tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post6611334204171232778..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Rags to RichesCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4650800770244165672015-03-23T10:02:09.559-04:002015-03-23T10:02:09.559-04:00Good for your husband telling you "no more&qu...Good for your husband telling you "no more" to the casserole. I think you will like the pâté - it actually is just nice to have around for snacking during the week!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28099617464789815332015-03-21T12:06:36.209-04:002015-03-21T12:06:36.209-04:00Totally agree about Italian tuna! So much better t...Totally agree about Italian tuna! So much better than most tuna we can find in the US. <br /><br />It's so funny that you started out with the Tuna Noodle Casserole horror story. When I was first married, I usually cooked what I knew how to cook and what I'd learned at home, which was mostly Italian and also British. One day, I decided to delve into American cuisine (which I'd honestly never done before) and figured my new husband would like something that his mother would have always made: Tuna Noodle Casserole. <br /><br />OMG.<br /><br />Let's suffice it to say that my husband asked me never to make it again. And I never have (25 years later)!<br /><br />Your pâté sounds wonderful, especially paired with the wine. I'll have to remember it for our next cocktail party, whenever that may be. Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-77704526942631849162015-03-20T11:20:00.006-04:002015-03-20T11:20:00.006-04:00This pâté even tasted good with the Italian red we...This pâté even tasted good with the Italian red we had last week, Susan. Looking forward to the new rosés!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17067395233239297302015-03-19T20:10:46.139-04:002015-03-19T20:10:46.139-04:00David ~ This Pâté is definitely on my short list ...David ~ This Pâté is definitely on my short list AND I think it sounds perfect for a rosé tasting we are hoping to have soon! I am so glad that you loved the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, too, and I want to try it with that wine, too! Oh, so many food and wine combinations to try....sigh...will I live long enough?!<br />Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19181954001328496472015-03-17T11:08:08.032-04:002015-03-17T11:08:08.032-04:00You are most welcome, Andrea! This is a nice dish,...You are most welcome, Andrea! This is a nice dish, and grapes would, indeed, be a nice accompaniment!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4910696083628774302015-03-17T11:07:24.816-04:002015-03-17T11:07:24.816-04:00Maybe I ought to give Tuna Mornay a try, Laura! Gl...Maybe I ought to give Tuna Mornay a try, Laura! Glad yo like the pâté recipe!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-83210514696615526782015-03-17T11:06:47.156-04:002015-03-17T11:06:47.156-04:00Wow, Ruth - Tim is a lucky boy if he gets tuna pât...Wow, Ruth - Tim is a lucky boy if he gets tuna pâté in his lunchbox! Save some for you and Young!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-83636342468698190002015-03-16T16:15:56.491-04:002015-03-16T16:15:56.491-04:00David, no horror tuna story in my childhood - we n...David, no horror tuna story in my childhood - we never ate tuna, ever - so I have quite an open mind. Your Pâté au Thon looks elegant and like a perfect dish to share with family and friends, with some lovely crackers, some grapes maybe...<br />A nice recipe - thanks for sharing all your lovely pictures and stories and recipes!<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12057867273588693362015-03-16T00:01:04.504-04:002015-03-16T00:01:04.504-04:00Hahahaa...! Yes, my mother made the same thing! As...Hahahaa...! Yes, my mother made the same thing! As John and Lizzy said, we call it 'tuna mornay' here in Australia (but it's basically a tuna casserole with pasta) and I am pretty sure that most school children were tortured by it at some point of their childhood! This is a much prettier way to use quality tuna :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-75939469971701066472015-03-15T21:04:19.682-04:002015-03-15T21:04:19.682-04:00Yum! This sounds good. I also survived a tuna-heav...Yum! This sounds good. I also survived a tuna-heavy childhood (tuna and pasta bake, which sounds similar to your noodle casserole!) so it's not my favourite, but I'd forgotten how much I like tuna pate. I'm always looking for new ideas for T's lunchbox too, and he is a bag fish fan, so I might see if he'll go for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8152738068173072232015-03-12T10:05:16.142-04:002015-03-12T10:05:16.142-04:00John - from your comment, I am not sure I should r...John - from your comment, I am not sure I should run out and try tuna in mornay sauce...<br /><br />And, as we have discussed, anything with anchovies makes me really happy. Like your spaghetti!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47464404152722184282015-03-12T10:04:23.876-04:002015-03-12T10:04:23.876-04:00Thanks, Dedy!Thanks, Dedy!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-24902424391413661792015-03-12T10:04:15.599-04:002015-03-12T10:04:15.599-04:00I love the idea of your sardine pâté, Fiona. I wil...I love the idea of your sardine pâté, Fiona. I will check it out! I am glad I am not alone in my love of Italian tuna packed in olive oil! Maybe it's what we will have for dinner tonight!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12212316581909896482015-03-12T07:04:14.278-04:002015-03-12T07:04:14.278-04:00I'm with Lizzy. I think the first time I had t...I'm with Lizzy. I think the first time I had tuna was in a mornay, as well. Probably not the best one, either.<br /><br />Your pate looks and sounds divine, especial with those glorious anchovies!john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-32764793438121127062015-03-10T14:12:04.172-04:002015-03-10T14:12:04.172-04:00Simply damn delicious !!!
