tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post5919561408572674516..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: On the BayouCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-73074604784531973782014-01-12T23:51:12.967-05:002014-01-12T23:51:12.967-05:00Thanks, Laura - I read both your comments about th...Thanks, Laura - I read both your comments about this and the wedding cake one right after the other - and ended up addressing the "Dreaded G" in that comment reply. Oops! Anyway, it is easy to cook without garlic - people manage all the time. In fact, once I was unable to eat it (the allergy came on around age 30), I suddenly realized it was masking a lot of other flavors. I actually taste much more now than before! Go figure.<br /><br />Hope you have a great week!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-91823745333830073842014-01-12T21:34:35.444-05:002014-01-12T21:34:35.444-05:00I had no idea that you had a garlic allergy David....I had no idea that you had a garlic allergy David. Yikes, I can imagine how difficult it'd be at restaurants, particularly those that tend to downplay customer's allergies (I have a good friend who is allergic to eggs - as in, anaphylaxix - and some restaurants just don't take it seriously. Sadly, in those cases he just doesn't eat at all). <br /><br />Your comment from the waitress who stated that "garlic is the Holy Ghost" made me laugh! Ah, it does seem to be a revered addition in many cuisines, however I'm not acquainted with food from New Orleans... I didn't realize that it contained so much garlic! I'm happy that you got to work your garlic-free magic with the Etoufee... it sounds delicious!! <br /><br />You're wonderful to have given Mark such a fantastic birthday surprise (though 60 is definitely a year worth celebrating!). Glad that he enjoyed it and that you still got to eat some delicious food despite the reluctance of restaurants to accommodate your allergy! Thanks for sharing this with us David, I do hope that the new year has started wonderfully for you both xxlaurasmesshttp://laurasmess.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37997299151910876272014-01-11T08:06:44.924-05:002014-01-11T08:06:44.924-05:00Nazneen - garlic is a very tough allergy, but the ...Nazneen - garlic is a very tough allergy, but the only time it gets difficult is out in restaurants - especially in the U.S. And, with Indian food, I know which dishes to pick, and from which regions - so I am pretty safe there, too. As for this étoufée - if you continue on the GF plan - I have successfully used rice flour and it came out very well. I needed more rice flour to make it as thick as I wanted, but it was very tasty.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-86850583017098346812014-01-11T01:43:25.787-05:002014-01-11T01:43:25.787-05:00Lucky Mark! Happy birthday to him. I remember you ...Lucky Mark! Happy birthday to him. I remember you mentioning your garlic allergy but it must've slipped my mind, it's got to be so difficult! Harder than gluten free!! The étouffée looks absolutely gorgeous, thick and luscious. I haven't made it in quite a long time, it seems I get stuck in this rut of the same old dinner dishes. It's amazing I have a blog ;) Even though garlic adds a lot of flavour, I think you can definitely omit it from many dishes at home. Like in Indian dishes just add the ginger. Have a great weekend David! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23458564002158489642014-01-10T19:23:27.609-05:002014-01-10T19:23:27.609-05:00Thanks, Shashi! I am so glad you enjoyed the post....Thanks, Shashi! I am so glad you enjoyed the post. Starting on January 18/19, I will be doing a 5-part series on New Orleans! Stay tuned!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3511873428548685912014-01-10T19:22:29.501-05:002014-01-10T19:22:29.501-05:00No horror movies here, unless you are talking abou...No horror movies here, unless you are talking about the mess I leave in the kitchen! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23239193953591331092014-01-10T13:33:03.037-05:002014-01-10T13:33:03.037-05:00Your Shrimp Étouffée looks absolutely scrumptious!...Your Shrimp Étouffée looks absolutely scrumptious!Shashi at SavorySpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925956644819494459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-59314918748267995942014-01-10T13:27:19.491-05:002014-01-10T13:27:19.491-05:00Where y'at dawlin! Tres tres bon!! So surely w...Where y'at dawlin! Tres tres bon!! So surely when you made this, you saved it for a night when American Horror Story-Coven was on. Nothin' like watchin witches and voodoo priestesses with a big steamin bowl of Étouffée!<br /><br />XO KarinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-80532975042411059622014-01-10T07:35:36.482-05:002014-01-10T07:35:36.482-05:00Thank you friends! That post is an updated post fr...Thank you friends! That post is an updated post from 4/4 - I am glad it accidentally was published again so that you could see it! Another post follows tomorrow. :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8525369825793636902014-01-10T06:52:48.634-05:002014-01-10T06:52:48.634-05:00a creamy,super flavorful and yummy dish...we could...a creamy,super flavorful and yummy dish...we could have it all by itself...with rice a perfect meal,thanks for sharing :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-41919979995027602402013-04-16T22:45:32.038-04:002013-04-16T22:45:32.038-04:00Believe me, we didn't suffer in NOLA! I had pl...Believe me, we didn't suffer in NOLA! I had plenty of great food - just not Cajun or Creole! Some of the best Italian food I have had in years!