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Burzhui
09-13-2001, 08:08 PM
it hit me that rasins are just dried grapes... not that i didn't know that but it just hit me...
attgig
09-13-2001, 08:12 PM
to diverge from your topic just a little...
Craisins Rule!!! :)
Burzhui
09-13-2001, 08:16 PM
What are these Craisins that you speak off?

never tried them
welfareloser
09-13-2001, 08:19 PM
dried cranberries... PAINFULLY tangy. make me feel like a cartoon character that just got fed a spoonful of alum.
El Scorcho
09-13-2001, 08:24 PM
i read the title of this thread and thought of the "now keep it rollin" thread
ironchef
09-13-2001, 08:24 PM
what's irksome about craisins is the implication that sticking "-aisin" on the end of a word makes that thing a dried, shriveled replica of its once plump and juicy former self.

senior citizens could be called "citizaisins."
Burzhui
09-13-2001, 08:29 PM
Originally posted by ironchef
what's irksome about craisins is the implication that sticking "-aisin" on the end of a word makes that thing a dried, shriveled replica of its once plump and juicy former self.

senior citizens could be called "citizaisins."

ROFL


Now i remember, i did try them but they are too sweet, i tried the ocean spray ones and the kirkland ones, and my teeth hurt because they are so sweet, i expected for them to be sour... i didn't know they were called craisins though
Markel
09-13-2001, 08:31 PM
Since they just decided to rename prunes as "dried plums" (due to the stigma of prunes), why don't they change the name of raisins to "dried grapes". At least it'd be consistent. I'm all for consistency (and of course, "dried plums" are for constipation :) )
ironchef
09-13-2001, 08:36 PM
Originally posted by Markel
Since they just decided to rename prunes as "dried plums" (due to the stigma of prunes), why don't they change the name of raisins to "dried grapes". At least it'd be consistent. I'm all for consistency (and of course, "dried prunes" are for constipation :) )
i damn near lost it when i heard this.. i was speaking with someone who works for the plum growers, or something along those lines.. too funny.

i believe though, that the two are different: prunes still remain prunes, dried plums are something similar, but distinct. i'll have to ask my gf about it tomorrow. she visited growers in CA a bit ago on business and they were one of the groups lobbying.
Markel
09-13-2001, 08:41 PM
No, the whole renaming thing is just a marketing ploy. It is a particular kind of plum they use to produce prunes, or, "dried plums". But they wanted to get away from the old "...is a few enough, is six too many?" idea that has plagued prunes for so long. :eek:

By the way, since I got my post edited and reposted before you got your reply in, it is your responsibility to correct my quoted text in your reply. :)
Markel
09-14-2001, 07:00 AM
I wonder if this means that they will have to start selling Dried Plum Juice??? :confused:
attgig
09-14-2001, 07:31 AM
i think they do have that stuffs....
never bought it/tried it myself..but u know.
Markel
09-14-2001, 07:34 AM
Originally posted by att gig
i think they do have that stuffs....

Yeah, but I think it's been called "Prune Juice" (and probably still is - Dried Plum Juice just doesn't sound like something you'd drink).
Kim
09-14-2001, 08:04 AM
Originally posted by ironchef
what's irksome about craisins is the implication that sticking "-aisin" on the end of a word makes that thing a dried, shriveled replica of its once plump and juicy former self.

senior citizens could be called "citizaisins."


Ok, there is now coffee all over the monitor and keyboard. Thanks for the first good laugh I've had this week! :D
Burzhui
09-14-2001, 08:41 AM
shouldn't have had coffee at the keyboard :P
Markel
09-14-2001, 08:48 AM
Maybe she should try drinking dried coffee??:heh::puzzled:
The Happy Squirrel
09-14-2001, 11:55 AM
anyone every try that stuff?

its sooooo nasty

I work in a nursing home during the summers whenim not in school, and once in a while the staff ties some stuff that we feed to the residents.
Like the prune juice
thickened uice
pureed food


nasty nasty asty
welfareloser
09-14-2001, 03:32 PM
mmmm... pruuuuune juuuuuuice... i actually keep it on hand for when the gremlin get constipated... and when i don't shop and there isn't much in the house but baby food...

it's good! i like it! i admit it freely! i also like butter pecan flavored ensure! and gerber meat sticks! AND MAYONNAISE ON MY DAMB FRENCH FRIES!

i am a deviant! live with it!
DaFunkyUnit
09-14-2001, 03:37 PM
Originally posted by welfareloser
mmmm... pruuuuune juuuuuuice... i actually keep it on hand for when the gremlin get constipated... and when i don't shop and there isn't much in the house but baby food...

it's good! i like it! i admit it freely! i also like butter pecan flavored ensure! and gerber meat sticks! AND MAYONNAISE ON MY DAMB FRENCH FRIES!

i am a deviant! live with it!

:puke:
welfareloser
09-14-2001, 03:52 PM
Originally posted by DaFunkyUnit


:puke:

oh, just keep your lack of intestinal fortitude to yourself, you wuss. not my fault you aren't able to appreciate the finer things in life... :P
El Scorcho
09-14-2001, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by welfareloser


oh, just keep your lack of intestinal fortitude to yourself, you wuss. not my fault you aren't able to appreciate the finer things in life... :P

some vegetables i dont like like carrots and green beans... so when i pour A1 (steak sauce) one em to drown out the taste... people call me sick.