tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post8093382372859192816..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: The FishmongerCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-26973215850912260822018-12-09T12:57:23.118-05:002018-12-09T12:57:23.118-05:00We had the best three weeks, Marcelle - the beauty...We had the best three weeks, Marcelle - the beauty, the people, the food, and the wine - just amazing. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-382679328563419692018-12-08T14:57:57.044-05:002018-12-08T14:57:57.044-05:00I've never tried involtini, David but now it&#...I've never tried involtini, David but now it's on my list! Looks absolutely delicious! I always enjoy your gorgeous travel photos and I hope you all had a terrific vacation in Italy! Marcelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317430591637531886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58417399694905255312018-12-03T20:31:54.447-05:002018-12-03T20:31:54.447-05:00Thanks, Inger!Thanks, Inger!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-80352134069347741152018-12-03T20:31:45.288-05:002018-12-03T20:31:45.288-05:00I feel as if I could go every week, Emma!I feel as if I could go every week, Emma!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18181328256326098652018-12-03T18:09:59.355-05:002018-12-03T18:09:59.355-05:00Gorgeous photos and love the fishmonger story!Gorgeous photos and love the fishmonger story!Inger @ Art of Natural Livinghttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3867197656296907782018-12-01T19:45:47.074-05:002018-12-01T19:45:47.074-05:00I love Italy, the food is so fresh and tasty and t...I love Italy, the food is so fresh and tasty and the markets are just so amazing. I wish I could be back there right now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483532535722587330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-20744886403588344512018-11-30T09:00:04.732-05:002018-11-30T09:00:04.732-05:00Thanks, Romain - it is so hard to believe you have...Thanks, Romain - it is so hard to believe you have never been to Italy. The Russo name is prevalent in Sicily - is that where your family roots are? I highly recommend a trip to Sicily - or Italy, in general. I think you would love it. Thanks for your kind comment about the photos, too.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-34319900459722322712018-11-30T02:26:35.388-05:002018-11-30T02:26:35.388-05:00I'm glad I came to your blog today, cause this...I'm glad I came to your blog today, cause this recipe looks amazing, but your pictures are stunning as well... Despite my family legacy I've never visited Italy, what a shame... But your pictures really makes me want to visit this country and particularly Sicily :)The-FoodTrotterhttp://the-foodtrotter.blogspot.fr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-83836609101032182302018-11-29T15:51:41.929-05:002018-11-29T15:51:41.929-05:00Same here, Fran. I am wondering if I will be able ...Same here, Fran. I am wondering if I will be able to make these here!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45592374208325702102018-11-29T15:50:54.072-05:002018-11-29T15:50:54.072-05:00You are very lucky, John! I miss our fish monger i...You are very lucky, John! I miss our fish monger in Maine! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-9983280264690417482018-11-29T15:50:05.000-05:002018-11-29T15:50:05.000-05:00What a great name for a Pinterest board! I love it...What a great name for a Pinterest board! I love it and am heading over to follow it now!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72868871320700308612018-11-29T15:49:13.678-05:002018-11-29T15:49:13.678-05:00Glad you enjoyed them, Greg!Glad you enjoyed them, Greg!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84471888579146678512018-11-28T22:02:41.304-05:002018-11-28T22:02:41.304-05:00How interesting! I usually see swordfish sold as &...How interesting! I usually see swordfish sold as 'swordfish steaks'(solid chunks) rather than in thin slices. I find that it is difficult to find stores in the US that sell whole fish that you can fillet yourself- it all seems to be already sliced and ready to go. Seems like fish mongers in Europe give you more variety to choose from!Fran @ Gday Soufflehttp://www.gdaysouffle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-46423919173738657972018-11-28T12:08:18.680-05:002018-11-28T12:08:18.680-05:00I've never made involtini. I'm lucky enoug...I've never made involtini. I'm lucky enough to live about a 5 minute drive away from an excellent fish monger (he has a good retail shop, but his main business is actually supplying fish to local restaurants), so I know I can get what I need. I just need to do it! Fun post, terrific pictures. Thanks.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-50508114653627861272018-11-27T04:04:59.290-05:002018-11-27T04:04:59.290-05:00What a ride ! Pinned; guess where :-) The board is...What a ride ! Pinned; guess where :-) The board is titled: And I think to myself what a wonderful world ! Grazie milla !2pots2cookhttp://www.2pots2cook.