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Post by **Goddess** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:42 am

We normally call it Colocassia, not Taro root (At least that way you get to see how it gets to be called 'Ol 'ass)

Mr G says you boil it in stock chopped up in a dice, and then depending on where you're from in the country, you either add it to tomato sauce and serve; or chop up a load of coriander and a few other mystery things that I've forgot since being told, add a bit of the stock it boiled in and serve so it becomes a bit like pink lumps floating in a green soup. Neither version sounded appetising to me - but think the tomato sauce version may be slightly more exciting!.

Post by **Ebikatsu** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:10 am

Here's an interesting part

"In comparison with potato, taro corm has a higher proportion of protein (1.5-3.0%), calcium, and phosphorus; it has a trace of fat, and is rich in vitamins A and C. Moreover, taro is 98.8% digestible, because it has very small starch grains fairly rich in amylose (20-25%), which breaks down to sugar with human saliva. This type of carbohydrate is excellent for people with digestive problems, so that taro flour is used in infant formulae and canned baby foods and is good for people with allergies, such as lactose intolerance. Some workers say that taro produces fewer dental problems than other starch crops. Recent research indicates that plastics can be made to be biodegradable by adding taro starch grains."

Maybe we should all ditch the regular potato and eat taro and sweet potato

It's strange but i still can't eat sweet potato without a bit salt on it

Post by **Goddess** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:20 am

I'm with you there Ebi! I have to put salt on my sweet tater too! Mr G just looks disgusted as he spoons sugar over his!

Post by **cbrbddd** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:46 pm

Goddess wrote:I'm with you there Ebi! I have to put salt on my sweet tater too! Mr G just looks disgusted as he spoons sugar over his!

Haha, that is so funny! I didn't like sweet potatoes until I had one baked in New Orleans . . . with butter, salt and garlic, yummmmmy!!!! So that's what I like to do with them most of the time. Speaking of which, I have a lot of them sitting around right now so it sounds like time to cook them up!

As for the sugar being added, the traditional "candied yams" that are served for Thanksgiving are just sweet potatoes covered with brown sugar, etc. Yep, they do taste good, but I think I prefer the saltier variety more.

Anyway you serve them, they are considered more healthy than regular potatoes PLUS you get all that wonderful fiber,

Post by **Ebikatsu** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:01 pm

I can't get my head around adding sugar

It's just not right!!

Now saute them in olive oil and garlic and some red peppers and then your talking

Post by **PRchick** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:55 am

cbrbddd wrote:
Goddess wrote:I'm with you there Ebi! I have to put salt on my sweet tater too! Mr G just looks disgusted as he spoons sugar over his!
Haha, that is so funny! I didn't like sweet potatoes until I had one baked in New Orleans . . . with butter, salt and garlic, yummmmmy!!!! So that's what I like to do with them most of the time. Speaking of which, I have a lot of them sitting around right now so it sounds like time to cook them up!

As for the sugar being added, the traditional "candied yams" that are served for Thanksgiving are just sweet potatoes covered with brown sugar, etc. Yep, they do taste good, but I think I prefer the saltier variety more.

Anyway you serve them, they are considered more healthy than regular potatoes PLUS you get all that wonderful fiber,

no I like them the traditional southern way Catherine -- baked then mashed with brown sugar and butter. Add all that vitamin K to the list of healthy attributes.

Acorn squash and carrots also go well with brown sugar and butter.

Lately, many restaurants are serving sweet potato fries. One up in Fayetteville sprinkles them with white sugar and serves them with a melted brown sugar and butter dipping sauce.

Post by **cbrbddd** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:57 am

Hey, I've had the sweet potato fries . . . but not with sugar on them! Sounds like something an Egyptian would like for sure

Post by **PRchick** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:16 am

Had battered and fried mushrooms and mozzarella cheese sticks at Dixie Cafe today with honey mustard and marinara dipping sauces. yummy

Post by **cbrbddd** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:59 pm

Have you had Jalapeno Poppers or Deep Fried Pickles??? Yummmy!!!! I like spicy and sour both, lol.

Post by **Ebikatsu** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:05 pm

Gawd talking of pickles I saw that female doctor on 'The Doctors" drinking green dill pickle juice out a glass

I think she said it was great for the joints!!

the only joint I think it would be great for would be my jaw joint because for sure if I drank that it would seize up and my husband would get some peace

Post by **PRchick** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:56 am

I love Jalapeno Poppers and the ones you get at Sam's are really good. They have the fried pickles at Dixie Cafe but I've not tried them. I like pickle juice too EB but rarely buy pickles nowadays.

I also like the jalapeno corn bread at Dixie with honey.

Post by **cbrbddd** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:41 pm

I soooooo like jalapeno cornbread!!! I have some of it at home right now. It goes quite well with the big pot of chili that I made yesterday! and it is now coming in handy with the colder temps . . . hmmmmm, but I had Thai leftovers for b'fast today, lol, more spicy than I expected but oh, so good!!! Good to clear up the sinuses first thing in the morning.

Post by **PRchick** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:49 am

Went to Five Guys Burgers tonight and had a cheeseburger covered in mushrooms and jalapenos. yummmm.

Post by **cbrbddd** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:06 pm

PRchick wrote:Went to Five Guys Burgers tonight and had a cheeseburger covered in mushrooms and jalapenos. yummmm.

YOu are making me hungry and I just had some Thai chicken soup . . . soup for B'fast . . . good when you have the sniffles first thing in the morning!

Post by **Hurghadapat** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:04 pm

PRchick you really make my mouth water but i take it that you do not have a weight problem as all of these things are calorie laden

really wish i was one these people who can eat and drink what they want without putting on weight as do get a little bit tired of eating all the healthy stuff all the time

Post by **Hurghadapat** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:07 pm

cbr nothing better than chicken soup when you not feeling well but me i like Baxters Royal Game

with croutons as well.

Post by **Goddess** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:58 pm

Got no idea what this topic started off as; but think it worth a mention avoid Beano's Coffee Shop's 'Melting Point' sandwich at all costs.
Like chewing on a tree!

Post by **cbrbddd** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:08 pm

Goddess wrote:Got no idea what this topic started off as; but think it worth a mention avoid Beano's Coffee Shop's 'Melting Point' sandwich at all costs.
Like chewing on a tree!

If Khadija even comes back, she will be surprised . . . typical wander off-topic and around the bush!!!

Post by **PRchick** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:43 am

Hurghadapat wrote:PRchick you really make my mouth water but i take it that you do not have a weight problem as all of these things are calorie laden really wish i was one these people who can eat and drink what they want without putting on weight as do get a little bit tired of eating all the healthy stuff all the time

haha I do and I don't usually eat out that often and I didn't choose the restaurants. I can't eat those things either except once in a blue moon. Today, had lunch at Copeland's, Catherine...New Orleans style restaurant. Host ordered stuffed mushrooms to start and they were stuffed with crab meat then battered and fried. Yum. Had the crab and corn bisque, salad and crab cake and shrimp on angel hair pasta. No I didn't finish it.

Post by **Horus** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:20 am

Oooh! crab and corn bisque

not had that in ages, my brain in now in search mode