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Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion.
Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just one. -- Peter Aitken Remove the crap from my email address before using. |
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"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message om... > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. > > -- > Peter Aitken Chinese - they know how to have a banquet. http://www.cuisinenet.com/glossary/chinbanq.html The Courses The first course is an even-numbered selection of cold dishes, eight or ten are traditionally served. After the cold course comes a showy soup such as shark's fin soup or bird's nest soup. The guests help themselves to the dishes at a banquet, but the soup is served by the host, and much drinking and toasting accompanies. Following the soup comes a decorative meat dish. More courses follow -- lobster, pork, scallops, chicken. Between the courses, a variety of sweets are brought out. Peking duck with scallion brushes, hoisin sauce, and thin pancakes is often served in the middle of the festivities. Traditionally, the final course is a whole fish, which is placed on the table with its head is pointed toward the guest of honor. Throughout the meal, the guests pay elaborate compliments to the food. Enjoyment of the food offered is much more important than sparkling dinner table conversation. At a banquet, the food itself is the medium communicating the host's good wishes and the joy of the celebration. And the cuisine is greatly varied; http://www.cuisinenet.com/glossary/china.html Dimitri |
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On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:26:53 GMT, "Peter Aitken"
> wrote: >Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. >Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to >French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just >one. > Italian. And can I have an Italian soccer player too? If he cooks, that's a plus ;> Sue(tm) Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself! |
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Peter Aitken a écrit :
> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. Easy - Italian. It's the one cuisine I *never* get tired of. Nathalie in Switzerland (raised on - mostly - French cooking!) |
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"Curly Sue" > wrote in message ... > On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:26:53 GMT, "Peter Aitken" > > wrote: > > >Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > >Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > >one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > >French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > >one. > > > > Italian. And can I have an Italian soccer player too? If he cooks, > that's a plus ;> > > Sue(tm) > Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself! LOL Dimitri |
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>French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just >one. For me , it would be Italian, there is enough variation in Italy to cover almost everything I enjoy. Rosie |
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Peter Aitken wrote:
> > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. > > -- > Peter Aitken > I agree with everyone about Italian, but think about it--our ancestors, wherever they came from, usually were exposed to only one cuisine their entire lives and managed to eat quite well in whatever country they lived. gloria p. |
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"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message om... > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. I'll probably be the only one to choose this, but English is what I'd go for. I'd hope it was a fairly temperate desert island, because some of the best English dishes don't go well with hot weather! I'm thinking of roast beef with all the trimmings, full English breakfasts, cucumber sandwiches (crusts cut off!), steak & kidney pie, Lancashire hotpot, even the humble beans on toast. Cumberland sausages with a pile of mashed spuds, scones with cream and strawberry jam (and a pot of tea), gooseberry fool, strawberries and cream, apple crumble and custard, roast pork with crackling and apple sauce, spring lamb with fresh peas, fish 'n chips (in beer batter, of course). Black pudding, proper raised pork pies with hot water pastry, crumpets with melted butter and Tate & Lyle Golden Syrup (or honey). All washed down with a good pint of real ale. Mead when the beer gets boring (when IS that, exactly?) Winkles. Plain boiled new potatoes, scrubbed so there's still a bit of skin on them, served with a pat of butter. Winter stew with carrots, parsnips and swede - and dumplings! Shepherd's Pie, Dover sole, potted shrimps. I'll shut up now. Jo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.691 / Virus Database: 452 - Release Date: 26/05/04 |
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>Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion.
>Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >one cuisine - what would you choose? <Grin><evil twinkle> California cuisine, of course. That incorporates ALL the rest and adds in fusion as well. (s******) I would have to avoid all the excesses and fads, but I'd have free access to all the rest of the great cooking in the world. And, on the same basis, I might opt for southeast asian as a second pick. They do a lot of fusion, too. Or good old fashioned New York City melting pot cooking. Now THAT'S what I call a cuisine! Peg |
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"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
om... > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. I choose Basque for the wonderful array of seafood, game and domesticated meats as well as wonderful sauces. |
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>>Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion.
