Kim Shook

When I was 4 years old (1963), my uncle showed me that the can of peas said "English" on them and told me that they were the kind the Beatles ate - I choked them down for a couple of years before I wised up. Still don't eat the nasty little boogers.

Thanks, everyone! These are all good ideas - I am printing everything out and putting in my 'try soon' file! Hi, Katie! I love pot roast, too! I grew up with the opposite of the all-American mom as far as cooking went! Sautéed meats, rare roast beef, stir frys, fresh veggies, lots of pasta. No fried chicken, not pot roast, no casseroles! So, of course, I love all that stuff and had to learn to cook it when I grew up. My very favorite pot roast is Ronald Johnson’s from “Simple Fare”. It’s on my webpage: http://recipecircus.com/recipes/Kimberlyn/..._Pot_Roast.html

With Fall almost upon us, I am in the mood for some comforting, sustaining foods. I want pot roast, Brunswick stew, CASSEROLES!! Well, I have my perfect recipes for the first two, but most of my beloved (in childhood, at least) casserole recipes start with: Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. Alas, I have discovered that my palate is just not suited to that anymore - I feel like I actually TASTE the metal can (I'm not really kidding here - I was really disappointed when I made a couple of old favorites and couldn't figure out why I didn't like them anymore - I tried fresh herbs, different herbs and finally realized that it was the soup ). So - here's my question: what can I substitute that will give that gooey, rich mouthfeel, but not that chemical, tongue coating flavor?? A thick white sauce made with chicken stock? I would really appreciate any help you could give me. (PS - this is first time I have started my own topic and only my second post - be kind if I've done something wrong )

My first egullet post! I loved this article so much and I was inspired to search for some of the Pleasures of Cooking on ebay. I am proud to report that I got 6 issues for $21.51 including shipping!! I can't wait to get them. Maggie, I love reading your posts - finding egullet has been like finding 'my people'!