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12145463835155507962013-04-16T06:36:11.174-04:002013-04-16T06:36:11.174-04:00Oh goodness, how tricky to have an allergy to some...Oh goodness, how tricky to have an allergy to something so hard to avoid. What a killer to be in NOLA and not able to eat everything on offer! I've never been, but it's definitely on the bucket list... Glad you were able to come and home and make some of your own dishes though - the étouffée looks amazing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84215782962233922212013-04-15T09:49:13.932-04:002013-04-15T09:49:13.932-04:00Thanks, Valentina! We definitely consider this a g...Thanks, Valentina! We definitely consider this a go-to comfort food!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-79227290518268096452013-04-11T04:04:46.949-04:002013-04-11T04:04:46.949-04:00this looks so incredibly comforting and delicious!...this looks so incredibly comforting and delicious!Valentinahttp://www.cookingontheweekends.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1866410572200791502013-04-08T09:54:50.351-04:002013-04-08T09:54:50.351-04:00Colette - I am so glad you and Tom liked it!Colette - I am so glad you and Tom liked it!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26508416046621365122013-04-08T01:51:49.971-04:002013-04-08T01:51:49.971-04:00David, made it for dinner tonight and
it
was
fabu...David, made it for dinner tonight and <br />it<br />was<br />fabulous! xxColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17648742199304762162013-04-07T20:23:19.552-04:002013-04-07T20:23:19.552-04:00Kirsten - if you have any favorites, I would love ...Kirsten - if you have any favorites, I would love to know about them, and give them a try!<br /><br />John - you will be having some great foods when you travel to the South! Each city will have its own cuisine, and you will not be disappointed!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-44399997687613829772013-04-07T18:33:15.174-04:002013-04-07T18:33:15.174-04:00Creole food is only just trickling into the food s...Creole food is only just trickling into the food scene here in Sydney. Mexican is the big thing at the moment but it's a pity most of isn't done very well. My partner and I will be in the south later this year so I can't wait to try some of the fab food in New Orleans, Savannah and Charleston. Here's hoping I'm influenced by the flavours and start cooking it when we return home.john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-5277901052499203662013-04-07T15:02:43.421-04:002013-04-07T15:02:43.421-04:00I just can't imagine trying to find garlic-fre...I just can't imagine trying to find garlic-free food in NOLA. That was a true challenge!!! I have a number of old cookbooks if you'd like me to send you anything "sans ail." Kirsten Honeymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819625110374351558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-85087374954331029072013-04-07T09:20:57.346-04:002013-04-07T09:20:57.346-04:00Colette - I remember saying the word 'étouffée...Colette - I remember saying the word 'étouffée' before I even knew what it was! Let me know what you two think!<br /><br />Paula - well, that might explain a few sleepless nits for me! (But not all...) I wonder if I could trace the root of the garlic increase to one or two chefs, namely Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse....<br /><br />Anna - I often wonder if Cajun or Creole food is served anywhere outside of the United States. Or other Maerican foods, for that matter... Maybe its a thesis project for some food-obsessed college student!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19814293008547477102013-04-07T09:03:18.818-04:002013-04-07T09:03:18.818-04:00Ah that garlic creeps in everywhere doesn't it...Ah that garlic creeps in everywhere doesn't it? I am so glad you were able to come home and try the lovely Cajun and Creole cuisines sans garlic. This dish looks divine and since we don't have much of this cuisine here I am looking forward to trying this out. Anna @ The Littlest Anchovyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540375843455999338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-79531748359248873922013-04-07T06:25:20.059-04:002013-04-07T06:25:20.059-04:00Culinary trips are the ultimate birthday present. ...Culinary trips are the ultimate birthday present. And New Orleans, that´s amazing! Though I´ve never been there, I can imagine. I can also imagine why most dishes had garlic. Good thing people react to the word allergy and tell you the truth. Cajun or creole food is as interesting as indian or any other heavily spiced cuisine. It looks amazing David! Just don´t have it at night, you´ll end up dreaming too much and be restless... that´s an urban kitchen legend!Paula @ Vintage Kitchenhttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40223906364508581622013-04-07T02:45:55.459-04:002013-04-07T02:45:55.459-04:00Isn't étouffée fun to say?
This looks so good....Isn't étouffée fun to say?<br />This looks so good. I'm making this Tom nite, D!Colette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65016714332129355252013-04-07T01:44:20.251-04:002013-04-07T01:44:20.251-04:00Ahu - I love that bowl, too. It was made by one of...Ahu - I love that bowl, too. It was made by one of the University of Arizona professors. The color and size are just perfect. I hope you get to make the étouffée someday!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1861691672557597962013-04-06T09:45:42.163-04:002013-04-06T09:45:42.163-04:00What a great birthday surprise! The etouffee looks...What a great birthday surprise! The etouffee looks beautiful. Oh and I love your spice bowl - great color contrast :) Ahu Shahrabanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880115295011939217noreply@blogger.com