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-30308228094109694292018-11-26T15:34:30.348-05:002018-11-26T15:34:30.348-05:00Yes I did enjoy the photos and I always seek out j...Yes I did enjoy the photos and I always seek out just this sort of shopping experience. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-64323344755667482452018-11-25T23:44:16.938-05:002018-11-25T23:44:16.938-05:00It is stunning and I am certain with your musical ...It is stunning and I am certain with your musical ear it would have been magical.Nutmeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796460824051847739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-6553282024664171532018-11-25T15:46:16.866-05:002018-11-25T15:46:16.866-05:00You know, Valentina, renting a villa like this tur...You know, Valentina, renting a villa like this turns out to be rather economical. So many hotels and B&Bs are more expensive and have no kitchens. This ended up being just $500 per person for the week. Not too bad for such elegance.<br /><br />Chatting with the fish guy was a blast - like you, those can be some of my favorite travel memories.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76470789151528155472018-11-25T15:44:30.574-05:002018-11-25T15:44:30.574-05:00Thanks, Ron - I think your fish substitution sound...Thanks, Ron - I think your fish substitution sounds perfect. And, yes, the villa was amazing. And it had the rare working fireplace, which came in handy on the cold, windy and rainy nights we had.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47440820185274606112018-11-25T15:43:34.883-05:002018-11-25T15:43:34.883-05:00Stefano - the street markets in Italy are the high...Stefano - the street markets in Italy are the highlight of my travels, especially as I like to cook when I travel. I know what you mean about the Borough Market - too uppity, yet there are things you can get there (truffles, porcini, bergamot, etc) that you can't get elsewhere. <br /><br />I haven't started cooking through Simetti. Right now I am using Sicilia in Cucina, and am considering a recipe for rabbit in agrodolce - and just noticed yours. The recipes are night and day different. Maybe your version will win!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-31846669340672803152018-11-25T15:40:28.906-05:002018-11-25T15:40:28.906-05:00The Villa was truly exquisite - let me know if you...The Villa was truly exquisite - let me know if you ever want to throw a house party! I will give you all the details - the landlord is wonderful. <br /><br />When looking at "traditional" recipes, I am amazed at the variations, too. Every nonna has her own take, and I am sure they are all good. I was happy to give you a shout out because your version is just that much different form mine - ingredients and method. Why not give our readers everything they need to know?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-9971962923867585462018-11-25T15:38:07.468-05:002018-11-25T15:38:07.468-05:00You are very kind, John. I wish I had a video of h...You are very kind, John. I wish I had a video of him slicing the fish - truly amazing. I can't take full credit for the orange zest - our friend Joanne said she had it with citrus when on the western coast of Sicily. I thought it sounded good, so there you go!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-82299742793285317622018-11-25T13:22:53.422-05:002018-11-25T13:22:53.422-05:00This dish look so delicious, and one of my favorit...This dish look so delicious, and one of my favorite things to do while traveling is chat with the food vendors, so your talk with the fish monger sounded delightful. And THAT VILLA! Wow, SO gorgeous! You travel well, my friend.Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-34795580734114837632018-11-25T09:21:18.543-05:002018-11-25T09:21:18.543-05:00David, what a fantastic fish market. I've nev...David, what a fantastic fish market. I've never made involtini di pesce spada, but will now. The Swordfish might be difficult to get here, but I'll try it with our Rödspätta which is a flatfish. <br />All the images are great and the villa looked magnificent.Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589980076199438534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8765339383419357972018-11-25T08:46:11.651-05:002018-11-25T08:46:11.651-05:00lovely post david
I agreee: I find Italian superma...lovely post david<br />I agreee: I find Italian supermarkets can often be very, very good...however good street markets are much more fun<br />this is what I miss most here in the uk: good street markets, I mean real markets for real people, not inflated and overpriced food halls like Borough Market, however beautiful they look - I find them a little fake because they do not cater for the majority and good food should be an everyday experience for everyone<br /><br />r u cooking yr was through Mary Tyler Simeti? or other books?<br />stefanoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829144300053869518noreply@blogger.com