Comments for http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:34:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Good for the Planet, Good for the Wallet by Candy Schultz http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/good-for-the-planet-good-for-the-wallet/#comment-583 Candy Schultz Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:53:18 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=603#comment-583 You can keep pine nuts in the freezer. I do. I buy in bulk but I don't want to have to run back and forth, especially with gas prices as they are, so I just store the excess in the freezer. I always buy dried pulses in bulk. Mostly they will be excellent in emergencies as I hardly cook anymore. I used to make a mean split pea soup and a chestnut and lentil soup that is Nigella Lawson's recipe. My daughter is an environmentalist and she scopes out the good farmer's markets for me. She even does some shopping. A good strong canvas bag is great for bringing groceries home in. Just think if we could eliminate packaging altogether. That is probably half of the landfills. You can keep pine nuts in the freezer. I do. I buy in bulk but I don’t want to have to run back and forth, especially with gas prices as they are, so I just store the excess in the freezer. I always buy dried pulses in bulk. Mostly they will be excellent in emergencies as I hardly cook anymore. I used to make a mean split pea soup and a chestnut and lentil soup that is Nigella Lawson’s recipe.

My daughter is an environmentalist and she scopes out the good farmer’s markets for me. She even does some shopping. A good strong canvas bag is great for bringing groceries home in.

Just think if we could eliminate packaging altogether. That is probably half of the landfills.

]]> Comment on Peek-a-Boo Kitchen by Candy Schultz http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/peek-a-boo-kitchen/#comment-582 Candy Schultz Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:23:02 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=597#comment-582 I lived in Manhattan years ago and across the back yards we could see not only what people were having for dinner but also everything else. That is if we wanted to. It was definitely an ongoing show in New York - from soup to nuts, literally. I lived in Manhattan years ago and across the back yards we could see not only what people were having for dinner but also everything else. That is if we wanted to. It was definitely an ongoing show in New York - from soup to nuts, literally.

]]> Comment on Pancetta-Wrapped Chicken With Sage and Dijon Mustard by fabiano http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/recipe-tuesday-pancetta-wrapped-chicken-with-sage-and-dijon-mustard/#comment-581 fabiano Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:05:16 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/recipe-tuesday-pancetta-wrapped-chicken-with-sage-and-dijon-mustard/#comment-581 Found this recipe in August 2008. Great and simple recipe that really works! I followed this recipe on Sunday and it was DELICIOUS! (I added fresh ground black pepper to offset the natural saltiness of the pancetta). Served it with a salad of fresh fennel, raddichio, and black olives, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Mmmmmm- what a pleasant taste memory. Thank-you. Will make again - maybe this autumn or winter I will add some fontina cheese to the dijon and sage stuffing.... Found this recipe in August 2008. Great and simple recipe that really works! I followed this recipe on Sunday and it was DELICIOUS! (I added fresh ground black pepper to offset the natural saltiness of the pancetta). Served it with a salad of fresh fennel, raddichio, and black olives, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. Mmmmmm- what a pleasant taste memory. Thank-you. Will make again - maybe this autumn or winter I will add some fontina cheese to the dijon and sage stuffing….

]]> Comment on Peek-a-Boo Kitchen by Marisa http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/peek-a-boo-kitchen/#comment-580 Marisa Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:36:43 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=597#comment-580 I also live in an apartment building, but it seems that my building was designed to keep neighbors apart and maintain that sense of privacy that your home is lacking (all windows face out, not a single one turns so that you could glance into a neighbor's space). I think I might prefer the communal nature of your kitchen to the isolation I feel in mine sometimes. I also live in an apartment building, but it seems that my building was designed to keep neighbors apart and maintain that sense of privacy that your home is lacking (all windows face out, not a single one turns so that you could glance into a neighbor’s space). I think I might prefer the communal nature of your kitchen to the isolation I feel in mine sometimes.

