tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post2378424689766344464..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Homemade Pizza: A Safer SliceCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18980732419481209762015-02-08T13:52:12.263-05:002015-02-08T13:52:12.263-05:00I love the concept of Pizza Mozzarella! WP's i...I love the concept of Pizza Mozzarella! WP's is a great recipe and, with a little refrigeration, even better!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42709813551145963342015-02-08T05:24:16.537-05:002015-02-08T05:24:16.537-05:00The only pizza dough I ever made, not frequently, ...The only pizza dough I ever made, not frequently, is from Wolfang P. too! What a challenge with new guests David, that was awesome. Here we have what is called 'pizza mozzarella' because the 'good and expensive' one is not good as a topping, too bland. They look fantastic!Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Noteshttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45992665160282312862015-02-03T10:07:33.085-05:002015-02-03T10:07:33.085-05:00Don't forget to give your dough ample time in ...Don't forget to give your dough ample time in the fridge, Susan! Hope you can get out today - no fun being housebound! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37283845238684307542015-02-02T19:35:02.171-05:002015-02-02T19:35:02.171-05:00I have not budged from the house all day, nor from...I have not budged from the house all day, nor from the neighborhood for three days. I am making this tomorrow and perhaps I can get to the Golden Harvest when the dough is ready to roll! Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-13400225893020924412015-01-30T09:38:36.790-05:002015-01-30T09:38:36.790-05:00Let me know what you think, Fiona. Let me know what you think, Fiona. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-57098717898451617852015-01-30T06:26:46.552-05:002015-01-30T06:26:46.552-05:00I definitely want to try this method!I definitely want to try this method!Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42739828308034503322015-01-22T08:54:52.921-05:002015-01-22T08:54:52.921-05:00Nazneen - you made ME laugh when I read your comme...Nazneen - you made ME laugh when I read your comment. Luckily, our friends pretty much know I am a foodie (read: snob) and always make wonderful food when we come over!<br /><br />I love your cast iron skillet idea! It makes me wonder if you could use a cast iron griddle as a pizza stone. I will definitely give it a try!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17659985679341391502015-01-21T15:32:13.115-05:002015-01-21T15:32:13.115-05:00"As a guest, being served pizza strikes fear ..."As a guest, being served pizza strikes fear to my heart." Hahaha, I just about died when I read that because that's how I feel too! Not because of the garlic thing in my case but because it's always some nasty, fast food pizza place and its just not good. I shudder when I have an invite to dinner and it's bloody pizza!! Yes. it's happened to me, people have invited us over for ordered pizza :|<br />I guess I shouldn't complain, it's not all about the food....<br />Your pizza looks awesome, great job!! And in someone else's kitchen too!<br />I don't know if you've ever tried this, but quite often I make pizza in my cast iron skillet. Get it hot on the stove top, throw in your dough, top with your toppings and cheese, let it cook on the stove a little till the bottom gets crusty and then broil for a few minutes. Perfect pizza, especially does well with a deep pan pizza type. My kids love home-made pizza more than store bought. Just use your dough recipe and a cast iron pan if you have one, You'll love how easy it is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-73788530361355395212015-01-21T09:35:53.084-05:002015-01-21T09:35:53.084-05:00I, too, would miss wheat a lot - I feel for you, N...I, too, would miss wheat a lot - I feel for you, Nicole! When people react in horror at my garlic allergy ("I could NEVER live without garlic!"), I tell them that it is a lot better than a gluten or dairy allergy, for sure. And heaven forbid that there is a wine allergy! And, probably like you, I would much rather make something than find a mediocre version out!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-49884557665202317142015-01-21T09:05:14.891-05:002015-01-21T09:05:14.891-05:00Love that you set out to make pizza rather than fi...Love that you set out to make pizza rather than find a pizza place in Woodstock that could make you a garlic-free pizza! This looks amazing and makes me miss eating wheat...Nicole (RieglPalate.com)http://rieglpalate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-48405841721822818712015-01-21T08:56:15.737-05:002015-01-21T08:56:15.737-05:00Thanks, Christina - I look forward to hearing abou...Thanks, Christina - I look forward to hearing about your culinary travels in the Pacific Northwest!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28104329705724271172015-01-21T08:55:41.722-05:002015-01-21T08:55:41.722-05:00Karen - people find it so odd that I, as a foodie,...Karen - people find it so odd that I, as a foodie, dislike coffee. I am sure you get that all the time, as people think of cake and coffee like they think of Fred and Ginger. Now I know that there are at least three of us who don't like the stuff! <br /><br />I was actually a bit relieved to be in a strange kitchen for the event, happily stretching pizza dough. I don't think I could have added to a conversation of friends who have known one another for more than 40 years! Cheers to you and Mr LG!