Comments on Coffee Bean Goddess: Thanks For All The Fish

You just left me laughing......no, gherkins or dil...

2007-10-21T14:36:00.000-07:00

You just left me laughing......no, gherkins or dills aren't replacements for capers. LOL Then again, in the end, who cares. I'm sure you didn't. I have one where you use baked potatoes, zuchini, little green onions...both minced smush together with sour cream and butter. Top with grated cheddar and baked again. :) Dave's twice baked potatoes.

Good ON you, John! I have never understood the com...

2007-10-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Good ON you, John! I have never understood the compulsion for lumpless mashed potatoes, my own self. Lumps give the potatoes texture and character and something solid for your mouth to acknowledge. Let's raise a glass to the worth of honest lumps! And, by the way, another glass for your sainted mother. (smile)

That sounds like one of my recipes, Dee, where you...

2007-10-20T22:58:00.000-07:00

That sounds like one of my recipes, Dee, where you take a starter from the book, match it best you can with the contents of the store cupboard, and wing it with a large glass of something nice and a little prayer. Never really fails!

While I'm here, on the subject of mashing potatoes, I use one of those hand masher things. Well, two of them, actually. T'other day both of them were in the dishwasher when the need came up so I rummaged in the drawer and came up with the old heavy EPNS table fork, all battered and worn, that my mother used to use for the job. The lady deserved a medal for the hard work. I deserve a medal for rediscovering the taste of true British mashed potato, lumps and all. :-)