I've been buying the newish canned tuna (yes, it's
more expensive) ... BumbleBee Solid White Albacore.
Now that even solid white tuna is more reminiscent of
cat food by the day, it's either give up tuna sandwiches
or pay. Comes in a gold can.

And, no, I'm not interested in cooking raw tuna to
make tuna salad.

One can makes 2 good size sandwiches, especially
stretched with finely chopped celery or onion, whatever.
Flavor and texture are very good. No vegetable broth
added, as someone mentioned. Packed with more
tuna and yet is still 6 oz.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> Comes in a gold can.


Well no wonder it's more expensive!!!

Andy

"Andy" <Q> wrote in message
.. .
> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Comes in a gold can.

> Well no wonder it's more expensive!!!

(laugh!)

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> "Andy" <Q> wrote in message
> .. .
> > Nancy Young wrote:
> >> Comes in a gold can.
>
> > Well no wonder it's more expensive!!!
>
> (laugh!)
>
>

Seriously, try "chicken of the sea" brand tuna in water.

It's worlds away from the flavor of cheap generics.....
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote

> Seriously, try "chicken of the sea" brand tuna in water.
>
> It's worlds away from the flavor of cheap generics

Oh, I'm not about cheap generics, I've had all of the brand
names, they have all gone to hell, and you need two cans to
make two or three sandwiches. Three if you're lucky.
Solid white, in water, mostly water (exaggerating only a
little bit) ... forget it. Canned tuna has gone downhill, so
now we have to pay more for decent tuna, which was the
aim all along, not to sound paranoid.

I don't buy generic tuna, even the brand names are bad.

nancy

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
>
> > Seriously, try "chicken of the sea" brand tuna in water.
> >
> > It's worlds away from the flavor of cheap generics
>
> Oh, I'm not about cheap generics, I've had all of the brand
> names, they have all gone to hell, and you need two cans to
> make two or three sandwiches. Three if you're lucky.
> Solid white, in water, mostly water (exaggerating only a
> little bit) ... forget it. Canned tuna has gone downhill, so
> now we have to pay more for decent tuna, which was the
> aim all along, not to sound paranoid.
>
> I don't buy generic tuna, even the brand names are bad.
>
> nancy
>
>

Well...
There is always fresh fish or canned mackerel. :-)

I can't stand canned chicken for instance, so if I want chicken salad,
I'll fry up some cheap split breasts, cool and debone them, then go from
there......

Or if I am in a hurry, grab a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the
store.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

On 2005-08-14, Nancy Young > wrote:

> little bit) ... forget it. Canned tuna has gone downhill, so

Enjoy it while you can. At the rate were fishing the stocks out, tuna
will soon become an endangered species and just a fond memory.

nb

Nancy Young wrote:
> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
>
>
>>Seriously, try "chicken of the sea" brand tuna in water.
>>
>>It's worlds away from the flavor of cheap generics
>
>
> Oh, I'm not about cheap generics, I've had all of the brand
> names, they have all gone to hell, and you need two cans to
> make two or three sandwiches. Three if you're lucky.
> Solid white, in water, mostly water (exaggerating only a
> little bit) ... forget it. Canned tuna has gone downhill, so
> now we have to pay more for decent tuna, which was the
> aim all along, not to sound paranoid.
>
> I don't buy generic tuna, even the brand names are bad.
>
> nancy
>
>



Try [reading the label so I get this right] Starkist "Gourmet's Choice
Tuna Fillet" solid light tuna in olive oil. Last time I bought it, it
was in a blue can. It's a little cheaper than white albacore, and
there's a whole lot of tuna and not much oil in the can. You can
squeeze the oil out and still have enough tuna for 2 good sandwiches
from a 6 ounce can.

HTH :-)

Bob

Nancy Young wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote
>
>
>>Seriously, try "chicken of the sea" brand tuna in water.
>>
>>It's worlds away from the flavor of cheap generics
>
>
> Oh, I'm not about cheap generics, I've had all of the brand
> names, they have all gone to hell, and you need two cans to
> make two or three sandwiches. Three if you're lucky.
> Solid white, in water, mostly water (exaggerating only a
> little bit) ... forget it. Canned tuna has gone downhill, so
> now we have to pay more for decent tuna, which was the
> aim all along, not to sound paranoid.
>
> I don't buy generic tuna, even the brand names are bad.
>
> nancy
>
>
I'd really like to know when they started sneaking vegetable
protein in. Also, I am not quite convinced the labels are
accurate. The one I was getting had two different labels that
looked just the same, but one of which listed vegetable
protein while the other didn't. I therefore always read the
labels thoroughly. The last time I got tuna, it was very
shardy--even though it claimed to be solid, and there was some
strange slime on the bottom of the can. I threw it out and
probably won't eat the other can I got at the same time either.

--
Jean B.

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:

>
> Seriously, try "chicken of the sea" brand tuna in water.
>
> It's worlds away from the flavor of cheap generics.....

I am gonna tally up the votes. I think the last time this was
seriously discussed, I tried every kind of tuna I could find....
--
Jean B.

