tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post6407359973471008791..comments2023-05-04T10:35:56.940+01:00Comments on little macaroon: random recipes :: a substitute for strong medicationlittle macaroon.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-35989519814063152172012-08-02T17:57:03.576+01:002012-08-02T17:57:03.576+01:00Hey! So sorry that you're finding photoshop so...Hey! So sorry that you're finding photoshop so frustrating! I left some instructions over on my blog in reply to your comment. Hope they help! If not, let me know. Take care!aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100119487331999310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-31621903298525879742012-07-31T23:01:40.743+01:002012-07-31T23:01:40.743+01:00Love the Jamie Oliver 30 minute meals (and you are...Love the Jamie Oliver 30 minute meals (and you are right 60 minutes minimum), particularly like the Tray-Baked Chicken. But surprisingly the cookbook I've used the most lately is Gwyneth Paltrow, Notes from My Kitchen Table. Love lots of her dishes particularly the vegetarian paella.Janine Fitzpatrickhttp://shambolicliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-11663343568500856562012-07-31T15:39:54.607+01:002012-07-31T15:39:54.607+01:00Well Sue, what you're missing with Silver Spoo...Well Sue, what you're missing with Silver Spoon... Let me see! In my opinion it's really good when you need something very very heavy, like weighting the boards together to dry some tofu. It's second to none in that respect...little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-21938450102718398032012-07-31T15:37:16.954+01:002012-07-31T15:37:16.954+01:00Not sure if it's restraint, or simply necessit...Not sure if it's restraint, or simply necessity! Our house is really rather teeny with no storage whatsoever, so needs must!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-86926498136172997392012-07-31T15:35:47.027+01:002012-07-31T15:35:47.027+01:00I might have to see if my library has a copy, that...I might have to see if my library has a copy, that sounds lovely, and certainly my copy of Twelve by the same author is beautiful (if a little underused!)little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-38267506492221828392012-07-31T15:23:50.614+01:002012-07-31T15:23:50.614+01:00A small but perfectly formed collection, your book...A small but perfectly formed collection, your books are lovely. Everyone seems to have the Silver Spoon cookbook on this roundup, I wonder what I'm missing.<br /><br />I can see this edition of RR is going to cost me money at Amazon....again!!<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-51399753219225326222012-07-30T23:14:51.454+01:002012-07-30T23:14:51.454+01:00That's great restraint. I have lots of books t...That's great restraint. I have lots of books that I never use, although I'll often dip into them and think 'That's interesting' and then do something completely different. I suppose that's a kind of inspiration. 'How To Eat' works a bit like that for me.Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-59340634494880578162012-07-30T18:33:35.553+01:002012-07-30T18:33:35.553+01:00Thanks for popping by...You're right about the...Thanks for popping by...You're right about the quality and not the quantity of cookbooks. I'm very well picky with what cookbook and chef author I purchase as well. You've mentioned having to purchase Nigella Christmas. I love her and I've purchased it last year because it was my turn to host the family holiday supper. I'm glad I did! I've used her recipes quite a lot. TheVanessa @ Cakes and Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632418231158733392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-84535447259625512992012-07-30T16:34:02.844+01:002012-07-30T16:34:02.844+01:00Nigella is certainly good for the baking, I do use...Nigella is certainly good for the baking, I do use How To Eat for cakes and puddings, I must confess.<br /><br />I was really starting to question why so many books that rarely get used made the cut too, and then I realised that they are either ones given to my husband by his mother or (eek!) ones that he has given me! So I feel I can't ditch them!!!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-25351307367712083352012-07-30T16:31:08.397+01:002012-07-30T16:31:08.397+01:00Yes, I hope next months RR forces me to try one of...Yes, I hope next months RR forces me to try one of my neglected few!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-14471680931795561192012-07-30T16:29:46.299+01:002012-07-30T16:29:46.299+01:00But other people's mess is the most interestin...But other people's mess is the most interesting bit, no?!?little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-72953924008421291672012-07-30T16:28:20.008+01:002012-07-30T16:28:20.008+01:00I've been meaning to make that chicken ever si...I've been meaning to make that chicken ever since you wrote about it Natalie! I will I will I will!!