Thread: V8 Juice

On Sep 29, 8:02 am, Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwri...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the years?
>
> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.
> 'Make it idiot proof and someone will


No - and dh is a V8 addict of many years, so I guess he's a pretty
good judge. I can't stand the stuff myself. I just wish the stores
would stock more of the low sodium variety - they're the first to go.

On Mon 29 Sep 2008 05:50:51a, val189 told us...

> On Sep 29, 8:02 am, Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwri...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the years?
>>
>> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.
>> 'Make it idiot proof and someone will
>
>
> No - and dh is a V8 addict of many years, so I guess he's a pretty
> good judge. I can't stand the stuff myself. I just wish the stores
> would stock more of the low sodium variety - they're the first to go.
>

Maybe it's just in my mind. I know that some people need or prefer the low
sodium variety, but I can't stand the taste. I do, however, like the Hot
and Spicy variety in addition to the regular one.

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>
> Maybe it's just in my mind. I know that some people need or prefer
> the low sodium variety, but I can't stand the taste. I do, however,
> like the Hot and Spicy variety in addition to the regular one.

I've never had the low sodium but like both the regular and Hot and Spicy.
I've not noticed any difference in the consistency of it. I drink it
almost every morning. Could be because I drink it pretty fast with some
fresh ground pepper in it

Michael



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In article <[email protected] 7>,
Wayne Boatwright <[email protected]> wrote:

> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the years?
>
> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.

Not really, but I purchase the low sodium version. It's more expensive.

I like to serve it hot sometimes as a soup.
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In article <[email protected]>,
"Michael \"Dog3\"" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Wayne Boatwright <[email protected]>
> news:[email protected] 5.250: in
> rec.food.cooking
>
> >
> > Maybe it's just in my mind. I know that some people need or prefer
> > the low sodium variety, but I can't stand the taste. I do, however,
> > like the Hot and Spicy variety in addition to the regular one.
>
> I've never had the low sodium but like both the regular and Hot and Spicy.
> I've not noticed any difference in the consistency of it. I drink it
> almost every morning. Could be because I drink it pretty fast with some
> fresh ground pepper in it
>
> Michael

No vodka or celery stick? <g>
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--Om

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Omelet wrote:
> In article <[email protected] 7>,
> Wayne Boatwright <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the
>> years?
>>
>> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.
>
> I like to serve it hot sometimes as a soup.


The only time I buy it is when I want to use it as a base for vegetable or
veggie-beef soup.

Jill

In article <[email protected]>,
"jmcquown" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > In article <[email protected] 7>,
> > Wayne Boatwright <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the
> >> years?
> >>
> >> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.
> >
> > I like to serve it hot sometimes as a soup.
>
>
> The only time I buy it is when I want to use it as a base for vegetable or
> veggie-beef soup.
>
> Jill

It also makes a killer base for chili.
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--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Sep 29, 7:02*am, Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwri...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the years?
>
> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be. * * * * *
>
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Regular V8 seems the same to me. Low sodium tastes sweet - it's what I
should drink, but I just can't. I like the lemon stuff and I usually
add lemon or lime (and Worcestershire) to the regular, anyway. I
don't drink the hot/spicy stuff because the Worcestershire adds a more
complex flavor kick. I haven't tried the plus calcium V8, but maybe
you'd find it "thicker". Calcium fortified skim milk feels more like
whole milk to me, but calcium added OJ is kind of chalky. Having said
that, I'm a cheapskate and most of the time I buy the store brand at
half the price, especially if I'm going to cook with it.

I made a terrific "ratatouille" soup the other day. Vegan too! No
eggplant (yuk) but yellow summer squash, zuchinni, onion, bell
peppers and fresh green beans with mediterranean - type herbs and a
little olive oil. Fast and EZ.

Lynn in Fargo
also loves Clamato and Beefamato
There's "V8" canned soup in the grocery ad for this week!

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:02:50 GMT, Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the years?
>
> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.

nope. maybe you should check and see if you're getting thicker.

your pal,
blake

In article
<[email protected]>,
Lynn from Fargo <[email protected]> wrote:

> I made a terrific "ratatouille" soup the other day. Vegan too! No
> eggplant (yuk) but yellow summer squash, zuchinni, onion, bell
> peppers and fresh green beans with mediterranean - type herbs and a
> little olive oil. Fast and EZ.
>
> Lynn in Fargo

That really sounds good! I'd probably add Okra.
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"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
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Omelet <ompome...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I purchase the low sodium version. �It's more expensive.

Why would it be more expensive, I've never noticed any low sodium
products priced differently from the regular products... perhaps you
should shop elsewhere. V8 is way over priced anyway, as are all
tomato juices... it's very easy to make your own from tomato paste
(that's the base for all tomato juice), there is no salt added to any
brand of tomato paste. You can make a better tasting version by
tailoring the seasonings to your own liking - you can buy dehy
vegetables and make your own - cheap, you can also control the
viscosity. I never buy tomato juice (why carry those heavy cans/
bottles home), it's so simple to make it myself, and at less than half
the store price, all I need is a can opener and 30 seconds.

Did you know that V8 contains beet juice... I always have lots because
I like canned beets. I have dehy onions, bell pepper (red n' green),
parsley, powdered celery seed, carrots, celery too. But I don't try
to copy V8 exactly, I prefer to make a tomato vegetable juice to my
own taste, for one I like a bit of dillweed and garlic powder... I
like to add a few drops of hot sauce. a squeeze of fresh lemon, and
finish up with a few ounces of vodka.

To a glass of plain tomato juice add a tsp of canned tuna water and
it's darned close to Clamato.

