Learning to eat everything - Page 12

mwalsh2020 · #**111** 03-17-2007, 04:50 AM

Not sure if this is the appropriate thread, but can anyone make a recommendation as to what a good red wine would be to "ease" me into liking red wine. I like a variety of whites and would really like to start enjoying red wines with steak and other appropriate dishes.

The DaveR · #**112** 03-17-2007, 02:36 PM

No wonder you think Republic is good.

fluffpop62 · #**113** 03-17-2007, 04:52 PM

Calamari - so chewy and greasy and gross

7ontheline · #**114** 03-17-2007, 05:22 PM

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Calamari - so chewy and greasy and gross

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You've probably never had well-done calamari. Really good calamari is not greasy, and it's not particularly chewy. It's not super easy to find though, since most places over-bread and over-cook it.

JJNJustin · #**115** 03-17-2007, 05:24 PM

If it moves, Asians will cook it and eat it. Sometimes they wont even cook it.

-J

punkass · #**116** 03-17-2007, 05:34 PM

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Calamari - so chewy and greasy and gross

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You've probably never had well-done calamari. Really good calamari is not greasy, and it's not particularly chewy. It's not super easy to find though, since most places over-bread and over-cook it.

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This is so true. Bad calamari is horrendous. Good calamari should be light and tender.

mwalsh2020 · #**117** 03-19-2007, 03:34 AM

any advice on trying a red wine for a complete noob?

cardsharkk04 · #**118** 03-19-2007, 04:06 AM

I like a lot of foods but I have this feeling that I will never like mushrooms. The taste and texture just grosses the hell outta me. I tried a stuffed mushroom and gagged. The only times when I could stomach mushrooms was they were drenched in the juices from the steak I ordered. I haven't seen too many mushroom haters yet, but I'm curious how you guys prefer to eat your mushrooms.

death_blooms · #**119** 03-19-2007, 12:13 PM

Cottage cheese...the texture is what gets me, the taste seems to get worse as i eat it also...

punkass · #**120** 03-19-2007, 12:15 PM

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any advice on trying a red wine for a complete noob?

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Try a fruity one that doesn't leave a strong after taste. Go to any decent wine shop and the guy/girl behind the counter will show you plenty to choose from. I like a couple shiraz's myself for a light and sweet taste.