nice tuna pate...
Dedy@D...Simply damn delicious !!!<br />nice tuna pate...<br />Dedy@Dentist Chefdedy oktavianushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146807753908177830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42157436562632478382015-03-10T04:44:26.565-04:002015-03-10T04:44:26.565-04:00I love canned tuna, but then again some of the bes...I love canned tuna, but then again some of the best canned tuna in olive oil is fished and canned right here, so I guess we have a wide choice. I totally agree, I dislike tuna canned in water, but as you pointed out, it is important to buy the best quality available, as the oil in cheaper brands truly tastes like engine oil. A while back I made (and posted) a delicious sardine paté but I have yet to try this. Anything tuna in our house is a favorite.<br />P.S. I also totally agree about the Nicoise!Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70994687903830272812015-03-09T10:43:29.288-04:002015-03-09T10:43:29.288-04:00Thanks, Cheri - don't you think garnishing mak...Thanks, Cheri - don't you think garnishing makes a big difference in many dishes? Have a great week, too... gorgeous weather ahead!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-90499606144685692502015-03-09T10:36:04.264-04:002015-03-09T10:36:04.264-04:00Very impressive David, love how it's garnished...Very impressive David, love how it's garnished. I agree with you... I like the texture of tuna in oil so much better. Have a great week!Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42039635075498176052015-03-09T10:17:37.042-04:002015-03-09T10:17:37.042-04:00Thanks, Swikruti and Rakesh! It will make a very ...Thanks, Swikruti and Rakesh! It will make a very nice dish to serve your friends who do eat fish! Have a wonderful week!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43135201721986739812015-03-09T10:16:25.365-04:002015-03-09T10:16:25.365-04:00Thanks - I thought it was worth garnishing so it d...Thanks - I thought it was worth garnishing so it didn't look like a slab of nothing! xoCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26843911497154014682015-03-09T10:15:41.808-04:002015-03-09T10:15:41.808-04:00Tuna in mornay? Sounds like you had some interesti...Tuna in mornay? Sounds like you had some interesting Home Ec classes, Liz!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72662433645207664822015-03-09T10:14:31.229-04:002015-03-09T10:14:31.229-04:00Cathleen - you are reminding me that my mother mad...Cathleen - you are reminding me that my mother made cream salmon and peas to serve over noodles, toast, or potatoes. I loved that as a kid. The white wine was wonderful - but definitely special occasion!!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-81420438534021228762015-03-09T10:13:14.320-04:002015-03-09T10:13:14.320-04:00Nazneen - our Albertsons market just started carry...Nazneen - our Albertsons market just started carrying the Genova brand. I am sure it is the same one you have been using - do you have Alberstons there? Or Kroger? I always try to remember the adage, "You are what you eat." I do NOT want to be cheap tuna! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-13084976255918456182015-03-09T10:10:19.811-04:002015-03-09T10:10:19.811-04:00I have to check out iGourmet. Thanks for the heads...I have to check out iGourmet. Thanks for the heads up, Mimi!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43406135254213127722015-03-09T10:09:32.281-04:002015-03-09T10:09:32.281-04:00Honestly, Karen, I was hoping no one would notice ...Honestly, Karen, I was hoping no one would notice all that butter! :) It is a great party food!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com