"sf" > wrote in message
...
>
> Swanson Flavor Boost? It was on the top shelf, on clearance today -
> which surprised me because I'd never seen it before. I bought the
> Vegetable flavored Flavor Boost, but I haven't tried it yet.
>

I think it is just base. They are competing with Better than Bouillon.
Base is just heavily reduced stock.

Paul

"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> Swanson Flavor Boost? It was on the top shelf, on clearance today -
>> which surprised me because I'd never seen it before. I bought the
>> Vegetable flavored Flavor Boost, but I haven't tried it yet.
>>
>
> I think it is just base. They are competing with Better than Bouillon.
> Base is just heavily reduced stock.
>
> Paul
>
>
There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
that that is bad. I use it.

Kent

On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
wrote:

> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
> that that is bad. I use it.

I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
it's not pure salt.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
> wrote:
>
>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>> Not
>> that that is bad. I use it.
>
> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
> it's not pure salt.

I do use that!

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
> wrote:
>
>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>> Not
>> that that is bad. I use it.
>
> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
> it's not pure salt.


I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
then I can't buy from a wholesaler.

Paul

On Wed, 6 Jun 2012 01:37:29 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
> >> Not
> >> that that is bad. I use it.
> >
> > I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
> > Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
> > it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
> > it's not pure salt.
>
>
> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
> then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>

Clam and lobster Better than Bullion? They don't stock like that in
the grocery store I shop at, but I wouldn't buy it even if they did.
If I wanted a seafood flavor, I'd buy clam juice in a bottle.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 6 Jun 2012 01:37:29 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>> >> Not
>> >> that that is bad. I use it.
>> >
>> > I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>> > Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>> > it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>> > it's not pure salt.
>>
>>
>> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
>> then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>>
>
> Clam and lobster Better than Bullion? They don't stock like that in
> the grocery store I shop at, but I wouldn't buy it even if they did.
> If I wanted a seafood flavor, I'd buy clam juice in a bottle.

It's not easy to find. One store near me carries the whole line. Makes a
damn fine clam sauce lemme tell ya.

Paul

Paul M. Cook wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Wed, 6 Jun 2012 01:37:29 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
>> wrote:
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>>>>> Not
>>>>> that that is bad. I use it.
>>>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>>>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>>>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>>>> it's not pure salt.
>>>
>>> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
>>> then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>>>
>> Clam and lobster Better than Bullion? They don't stock like that in
>> the grocery store I shop at, but I wouldn't buy it even if they did.
>> If I wanted a seafood flavor, I'd buy clam juice in a bottle.
>
> It's not easy to find. One store near me carries the whole line. Makes a
> damn fine clam sauce lemme tell ya.
>
> Paul
>
>
Oh? I have some in the fridge. I'd better ponder that or some
other use.

--
Jean B.

Sqwertz wrote:
>
< Better than Bullion>

> The clam is also perfect for clam chowder - much more flavor
> than clam juice.
>
> -sw

Wow. I'm surprised to hear you say that, Steve.
I can't imagine a better clam chowder than made
all natural using live clams.

Gary

sf wrote:
> On Wed, 6 Jun 2012 01:37:29 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
> wrote:
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>>>> Not
>>>> that that is bad. I use it.
>>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>>> it's not pure salt.
>>
>> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
>> then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>>
>
> Clam and lobster Better than Bullion? They don't stock like that in
> the grocery store I shop at, but I wouldn't buy it even if they did.
> If I wanted a seafood flavor, I'd buy clam juice in a bottle.
>
I bought some clam. In days of yore, clam was a "hot soda
flavor". Thus far, the formulae I have tried have been very
lacking in flavor.

--
Jean B.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> sf wrote:
>> On Wed, 6 Jun 2012 01:37:29 -0700, "Paul M. Cook" >
>> wrote:
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>>>>> Not
>>>>> that that is bad. I use it.
>>>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>>>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>>>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>>>> it's not pure salt.
>>>
>>> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality
>>> but then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>>>
>>
>> Clam and lobster Better than Bullion? They don't stock like that in
>> the grocery store I shop at, but I wouldn't buy it even if they did.
>> If I wanted a seafood flavor, I'd buy clam juice in a bottle.
>>
> I bought some clam. In days of yore, clam was a "hot soda flavor". Thus
> far, the formulae I have tried have been very lacking in flavor.


So people went into soda shops and said "jerk me a clam?"

