tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post4493622167034085038..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Curry in a HurryCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16200583418009903592013-11-12T07:58:21.348-05:002013-11-12T07:58:21.348-05:00Glad to know I am not the only one out there, Cory...Glad to know I am not the only one out there, Cory!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-90119101782921464032013-11-10T09:20:00.040-05:002013-11-10T09:20:00.040-05:00I agree. I'm never satisfied with just cereal ...I agree. I'm never satisfied with just cereal for dinner. It's gotta be a real mean. No matter how tired I am after a long day of work.Culinary Coryhttp://culinarycory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-32387578490028487422013-11-05T22:34:48.833-05:002013-11-05T22:34:48.833-05:00Funny, John - my post was actually a reminder to m...Funny, John - my post was actually a reminder to myself how good a stir-fry can be! SO easy to get caught up in other methods and cuisines. But I guess there are bigger problems, eh?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-44502528113959657862013-11-05T17:33:14.421-05:002013-11-05T17:33:14.421-05:00I need to start cooking more stir-fry's for di...I need to start cooking more stir-fry's for dinner. There was a time when I'd be doing something in a wok at least four times a week. Now, it's more like every four months. I think I've forgotten how quick and easy something like your curry is. And lets not forget how nutritious and delicious, and fresh.<br /><br />David, thanks for the reminder!john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-38708291996341082962013-11-04T10:37:03.521-05:002013-11-04T10:37:03.521-05:00Laura - when we hit 35°-37° here in the desert we ...Laura - when we hit 35°-37° here in the desert we rejoice that it has finally cooled off! (our summer norms are around 43°! Still, I imagine you have a lot more humidity there, which really makes 35° almost unbearable... The nice thing about spicy curries is that they somehow make me feel cooler after!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18853543179513509992013-11-03T19:00:21.463-05:002013-11-03T19:00:21.463-05:00Oh man. By the end of your post I was smelling lim...Oh man. By the end of your post I was smelling lime, chilli and ginger, steaming jasmine rice and creamy coconut. Such a beautifully photographed post David! I haven't made a stir fry for ages. Not sure why, as I do love them for a quick meal! Strangely enough, I've had a few 'can't be bothered cooking' days recently. Unusual for me. I think it's both the encroaching heat (about 35-37 degrees C for the past week!!) and just general work stress. Hm, I might try and wind down with a curry tonight! laurasmesshttp://laurasmess.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-74743536089230337942013-11-01T10:46:02.059-04:002013-11-01T10:46:02.059-04:00Thanks, Susan! While baked potatoes are yummy, I m...Thanks, Susan! While baked potatoes are yummy, I might want to have a little variety here and there - and this is a good option!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-86962052802331326302013-10-29T16:52:02.447-04:002013-10-29T16:52:02.447-04:00Someone who wrote above described the meal as look...Someone who wrote above described the meal as looking "vibrant." I agree! It looks very inviting! My go-to meal when I am busy is a baked potato but this looks faster (and far more interesting!). xoSusan Manfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551432506089716787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-88198268096521471662013-10-29T09:39:58.629-04:002013-10-29T09:39:58.629-04:00Thanks, Colette - you are so sweet! xoThanks, Colette - you are so sweet! xoCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27205016960910403962013-10-28T20:49:59.377-04:002013-10-28T20:49:59.377-04:00Love the name and the flavors, David!