I have most of the dehy veggie ingredients with my spices, I'm sure
most people who cook do... not gonna miss the lettuce and water cress
juice.

jmcquown wrote:
>
> The only time I buy it is when I want to use it as a base for vegetable
> or veggie-beef soup.


Sometimes we've had threads on likes and dislikes that don't make sense.
V-8 is a classic example for me. The thought of drinking it cold
makes me gag. The thought of using it for the broth in a vegetable soup
or a beef stew is delightful. I do that all the time.


Cabbage-tomato soup with V-8 is excellent.
Beef stew with onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips and mushrooms in
V-8 base is another favorite around here.


--Lia

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> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Michael \"Dog3\"" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright <[email protected]>
>> news:[email protected] 5.250: in
>> rec.food.cooking
>>
>> >
>> > Maybe it's just in my mind. I know that some people need or prefer
>> > the low sodium variety, but I can't stand the taste. I do,
>> > however, like the Hot and Spicy variety in addition to the regular
>> > one.
>>
>> I've never had the low sodium but like both the regular and Hot and
>> Spicy. I've not noticed any difference in the consistency of it. I
>> drink it almost every morning. Could be because I drink it pretty
>> fast with some fresh ground pepper in it
>>
>> Michael
>
> No vodka or celery stick? <g>

Nah... I wish... I take too many medications. Alcohol does bad things to
me these days ;-(

Michael


--
Jack Cafferty on the Palin interview with Katie Couric:

"I'm 65 and have been covering politics for a long time. That is one of
the most pathetic pieces of tape I have ever seen for someone aspiring to
one of the highest offices in this country."

Find me at: - michael at lonergan dot us dot com

In article
<[email protected]>,
Sheldon <[email protected]> wrote:

> Omelet <ompome...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I purchase the low sodium version. ?It's more expensive.
>
> Why would it be more expensive, I've never noticed any low sodium
> products priced differently from the regular products... perhaps you
> should shop elsewhere. V8 is way over priced anyway, as are all
> tomato juices... it's very easy to make your own from tomato paste
> (that's the base for all tomato juice), there is no salt added to any
> brand of tomato paste. You can make a better tasting version by
> tailoring the seasonings to your own liking - you can buy dehy
> vegetables and make your own - cheap, you can also control the
> viscosity. I never buy tomato juice (why carry those heavy cans/
> bottles home), it's so simple to make it myself, and at less than half
> the store price, all I need is a can opener and 30 seconds.
>
> Did you know that V8 contains beet juice... I always have lots because
> I like canned beets. I have dehy onions, bell pepper (red n' green),
> parsley, powdered celery seed, carrots, celery too. But I don't try
> to copy V8 exactly, I prefer to make a tomato vegetable juice to my
> own taste, for one I like a bit of dillweed and garlic powder... I
> like to add a few drops of hot sauce. a squeeze of fresh lemon, and
> finish up with a few ounces of vodka.
>
> To a glass of plain tomato juice add a tsp of canned tuna water and
> it's darned close to Clamato.
>
> I have most of the dehy veggie ingredients with my spices, I'm sure
> most people who cook do... not gonna miss the lettuce and water cress
> juice.

Too much trouble... but thanks. ;-)
Too much salt too unless you are purchasing the "no salt added" beets.
I can get those here.

V-8 is more than just tomato juice.
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Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

In article <[email protected]>,
"Michael \"Dog3\"" <[email protected]> wrote:

> > No vodka or celery stick? <g>
>
> Nah... I wish... I take too many medications. Alcohol does bad things to
> me these days ;-(
>
> Michael

Bummer.
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Peace! Om

"He who has the gold makes the rules"
--Om

"He who has the guns can get the gold."
-- Steve Rothstein

On Mon 29 Sep 2008 09:19:20a, Julia Altshuler told us...

> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> The only time I buy it is when I want to use it as a base for vegetable
>> or veggie-beef soup.
>
>
> Sometimes we've had threads on likes and dislikes that don't make sense.
> V-8 is a classic example for me. The thought of drinking it cold
> makes me gag. The thought of using it for the broth in a vegetable soup
> or a beef stew is delightful. I do that all the time.

Do you like cold tomato juice?

> Cabbage-tomato soup with V-8 is excellent.
> Beef stew with onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips and mushrooms in
> V-8 base is another favorite around here.

I don't care for cabbage combined with tomato except in stuffed cabbage
rolls. I do like V-8 as base for several things, though. A little bit in
stew, chili, things like that.

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Wayne Boatwright

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> Do you like cold tomato juice?


I like hot tomato sauce on pasta, and I like that dish cold the next
day. I like tomato juice heated as a base for soup and stew, but cold
tomato juice is back in the gack category. I said it didn't make sense.


--Lia

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> In article <[email protected]>,
> "Michael \"Dog3\"" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> > No vodka or celery stick? <g>
>>
>> Nah... I wish... I take too many medications. Alcohol does bad things
>> to me these days ;-(
>>
>> Michael
>
> Bummer.

It sucks. I didn't take my meds a few months back just so I could throw
back a couple of vodka martinis. Gawd was I sorry the next day. I think
my drinking will be reserved to a couple of drinks once a year or every
other year. The hangover was horrible.

Michael


--
Jack Cafferty on the Palin interview with Katie Couric:

"I'm 65 and have been covering politics for a long time. That is one of
the most pathetic pieces of tape I have ever seen for someone aspiring to
one of the highest offices in this country."

Find me at: - michael at lonergan dot us dot com

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Has anyone noticed a change in consistency in V8 Juice over the
> years?
>
> It seems thinner to me now than it used to be.

It's an economy and ecology thing. It's still called V8 but it's
really only a four these days.


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