tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post3015675662872316814..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: For the Love of CurryCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14197754313940926762014-06-09T09:59:39.730-04:002014-06-09T09:59:39.730-04:00Thanks, Anamika!Thanks, Anamika!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56168679585963241432014-06-09T08:31:47.696-04:002014-06-09T08:31:47.696-04:00It's really great combination of food and wine...It's really great combination of food and wine.I really like this blog.<br /><a href="http://www.khaugalideals.com/guide/delhi-ncr/restaurants?zone=noida" rel="nofollow">Restaurants in Noida</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995392573514930273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56209944193619662292014-05-15T09:42:09.969-04:002014-05-15T09:42:09.969-04:00Fiona - how wonderful that you were able to spend ...Fiona - how wonderful that you were able to spend an entire month there! I dream of going and, perhaps, one day I will make it. Even my Indian friends who live here often get sick when they travel over. <br /><br />Glad you have gotten over the dislike of cilantro - I never thought about how hard it would be to find in Milan. I do remember being really pleasantly surprised to find tarragon in VeniceCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14373234164151293652014-05-15T09:38:57.078-04:002014-05-15T09:38:57.078-04:00Oh wow, Andrea - 12 kids and you might need to be ...Oh wow, Andrea - 12 kids and you might need to be indoors? You are a brave soul! I hope the weather warms up for you...<br /><br />Indian cooking is so very different from most of the things I do - I think you would like it. Yes, I love the spice box - and will cherish that memory from Ravi.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19182797698803445922014-05-15T06:35:19.347-04:002014-05-15T06:35:19.347-04:00When I went to India for a month, I had the most w...When I went to India for a month, I had the most wonderful meal the first night there. Loved the flavors and spices. Then I got sick, as so many tourists do, and for years after that I couldn't eat Indian or Mexican... but couldn't understand why. Then I figured out it was the coriander/cilantro. Now, many years later, I love Indian food and cook it too. I buy cilantro whenever I can find it here and love it with a passion. Your friend's books sound really interesting... I loved India and was lucky to travel with Indian friends who introduced us to the "real" India.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45978536417377336262014-05-15T04:11:22.193-04:002014-05-15T04:11:22.193-04:00Dear David, I have never ventured into Indian cook...Dear David, I have never ventured into Indian cooking but you certainly make it sound utterly amazing. I love how you wove the literature and cultural aspects into this post together with this wonderful recipe for a Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry. <br />That Indian spice box looks amazing - what a fabulous gift to receive from a good friend! And the books sound very intriguing as well!<br />Thanks for making my Thursday - this is one wonderful and different blog post! Love it!<br />Liebe Grüße aus dem sehr kühlen Bonn (goodness, I hope the weather turns warmer - I am hosting lunch for 12 children tomorrow and I was planning on eating outside..)<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56974115155743329752014-05-09T20:36:18.550-04:002014-05-09T20:36:18.550-04:00Thanks, Kathy! I know busy you have been - me, too...Thanks, Kathy! I know busy you have been - me, too! I am so glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you can find Susan's books to read. I have been really busy, too, and only seem to be able to read everyone's blogs on the weekends!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-36367207940565818972014-05-08T08:30:46.575-04:002014-05-08T08:30:46.575-04:00David, So sorry I’ve been missing in action. Betwe...David, So sorry I’ve been missing in action. Between watching my grandkids for a week, Easter and a wine party that I hosted, I have’nt had much time for the computer. <br />So glad I didn’t miss this wonderful post. I always love reading your lovely stories. Beautiful spice box, and your curry looks and sounds deliciously appetizing! <br />I love reading a good mystery. I will be checking out Susan’s books today! Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40651899487589002982014-05-07T20:16:53.136-04:002014-05-07T20:16:53.136-04:00Thanks Valentina! You are so sweet!Thanks Valentina! You are so sweet!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14145814822776990082014-05-07T16:52:10.537-04:002014-05-07T16:52:10.537-04:00Curry, tamarind, cilantro, comfort food . . . thes...Curry, tamarind, cilantro, comfort food . . . these are a few of my favorite things! LOVE Indian food, and your stories. :-)Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-74068325834618859882014-05-07T09:38:10.929-04:002014-05-07T09:38:10.929-04:00Thanks for checking in with that Rachel! I will ma...Thanks for checking in with that Rachel! I will make sure Caterina gets the message! I hope I is still there.