tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post586121003815800948..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: As the Story Goes...Cocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-2513979866810028042012-09-22T11:02:50.541-04:002012-09-22T11:02:50.541-04:00Mandy - THANK YOU! I had Tonnino tuna once and lov...Mandy - THANK YOU! I had Tonnino tuna once and loved it - and promptly forgot the name and have never been able to find it again. I think you stumbled onto the best! Glad you like the egg instructions! :) and the salad...Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23201203834564404462012-09-21T15:39:24.547-04:002012-09-21T15:39:24.547-04:00Hi David!
You were right; it was a great meal to ...Hi David!<br /><br />You were right; it was a great meal to prepare ahead of time, essentially just a matter of assembling of ingredients the day of. It was delicious. This would be a great meal to teach people that say they "can't cook!" Also, your instructions for making hard boiled eggs are priceless! I ended up finding tuna in oil at Berkeley Bowl, Tonnino, very tasty. Thanks for the ideas!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927834157744951388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-9230171891787193222012-09-18T21:47:52.314-04:002012-09-18T21:47:52.314-04:00Hi Mandy - yes, this is the perfect do-ahead meal!...Hi Mandy - yes, this is the perfect do-ahead meal! I often do all parts the night before or the morning of and chill them, bringing them to room temp as soon as I get home. I buy the tuna at an Italian import store if I can, but mostly I get Genova brand from supermarkets or Trader Joe's brand, which is quite good. Let me know how it goes! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-21852795099977106662012-09-18T20:11:15.741-04:002012-09-18T20:11:15.741-04:00Do you think this would be a good meal that one co...Do you think this would be a good meal that one could prepare ahead of time or do certain components need to be served warm? Also, where do you typically buy your tuna in olive oil? Trader Joe's? Thanks!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927834157744951388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-13051102467417610272012-06-17T12:39:50.668-04:002012-06-17T12:39:50.668-04:00Thanks! Glad to know I might inspire someone! Than...Thanks! Glad to know I might inspire someone! Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. And now, I am off to visit Cafe Diaries!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-82358359783206558682012-06-17T12:23:46.198-04:002012-06-17T12:23:46.198-04:00Exactly how I feel about writing a blog! And inspi...Exactly how I feel about writing a blog! And inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-85112576997118833232012-06-15T09:38:33.047-04:002012-06-15T09:38:33.047-04:00You deserve the nomination, Magda! You have inspir...You deserve the nomination, Magda! You have inspired me so much - your recipes, stories, food styling and photos! <br /><br />Glad I reminded you of the Salade Niçoise! It is a summer favorite of ours, and we will often use tuna steaks or salmon filets, too.<br /><br />As for the photos - I never realized how much I enjoy photographing eggs! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37425171853238217452012-06-14T17:49:52.069-04:002012-06-14T17:49:52.069-04:00David, THANK YOU for the nomination! It is such an...David, THANK YOU for the nomination! It is such an honor!<br />I hope you know that the feeling is mutual :)<br />Everything you wrote about food blogging applies to me too. There are numerous times when I think that there's absolutely no one reading my words, and before starting my blog I had never felt the need to write anything. <br /><br />Salade Nicoise is one of my favorite salads, one I used to have very often as a kid. Now, I forget to make it. Thanks for the reminder. <br /><br />ps Your photos are beautiful!!<br />xoxoMagdahttp://mylittleexpatkitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27626003074806303452012-06-12T09:47:54.404-04:002012-06-12T09:47:54.404-04:00Anna - you are welcome! I love yours, too, and I f...Anna - you are welcome! I love yours, too, and I find it fun that we are in opposite seasons! And I learn from your photos about setting things and preparing the shot. You are so creative and talented!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-22251482934309688582012-06-11T19:38:35.460-04:002012-06-11T19:38:35.460-04:00Thank you so much for my nomination! I am so glad ...Thank you so much for my nomination! I am so glad to count you as one of my friends. Your blog is so wonderful and I love your weekly posts. What a lovely fresh salad. Everything looks just perfect.Anna @ The Littlest Anchovyhttp://www.thelittlestanchovy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-64055874888004492572012-06-11T09:35:36.189-04:002012-06-11T09:35:36.189-04:00Thanks, Kirsten! Hope you had a great trip and may...Thanks, Kirsten! Hope you had a great trip and maybe had at least on salade Niçoise while you were there!