Paul

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:57:41 -0400, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> I bought some clam. In days of yore, clam was a "hot soda
>> flavor". Thus far, the formulae I have tried have been very
>> lacking in flavor.
>
> I drink Clamato juice like four Canadians rolled into one (It's the
> self-proclaimed "National Cocktail of Canada"). Sometimes I warm it
> up and drink it like a broth (after adding a few sqwertz of hot sauce
> and some worcestershire, of course). Bacon can't hurt either:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz...in/photostream
>
> Hmm, maybe they should rename Canada to Clamada. It's really easy to
> pronounce when you're drunk on Bloody Ceasars.
>
> -sw

I am tempted to say "blech" or some such thing, but then I don't
think I have ever imbibed Clamato juice. I suppose I should
rectify that someday.

--
Jean B.

Paul M. Cook wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>>> Not
>>> that that is bad. I use it.
>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>> it's not pure salt.
>
>
> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
> then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>
> Paul
>
>
Speaking o' which... I wonder which of the Minor's bases are
good. I have access to them....

--
Jean B.

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:55:40 -0400, Jean B. wrote:
>
>> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
>>>>> Not
>>>>> that that is bad. I use it.
>>>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>>>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>>>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>>>> it's not pure salt.
>>> I use the clam and lobster all the time. It's not restaurant quality but
>>> then I can't buy from a wholesaler.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>>
>> Speaking o' which... I wonder which of the Minor's bases are
>> good. I have access to them....
>
> Minors Chicken Base is a must in the kitchen. The lobster is another
> favorite, but it's like $18/pint. And they're the only beef base
> flavor that works for me.
>
> Knorr has a new line of concentrated liquid bases for foodservice that
> works very well, too.
>
> -sw

Thanks for the info. He who works in a restaurant can get some
for me.

--
Jean B.

On Jun 6, 2:43*am, sf > wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
> wrote:
>
> > There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
> > that that is bad. I use it.
>
> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
> Bouillon". *It's poorly flavored salt. *You can't tell what flavor
> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
> it's not pure salt.
>
> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

I can certainly tell the difference between the beef one and the
chicken one. I use it - sparingly, along with broth - for sauces and
gravies, if I need some extra added "oomph." Better than Bouillon
Beef is great to mix with Johnny's French Dip base and beef broth, for
French Dip sandwiches, if you don't have enough juice from the meat.
You just use it as a small addition, not as the sole flavoring device.

N.

"Nancy2" > wrote in message
...
On Jun 6, 2:43 am, sf > wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
> wrote:
>
> > There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon.
> > Not
> > that that is bad. I use it.
>
> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
> it's not pure salt.
>
> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

I can certainly tell the difference between the beef one and the
chicken one. I use it - sparingly, along with broth - for sauces and
gravies, if I need some extra added "oomph." Better than Bouillon
Beef is great to mix with Johnny's French Dip base and beef broth, for
French Dip sandwiches, if you don't have enough juice from the meat.
You just use it as a small addition, not as the sole flavoring device.


That is what my demiglace is for.

"sf" wrote in message ...

On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
wrote:

> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
> that that is bad. I use it.

I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
it's not pure salt.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
>
>
The chicken Better than B... has genuine chicken flavor. I use it to make
homemade chicken more "chickeny". What beef bouillon do you use?

Kent

On Thu, 7 Jun 2012 02:51:38 -0700, "Kent" >
wrote:

> The chicken Better than B... has genuine chicken flavor. I use it to make
> homemade chicken more "chickeny". What beef bouillon do you use?

Not a bullion fan. I bought both flavors of BtB. I've used about
half the chicken and not as much beef, but that's over a period of two
years... maybe more and I don't use either unless I'm completely out
of stock (purchased or home made). They've languished in my
refrigerator so long that it's time to toss them and make room for
something else. I will never understand why people go on and on about
how good they are with they're as crappy tasting as any other bullion.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

Sqwertz wrote:
>
> On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:55:25 -0700, sf wrote:
>
> > I will never understand why people go on and on about
> > how good they are with they're as crappy tasting as any other bullion.
>
> Obviously you're in the minority.
>
> Even when making my home made chicken stock, some chicken base goes in
> there at the very end to brighten it up.

I'm with you. I always end up throwing in some chicken boullion to my
chicken vegetable soup starting from homemade stock. I'm assuming that
enhanced taste comes from the salt and the msg added?

Gary

In article >, says...
>
> Sqwertz wrote:
> >
> > On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:55:25 -0700, sf wrote:
> >
> > > I will never understand why people go on and on about
> > > how good they are with they're as crappy tasting as any other bullion.
> >
> > Obviously you're in the minority.
> >
> > Even when making my home made chicken stock, some chicken base goes in
> > there at the very end to brighten it up.
>
> I'm with you. I always end up throwing in some chicken boullion to my
> chicken vegetable soup starting from homemade stock. I'm assuming that
> enhanced taste comes from the salt and the msg added?
>
> Gary

If you made a more concentrated chicken stock you wouldn't need to add
bouillon. I've always made individual chicken carcases into stock, but
one of the best tips I've had on rfc, was to save up several (bagged in
the freezer)then use them together for stock-making. Saves fuel but also
makes much richer stock.

