >>> >>> http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ad-lenox-park/ >>> >>> >> >> >> Jill: I'm pretty sure the poster was referring to cooking smells. >> >> gloria p >> > >I'm pretty much sure the poster was just trying to yank my chain (for >whatever reason he is fixated on my posts). Those hotels are high end and >don't have "cooking smells". The maid service is perfect. The rooms don't >stink. Agreed, I've stayed at several Marriot time share suites and they are immaculately kept, there are no cooking smells. |
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jmcquown wrote:
> > "sf" > wrote in message > ... >> On Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:05:21 -0600, "gloria.p" > >> wrote: >> >>> On 8/18/2011 9:23 AM, jmcquown wrote: >>> >>> > >>> > This is the one I stayed in when I went for classes in Atlanta. (It's >>> > also a Marriot property.) Check out the room photos (especially the >>> > kitchen). Does this look like a place that would smell bad? Nope. >>> We're >>> > not talking about places that are rented by the hour. >>> > >>> > >>> http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel...ad-lenox-park/ >>> > >>> > >>> >>> >>> Jill: I'm pretty sure the poster was referring to cooking smells. >>> >> If that's such a problem for LG, he should carry a jug of Fabreze with >> him at all times. >> > LG just wants to bitch about me and anything I post. He has no clue > what he's talking about. I do know you are a drunk. |
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