I could not agree more. Elixers have always sounded very muted to me. After a few sets of Elixers, I swore I'd never play a coated string. Then, without realizing they were coated, I bought a couple sets of D'Addario XTs, and have had to eat some crow regarding coated strings. Love the XTs, and they last forever.
I just got a set (for free!) from D'Addario, and they're next up for the F512, or even my old '96 D25-12 (coming back to me from my bestie tomorrow), I liked the old EXP38s, so I'm confident I'll like them.
I think it's just the principle.
Right there with you Greg! I love the way slotheads look, but hate everything else about them. I'm down to two right now, the Mark V, and a terrific Martin 000-17SM. I've used Martin Lifespan strings on that one since new for the same reason, and they sound great on that guitar. Uncoated strings would probably sound even better, though.
I agree Rich. My mom always used to boil them (and okra too), and I hated both. Since I discovered roasting, I've been converted!
IMO the best way to prepare okra is in an Indian recipe: Wash 'em, then dry 'em, then slice them crosswise into disks. Tb of olive oil. Fry some red onions. When almost carmelized, add 1/4 tsp of tumeric powder, 1 tsp of onion seeds (black) available in Indian grocery stores, and a tsp of red chili flakes. Cover and cook on medium heat being careful to not burn the dish. Enjoy with Indian breads such as naan or chapati, or with basmati rice.
That does sound good Rich! I keep a lot of Indian spices around the house, so that could be easily done. I know it's not as healthy, but my Kansas-bred girlfriend has a fried okra recipe that's killer too! My mom's was always slimy and gross, but she was a good cook otherwise.
Forgot to add tablespoon of corriander powder. Also one tsp of cumin seeds (along with the red unions).
Oh, it is. Kansas style!
Also, forgot, to enhance the flavor of my recipe, add tomatoes.
