tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post5272205272490393324..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Of One MindCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-82133704451759156492016-03-05T11:11:02.863-05:002016-03-05T11:11:02.863-05:00I knew this one would be perfect for you and Towny...I knew this one would be perfect for you and Towny, Susan! I bet it was especially good on a cold winter's night!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-5196173492987504582016-03-05T11:01:16.692-05:002016-03-05T11:01:16.692-05:00We made this dish last night and it was FANTASTIC!...We made this dish last night and it was FANTASTIC! The tastes melded into a wonderful dish with layers of flavor. Loved it!Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84160910395117684102016-02-29T08:53:27.894-05:002016-02-29T08:53:27.894-05:00Thanks, Caroline - yes, music was my first career,...Thanks, Caroline - yes, music was my first career, and I loved it... but the time just came when I had to let go. Please ask me if you want any info on Italy - we have tons! Renting an apartment and staying in one place for a week (or two) really gives you a sense of life there. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-82880933081806273592016-02-29T08:51:59.482-05:002016-02-29T08:51:59.482-05:00That is my next plan, too, Laura - to make my own ...That is my next plan, too, Laura - to make my own pizzoccheri noodles. If you make them first, let me know how they come out!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-41878458754670188482016-02-29T08:51:05.266-05:002016-02-29T08:51:05.266-05:00I will have to find your interview, Christina. It ...I will have to find your interview, Christina. It would be great fun to hear your voice talking about your Italian heritage. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37620953033222489372016-02-28T19:05:35.489-05:002016-02-28T19:05:35.489-05:00I listened to your podcast and quite enjoyed it! I...I listened to your podcast and quite enjoyed it! I didn't know you were a double bassist! I'll definitely hit you up for tips about traveling in Italy. Staying in an apartment as opposed to a hotel sounds so nice. Then you feel like you live there! I always love your authentic recipes and I wish I had more "real" Italian recipes to share!Caroline @ Pinch Me, I'm Eating!http://www.pinchmeimeating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3936235527741617662016-02-28T09:36:42.975-05:002016-02-28T09:36:42.975-05:00Thanks so much David and Paolo! I will check out ...Thanks so much David and Paolo! I will check out the link.Inger @ Art of Natural Livinghttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76552302887653729502016-02-28T06:38:56.502-05:002016-02-28T06:38:56.502-05:00Like many other readers, I've never heard of p...Like many other readers, I've never heard of pizzoccheri noodles - but it's great to see them featured here after reading your buckwheat comment on my blog! They sound delicious and I'm tempted to attempt them myself with the rest of the buckwheat flour in the cupboard. What a gorgeous post! Thanks for featuring Paolo and Fiona's blogs here too, I hadn't heard of them and it's wonderful to read more about authentic Italian recipes, tips and tricks! laurasmesshttp://laurasmess.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18404959453519033782016-02-27T22:38:08.996-05:002016-02-27T22:38:08.996-05:00So happy you both found each other and connected! ...So happy you both found each other and connected! Paolo- I haven't spoken to you in ages! Hope all is well! :)Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-57905126479580466842016-02-27T22:37:17.001-05:002016-02-27T22:37:17.001-05:00I have to chime in here, too! Look at how we'r...I have to chime in here, too! Look at how we're all connected through food, from California, Arizona, Canada and France! Jill (Mad About Macarons) and I are real-life friends now after our rendezvous in Bordeaux last year! And Paolo has also interviewed me and given my site a Cannolo award! <br /><br />Jill (in Tucson), I echo David's sentiments and know that you will love Jill's site and recipes, too!Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40944159566949852682016-02-27T22:23:13.362-05:002016-02-27T22:23:13.362-05:00Oh this is wonderful news, David! I have also been...Oh this is wonderful news, David! I have also been interviewed by Paolo and have a Cannolo Award! Congratulations to you on your well-deserved honor! <br /><br />I have never heard of pizzoccheri, but so interested! Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe of Paolo's! Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16808824756151758552016-02-27T10:26:42.863-05:002016-02-27T10:26:42.863-05:00This was my first intro to pizzoccheri, John - and...This was my first intro to pizzoccheri, John - and I love them. That subtle sweet spicy flavor makes then rather addictive. You will enjoy Paolo's blog, for sure!