tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post6558179178915134697..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Get Fresh With MeCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-67281959690913486322016-11-12T10:46:22.270-05:002016-11-12T10:46:22.270-05:00I went funghi hunting once with a mycologist from ...I went funghi hunting once with a mycologist from the New York State Museum - and trusted him completely. It was great eating all those wild mushrooms. Maybe I will get to do that when we are in Tuscany next September!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-80001941140092962282016-11-08T14:36:55.011-05:002016-11-08T14:36:55.011-05:00I am a huge fan of mushrooms! Porcini and chantere...I am a huge fan of mushrooms! Porcini and chanterelles are some of my very favorites. Wish I knew more.... I accompanied the local pharmacist on a mushroom hunt in Lourmarin but, even with his stamp of approval, I was a tad bit nervous! Have you gone mushroom hunting? The risotto looks terrific.Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-41518788086568833142016-10-30T14:24:49.772-04:002016-10-30T14:24:49.772-04:00Chanterelles are lovely but, to me, don't ligh...Chanterelles are lovely but, to me, don't light a candle to the flavor and texture of porcini. I do have a chanterelle recipe coming up for you, though - keep an eye out for it round Christmas time!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-44109181803523492362016-10-29T17:29:28.625-04:002016-10-29T17:29:28.625-04:00Oh one of my favorite types of risotto! You just c...Oh one of my favorite types of risotto! You just can't beat fresh mushrooms, especially porcini. Although, I have a thing for chanterelles as they evoke childhood memories of hunting for them in the forests of Scotland. What a feeling to spy one of the glorious yellow prizes as a child! I really need to go back in autumn to go mushroom hunting again!Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70478524826247265482016-10-27T13:21:35.458-04:002016-10-27T13:21:35.458-04:00 Wow, Inger - friend with a glut of oyster mushroo... Wow, Inger - friend with a glut of oyster mushrooms is a friend indeed! Enjoy!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-15292770682609615382016-10-27T13:21:01.747-04:002016-10-27T13:21:01.747-04:00One – if you have fungus envy now, aren't goin... One – if you have fungus envy now, aren't going to be happy with an upcoming post with my summer truffle! It was worth every penny…Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-85267908079680906802016-10-27T13:20:20.021-04:002016-10-27T13:20:20.021-04:00Well – fresh porcini and fresh truffles are two of...Well – fresh porcini and fresh truffles are two of my favorite things! I just came back from my travels with a lovely Burgundy summer truffle. I can't wait to try it tonight!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-30788759167535093042016-10-25T19:29:02.910-04:002016-10-25T19:29:02.910-04:00Risotto--great choice. A friend is growing oyster...Risotto--great choice. A friend is growing oyster mushrooms, and has a temporary glut, so I am taking a few lbs off her hands. My once only attempt at risotto failed (though I love it)--perhaps I will have to try again.Inger @ Art of Natural Livinghttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-31436236378621735102016-10-21T17:59:14.317-04:002016-10-21T17:59:14.317-04:00I actually realized that included in my recent Try...I actually realized that included in my recent Try the World box from Italy was a package of dried porcini mushroom risotto! I made it last week and it was delicious! I'm sure it's even more amazing with fresh porcinis but I have to say I'm glad I have a second package of the risotto! Caroline @ Pinch Me, I'm Eating!http://www.pinchmeimeating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56846766553294125872016-10-19T01:25:13.496-04:002016-10-19T01:25:13.496-04:00I have fungus envy, David. I've yet to see por...I have fungus envy, David. I've yet to see porcini around there in the fall.I do take advantage of them when I find them in the spring, however. Using them in risotto is a must and you've shared an excellent recipe and method. So glad, too, that you warned against using prepared beef broth. Even the low sodium types are usually too salty for many dishes. Thanks for sharing another winner.ChgoJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203651134799947744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43235661928137411882016-10-18T13:39:01.271-04:002016-10-18T13:39:01.271-04:00Love it: "... for the price of a small house&...Love it: "... for the price of a small house" <br />David, this looks beautiful and delicious with fresh porcini - a real treat indeed and as ever your photos are so tempting!Jill @ Teatime in Parishttp://madaboutmacarons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-88026076206818609852016-10-18T10:26:44.844-04:002016-10-18T10:26:44.844-04:00When I was a kid, Nicole, they were only growing w...When I was a kid, Nicole, they were only growing white button mushrooms in Kennett Square! I think they eventually hopped on the portobello train. Do you think they grow porcini?