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45061361084075864702012-06-11T00:44:48.353-04:002012-06-11T00:44:48.353-04:00Beautiful photography and a delicious-looking reci...Beautiful photography and a delicious-looking recipe-- per usual!!! I love salade Niçoise and will definitely make this soon. Merci!Kirsten Honeymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210024625723912889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47811250723332254442012-06-10T12:53:30.788-04:002012-06-10T12:53:30.788-04:00Edward - thanks so much for all your positive comm...Edward - thanks so much for all your positive comments! I actually thought of you when composing the salads Niçoise - it is so architectural! Hope you enjoy yours this evening!<br /><br />Karin - I love me my tuna in olive oil. Somewhere I bought it once in a jar and it was THE best. Now I can't remember where and NEED some more!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12023343711251620952012-06-10T12:22:12.414-04:002012-06-10T12:22:12.414-04:00one of my favorites, and the reason that I allow m...one of my favorites, and the reason that I allow myself, even in my current state of economic downturniness, to spend the BIG BUCKS on the GOOD tuna in olive oil!Karinhttp://cookinginmyheels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43754342229708073122012-06-10T12:18:42.604-04:002012-06-10T12:18:42.604-04:00Hi David, I look forward to your posts. fun to rea...Hi David, I look forward to your posts. fun to read and a joy to view. Not to mention inspiring me to branch out more. In fact I have a beautiful hunk o'tuna, green beans and free range eggs I got yesterday. This is the perfect dish for tonight. You got my vote.Edward Lazaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-30628447327150015492012-06-10T11:08:33.245-04:002012-06-10T11:08:33.245-04:00Paula, thanks so much for your kind words and, abo...Paula, thanks so much for your kind words and, above all, for my nomination! I really am honored! Let me know if you have any other tricks for hard-boiling eggs!<br /><br />Susan, I am so glad you understand this passion of mine. And, might I add for our readers' sakes, I have never had anything but the most amazing and wonderful food at your home! You and Towny are the best!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47291462036139949672012-06-10T10:48:50.191-04:002012-06-10T10:48:50.191-04:00I feel so fortunate to know first hand that you ar...I feel so fortunate to know first hand that you are indeed passionate about food. I remember thinking, early on when we first became friends, that maybe it wasn't an equitable relationship in the food department--you always did more of the cooking than I did. Thankful though I was, I was concerned that Towny and I were not contributing enough. Gradually (and probably through conversations with Mark, too), I realized that you are your happiest--you are radiant--when in the kitchen creating wonderful meals or even just talking about what you might make. Accompanying you to a Farmer's Market (or Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, that huge Asian Store, even a Safeway's) is an adventure! Your writing about food whets our collective appetite every Sunday morning!<br /><br />Thanks for your inspiration!<br /><br />Such perfect timing for a Salad Nicoise!Susan Manfullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551432506089716787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-63921235128494638132012-06-10T08:11:31.335-04:002012-06-10T08:11:31.335-04:00This is a very inspired post David. Beautiful. I b...This is a very inspired post David. Beautiful. I believe you summed up the thoughts of most food bloggers.<br />I hate badly boiled eggs. I cook them no more than 10 minutes since the water starts to boil, but you have me intrigued!Paula @ Vintage Kitchenhttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68438106843163816782012-06-09T22:28:50.367-04:002012-06-09T22:28:50.367-04:00Thanks, Patrician! Alas, no public voting on this ...Thanks, Patrician! Alas, no public voting on this one - there is a team of judges. (Pick me! Pick me!) I really appreciate that I even got nominated!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-25646329047817465782012-06-09T22:13:24.469-04:002012-06-09T22:13:24.469-04:00Do we, the public, get to vote for you on this awa...Do we, the public, get to vote for you on this award? Or do we just get to cheer you on? I always vote for you, no matter what! You're the best.Patrician McCarthyhttp://www.mienshiang.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8139756706876253752012-06-09T20:48:50.300-04:002012-06-09T20:48:50.300-04:00Thanks, Jill! It tasted really great on this summe...Thanks, Jill! It tasted really great on this summery day!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26416840181399262562012-06-09T20:36:09.625-04:002012-06-09T20:36:09.625-04:00looks delicious!!looks delicious!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378203442495795280noreply@blogger.com