tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post114788728038255634..comments2023-10-30T01:28:23.124-07:00Comments on Eating Suburbia: The Final PushMrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148401918444959582006-05-23T09:31:00.000-07:002006-05-23T09:31:00.000-07:00Well, we had a great time last night testing your ...Well, we had a great time last night testing your recipes.<BR/> <BR/>I took pictures, as requested, but for some reason the CF card is experiencing read errors, so I appear to have lost them. I'll keep working with it to see if I can get them, but we may have to forgo the video portion of the review....too bad, because everything looked great.<BR/> <BR/>First recipe - Fish Stew<BR/> <BR/>Summary - everyone loved it. But, all thought it could use a little more salt. I used the 1 tsp called for in the recipe and did not salt the fish prior to putting it in the pan. Overall rating was 4 stars out of 5.<BR/> <BR/>I used canned coconut milk (Goya brand). I also used halibut instead of the fish recommended. The fish store had beautiful halibut steaks so I bought about 2.3 lbs (2 good sized steaks), cut the meat out of the skin and bone, leaving about 8 (4 per steak) nice pieces. These were poached in the stew liquid until just right (about 7 minutes). I served it with white rice on the side. Everyone put a couple scoops of rice in their bowl with the fish stew. I also served roasted asparagus, which worked well with the mild, slightly sweet stew.<BR/> <BR/>Second recipe - Clafouti<BR/> <BR/>Summary - everyone loved it to death. I had to send doggie bags home with our guests, it was that popular. Overall rating was 5 stars out of 5.<BR/> <BR/>I used a mixture of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. I used slightly more than the 2 cups recommended and I only baked it for 45 minutes instead of the recommended 50-55. It was nicely brown and pulling away from the sides of the pan, so out it came a bit early. But, my oven could be on the hot side.<BR/> <BR/>We served it with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. Absolute silence at the dinner table - everyone was engrossed in the dessert!<BR/> <BR/>The recipe called for it to be served slightly warm, which we did. However Carol and I thought it was better after it set for several hours cooling completely and letting the flavors set. It also made a nice little breakfast treat this morning with our tea and coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148268778082616582006-05-21T20:32:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:32:00.000-07:00This just in - a phone cal from my brother and sis...This just in - a phone cal from my brother and sister-in-law, who tried Mafe, a lamb and peanut dish from Africa. They loved, loved, loved it, as did their kids and her mother. A big hit - only took about 20 minutes of prep. Served with rice and a veggie.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148268657411995952006-05-21T20:30:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:30:00.000-07:00Obviously Donna and Carol are of two minds! They g...Obviously Donna and Carol are of two minds! They get the Bahain fish stew and the clafouti.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148268565556441602006-05-21T20:29:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:29:00.000-07:00Carol wants to know if you have any dessert recipe...Carol wants to know if you have any dessert recipes that need testing? So much for the low-cal approach...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148268523417963302006-05-21T20:28:00.000-07:002006-05-21T20:28:00.000-07:00Count me in...please send me any recipe you want, ...Count me in...please send me any recipe you want, but just make it rather light in calories if possible.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148058714664982622006-05-19T10:11:00.000-07:002006-05-19T10:11:00.000-07:00And a big thanks to Tea over at Tea and Cookies, w...And a big thanks to Tea over at Tea and Cookies, who is testing out the pelmeni recipe. she also has a story and recipe in The World is a Kitchen - good writer and good cook that she is!Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148058574046720992006-05-19T10:09:00.000-07:002006-05-19T10:09:00.000-07:00I so appreciate that my sister-in-law and one of m...I so appreciate that my sister-in-law and one of my oldest friends have not deserted me in my time of need! Enjoy.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148058514388928782006-05-19T10:08:00.000-07:002006-05-19T10:08:00.000-07:00Ok – sign me up! As if this surprises you!GinnyOk – sign me up! As if this surprises you!<BR/>GinnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1148058472202298772006-05-19T10:07:00.000-07:002006-05-19T10:07:00.000-07:00O.K. I am up for the Challange. Give me a recipe a...O.K. I am up for the Challange. Give me a recipe and I will let u know what the outcome was. This will be fun since Jay doesn't think that I can cook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1147991188189535072006-05-18T15:26:00.000-07:002006-05-18T15:26:00.000-07:00another helpful soul! bless you. recipe on its way...another helpful soul! bless you. recipe on its way.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1147973533932487342006-05-18T10:32:00.000-07:002006-05-18T10:32:00.000-07:00Mrs. B,It's always a pleasure to read your posts. ...Mrs. B,<BR/><BR/>It's always a pleasure to read your posts. I have long been awaiting news on this project that you are working on. I cannot wait to pick up my very own copy at the store!<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, I am more than happy to test a recipe for you!<BR/><BR/>You can e-mail me at ivonne@creampuffsinvenice.ca.<BR/><BR/>All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1147925734999941802006-05-17T21:15:00.000-07:002006-05-17T21:15:00.000-07:00Great, Lee. I have sent over 2 recipes. If the Eat...Great, Lee. I have sent over 2 recipes. If the Eat Local Challenge hinders your recipe testing, I can try to find something more suitable. Thank you for helping out. It is very much appreciatedMrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190114576648993341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22431480.post-1147910953168085962006-05-17T17:09:00.000-07:002006-05-17T17:09:00.000-07:00Count me in! Can you give me two options and I ge...Count me in! Can you give me two options and I get to pick? Or if I have time do both? Thanks.leedavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206074013698470235noreply@blogger.com