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What happened to V8 Splash?

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stevendchapman@gmail.com - 26 Feb 2006 17:04 GMT
So my wife brings home two bottles of V8 Splash.  Tropical Blend and
something else.  Note this is not the diet V8 Splash.  I used to love
this stuff but it just tasted like kool aid to me.  I checked and it's
only 10% juice.  Didn't this stuff used to have more juice?  and be way
better?
MaryL - 26 Feb 2006 18:50 GMT
> So my wife brings home two bottles of V8 Splash.  Tropical Blend and
> something else.  Note this is not the diet V8 Splash.  I used to love
> this stuff but it just tasted like kool aid to me.  I checked and it's
> only 10% juice.  Didn't this stuff used to have more juice?  and be way
> better?

I have never had V8 Splash.  However, I have used V8 *juice* for years and
was delighted to find that this is one juice I could continue enjoying even
with diabetes.  Well, a few months ago, I noticed that the taste has
inexplicably changed -- and definitely not for the better.  Unfortunately, I
don't have an old label for comparison.  The label does still say "100%
vegetable juice," but it seems to me that they must have made a change in
the formulation.  I notice that it is produced by Campbell.  Was it always,
or is this another change?

MaryL
Roger Zoul - 26 Feb 2006 23:23 GMT
It's almost always better to eat the whole fruit or veggie and avoid the
juice.  IMO, of course.

> So my wife brings home two bottles of V8 Splash.  Tropical Blend and
> something else.  Note this is not the diet V8 Splash.  I used to love
> this stuff but it just tasted like kool aid to me.  I checked and it's
> only 10% juice.  Didn't this stuff used to have more juice?  and be way
> better?
MaryL - 26 Feb 2006 23:42 GMT
> It's almost always better to eat the whole fruit or veggie and avoid the
> juice.  IMO, of course.
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>> only 10% juice.  Didn't this stuff used to have more juice?  and be way
>> better?

I agree, but V8 juice (not V8 Splash) was the *only* juice I would still
drink, ever since I was diagnosed with diabetes.  I like it, it included
several veggies, and it gave me a nice addition to breakfast.
Unfortunately, it simply does not taste as good any more (within the last
year).  So, I would be interested in hearing if anyone else has noticed the
same thing, or if it is "just me."

MaryL
trader4@optonline.net - 28 Feb 2006 12:38 GMT
> > It's almost always better to eat the whole fruit or veggie and avoid the
> > juice.  IMO, of course.
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>
> MaryL

I don't know about the Splash, but another product that was changed
awhile back was Stove Top Stuffing Mix.    And yes, I know, it's not
LC.   But for decades they packaged it in two envelopes.  One was the
seasoning that you simmered with water and butter before adding the
other packet, which was the bread crumbs.   That stuff was awesome.

But I guess they decided that was too complicated for some people.  So
now it comes in a single packet.   And it doesn;t taste anywhere near
as good.   But, there is a plus to that.  It finally got me motivated
to make my own LC version.   And after some tweaking, that stuff is now
even better than the original Stove Top!
Roger Zoul - 28 Feb 2006 13:58 GMT
:: I don't know about the Splash, but another product that was changed
:: awhile back was Stove Top Stuffing Mix.    And yes, I know, it's not
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:: motivated to make my own LC version.   And after some tweaking, that
:: stuff is now even better than the original Stove Top!

What's your recipe?
trader4@optonline.net - 01 Mar 2006 14:56 GMT
> :: I don't know about the Splash, but another product that was changed
> :: awhile back was Stove Top Stuffing Mix.    And yes, I know, it's not
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>
> What's your recipe?

Well, I can give you the ingredients, but every time I've made it, I've
winged it, so I don't have exact amounts.   Next time I make some, I
will keep track of the quantities.  I wanted to do that anyway to make
it easier.

Here's what I use:

Bacon, Couple strips
Butter
Celery, Onion, Carrot
Mushrooms
Bell's Poultry Seasoning
Bay Leaf
Ground Pepper
Chicken Base
Chicken Bullion or Water
Turkey drippings (if available)
1 egg
Loaf of LC bread, allowed to dry out overnight

I start by frying a couple strips of bacon, then remove, and dice it.
To the bacon fat add the celery, onion, carrots and bay leaf.    (I use
more celery since it's lower carb.)   Also add the mushrooms if using
fresh ones, or wait till later if using canned.  Cook until they soften
up.  Add butter, Bell's Seasoning (I like to use quite a bit of this),
Turkey pan drippings, Chicken Base and either water or chicken broth.
(A little less chicken base if using broth.)  No need to add salt, as
the chicken base has plenty.

Allow all this to simmer for about 10-15 mins.   Basicly you want a
mixture that is around 1/4 butter, the rest the water/broth.  Again, I
don;'t have exact amounts, but this stuff should be fairly intense,
like concentrated soup, not watery.   The bread should be dried out
overnight so that it's dry, but not completely hard.  Cut it into 1/2
cubes and add into the mix together with the egg.    This is where
exact amounts would help, as you want to add enough to get the proper
consistency.  Mix, but don't overdo it, as you don't want to break it
down.  Remove from heat and let sit for 15 mins+ before serving.

I don't have the carb count, but obviously the main thing here is the
LC bread.
Roger Zoul - 01 Mar 2006 16:57 GMT
:: Roger Zoul wrote:
::: trader4@optonline.net wrote:
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:: I don't have the carb count, but obviously the main thing here is the
:: LC bread.

Thanks.  I'll save it off. I generally  wing things like this too.
 
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