Nancy Young wrote:

> I've been buying the newish canned tuna (yes, it's
> more expensive) ... BumbleBee Solid White Albacore.
> Now that even solid white tuna is more reminiscent of
> cat food by the day, it's either give up tuna sandwiches
> or pay. Comes in a gold can.
>
> And, no, I'm not interested in cooking raw tuna to
> make tuna salad.
>
> One can makes 2 good size sandwiches, especially
> stretched with finely chopped celery or onion, whatever.
> Flavor and texture are very good. No vegetable broth
> added, as someone mentioned. Packed with more
> tuna and yet is still 6 oz.
>
> nancy
>
>
I forget whether I tried this or not. My current, very pricy,
favorite is Ortiz--either 3.95 oz in a can with a key (alas)
or 7.8 oz in a glass jar. Very nice solid tuna.

--
Jean B.

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005, Nancy Young > wrote:

>I've been buying the newish canned tuna (yes, it's
>more expensive) ... BumbleBee Solid White Albacore.

But albacore tuna has more mercury. You are better off with "light" tuna,
which comes from a smaller fish.

Don <www.donwiss.com> (e-mail link at home page bottom).

_.-In rec.food.cooking, Nancy Young wrote the following -._
> I've been buying the newish canned tuna (yes, it's
> more expensive) ... BumbleBee Solid White Albacore.
> Now that even solid white tuna is more reminiscent of
> cat food by the day, it's either give up tuna sandwiches
> or pay. Comes in a gold can.

We have been going through about 2 cans a week lately since it makes a
nice lunch without any cooking involved in these days of 105f temps.

The cheapest good tuna I have found is the StarKist, Tuna Fillet,
solid light tuna in olive oil.

It is tuna with texture. Drain out the oil and mix it with whatever
you like till it reaches a consistency that you like.

http://fauxascii.com/food/Tuna_Fish.html


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"Faux_Pseudo" > wrote in message
news:r%TLe.18998$Ie.16883@lakeread03...
> We have been going through about 2 cans a week lately since it
> makes a
> nice lunch without any cooking involved in these days of 105f
> temps.
>
> The cheapest good tuna I have found is the StarKist, Tuna
> Fillet,
> solid light tuna in olive oil.
>
> It is tuna with texture. Drain out the oil and mix it with
> whatever
> you like till it reaches a consistency that you like.
>

My brand of choice is Steinway: The best piano tuna you can get.

--
barry in indy

barry in indy wrote:

>
> My brand of choice is Steinway: The best piano tuna you can get.
>

Bad punsters should be drawn and quoted.


jim

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:09:55 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> wrote:

>I've been buying the newish canned tuna (yes, it's
>more expensive) ... BumbleBee Solid White Albacore.
>Now that even solid white tuna is more reminiscent of
>cat food by the day, it's either give up tuna sandwiches
>or pay. Comes in a gold can.
>
>And, no, I'm not interested in cooking raw tuna to
>make tuna salad.
>
>One can makes 2 good size sandwiches, especially
>stretched with finely chopped celery or onion, whatever.
>Flavor and texture are very good. No vegetable broth
>added, as someone mentioned. Packed with more
>tuna and yet is still 6 oz.

Until my local shop (for local people) stopped selling it, I was
partial to an Italian import, Genova Tonno. It's yellowfin tuna packed
in olive oil and was head-and-shoulders above any domestic tuna.

I see Amazon, of all places, carries it for $2 and change if you buy a
24-pack.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...73765?v=glance

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:09:55 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> wrote:

>I've been buying the newish canned tuna (yes, it's
>more expensive) ... BumbleBee Solid White Albacore.
>Now that even solid white tuna is more reminiscent of
>cat food by the day, it's either give up tuna sandwiches
>or pay. Comes in a gold can.
>
>And, no, I'm not interested in cooking raw tuna to
>make tuna salad.
>
>One can makes 2 good size sandwiches, especially
>stretched with finely chopped celery or onion, whatever.
>Flavor and texture are very good. No vegetable broth
>added, as someone mentioned. Packed with more
>tuna and yet is still 6 oz.
>
>nancy
>

This recipe is so good...after you make and a leave it in the fridge
overnight...you can't wait to spread it on the bread...you will just
eat it with a spoon...

Tuna Cheddar Sandwich Filling

2 cans tuna drained
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped bell pepper
half cup chopped onion
quarter teaspoon black pepper
quarter teaspoon salt
half cup mayonaise
2 teaspoon lemon juice

blend all ingredients and chill overnight...

If you make a sandwich with this spread including lettuce and tomatoes
it's perfect!

Bill

"Bill" > wrote
> On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:09:55 -0400, "Nancy Young"
> > wrote:

>>One can makes 2 good size sandwiches, especially
>>stretched with finely chopped celery or onion, whatever.
>>Flavor and texture are very good. No vegetable broth
>>added, as someone mentioned. Packed with more
>>tuna and yet is still 6 oz.

> This recipe is so good...after you make and a leave it in the fridge
> overnight...you can't wait to spread it on the bread...you will just
> eat it with a spoon...

Thanks! Looks great.

nancy