Tea Party...exchange useful everyday information

[KGs Knee]

We were discussing food on the Weather thread, and I was  reminded of a favorite lunch when I was a kid....a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato bisque.  To make tomato bisque,  heat up 1 can of stewed tomatoes.  Add 1 tsp. of baking soda, (to prevent curdling) and slowly add an equal measure (use the tomato can to measure) of milk.  Add a pat of butter, pepper ,and salt if needed.  Enjoy.

That's hilarious!  I too, love grilled cheese and tomato "bisque".  The funny part is, I didn't even know that was the recipe for bisque.  I just figured milk would go good with condensed tomato soup (although I also use a little water, and no baking soda).

[thirstyboots18]

 KG's Knee, it is funny how many  of us have similar "comfort" foods, most relatively inexpensive,  and connected to our childhoods, like mac and cheese, hot dogs and beans, etc.  Whenever I am feeling sorry for myself, I find myself making either a poached egg on toast or corn chowder, lol.


*tomato bisque is made with stewed tomatoes, as opposed to creamed tomato soup.

[KGs Knee]

KG's Knee, it is funny how many  of us have similar "comfort" foods, most relatively inexpensive,  and connected to our childhoods, like mac and cheese, hot dogs and beans, etc.  Whenever I am feeling sorry for myself, I find myself making either a poached egg on toast or corn chowder, lol.


*tomato bisque is made with stewed tomatoes, as opposed to creamed tomato soup.

Ok, I see now.  I guess for the non-culinary inclined (like myself),they just seem like the same thing (or maybe mine is just the less sophisticated, poor-mans version ).

Oh, and mac and cheese with hot dogs in it, and a side of beans sounds good too!