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-83316116485794719952012-07-30T14:39:21.375+01:002012-07-30T14:39:21.375+01:00Thanks for commenting on my post! I have to say I&...Thanks for commenting on my post! I have to say I'm amused by the fact that so many of the books that "made the cut" aren't used! With regards to slow cooking, I must introduce you to Stephanie, the Queen (IMHO) of Slow Cooking - http://crockpot365.blogspot.co.uk/. Thanks to her my slow cooker is in regular use in this house!<br /><br />I must say that most of my proper Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433298928334666549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-87526774299298978372012-07-29T01:38:25.723+01:002012-07-29T01:38:25.723+01:00I love your mini reviews – great idea! I reckon I...I love your mini reviews – great idea! I reckon I only use about half my books regularly, but I keep the rest because I love reading them and they have beautiful photos or they have one favourite recipe (or they were gifts). And then there are probably about four that I've never actually cooked from. One because I can only get about half the ingredients here, and the others because… I don&Mel (Sharky Oven Gloves)http://sharkyovengloves.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-30403633126726392582012-07-28T23:33:01.556+01:002012-07-28T23:33:01.556+01:00I hope you are feeling a little better today! xxx ...I hope you are feeling a little better today! xxx And wow what a great post, it makes me tempted to copy you, except I would have to tidy my cookbooks up first... lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420625317681502230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-47995653002912095562012-07-27T17:23:27.267+01:002012-07-27T17:23:27.267+01:00You never use the Nigel Slater? There are some rea...You never use the Nigel Slater? There are some really fussy recipes, but the Griddled Mustard and Herb Chicken is gorgeous (I did it for one of my cookbook challenges!) I'd urge you to give it a shot.pinkundinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994450142485371131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-77195075735527460682012-07-27T16:29:24.671+01:002012-07-27T16:29:24.671+01:00Thanks Lou. I'm ok, just a bit knackered i thi...Thanks Lou. I'm ok, just a bit knackered i think, and in serious need of all the meds im not supposed to take! <br /><br />Now, in my defense, I do enjoy <i>reading</i> How to Eat, but it is totally hopeless if you're just looking for a recipe with an ingredient list and concise instructions, no?!<br /><br />I guess I have made a few things from each of the books I list, even the ones I little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-19816013389817978632012-07-27T16:22:08.403+01:002012-07-27T16:22:08.403+01:00Thanks Dom, I will! I'm just making some stewe...Thanks Dom, I will! I'm just making some stewed rhubarb to eat on the sofa with ice cream throughout the whole ceremony :-)little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-74568037222644720152012-07-27T16:20:49.577+01:002012-07-27T16:20:49.577+01:00Haven't heard of Lidia - thanks for the tip!Haven't heard of Lidia - thanks for the tip!little macaroon.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05608420609275858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-70485824104269425962012-07-27T15:27:33.580+01:002012-07-27T15:27:33.580+01:00Okay, so I just went to count my books and do an e...Okay, so I just went to count my books and do an estimate of how many are used regularly (can you tell I am supposed to finishing the laundry and packing for our holiday tomorrow?). I found it difficult to decide if a book was used regularly or not so I decided to use the criterion of whether I had made at least two recipes from it (yip - pretty small numbers). 45 out of 65 books have been used Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-39200552069847309772012-07-27T14:13:35.087+01:002012-07-27T14:13:35.087+01:00I find it incredible that you have just 20 books, ...I find it incredible that you have just 20 books, it shows incredible discipline... and you have a very sophisticated choice of books too... I whole-heartedly approve... I also hope you get better honey and enjoy the opening ceremony from the comfort of your sofa! Thanks for jumping back on the RR bandwagon xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431297921869969693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856302226553264598.post-3910273337613107422012-07-27T13:37:07.673+01:002012-07-27T13:37:07.673+01:00The Internet has ruined us for cookbooks. With so ...The Internet has ruined us for cookbooks. With so many other bad options all over the web, why limit ourselves to books? Nigella and Jamie are two of my faves, though I have none of their books. Lidia Bastianich is one I'd enjoy too. I guess I have many cookbooks I don't use either, and several I would like (but probably wouldn't use) .Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.com