tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post1936439044909194526..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: An Angelic SusurrationCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18033572517123523372014-07-26T11:16:18.882-04:002014-07-26T11:16:18.882-04:00It would be wonderful with just the olives and oni...It would be wonderful with just the olives and onions, Paula! What is the word in Spanish?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-22144806862415933782014-07-26T07:08:05.507-04:002014-07-26T07:08:05.507-04:00In spanish is a fairly used word. And I realize I ...In spanish is a fairly used word. And I realize I love it too! Not the anchovies mind you... jajaPaula @ Vintage Kitchen Noteshttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54559207430983968302014-07-21T08:39:07.002-04:002014-07-21T08:39:07.002-04:00Thanks, Fiona - I am fortunate to have friends lik...Thanks, Fiona - I am fortunate to have friends like this!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-34208555731023454692014-07-21T06:07:34.951-04:002014-07-21T06:07:34.951-04:00What thoughtful friends you have... but I am sure ...What thoughtful friends you have... but I am sure that is not just a stroke of luck!Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68002376803312364912014-07-18T09:11:44.230-04:002014-07-18T09:11:44.230-04:00Thanks, Valentina! Someone just wrote to me that s...Thanks, Valentina! Someone just wrote to me that susurration is regaining popularity. I hope I have something to do with that!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37376085645426108862014-07-18T01:11:36.441-04:002014-07-18T01:11:36.441-04:00Wow! Beyond amazing. What a beautiful, delicious...Wow! Beyond amazing. What a beautiful, delicious looking stew. I suppose susurration is a word I should've known, but I didn't -- and now I love it, too. Valentinahttp://www.cookingontheweekends.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43194324693470410912014-07-16T09:36:17.177-04:002014-07-16T09:36:17.177-04:00Marc - you bring up a good subject. I am amazed th...Marc - you bring up a good subject. I am amazed that people don't save their shrimp shells for making stock. I keep a resealable bag of shells (plus onion peels, celery and carrot ends, etc) in the freezer and make stock regularly using the frozen parts. I usually add some tomato paste in addition to the herbs you mention. I love the idea of the crab boil - I think it would be a great flavor enhancer. Glad you and your wife enjoyed the stew - quite the compliments from you both!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-41532384705258644032014-07-16T06:35:16.789-04:002014-07-16T06:35:16.789-04:00Made it last night and it's excellent. My wife...Made it last night and it's excellent. My wife said it's as good as any seafood stew she's ever had in New Orleans. Personally, I don't think the bread crumbs add to the dish, but that's a minor point. I did make my own stock from the shrimp shells in less than an hour – shells, stalk of celery, couple bay leaves, few pepper corns, 1/2 t. vegetable stock paste, 1 t. crab boil, few springs of thyme & parsley, quart of water. Simmer for 45 min-1 hour and you have 2 cups fresh stock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16553861428362971102014-07-15T23:57:50.516-04:002014-07-15T23:57:50.516-04:00Isn't it a beautiful word, Laura? Glad you enj...Isn't it a beautiful word, Laura? Glad you enjoyed the post!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-36577596298083187322014-07-15T17:10:58.206-04:002014-07-15T17:10:58.206-04:00You know what? You just taught me a word David! I ...You know what? You just taught me a word David! I hadn't heard of susurration before but I do think that I'll be using it often now (I am a sucker for onomatopoeia!). Love this post. It's beautifully ethereal, in some ways... you have a way of relaxing me with your beautiful words and photography! Rosé is a wine that I'm newly discovering so I will definitely look out for the 'Whispering Angel'... if only to drink it with this beautiful, fragrant Provençal stew! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-55528277115665763732014-07-15T00:11:50.703-04:002014-07-15T00:11:50.703-04:00Well, at least you know it is l'accent aigu, G...Well, at least you know it is l'accent aigu, Greg! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-7000211434883876602014-07-14T20:16:20.126-04:002014-07-14T20:16:20.126-04:00Simple but sophisticated flavors suit these French...Simple but sophisticated flavors suit these French style pink wines so sell. I can never find l'accent aigu on my keyboard so I am avoiding that other word. GREG<br />Sippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52734010864324655422014-07-14T11:36:16.828-04:002014-07-14T11:36:16.828-04:00You know, Cheri, susurrations is so rare that it d...You know, Cheri, susurrations is so rare that it doesn't even register with spell check! Makes me love it even more. Thank you so much for your kind comment! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-20814243684123842292014-07-14T11:30:02.923-04:002014-07-14T11:30:02.923-04:00Hi David, Where to begin, first this stew looks am...Hi David, Where to begin, first this stew looks amazing and after perusing the ingredient list I can tell that this is truly a magical dish. Thanks for introducing the word "susurrations" it's been playing in and out of my head since I've read it. Lovely, lovely post!!!!Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72843421776964474352014-07-14T10:31:28.872-04:002014-07-14T10:31:28.872-04:00Very sweet, John - thanks! It does remind me of so...Very sweet, John - thanks! It does remind me of some of the stews you have made!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-50665912292422951752014-07-14T10:30:35.482-04:002014-07-14T10:30:35.482-04:00This stew would be perfect winter fare for you all...This stew would be perfect winter fare for you all down under, Karen! Hearty and warm from the spices!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14676028184857271092014-07-14T10:29:51.954-04:002014-07-14T10:29:51.954-04:00Thanks Dedy! You are the king of seafood, so this ...Thanks Dedy! You are the king of seafood, so this is quite a compliment!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-304724688629331882014-07-14T10:28:46.553-04:002014-07-14T10:28:46.553-04:00Thanks, Susan! You should easily be able to find t...Thanks, Susan! You should easily be able to find the rosé in your area. Let me know what you think!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-57378885458497693672014-07-14T06:12:32.734-04:002014-07-14T06:12:32.734-04:00You know, I can actually taste this. Reading throu...You know, I can actually taste this. Reading through that ingredients list, I can already taste the result. And it tastes divine.<br />"A warm breeze sliding through ocean-side grasses" … what a gorgeously descriptive line. Somebody hand me a glass of rosé!john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-10238974303740969372014-07-14T03:44:19.391-04:002014-07-14T03:44:19.391-04:00Wow that is an amazing provencal stew, I could def...Wow that is an amazing provencal stew, I could definitely eat a bowl of that now :) and what a beautiful name for a wine. I will have to see if they sell it in Australia. Karen @ Lemon Grove Cake Diarieshttp://lemongrovecakediaries.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-86942964822922966152014-07-14T02:37:58.333-04:002014-07-14T02:37:58.333-04:00Oww Damn David!!!
all the best ingredients for the...Oww Damn David!!!<br />all the best ingredients for the best seafood stew...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-81858068544877305572014-07-14T00:20:36.458-04:002014-07-14T00:20:36.458-04:00Wow, David! One of my favorite posts by you! You...Wow, David! One of my favorite posts by you! You took us right along with you! And I am SO looking for that rose. I love French roses, and that one sounds particularly wonderful. And that stew - truly Provencal! Have a wonderful week! xoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013133019797358257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-90255412983780126992014-07-13T19:51:30.979-04:002014-07-13T19:51:30.979-04:00Luckily, iPads clean easily... :)Luckily, iPads clean easily... :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84509532669096245942014-07-13T19:51:17.352-04:002014-07-13T19:51:17.352-04:00Thanks, Ruth - I love being stalked! We DO need to...Thanks, Ruth - I love being stalked! We DO need to figure out a time to get together...Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-2033190363176803952014-07-13T19:50:46.048-04:002014-07-13T19:50:46.048-04:00Thanks, Liz - very sweet of you!Thanks, Liz - very sweet of you!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com