Re: Eggplant

[Guest guest]

Kittyhorse --

Congrats on a great start! Never fear, eggplant is in my family history

(mama was Italian). The short answer is " it depends. " You absolutely should

not eat the stem. It's just nasty. The purple skin can be bitter,

especially on larger eggplants. The skin may be more palatable on the

smaller Japanese eggplant. There's really no pit. The seeds are more like

cucumber or banana seeds -- perfectly edible.

I especially like eggplant now that I can fry it again. And, it's a carb

bargain!

Hope this helps.

Gail

Chicago

In a message dated 9/15/99 11:41:41 AM Central Daylight Time,

haaby@... writes:

<< I haven't posted much but want to tell you all how helpful this list

has been to get me motivated and give ideas. I just completed my first

week on induction and have lost 2 lbs. I am always a slow loser the

first week on any diet. Not like those who lose 8 lbs in a week!

Anyway I am looking through the recipes and have a silly question. I

want to try the eggplant. This is a food I have missed in my upbringing.

Do you peel the purple skin or eat it? Do you core it or eat what is in

the core? Thanks for your help. >>

[Guest guest]

> go get the schilling classic pizza seasoning- italian blend.

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this sounds good!!!!!!!!!! I'll look for it! Is it just with all the

other seasons?

Mol

[Guest guest]

>! Is it just with all the other seasons?

Mollie,

yes that is the only way i woulda found it. hehehe

i also got galic parsley something which is by schilling to and it

was great too.. and then i got a cajun one and it was really

good too i just peruse the spice area as i am not a cook and

i need all the help i can get

have a great day,

diana aka swanflyer