Gotta make t...Love the name and the flavors, David!<br />Gotta make this for dinner by the w/end, if I can wait that long.....Colette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12492091137016171332013-10-28T09:57:20.722-04:002013-10-28T09:57:20.722-04:00Thanks, Valentina!Thanks, Valentina!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-87721063969823939582013-10-28T01:54:36.702-04:002013-10-28T01:54:36.702-04:00Simple. Beautiful. Delicious!Simple. Beautiful. Delicious!Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-38890658052649441772013-10-27T23:48:57.709-04:002013-10-27T23:48:57.709-04:00Thanks, guys! I assumed it would be really easy to...Thanks, guys! I assumed it would be really easy to get it in an Asian grocery there. Hmmm. Maybe but it from Amazon?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4864348084987036662013-10-27T23:41:34.704-04:002013-10-27T23:41:34.704-04:00Lovely flavors and dish!!!We need to find that fis...Lovely flavors and dish!!!We need to find that fish sauce.. Havent found it in our local grocery stores.Mr. & Mrs. Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917591818334481530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28943400566636881802013-10-27T18:50:21.887-04:002013-10-27T18:50:21.887-04:00Karen - the curry paste kept a long time. And the ...Karen - the curry paste kept a long time. And the funny thing was that it never froze hard. It was always pasty enough to scoop out what I needed. I did put a piece of waxed paper directly the surface to avoid ice crystals. I think I used it all within two months, though.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-32945755172976642242013-10-27T18:48:58.973-04:002013-10-27T18:48:58.973-04:00We make rice often because Mark LOVES rice. Me? I ...We make rice often because Mark LOVES rice. Me? I love it but it just makes me fat(ter)! Glad I was able to make you laugh, Paula!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-59861746666373608412013-10-27T17:56:53.093-04:002013-10-27T17:56:53.093-04:00I used to compromise a lot when it came to dinners...I used to compromise a lot when it came to dinners but I am trying to be better. Now I always make sure I have some homemade meals in the freezer just in case I need them. <br />With your curry paste, how long does it last once you have made it? I had heard that you could freeze homemade curry paste but I wasn't really sure if that would compromise the flavour or not. Karen @ Lemon Grove Cake Diarieshttp://lemongrovecakediaries.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37521084707448780112013-10-27T17:05:36.065-04:002013-10-27T17:05:36.065-04:00I compromise so much, it's embarrasing! I hard...I compromise so much, it's embarrasing! I hardly make rice for curries anymore, I simply add a pumpkin/carrots/potatoes to the mix and that's it! I snorted at you comment about the curry paste...jajaja!Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Noteshttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58190128143535417642013-10-26T16:39:44.360-04:002013-10-26T16:39:44.360-04:00Vielen Dank, Andrea - it is a very colorful and fu...Vielen Dank, Andrea - it is a very colorful and fun dish, and we both love Thai cooking, too! Along with about every other nationality and ethnicity! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-33522381458344871922013-10-26T16:38:12.426-04:002013-10-26T16:38:12.426-04:00Thanks, Nazneen - I can only imagine how you feel ...Thanks, Nazneen - I can only imagine how you feel on those days after running after children all day! I am glad you can get Fresno chiles in Colorado - I will continue to look here, too. It would be fun if the red paste were actually red!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-77188636269623711432013-10-26T13:31:21.151-04:002013-10-26T13:31:21.151-04:00David, delicious, dear friend, delicious! Stir-fri...David, delicious, dear friend, delicious! Stir-fries are wonderful and so is Thai food - one of my best friends (now living in Berlin) spend 15 years of her life in Thailand and I love her Thai cooking - this recipe of yours looks like I would love a bowl of this too!<br />Hope your weekend is wonderful!<br />Liebe Grüße aus Bonn,<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42889071009079937392013-10-26T12:56:20.078-04:002013-10-26T12:56:20.078-04:00You are so right, David! Thai curries are super ea...You are so right, David! Thai curries are super easy if you have the paste on hand. I need to start keeping some at the ready. There are days I am so tired from running around after the kids that I actually don't want to cook ***gasp!*** but like you! I cannot settle for chips or cookies! I want food. I end up cooking despite being exhausted but I could make life easier I guess!<br />This curry looks vibrant and totally fantastic!<br /><br />NazneenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65246056788283972312013-10-26T12:25:57.790-04:002013-10-26T12:25:57.790-04:00Thanks, Jill!Thanks, Jill!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16102089662556587692013-10-26T12:17:01.203-04:002013-10-26T12:17:01.203-04:00Looks so delicious I think I can smell it.Looks so delicious I think I can smell it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378203442495795280noreply@blogger.com