tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post3535610096919706025..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Beauty and the {French} Bistro: A Cookbook ReviewCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58774750231995121892014-12-02T09:05:02.716-05:002014-12-02T09:05:02.716-05:00Karen - those little clafoutis were quite cute and...Karen - those little clafoutis were quite cute and were tempting, as were several other desserts! I will just continue to cook my way through the book, and will definitely post them as I do!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-10419647782111360982014-12-02T03:29:22.580-05:002014-12-02T03:29:22.580-05:00When I saw the book cover I was really hoping that...When I saw the book cover I was really hoping that you would be making those cute little desserts with the cherries on top - it was not to be but hopefully you will make them for a future blog please please.... Anyhoo the chicken dish looks awesome and I will bookmark this to try when the weather cools a bit. Very good and fair book review. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40246630030878801542014-11-30T10:33:38.007-05:002014-11-30T10:33:38.007-05:00It is a truly wonderful comfort dish, Christina! L...It is a truly wonderful comfort dish, Christina! Let me know if you try it!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53127922741091407032014-11-27T03:28:44.530-05:002014-11-27T03:28:44.530-05:00That chicken looks and sounds DIVINE! Oh my! This ...That chicken looks and sounds DIVINE! Oh my! This is one I really want to try, but I already know I'm going to love it...what's not to love! :) Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37714414097667394382014-11-26T09:32:49.753-05:002014-11-26T09:32:49.753-05:00Thanks, Karen! I am sure they used a dry, alcoholi...Thanks, Karen! I am sure they used a dry, alcoholic cider, but subbing with a sweet cider was really good, too.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61558292061526091922014-11-26T09:31:50.742-05:002014-11-26T09:31:50.742-05:00Thanks, Daniela! I have really been enjoying your ...Thanks, Daniela! I have really been enjoying your posts about your visit to Colombia - they made me want to pack my bags and go!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-69774588440388724072014-11-26T09:04:29.801-05:002014-11-26T09:04:29.801-05:00You did a fine job with this recipe. I know it has...You did a fine job with this recipe. I know it has to be delicious, I once had this fall dish while traveling in Normandy and the sauce was so good. Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56142084136097075132014-11-25T21:54:41.002-05:002014-11-25T21:54:41.002-05:00Wonderful post, David.
The chicken looks so good, ...Wonderful post, David.<br />The chicken looks so good, I'm tempted to prepare it right now, even it's nearly 10 o'clock in the evening here.<br />Congratulations on the pictures, they are beautiful.Daniela Grimburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171038569102978507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70601666720369695042014-11-24T23:10:11.798-05:002014-11-24T23:10:11.798-05:00Me, too, Valentina! Now that it is finally getting...Me, too, Valentina! Now that it is finally getting cold, we can enjoy our comfort foods! And I definitely know what you mean about your cookbook collection being dear to you! It is like a shelf filled with friends!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14881926120212689902014-11-24T15:01:32.472-05:002014-11-24T15:01:32.472-05:00This dish is the epitome of what I love -- delicio...This dish is the epitome of what I love -- deliciously flavorful comfort food. The book sounds lovely. I love hearing about books I don't know. My cookbook collection is very dear to me. :-)Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4389501402380152362014-11-24T09:22:20.561-05:002014-11-24T09:22:20.561-05:00Andrea - I thought so! The names are so close, and...Andrea - I thought so! The names are so close, and one of the Doristas mentioned that they were priest stranglers, which confused the issue. <br /><br />No offense taken - I love Rover Cottage Veg! Like this bistro cookbook, Hugh does leave some things to the cook, and I think that is good. We have forgotten that cooking is an art and not a science! (I leave the science to baking!)<br /><br />Let me know what the family thinks of this - it is a really tasty recipe! And thank you for your Thanksgiving wishes!<br /><br />I will send the Stollen recipe soon! xox, DavidCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-63667912885020672632014-11-24T09:18:10.491-05:002014-11-24T09:18:10.491-05:00Thanks, Cora - isn't it comforting? I am so g...Thanks, Cora - isn't it comforting? I am so glad you enjoyed it - and find fun things on my blog!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-90072195386024527852014-11-24T09:17:24.687-05:002014-11-24T09:17:24.687-05:00Thanks, Yas! The dish is Mexican and not vintage a...Thanks, Yas! The dish is Mexican and not vintage at all - it was a birthday gift form my friend Susan of The Modern Trobadors. I love it, too!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52728794399806572522014-11-24T05:07:47.959-05:002014-11-24T05:07:47.959-05:00Dear David, to answer your question with respect t...Dear David, to answer your question with respect to the "storzapetri", of course, you are right, they are NOT priest stranglers but a gnocchi. There is a fusili type shaped pasta that is called "strozzapetri" and there is a long story why they are called this way - I even went to my fav Italian market to buy a bag and took pictures but decided against including it in the post...I did not want to preach again about foods again...but, you were right! <br />And, no offence but I do not share the opinion that the River Cottage Cookbook is confusing for beginners at all. Be that as it may, the book you reviewed did catch my attention as well, love the photography. The recipe you chose looks delightful and like delicious family-fare, the kids would love this dish!