Thing 001: Good food is not "convenient"

[omteddy2006]

Webster's dictionary defines "sauce" as "a flavorful liquid dressing or relish for food." So why did I think anything that came in powder form to which you just added water and stirred continuously would be acceptable?

Second clue I should have heeded: It was a vegan alfredo sauce.

No. Not right. Not good at all...

Comments

[alesh101.livejournal.com]

If you add a little sugar or molasses to tomato sauce, it cuts the acidity a bit. There is a little bit of sweetness, but it's not too noticeable.

[omteddy2006.livejournal.com]

Did not know that. Molasses is a wonder that is greatly underappreciated.

[alesh101.livejournal.com]

It is. I use sugar in just about anything with a heavy tomato base (spaghetti, chili, even burritos) because it's easier for me. But using it has cut down on the instances of heartburn for me. It's personal choice.

[omteddy2006.livejournal.com]

Molasses is going into my next batch of chili or marinara sauce, whichever comes first. Thanks for the tip. :)