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17170985518184851772015-01-21T01:28:42.256-05:002015-01-21T01:28:42.256-05:00Pizza perfection! I've been eating up a storm ...Pizza perfection! I've been eating up a storm in Portland and Seattle the past 5 days and need to cut back drastically, but if I had this pizza in front of me right now, it wouldn't last 5 minutes! Gorgeous!!Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68718778678977021202015-01-20T18:23:50.467-05:002015-01-20T18:23:50.467-05:00Great pizza David and you are very brave to go int...Great pizza David and you are very brave to go into an unknown kitchen and make it for a whole crowd of people. I would have murdered Mr LG if he had done that to me :) I haven't ever thought to use honey in a pizza dough before I would be very interested to know if there is any difference in taste. I see from your comment above that I have found another like minded person - I don't like coffee either :) Hope you both had a great New Year xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45078392405177390962015-01-19T14:11:22.178-05:002015-01-19T14:11:22.178-05:00So good to know I have company in not liking coffe...So good to know I have company in not liking coffee. I, too, like the way it smells - but when it gets close to my mouth I just can't do it. <br /><br />Surprisingly, I eat very well in Italy because garlic is used much less than in the U.S. Some regions use more than others, but (unlike the U.S.) garlic isn't in every dish. It is much harder to eat out in NOLA! <br /><br />And I do have you to thank, as you were the first person to recommend Puck's recipe to me. Have you tried refrigerating it for a couple of days? Amazing!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-48240769321731493742015-01-19T14:07:08.039-05:002015-01-19T14:07:08.039-05:00Yeah, John - the space issue is a big problem her,...Yeah, John - the space issue is a big problem her, too. I guess we can both live vicariously through others... Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-38103217578583624602015-01-19T14:05:02.637-05:002015-01-19T14:05:02.637-05:00Thanks, Cheri! I love dining outdoors whether in N...Thanks, Cheri! I love dining outdoors whether in New England or in Tucson!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-38741895374008470432015-01-19T14:04:05.950-05:002015-01-19T14:04:05.950-05:00Absolutely my favorite crust recipe no matter how ...Absolutely my favorite crust recipe no matter how many others I try. I also use it for Focaccia & Calzoni. <br /><br />Just like you were surprised that I don't like ginger in sweets, I didn't remember that you were allergic to garlic. That must have made things a little difficult in Italia. <br /><br />I don't like coffee at all. And I really hate it when people say, "Just try it, it doesn't taste like coffee." Really? It always tastes like coffee. I do make coffee for John every morning and I think it smells great but I don't like the way it tastes at all.<br /><br />I'm sure everyone loved your version of pizza SO much better than anything that could be purchased. How thoughtful of you & how fun!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013133019797358257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27316597196112561192015-01-19T04:17:32.869-05:002015-01-19T04:17:32.869-05:00Your mention of expired of expired yeast reminds m...Your mention of expired of expired yeast reminds me of an episode of bread-making in our household. A lesson of reading labels that was quickly learned! It looks like the pizza was received well, by all. And wouldn't you just love a wood-fired pizza oven? If only we had the space ...john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18647499794743572992015-01-18T20:53:49.701-05:002015-01-18T20:53:49.701-05:00David, looks like you had dinner in a beautiful ga...David, looks like you had dinner in a beautiful garden setting. The pizza looks amazing, love the simplicity of the ingredients you used. Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-81631601049386577852015-01-18T10:48:45.562-05:002015-01-18T10:48:45.562-05:00Thanks, Liz - Marylou and Steve have one of the lo...Thanks, Liz - Marylou and Steve have one of the loveliest gardens in New England!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68174402174211026532015-01-18T10:45:57.938-05:002015-01-18T10:45:57.938-05:00You are perceptive, Gaelen! We did, indeed, have a...You are perceptive, Gaelen! We did, indeed, have a crisp Provençal rosé the night of the garden party! But, when I made more batches recently to photograph, we drank a Piemontese Barolo one night, and a Sicilian Aglianco another. The reds would be perfect for you in Rochester these cold nights! Good luck on the pizza dough. One of my GF friends did a smashed potato base for her pizza and seemed very happy with it. It isn't pizza dough, for sure, but it sounds great! http://cookingontheweekends.com/2014/12/smashed-potato-pizza-crust/Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23601572293065253432015-01-18T10:37:45.193-05:002015-01-18T10:37:45.193-05:00Connie - your wonderful and kind comment made my d...Connie - your wonderful and kind comment made my day! Hope all is well with you!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16885252727740783052015-01-18T10:36:58.142-05:002015-01-18T10:36:58.142-05:00You know me, Valentia - sometimes simplest is best...You know me, Valentia - sometimes simplest is best!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27069953242561896422015-01-18T10:36:37.164-05:002015-01-18T10:36:37.164-05:00Thanks, dear Andrea! As nice as the gesture might ...Thanks, dear Andrea! As nice as the gesture might have been, it was all for self-preservation! :) I think there are many in the Northern Hemisphere that will be looking at these summery photos and dreaming of the months ahead.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com