<br />I shall take this opportunity to wish you and Mark a very Happy Thanksgiving!<br />P.S.: if Mark does not mind parting with his recipe for the Stollen (I will keep it to myself, promised), I would be delighted if you mailed it to me, I would LOVE to try it and send you pictures!!!<br />Liebe Grüsse,<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84768650835723743032014-11-23T21:37:43.623-05:002014-11-23T21:37:43.623-05:00I made this tonight and it was delicious! Never wo...I made this tonight and it was delicious! Never would have known to make it without your blog-- thanks, David!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12010554996002238412014-11-23T17:14:03.119-05:002014-11-23T17:14:03.119-05:00Wonderful book review, David. I appreciate your ho...Wonderful book review, David. I appreciate your honest assessment of the author's way of communicating the ingredients and method; so important for a home cook to know what they're getting into before trying a new recipe, especially if they're just learning, as you said.<br /><br />The chicken you chose to make looks divine - just the thing Jase and I would love (even as summer approaches). The serving dish itself is fab - is that a family heirloom or a great thrift store score?Yasmeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921891926536652584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-541436935610244512014-11-23T16:24:13.315-05:002014-11-23T16:24:13.315-05:00I do see your problem there... Maybe you could ton...I do see your problem there... Maybe you could tone down the cream for Dean? <br /><br />I am sure this recipe calls for the alcoholic cider and plan to make it that way next time. But it was really good with the sweet cider, too!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47649053726029822852014-11-23T15:52:23.737-05:002014-11-23T15:52:23.737-05:00Such a deliciously rustic dish, David. A little to...Such a deliciously rustic dish, David. A little too much cream for my significant other (see what I am living with?), but perfect for me. <br /><br />The mention of dry cider makes me think it could be the alcoholic kind? A delicious sauce like this wouldn't go astray with a splash of booze!john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-38341933413375666792014-11-23T14:30:25.326-05:002014-11-23T14:30:25.326-05:00We have very few French restaurants here in Tucson...We have very few French restaurants here in Tucson, as well. There is one, Agustín Kitchen that is pretty wonderful. Glad for that! <br /><br />For me, I always want the real book. I don't think that will ever change.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! xoxoCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8710878070006962752014-11-23T14:28:15.085-05:002014-11-23T14:28:15.085-05:00Kirsten - that is so disappointing to hear! I have...Kirsten - that is so disappointing to hear! I haven't been in France since 2008 but have heard there are some quality issues with food. (I might blame the United States for these indiscretions!) Thank you for the recommendation of Le Fumoir - we will definitely try it next time we are in Paris!<br /><br />Caterina - I can only imagine how much better this dish will be with your home-raised chicken! Let me know!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17192362152104772412014-11-23T14:23:37.752-05:002014-11-23T14:23:37.752-05:00Thanks, Nicole. Knowing that you are a good intuit...Thanks, Nicole. Knowing that you are a good intuitive cook, this book will be great for you. Glad you liked the photos... I was worried about chicken in cream sauce... Might have looked awful!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47401008720775226342014-11-23T14:22:07.796-05:002014-11-23T14:22:07.796-05:00Liz - don't you just love the smells in a vint...Liz - don't you just love the smells in a vintage bookshop? I especially love used and well-loved cookbooks, so I can see all the favorite recipes. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42292543095108909422014-11-23T14:10:40.762-05:002014-11-23T14:10:40.762-05:00I think you and Towny will like this book. It is r...I think you and Towny will like this book. It is really a nice springboard for creating wonderful meals that aren't too fussy. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26672085918044728832014-11-23T14:09:19.992-05:002014-11-23T14:09:19.992-05:00Cathleen - I couldn't agree with you more! I d...Cathleen - I couldn't agree with you more! I don't like reading in my iPad. I want real books, with pages that smell of fiber and ink, that have stains to prove how often you made the recipes, and even used books with dedications to a new bride or favorite nephew. <br /><br />I hadn't though about River Cottage Veg, but I see what you mean. <br /><br />Glad you liked this dish and presentation. I give this recipe five stars because it is simple, authentic, and really tasty. I must try it sometime with a Normandie cider! <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-31708251921332789782014-11-23T11:50:09.912-05:002014-11-23T11:50:09.912-05:00That looks delicious, David! I have always loved F...That looks delicious, David! I have always loved French bistro food and am disappointed that we don't have many in Denver (or rather ones where I can actually eat sometning!) <br />I also love the feel of a book. It's funny, when I need a recipe, the first thing I do is google and end up using those recipes or one of my blogger friends. But, I love cookbooks, I buy them but they are always for thumbing through and leisure reading! I don't think I actually cook from them!<br />I would buy this one though, if you like it then I know I will. I look forward to seeing it at the bookstore.<br />Have a great Thanksgiving Mark and David!<br /><br />Nazneen xx<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.com