tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post8427373223999372352..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Recipes and RemembranceCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-6306383641661549922018-01-11T09:10:30.405-05:002018-01-11T09:10:30.405-05:00It was fun reading all your comments, Christina - ...It was fun reading all your comments, Christina - I know how crazy things can get. I have had to work really hard to keep up!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37091640696199708532018-01-01T19:02:16.606-05:002018-01-01T19:02:16.606-05:00As you can tell, I'm catching up on all of you...As you can tell, I'm catching up on all of your recent posts and have to tell you that I'm DYING! Just had lunch, but drooling over these past few recipes!<br /><br />Would LOVE to make this! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful creations!Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43263186468234339852017-12-11T10:11:11.905-05:002017-12-11T10:11:11.905-05:00Food is so powerful in our memories, even if it wa...Food is so powerful in our memories, even if it was bad. Thanks for this beautiful comment, Paula - especially when I know you eat neither of the main ingredients in these little pancakes!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-62793866656314470002017-12-10T11:46:22.409-05:002017-12-10T11:46:22.409-05:00They look wonderful David, and we all know there i...They look wonderful David, and we all know there is always a special twist if it's posted here! Love that they remind you of your parents. Food has that, it makes us feel so many things and take us back to so many places!Paula | Vintage Kitchenhttps://vintagekitchennotes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19584745601460620382017-11-29T17:45:01.622-05:002017-11-29T17:45:01.622-05:00I think you made a comment on Facebook, Susan. The...I think you made a comment on Facebook, Susan. These are truly delicious, and with a great seafood shop right across the street, you should have no problem throwing this together any day of the week!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1002871465466868202017-11-29T16:30:55.051-05:002017-11-29T16:30:55.051-05:00David,I could have sworn I commented on this but j...David,I could have sworn I commented on this but just poking around now, I don't see that I did. This looks particularly delicious and, as you wrote to me somewhere (FB?), with the seafood market across the street, this should be easy to do!Susan Manfullhttp://www.provencewinezine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12539093905158715902017-11-16T08:44:47.235-05:002017-11-16T08:44:47.235-05:00We love salmon cakes, as well, Andrea! Thanks for ...We love salmon cakes, as well, Andrea! Thanks for your kind comment about the presentation!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12645660433240895202017-11-15T04:14:39.177-05:002017-11-15T04:14:39.177-05:00Dear David, I must admit that I have never made Ga...Dear David, I must admit that I have never made Galettes de Crabe, Crab Cakes but I have made some with salmon, which I love. So, I know I would most definitely adore these! Fabulous post and wonderful recipe with an impeccable presentation, my friend!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-22602540958984067622017-11-13T09:23:29.770-05:002017-11-13T09:23:29.770-05:00Thanks, Inger. I have been in an EEVO rut for too ...Thanks, Inger. I have been in an EEVO rut for too many years - all these wonderful oils to try - walnut, macadamia, avocado, argan... so many!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70926325135599776022017-11-11T10:02:39.895-05:002017-11-11T10:02:39.895-05:00Well probably only a hair shy of complete perfecti...Well probably only a hair shy of complete perfection from the looks of it David. My recent (okay a few years back) oil discovery was macadamia nut oil which we love and is unique in that it is loaded with omega-9...Inger @ Art of Natural Livinghttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-67262145117409640082017-11-09T22:06:15.333-05:002017-11-09T22:06:15.333-05:00Jean - I can't imagine that there is a single ...Jean - I can't imagine that there is a single food writer/blogger out there who doesn't tie memory to food! Glad you like the recipe - and yes, the walnut oil is amazing!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52076143828691942432017-11-09T22:05:32.025-05:002017-11-09T22:05:32.025-05:00Oh, I bet you could make a really wonderful versio...Oh, I bet you could make a really wonderful version of these when you are in the Northwest, Cheri!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43191183076325709512017-11-09T16:55:22.590-05:002017-11-09T16:55:22.590-05:00David, I love that you keep making this recipe tha...David, I love that you keep making this recipe that reminds you of your parents. My favorite childhood memories happen to be nearly all food memories. And I love thinking of my parents and grandmothers whenever I'm cooking. Beautiful recipe, and walnut oil definitely elevates a dish.