]]> Comment on The Joy of Cooking - At Home by Laurie http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/the-joy-of-cooking-at-home/#comment-579 Laurie Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:34:34 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=581#comment-579 Hi Lisa, I feel the same, that we are so very fortunate to have all this wonderfully prepared food at our disposal. Just remember, even a plate of sliced tomatoes with olive oil and sea salt, or a sip of tea from a china cup, is considered "home cooking" and is within everyone's capabilities! Even humble preparations can taste extraordinary. Laurie Hi Lisa,

I feel the same, that we are so very fortunate to have all this wonderfully prepared food at our disposal.

Just remember, even a plate of sliced tomatoes with olive oil and sea salt, or a sip of tea from a china cup, is considered “home cooking” and is within everyone’s capabilities! Even humble preparations can taste extraordinary.

Laurie

]]> Comment on The Joy of Cooking - At Home by lisa schiffman http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/the-joy-of-cooking-at-home/#comment-577 lisa schiffman Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:29:41 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=581#comment-577 Laurie: Your post helped me articulate to myself, a nagging issue. When I moved to the Bay Area 16 years ago, I had an unexplored palate. Now however, because of all the great restos I've been exposed to over the years, my taste buds are so alive. I notice so much more--flavor, freshness, fusion, balance--about every bite that goes into my mouth. The problem: what my palate enjoys far exceeds my own abilities as a home cook. Lisa Laurie:

Your post helped me articulate to myself, a nagging issue.

When I moved to the Bay Area 16 years ago, I had an unexplored palate. Now however, because of all the great restos I’ve been exposed to over the years, my taste buds are so alive. I notice so much more–flavor, freshness, fusion, balance–about every bite that goes into my mouth.
The problem: what my palate enjoys far exceeds my own abilities as a home cook.

Lisa

]]> Comment on Peach Lassi by GlamSpiritKristen http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/peach-lassi/#comment-576 GlamSpiritKristen Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:27:09 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=564#comment-576 hilarious ;) the lassi sounds divine! my usual has persimmon, fennel, and rosewater, but this peach recipe is going to the top of my list! hilarious ;)

the lassi sounds divine! my usual has persimmon, fennel, and rosewater, but this peach recipe is going to the top of my list!

]]> Comment on Peach Lassi by diane http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/peach-lassi/#comment-575 diane Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:28:05 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=564#comment-575 I love it when necessity breeds invention! Delicious. I love it when necessity breeds invention! Delicious.

]]> Comment on What Do You Drink While Cooking? by Laurie http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/what-do-you-drink-while-cooking/#comment-573 Laurie Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:10:39 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=559#comment-573 Kristen and Candy, It seems we come from the same mold - we're all water lovers! Lynne, A sip of champagne - what a luxurious way to cook! Thank you for your nice comments about my site and for sharing your coffee trick. Laurie Kristen and Candy,

It seems we come from the same mold - we’re all water lovers!

Lynne,

A sip of champagne - what a luxurious way to cook! Thank you for your nice comments about my site and for sharing your coffee trick.

Laurie

]]> Comment on What Do You Drink While Cooking? by Lynne Sutor http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/what-do-you-drink-while-cooking/#comment-572 Lynne Sutor Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:47:56 +0000 http://ladleandwhisk.wordpress.com/?p=559#comment-572 I love a nice sip of champagne when all is under control and the table is set. Hi! I found your website last year and have loved reading your thoughts and I like to think of you as my little extra cookbook. I once read about you keeping that extra/last cup of coffee in the fridge to drink later with cream well here is what I do...I freeze them into cubes and when I get home from work I can just take the refrigerated add coffee ice cubes(smashed to death) then add cream...what a pick me up. Thank You for being out there in information land. I love a nice sip of champagne when all is under control and the table is set. Hi! I found your website last year and have loved reading your thoughts and I like to think of you as my little extra cookbook. I once read about you keeping that extra/last cup of coffee in the fridge to drink later with cream well here is what I do…I freeze them into cubes and when I get home from work I can just take the refrigerated add coffee ice cubes(smashed to death) then add cream…what a pick me up. Thank You for being out there in information land.

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