Ten on Tuesday is BACK

Head over to Chelsea's to link up!  Questions provided by Kara’s Chatter.


1. What’s your variety of apple?  I used to like Granny Smith the best, but now I'm not so sure.  I pretty much like all apples except for the ones that are totally red.  That might sound crazy, but I can't even name that many apple varieties.  I go by color.

2. Do you prefer Long-English or Field cucumbers? Hmm, I have no idea what this means.

3. Tomatoes – Delicious or disgusting?  Delicious.  Slice one up and add a little salt, and you've got yourself a fine snack.

4. What’s one fruit or vegetable that you can’t stand and why is that?  Hmm, I dislike green peas and brussels sprouts.  I think the flakiness and texture of the sprouts is what throws me off.   The peas are just too mushy.

5. What’s your favourite way to prepare veggies? (Grilled, boiled, roasted, sautéed, etc.)  I mostly sautee them for a couple of reasons: 1) it's easy and quick and 2) I try not to run the oven for long periods of time when it's hot outside, which is about 11 months out of the year.

6. Sweet potato pie: Love it or hate it?  I don't think I've ever had it, but if it's something that might be covered in candied pecans, sign me up.

7. What’s your favourite “style” of French fry? Wedges, shoelace, curly, crinkle-cut or other? Shoelace.  The thinner, the better. 

8. What’s your favourite fruit-pie filling?  Well, pumpkin is a fruit, then pumpkin.  I am not a fan of warm, gooey fruit though, so I have literally never eaten an entire piece of fruit pie. I may try a few bites every now and then if I'm feeling crazy and there is ice cream thrown on top.   

9. When you were a kid did your parents make you sit at the table until all your veggies were eaten off your plate?  My mom never made us eat anything.  I think she was rebelling against her upbringing.  But, she made one meal and we could eat what we wanted and leave what we didn't.  No special foods were made for picky eaters (a.k.a. Me).

10. Do you drink veggie & fruit juice blends (such as V8, etc.) or make them yourself?  I do enjoy V8 splash, but I don't really purchase juice anymore because I don't want to pay for it.  I occasionally grab some if I need it for a recipe (like butternut squash bisque).  If I bought juice, I would trade off between orange juice and Cranberry-Apple.