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-69720831065258727002016-10-18T10:25:34.215-04:002016-10-18T10:25:34.215-04:00Hi Cheri - the Latin name for nepitella is Clinopo...Hi Cheri - the Latin name for nepitella is Clinopodium nepeta. It is very easily grown here although can die away in our hot summers. But you can easily grow it Oregon! It is known as catmin and calamint. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65000371156737940682016-10-18T10:23:45.582-04:002016-10-18T10:23:45.582-04:00Thanks, Caroline - they were amazing and I hope I ...Thanks, Caroline - they were amazing and I hope I find more soon!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26406272805928416672016-10-18T10:23:10.190-04:002016-10-18T10:23:10.190-04:00Porcini are the hardest to find, Caroline - I hope...Porcini are the hardest to find, Caroline - I hope you are successful, as they are worth all the time you spend looking!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-48388678902098398072016-10-18T10:22:22.455-04:002016-10-18T10:22:22.455-04:00Yes, Greg - You are lucky! We have one or tow vend...Yes, Greg - You are lucky! We have one or tow vendors at our farmers market that carry oyster mushrooms, and I keep hoping they find ways to grow more in the desert!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42355768982362932192016-10-18T10:20:16.577-04:002016-10-18T10:20:16.577-04:00Thanks, Liz!Thanks, Liz!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-91795897180048812612016-10-18T10:20:04.194-04:002016-10-18T10:20:04.194-04:00Marcelle - I have often found nice chanterelles (w...Marcelle - I have often found nice chanterelles (which would definitely be amazing in this Risotto) at Whole Foods. I hope you find some and give this a try!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-48812302216751527272016-10-18T10:18:44.474-04:002016-10-18T10:18:44.474-04:00Not sure if it was a gasp or a squeal, John! I kee...Not sure if it was a gasp or a squeal, John! I keep looking, hoping they show up again!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-10859275434378755912016-10-17T19:16:02.599-04:002016-10-17T19:16:02.599-04:00Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods but alas I ...Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods but alas I don't think I've ever had a fresh porcini mushroom. Given our close proximity to Kennett Square, the mushroom capital of the world, I think I can remedy this. Nicole (RieglPalate.com)http://rieglpalate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58013871245532131852016-10-17T17:48:11.768-04:002016-10-17T17:48:11.768-04:00What a delightful dish David! nepitella sounds lik...What a delightful dish David! nepitella sounds like a magical herb, never heard of it before. Do you grow your own?Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-25280029231817575012016-10-17T06:10:23.712-04:002016-10-17T06:10:23.712-04:00Yes please! Such an autumnal dish and so full of f...Yes please! Such an autumnal dish and so full of flavour - those mushrooms look amazing.All That I'm Eatinghttp://www.allthatimeating.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16169977816607326322016-10-16T18:22:52.485-04:002016-10-16T18:22:52.485-04:00This looks delicious! I love exotic mushrooms. I&#...This looks delicious! I love exotic mushrooms. I'll have to keep an eye out to see if I can find any porcinis!Caroline @ Pinch Me, I'm Eating!http://www.pinchmeimeating.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61546964092298972692016-10-16T09:26:19.718-04:002016-10-16T09:26:19.718-04:00We're very lucky to have a mushroom farmer at ...We're very lucky to have a mushroom farmer at our Farmers Market. The selection is highly seasonal, but there is always an exotic treat. This risotto is the perfect showcase for you gorgeous shrooms. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-90318218218734106612016-10-15T19:14:37.565-04:002016-10-15T19:14:37.565-04:00Oh my! xxxOh my! xxxLiz (Good Things)http://www.bizzylizzysgoodthings.comnoreply@blogger.com