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4118767285427220742014-05-06T01:33:40.504-04:002014-05-06T01:33:40.504-04:00There is a fabulous place in South Boulder in the ...There is a fabulous place in South Boulder in the same complex as the King Souper on Broadway and Table Mesa (I think.) I once had the most divine lamb and apricot dish there. It must be 8 years ago and I still think about it. Rachelhttp://loveletterstotucson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26496988821877826162014-05-05T22:10:36.996-04:002014-05-05T22:10:36.996-04:00I agree, Greg. It would be fun to be in the same r...I agree, Greg. It would be fun to be in the same room at least once.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1692986943789435162014-05-05T22:09:18.452-04:002014-05-05T22:09:18.452-04:00Hi, Suzo - when I first made this, I used full fat...Hi, Suzo - when I first made this, I used full fat canned coconut milk. Now, when I make it, I use light coconut milk, with a preference or Trader Joe's. The asefetida is also called 'hing' and simply adds a unique onion-like flavor to Indian foods. You can definitely skip it if you want! xoxCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-24001919724931258822014-05-05T22:06:57.979-04:002014-05-05T22:06:57.979-04:00Thanks, Colette! You are so sweet. You know, when ...Thanks, Colette! You are so sweet. You know, when I started the blog, I was most afraid of the writing... and it turns out to be my favorite part! (Well, next to eating the food!)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37829828949068479872014-05-05T18:51:42.787-04:002014-05-05T18:51:42.787-04:00A friendship that includes curry, wine and a good ...A friendship that includes curry, wine and a good read. I think we'd all get along very well. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43137690288552035772014-05-05T13:11:24.254-04:002014-05-05T13:11:24.254-04:00David, in the recipe you call for coconut milk. Is...David, in the recipe you call for coconut milk. Is it from the chilled carton or canned? And if canned, can it be low fat? I imagine that this can change the outcome of the recipe. I plan on making this as soon as I find the one ingredient that I am missing-asafetida. What is it? Is there a substitute? I know it is optional, but I imagine that it must add something to the mix!Roseycello1066https://www.blogger.com/profile/13316133129318298197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-25697231056594640612014-05-05T12:33:41.553-04:002014-05-05T12:33:41.553-04:00D, I love reading your beautiful posts. You're...D, I love reading your beautiful posts. You're such a good storyteller. What a lovely friend you have. That spice box is so pretty. <br />BTW Thanks for contributing to xerces.org to help save the bees. You're such a sweetheart, David! xoxoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14663018412202414822014-05-05T11:12:03.388-04:002014-05-05T11:12:03.388-04:00Shashi - sometimes first bites are the mst amazing...Shashi - sometimes first bites are the mst amazing. And, for me, every bite thereafter of Indian food has continued to make me so happy! And Italian, too!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27419829797746867382014-05-05T11:04:48.746-04:002014-05-05T11:04:48.746-04:00Such a warm and comforting curry! I grew up with c...Such a warm and comforting curry! I grew up with cilantro and curry and raita - but I remember the first time I tasted spaghetti - I was totally enthralled!Shashi at SavorySpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925956644819494459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28978475262333245112014-05-05T00:54:10.594-04:002014-05-05T00:54:10.594-04:00Hope your curry turned out great, Laura! How simil...Hope your curry turned out great, Laura! How similar are the recipes? Hope you post on it soon. xoxCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-78900975728878323342014-05-05T00:52:53.314-04:002014-05-05T00:52:53.314-04:00You know, Caterina, there were photos taken. I wil...You know, Caterina, there were photos taken. I will talk to my friend Towny and have him send them. Maybe it's time to do a post on the movie! I wasn't heard, because each couple took a course. I got the qualls in sarcophagi - and they were really tasty!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-87886581660707807982014-05-05T00:45:31.968-04:002014-05-05T00:45:31.968-04:00Caterina - my friend Nazneen is East Indian and li...Caterina - my friend Nazneen is East Indian and lives in the Boulder-Denver area. I will ask her what she thinks are the best Indian food in the area, and then get back to you.<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed Susan's first book!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68512707610625499642014-05-05T00:42:40.589-04:002014-05-05T00:42:40.589-04:00I think it was only the first bite of cilantro/cor...I think it was only the first bite of cilantro/coriander that tasted odd. From the on, I just loved it!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-73579459589754990682014-05-05T00:40:54.555-04:002014-05-05T00:40:54.555-04:00Cheri - I can't tell you how thrilled I was wh...Cheri - I can't tell you how thrilled I was when Ravi brought that spice box back to me from India! It is a prized item in my kitchen!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com