>>Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only from >>one cuisine - what would you choose? That's a no-brainer... breast milk on tap. ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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Peter Aitken wrote:
> > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. It would have to be regular old American food. As much as I *love* any number of other cuisines, I would really miss some of my favorite American dishes. But I think I could live without all the other foods. I'd miss not being able to have them again but not as much as I would miss not having any American food. I was in Ireland twice and both times it drove me nuts that I couldn't get home fries with my breakfast. And the food I had there way great, for the most part. 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? |
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Hark! I heard "Peter Aitken" > say:
> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. Well, the easy answer would be North American cuisine, because you'd get all of the above and more. ;-) But if that's not an option, I'd probably go for Italian -- I don't think I could spend the rest of my life without Fettucini with Cheese Sauce... -- J.J. in WA (Change COLD to HOT for e-mail) ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~ ...fish heads, fish heads, eat them up, yum! |
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"Peter Aitken" > wrote: > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. I'd choose southeast Asian, although eventually I'd have a serious desire for onion rye bread with pastrami. Cindy -- C.J. Fuller Delete the obvious to email me |
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Peter Aitken wrote:
> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. Chinese-American for me. (I wouldn't know authentic Chinese. My experience is only with Chinese the way it occurs on North American menus.) It has the right mix of meat and vegetables for me. --Lia |
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On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:26:53 GMT, "Peter Aitken"
> wrote: >Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. >Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to >French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just >one. USA Southwestern, maybe. modom |
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>Michael Odom writes:
> "Peter Aitken" wrote: > >>Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. >>Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >>one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to >>French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just >>one. > >USA Southwestern, maybe. Then it's good you'll be all alone... just you and all those refried beans! Ahahahahahaha. . . . ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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Thats a tough one....
Italian when I need "comfort food" Chinese when I want complete variety. hmmm..... Probably Chinese. On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:26:53 GMT, "Peter Aitken" > wrote: >Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. >Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to >French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just >one. <rj> |
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Peter wrote:
> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly > to French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose > just one. First, I'd like to point out that the "desert island" scenario doesn't really limit the cuisine of choice. The Subject line ought to be "If you were in a LUXURY PRISON, which cuisine would you choose?" But "Chinese" is pretty damn vague; there are any number of cuisines which fall under the "Chinese" umbrella. Same thing with Italian, Indian, Russian, or American. Upon consideration, I'd say "American," because it would include barbecue, New American (e.g., as served at Chez Panisse), fusion, Creole & Cajun, Southern, and Italian-American cuisines, as well as all the cuisines from the Latin American countries such as Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico. (Hey, if you're going to be vague, I'll take FULL advantage of it!) Bob |
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"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message om... > Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. > > -- > Peter Aitken > > Remove the crap from my email address before using. > > Modern Australian. AKA Pacific Rim fusion. That way I can have just about anything! David |
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On 10 Jun 2004 01:05:10 -0500, "Bob" >
wrote: >Peter wrote: > >> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. >> Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >> one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly >> to French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose >> just one. > >First, I'd like to point out that the "desert island" scenario doesn't >really limit the cuisine of choice. The Subject line ought to be "If you >were in a LUXURY PRISON, which cuisine would you choose?" Hmmm, an Italian soccer player white collar convict cellmate... Tax evasion perhaps? I'll still choose the island ;> Sue(tm) Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself! |
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My choice would be traditional Southern cooking. This is the food I've
had all my life. I would also survive with creole, cajun, French, Chinese, Mexican. Now I'm hungry. Doh! Becca |
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"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message . com>...
> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > one. I'd opt for Italian. Variety, simplicity, fresh tastes--I never tire of the stuff. -Scott |
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Bob wrote:
> Peter wrote: > >> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting >> discussion. Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life >> eating only dishes from one cuisine - what would you choose? I was >> able to narrow it down quickly to French, Italian, Indian, and >> Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just one. Vietnamese. |
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"august" > wrote in message
... > : > > || Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. > || Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from > || one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly to > || French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose just > || one. > > Thai, Vietnamese or Indonesian. > > -- > Lots of different opinions that's for sure! I think I'd have to agree with those who said Italian because it has such a wide range of ingredients and cooking techniques. -- Peter Aitken Remove the crap from my email address before using. |
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David Hare-Scott had something important to tell us on Thu, 10 Jun
2004 07:13:21 GMT: > >"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message . com... >> Here's a question that I hope will provoke some interesting discussion. >> Imagine that you had to live the rest of your life eating only dishes from >> one cuisine - what would you choose? I was able to narrow it down quickly >to >> French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese, but it is really tough to choose >just >> one. >Modern Australian. AKA Pacific Rim fusion. That way I can have just about >anything! I'll tuck into that one with you David! I think we've pretty much got the best of it - lots of fresh ingredients, treated with care, and a generous smattering of Italian, Asian, Mediteranean etc etc... -- ~Karen AKA Kajikit Lover of shiny things... Made as of 4 June 2004 - 83 cards, 45 SB pages (plus 3 small giftbooks), 56 decos & more! Visit my webpage: http://www.kajikitscorner.com Allergyfree Eating Recipe Swap: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Allergyfree_Eating Ample Aussies Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ampleaussies/ |
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