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12181483943538679232016-02-27T09:28:17.859-05:002016-02-27T09:28:17.859-05:00Hello, David. A fellow blogger introduced me to pi...Hello, David. A fellow blogger introduced me to pizzoccheri a few years ago. It's become a favorite of mine, one that I prepare every winter. Next time I do, I'll try your recipe. I love that you've added Fontina cheese. Thanks for sharing and for the intro to Paolo. I can see I'll be spending plenty of time looking through his blog. :)ChgoJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203651134799947744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40203793982081087692016-02-25T09:31:39.520-05:002016-02-25T09:31:39.520-05:00Thanks, Gerlinde - surfing blogs is fun! It is the...Thanks, Gerlinde - surfing blogs is fun! It is the perfect pastime for nights when you can't sleep!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-59833747690826345652016-02-25T09:30:48.353-05:002016-02-25T09:30:48.353-05:00Thanks, Valentina! I hope you enjoy both blogs!Thanks, Valentina! I hope you enjoy both blogs!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-87807489564069817452016-02-25T09:30:03.542-05:002016-02-25T09:30:03.542-05:00Mark and I are hoping to get to Vancouver int eh n...Mark and I are hoping to get to Vancouver int eh next year - it would be fun to meet up with Paolo and his wife there. Also, his wife has family pretty close to us - so we might even meet in the desert!<br /><br />As you say, Fiona, Paolo makes everything so easy and comfortable for the interviewee! It was great fun!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-75661870980283933682016-02-25T06:26:10.603-05:002016-02-25T06:26:10.603-05:00Thank you too David, for your encouraging words, n...Thank you too David, for your encouraging words, need to get back to it! Lucky you: planning a trip to Vancouver?Nuts about foodhttp://ww.nutsbaoutfooditaly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54293451790587767862016-02-25T06:24:25.943-05:002016-02-25T06:24:25.943-05:00A big part of those podcasts are your questions an...A big part of those podcasts are your questions and ease with a microphone. You are the perfect host!Nuts about foodhttp://www.nutsaboutfooditaly.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-5343015496084961562016-02-24T11:04:34.722-05:002016-02-24T11:04:34.722-05:00Hi David, what a great recipe, rustic and so tasty...Hi David, what a great recipe, rustic and so tasty. Surfing blogs is also one of my favorite activities. Gerlinde de Broekerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174961875518661639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17929631347429384892016-02-23T03:30:38.986-05:002016-02-23T03:30:38.986-05:00Wow, what gorgeous and delicious ingredients. A be...Wow, what gorgeous and delicious ingredients. A beautiful recipe. And thank you for the introduction to Nuts about Food & Disgraces on the Menu -- can't wait to check both out! Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-87797709442003426702016-02-22T23:11:55.445-05:002016-02-22T23:11:55.445-05:00Nice to meet you Cheri, and thanks again David. Al...Nice to meet you Cheri, and thanks again David. All feedback is welcome!Paolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095198499321526126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45484668839014296832016-02-22T23:11:07.706-05:002016-02-22T23:11:07.706-05:00Fiona, everyone reacts the same way to the sound o...Fiona, everyone reacts the same way to the sound of their own voice! And, btw, now that you know it, it would be great to do another episode :) I too look forward to your recipes and stories.Paolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095198499321526126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-50073429198906799962016-02-22T23:08:55.699-05:002016-02-22T23:08:55.699-05:00Hi John, all feedback is welcome!Hi John, all feedback is welcome!Paolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095198499321526126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53660684597745804632016-02-22T23:07:45.382-05:002016-02-22T23:07:45.382-05:00Hi Marcelle, nice to meet you. If you have any fee...Hi Marcelle, nice to meet you. If you have any feedback, please let me know.<br /><br />The Cannolo Award is for everyone who, like David, blogs about authentic, continental Italian food, in the English language. With this simple award, I'm hoping to help distinguish the food of Italy from its many interpretations.Paolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095198499321526126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18551305825306114522016-02-22T23:02:25.581-05:002016-02-22T23:02:25.581-05:00Hi Cindy, I know it may sound a bit strange, but I...Hi Cindy, I know it may sound a bit strange, but I am certain you will love them - buckwheat pasta is firmer and has its own hearty flavor, and it absolutely complements the dish.Paolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095198499321526126noreply@blogger.com