tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post5950530619527621921..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Eating Rome {A Cookbook Review + Recipe)Cocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-51205076243254817962015-05-02T12:19:58.157-04:002015-05-02T12:19:58.157-04:00Haha, Colette - luckily, the Italians make lots of...Haha, Colette - luckily, the Italians make lots of good pastas without the garlic for vampires, like me! Thanks for your sweet comment! xoCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-5254213808477065482015-05-01T19:01:02.199-04:002015-05-01T19:01:02.199-04:00D, that pasta looks killer yummy. I see now why th...D, that pasta looks killer yummy. I see now why the Italians can eat it just with a bit of salt, olive oil and garlic.<br />That's exactly how I'd eat that plate of fettuccine! <br /><br />Have a great w/end! xoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-74691865353271669082015-04-30T11:53:36.687-04:002015-04-30T11:53:36.687-04:00Arrabiata and Alfredo are definitely favorites of ...Arrabiata and Alfredo are definitely favorites of mine, too! And it is funny you should mention semolina pasta. I am making my first video this morning for Cocoa & Lavender - and it is how to make semolina pasta! I love it, too, because it dies and freezes so well, and you can make shapes that don't require a pasta machine. Until today, I had not head of TVP soy granules. I would love to know how you make that curried sauce - it sounds delicious! I make a sauce based on Ottolenghi's - with a spiced saffron butter. There are so many fun things to do with pasta!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-20682362766407524462015-04-29T22:18:32.737-04:002015-04-29T22:18:32.737-04:00Hi David,we love making our pasta...since we don&#...Hi David,we love making our pasta...since we don't consume eggs...they are given a miss...we usually make pasta out of semolina+flour and at times with plain flour....ahhhh the sauces...we love an alfredo or arrabbiata sauce as much as our homely curried TVP soy granules sauce...thanks so much...we will be giving your delicious hazelnut-chocolate a try some time soon....it makes us hungry every single time we visit your blog :-)Kumar's Kitchenhttp://indiaandworldcuisine.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-60217586664550072332015-04-29T17:29:02.680-04:002015-04-29T17:29:02.680-04:00Thanks, Dedy - you should definitely try this!Thanks, Dedy - you should definitely try this!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3184795998929246152015-04-29T11:22:15.867-04:002015-04-29T11:22:15.867-04:00i've been tast hundreds kind of pasta before, ...i've been tast hundreds kind of pasta before, but never any sort of pasta al limone before, tempting to try!!!<br />Dedy@Dentist Chefdedy oktavianushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146807753908177830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-33677512577584959372015-04-29T10:33:10.455-04:002015-04-29T10:33:10.455-04:00Thank you, Swikruti and Rakesh! Do you make pasta?...Thank you, Swikruti and Rakesh! Do you make pasta? What sauces do you use? I am always curious how certain meals are adapted worldwide!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-44892054133061904092015-04-29T07:14:49.801-04:002015-04-29T07:14:49.801-04:00This adorable post made us virtually travel throug...This adorable post made us virtually travel through the beautiful Rome....such spectacular clicks...and what a greatly made homemade pasta...lovely,simple and absolutely yummy,thanks:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-10465561924341058092015-04-28T09:19:58.596-04:002015-04-28T09:19:58.596-04:00Me, too, John. And I hope it is soon for both of u...Me, too, John. And I hope it is soon for both of us.<br /><br />I love making homemade pasta. Partly, there is something therapeutic about doing it even after work. But, as you say, other part is the quality - no comparison.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-22045635419527733882015-04-28T03:57:43.221-04:002015-04-28T03:57:43.221-04:00You know, I wasn't really captured the first t...You know, I wasn't really captured the first time we went to Rome. The second time, however, I fell in love with it. Can't wait to go back.<br /><br />Seeing all this pasta making is making me want to get the pasta roller out. I need to make more of an effort to make pasta, rather than buy it. There's no comparison!john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-44328923437819809992015-04-27T09:22:24.310-04:002015-04-27T09:22:24.310-04:00It is really interesting to have that perspective ...It is really interesting to have that perspective form another living in Italy. I have never seen the rivalry between Rome and Milan, but it makes so much sense. The funny thing is that I had heard the same about Milan - not to both going as it is just a big city. I loved it, too. We all see things so differently...Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45916648906977000562015-04-27T09:20:44.266-04:002015-04-27T09:20:44.266-04:00Andrea - I wish we all had the time to visit the w...Andrea - I wish we all had the time to visit the wonderful places to which our hearts tell us to go. Maybe we just all need to be patient. Yes, a big sigh. DavidCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3733016394676317942015-04-27T09:19:29.447-04:002015-04-27T09:19:29.447-04:00I can't believe I haven't pushed you into ...I can't believe I haven't pushed you into buying a pasta machine yet. But this week, I am filming making a pasta dough and form that requires no machine. Maybe you will need to practice on that first? (And, Susan - oddly, you were with me the first time I made it!)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-32512633696922081332015-04-27T09:17:42.860-04:002015-04-27T09:17:42.860-04:00Thanks, Liz! I hope you and Peter can plan a trip ...Thanks, Liz! I hope you and Peter can plan a trip to Rome someday. I know you will love it.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18035241866691666102015-04-27T06:40:11.423-04:002015-04-27T06:40:11.423-04:00Funny how certain places, especially when they are...Funny how certain places, especially when they are loved by all, hold less appeal for us than others... as an adopted Milanese, and because of the rivalry between the two cities, I sometimes tend to feel underwhelmed about Rome too, but as soon as get there I am newly astounded by its beauty and wonder how I ever could have forgotten!Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58988814637673801682015-04-27T03:59:08.117-04:002015-04-27T03:59:08.117-04:00Dear David, lovely book review and a fabulous remi...Dear David, lovely book review and a fabulous reminder of how wonderful Italy is. Although I have never had the pleasure of visiting Rome, I have been to Italy many times - big sigh - it is time to visit again soon!<br />Liebe Grüsse an dich und Mark,<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58915679253095962982015-04-26T21:48:19.932-04:002015-04-26T21:48:19.932-04:00I might buy a pasta machine yet! You make it look...I might buy a pasta machine yet! You make it look so easy. This recipe looks very good and the book sounds exactly like one I would like to curl up with, in a big chair, with a latte--before noon! I might buy the book, too! Thanks for a very interesting review and a yummy recipe!Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4401337585047911732015-04-26T20:11:30.396-04:002015-04-26T20:11:30.396-04:00Rome is one place I have not yet visited... do lo...Rome is one place I have not yet visited... do love the photos you've shared here, David. And your approach to book reviews. Thank you for the introduction to Elizabeth and her work. Just lovely.Lizzy (Good Things)http://www.bizzylizzysgoodthings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-66787832775670230212015-04-26T19:15:29.943-04:002015-04-26T19:15:29.943-04:00You owe yourself another trip, Greg. There are so ...You owe yourself another trip, Greg. There are so many unique neighborhoods, like LA, and each one so incredibly charming. I can't wait to go back myself.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-78878138472681097442015-04-26T19:13:04.277-04:002015-04-26T19:13:04.277-04:00There's something about Rome that has always a...There's something about Rome that has always appealed to me. I've only been once (and not long enough to get the hang of it) but to me it has that big,sprawling, spread out feeling (much like my home town of Los Angeles). I'm sure it's filled with all sorts of unique and separate neighborhoods with their own personalities (just like LA). I wish I could explore them all. GREG Sippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-6456637227921703412015-04-26T17:22:45.488-04:002015-04-26T17:22:45.488-04:00Daniela - Rome got to my heart almost immediately ...Daniela - Rome got to my heart almost immediately - it made me rather cross with myself for having avoided it because people said it was "just another big city." That couldn't be further from the truth! How lucky you were to live there!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54050296912943094772015-04-26T17:11:57.724-04:002015-04-26T17:11:57.724-04:00A fantastic Pasta dish and wonderful pics that rem...A fantastic Pasta dish and wonderful pics that reminded me so much of the years we spent in Rome.<br />I think it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it needs to be discovered bit by bit and it takes time until Rome conquers you - but then- this is a place you will never forget.Daniela Grimburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171038569102978507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1010769355118521342015-04-26T11:30:35.116-04:002015-04-26T11:30:35.116-04:00I know. Paula. We are constantly (playfully) battl...I know. Paula. We are constantly (playfully) battling with each other every time we plan a trip, as we always want to return to Italy, yet are trying to see other parts of the world... like Buenos Aires, for example!<br /><br />Glad the pasta looks good - so simple and flavorful.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-69406708901406495882015-04-26T05:29:50.873-04:002015-04-26T05:29:50.873-04:00Ah Rome! Italy really. I could go there every sing...Ah Rome! Italy really. I could go there every single year David. One of my favorite countries in the world by far. What they do to the most humble ingredients turning them into addictive dishes! Love lemon in my pasta. Wonderful review.Paula @ Vintage Kitchenhttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.comnoreply@blogger.com