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76753239442636413702017-11-08T11:14:55.655-05:002017-11-08T11:14:55.655-05:00Sounds like you have some wonderful memories of yo...Sounds like you have some wonderful memories of your parents, certain foods remind me of mine too. Love that there is both shrimp and crab in these cakes. I bet they are delicious!Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53264507764303037612017-11-08T08:45:51.228-05:002017-11-08T08:45:51.228-05:00Ho true, Marcelle - it is traveling back in time, ...Ho true, Marcelle - it is traveling back in time, yet it is so much a way to keep time form slipping away from us. I hope you get to make them - my young nieces and nephews love them - maybe your kids will, too!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58299972306630413992017-11-08T08:44:42.110-05:002017-11-08T08:44:42.110-05:00Maybe you should make a banana cake today< Emma...Maybe you should make a banana cake today< Emma! It would be nice for you to have "a visit" with your Nan!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-91260927106293609202017-11-08T08:43:50.762-05:002017-11-08T08:43:50.762-05:00I knew this would strike a chord with you, Valenti...I knew this would strike a chord with you, Valentina.. You and I both talk often about how food, memory, and family are linked.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-46215423394262786302017-11-08T08:43:18.855-05:002017-11-08T08:43:18.855-05:00Thanks, Carol - I would be happy to make them for ...Thanks, Carol - I would be happy to make them for you when you next visit!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45086570963911245752017-11-08T08:42:52.590-05:002017-11-08T08:42:52.590-05:00Eha - like you, I talk to my mother in the kitchen...Eha - like you, I talk to my mother in the kitchen all the time. Whenever I think of her, that is where I see her. She is with me as I make everything... I hope you enjoy the galettes - they will be lovely fro the holiday!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76525147296152475592017-11-08T08:41:51.683-05:002017-11-08T08:41:51.683-05:00Thanks, Greg. I wonder what Georges would think? A...Thanks, Greg. I wonder what Georges would think? Aren't you the lucky one to be getting Dungeness crab... color me green.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-33327850312215084332017-11-08T08:41:05.757-05:002017-11-08T08:41:05.757-05:00Thanks, Allison - it is, indeed, good to keep thos...Thanks, Allison - it is, indeed, good to keep those special moments alive in us.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-29234423774254973712017-11-08T08:40:22.665-05:002017-11-08T08:40:22.665-05:00I always think of you in DC, Frank - although I am...I always think of you in DC, Frank - although I am sure where you are is really an extension of the city.<br /><br />We have one old-fashioned french restaurant left in Tucson, and it has been taken over by the younger generation. The menu us changing, the vibe is slowly getting to be hip vs. elegant. So sad. Maybe there will be a resurgence if you and I 9and others) keep the old ways alive?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19490226969551079302017-11-08T08:38:27.501-05:002017-11-08T08:38:27.501-05:00I love the concept of food being your memory box, ...I love the concept of food being your memory box, Stefano - that is really the perfect way to put it. So many of my best memories revolve around the table - food, friends, family together.<br /><br />I should probably keep the oil in my fridge - never think of that with olive oil. Mark and I are going to make your pasta described above tomorrow night. Yum.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45251785380148805342017-11-08T08:36:02.198-05:002017-11-08T08:36:02.198-05:00John - I have been making this for years and had n...John - I have been making this for years and had never invested in the walnut oil I am so glad I have, now - it is really wonderful! It has already become a staple for me!<br /><br />And, the crab cakes are almost like a mousse - the crumbs would ruin them!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-79798930629488265842017-11-06T20:22:36.184-05:002017-11-06T20:22:36.184-05:00David, there are definitely recipes I make that ta...David, there are definitely recipes I make that take me right back to my childhood home and can take me back to places I've traveled to long ago. It's the one tangible way we've got to travel back in time. I really love seafood and this dish looks beautiful and sounds scrumptious! Marcelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317430591637531886noreply@blogger.com