workplaceBBQ --without ketchup, relish

[Deborajen]

Isn't ketchup sky high in sodium? Pretty much any canned vegetable (or bottled) gets a bad name for having too much sodium.

Deb

[SadieKate]

Let's not confuse the recipe with the item. Not all cyclists run red lights . . . .

And not all people need to worry about sodium intake. I know a little extra sodium during and at the end of a hot summer's ride for my hubby is like a magic pill.

[crazycanuck]

Mmmmm..chutney...mmmmm

[bmccasland]

Mmmmm..chutney...mmmmm

And I couldn't find ANY in my local grocery store yesterday. Will either have to look at Whole Foods, World Market, or break down and make my own. Had saffron rice and chicken, and NO chutney. I haven't bought any since I moved here (made my own), and I thought southeners ate chutney. Apparently it's a "seasonal" item, like currants. What I want to know is, what's the season?

Oh and IMHO tomato ketchup is yucky. Haven't bought any more since I cleaned out my refrigerator post Katrina. I don't like anything but salt on my french fries - which I happen to eat rarely, but when I do, I want them hot and crispy.

[crazycanuck]

BM..i'd love to send you some yummy chutney from Western Australia but i don't know if it would be confiscated by US customs..

[bmccasland]

BM..i'd love to send you some yummy chutney from Western Australia but i don't know if it would be confiscated by US customs..

ooh yummy! In your suitcase when you come on vacation? As for what you can or can't bring into the US - you might want to check the US State Department's web site
http://www.state.gov/travelandbusiness/

To my knowledge there aren't blocks to bring in commercially prepared food, except meats and cheeses. Can't bring in plants in dirt (soil transports bugs and bacteria), some flower bulbs are illegal. Years ago I was able to bring cut flowers from Paris, but the Agriculture inspection agent removed the seed pods that were part of the decoration. No endangered species (on the international list), or products made from endangered species (so leave the ivory at home).
Here's the US Agriculture Dept web site with more travel info http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p...VEL_RECREATION

Hope this helps. So long answer to a short question - I'd love some Aussie chutney, and I highly doubt it'll be confiscated by customs. Just so the jar doesn't break in your suitcase. That would be an icky mess.

[mimitabby]

I wouldn't put Ketchup or Relish on those things either. but as "food groups"
there are worse things. They have their place!
And what's wrong with sodium when you've been riding your bike all day?

For my semi annual hotdog, relish is my favorite topping.

and when i make oven roasted potatoes, i am not offended when people want to put catsup on it (two spellings, never could decide which i liked better)

but I've heard of people making SPAGHETTI with KETCHUP sauce.