Janet

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:34:58 -0400, Gary wrote:
>
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:55:25 -0700, sf wrote:
>>>
>>>> I will never understand why people go on and on about
>>>> how good they are with they're as crappy tasting as any other bullion.
>>> Obviously you're in the minority.
>>>
>>> Even when making my home made chicken stock, some chicken base goes in
>>> there at the very end to brighten it up.
>> I'm with you. I always end up throwing in some chicken boullion to my
>> chicken vegetable soup starting from homemade stock. I'm assuming that
>> enhanced taste comes from the salt and the msg added?
>
> I would never use boullion. The main ingredient in the bases I buy is
> meat/poultry/fish.
>
> Here's the ingredients of a popular brand of cubes:
>
> Salt, Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Salt), Sugar, Contains 2% or
> less of Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking Agent), Natural Flavor (Autolyzed
> Yeast Extract, Salt, Sugar, Whey Powder [from Milk], Lactic Acid),
> Chicken Fat, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Dehydrated
> Cooked Chicken (Contains Natural Flavor), Dehydrated Parsley,
> Turmeric, Onion Powder, Spice, Garlic Powder. No MSG Added (Contains
> Naturally Occurring Glutamates).
>
> Anybody comparing boullion to bases upthread are pretty ignorant, IMO.
>
> -sw

Bleah!

--
Jean B.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:55:25 -0700, sf wrote:
>
>> I will never understand why people go on and on about
>> how good they are with they're as crappy tasting as any other bullion.
>
> Obviously you're in the minority.
>
> Even when making my home made chicken stock, some chicken base goes in
> there at the very end to brighten it up. Usually Minor's, Tone's or
> Empire brand (sold at Restaurant Depot). The Empire brand is even
> better than Minor's IMO. And cheaper at $3.84/pint. And their lobster
> base is #11.39/lb.

I've nevere tried the regular BTB. Only the organic. It's good! But I
hate that it has to be refrigerated. Now I use Savory Choice Liquid.

"Julie Bove" wrote in message ...


"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:55:25 -0700, sf wrote:
>
>> I will never understand why people go on and on about
>> how good they are with they're as crappy tasting as any other bullion.
>
> Obviously you're in the minority.
>
> Even when making my home made chicken stock, some chicken base goes in
> there at the very end to brighten it up. Usually Minor's, Tone's or
> Empire brand (sold at Restaurant Depot). The Empire brand is even
> better than Minor's IMO. And cheaper at $3.84/pint. And their lobster
> base is #11.39/lb.

I've nevere tried the regular BTB. Only the organic. It's good! But I
hate that it has to be refrigerated. Now I use Savory Choice Liquid.
>
>

I've never refrigerated BTB chicken or beef. We've never had loss of taste
or infection.

On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 3:43:07 AM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
> wrote:
>
> > There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
> > that that is bad. I use it.
>
> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
> it's not pure salt.
>
> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

SF I completely agree with you. I will never buy it again!!

On 6/7/2012 11:12 AM, Nanzi wrote:
> On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 3:43:07 AM UTC-4, sf wrote:
>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
>>> that that is bad. I use it.
>>
>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>> it's not pure salt.
>>
>> --
>> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
>
> SF I completely agree with you. I will never buy it again!!

It's on the lines of "I can't believe it's not butter"; I have no
trouble at all disbelieving that!

--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not" in Reply To.

On Thu, 7 Jun 2012 08:12:33 -0700 (PDT), Nanzi >
wrote:

>On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 3:43:07 AM UTC-4, sf wrote:
>> On Tue, 5 Jun 2012 23:48:43 -0700, "Kent" >
>> wrote:
>>
>> > There is precious little true beef ingredient in Better than Bouillon. Not
>> > that that is bad. I use it.
>>
>> I absolutely HATE anything that goes by the name "Better than
>> Bouillon". It's poorly flavored salt. You can't tell what flavor
>> it's supposed to be, but you know they've done something - because
>> it's not pure salt.
>>
>> --
>> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
>
>SF I completely agree with you. I will never buy it again!!

That's just silly, ketchup is flavored salt too... so are many sauces
I bet you have in your larder... are you saying you never buy salad
dressings, prepared mustard, bbq sauce, soy sauce? Even homemade
stocks require substantial salt.