tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post8243120019387184463..comments2024-03-18T19:32:01.770-10:00Comments on Kahakai Kitchen: A Dinner for Isabelle--Cook The Books: "The School of Essential Ingredients"Deb in Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-30489399916861692552010-08-02T21:52:15.681-10:002010-08-02T21:52:15.681-10:00What an elegant yet hearty dinner. That champagne ...What an elegant yet hearty dinner. That champagne vinaigrette sounds amazing. I have just started reading "Climbing the Mango Trees" and I think it is going to be a very tasty round of CTB. Great pick!Foodjunkiehttp://foodjunkie.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-74986479981759570332010-08-01T14:15:42.403-10:002010-08-01T14:15:42.403-10:00Deb, what an elegant dinner; everything looks so d...Deb, what an elegant dinner; everything looks so delicious. And, a great review of the book.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-67317777125143905562010-08-01T08:49:23.538-10:002010-08-01T08:49:23.538-10:00Your dinner for Isabelle is truly memorable. Kelly...Your dinner for Isabelle is truly memorable. KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899840678799618083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-73078556910477871142010-07-24T12:40:18.397-10:002010-07-24T12:40:18.397-10:00I am totally with you regarding roasting salmon (a...I am totally with you regarding roasting salmon (and by salmon I mean wild king salmon): the fish is so full of flavor that a simple roasting is all it needs. You prepared a very nice dinner. I also like pears in my salad.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-42104483585581909592010-07-21T18:22:57.186-10:002010-07-21T18:22:57.186-10:00Oh WOW. I'm speechless! What a gorgeous spread...Oh WOW. I'm speechless! What a gorgeous spread Deb!! I'm in awe!! Beautifully selected and presented! I've got to try your recipe for cannellini beans! <br />Simply awesome my dear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-29311734104383988382010-07-15T01:40:28.732-10:002010-07-15T01:40:28.732-10:00Beautiful! That champagne vinaigrette really has m...Beautiful! That champagne vinaigrette really has my attention. I'm always on the lookout for salad dressings. I had fried sage on a dish during our travels and it added so much flavor. I need to try it at home!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673728403023457344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-68955210532789041702010-07-14T15:28:57.283-10:002010-07-14T15:28:57.283-10:00I loved this part of the story, also. Your meal l...I loved this part of the story, also. Your meal looks wonderful. I only wish my family would eat salmon! I still have to figure out what I'm going to make for Cook the Books. I think it will have to be the white on white cake. I am much better at baking than cooking. We will see....Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560484531030692152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-50467448550728150162010-07-14T08:46:39.240-10:002010-07-14T08:46:39.240-10:00what a beautiful story, and what a wonderful meal!...what a beautiful story, and what a wonderful meal!<br />thanks so much for sharing this with us!Chef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-46494972292314153992010-07-14T06:40:34.901-10:002010-07-14T06:40:34.901-10:00Oh, Deb, you can't imagine how much I love thi...Oh, Deb, you can't imagine how much I love this post and the whole "cook the book" idea! I'm am a voracious reader and a long time (11+ years) member of a book club ... and I can't believe we never thought to do this! <br /><br />I'm going to have to remedy that, though it may be a tough sell as many in my group don't really cook. :( <br /><br />In any case, what aThe Diva on a Diethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336939733516236525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-18891386346087762432010-07-14T06:21:57.201-10:002010-07-14T06:21:57.201-10:00On your recommendation, I put the book on reserve ...On your recommendation, I put the book on reserve at our library. The meal certainly is lovely and your photos of it are wonderful. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-57350993986883515742010-07-14T05:37:03.180-10:002010-07-14T05:37:03.180-10:00I read recipe books like novels, I didn't know...I read recipe books like novels, I didn't know there were novels that inspire recipes. Thanks so much for sharing this at Two for Tuesdays.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-32043632938120442982010-07-13T17:52:24.193-10:002010-07-13T17:52:24.193-10:00Wow... what a lovely posting. And I have to admit...Wow... what a lovely posting. And I have to admit I LOVE Erica's book. I was inspired to try making corn tortillas after reading it.<br /><br />And like you, I hated to see the story end. So I read it again, only the second round I read it aloud to my hubby, who was equally enchanted.<br /><br />My first time visit.... I'm sharing your link with my sister who enjoys cooking too.Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-89927913882278598152010-07-13T16:58:56.539-10:002010-07-13T16:58:56.539-10:00Your whole meal is just beautiful. A treat for th...Your whole meal is just beautiful. A treat for the eys. I could eat salmon every night of the week.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159582653513181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-66323899463250707652010-07-13T16:38:39.408-10:002010-07-13T16:38:39.408-10:00That was truely a lovely post and I enjoyed the tr...That was truely a lovely post and I enjoyed the tribute to Isabelle. My heart went out to her. Wonderful dishes you have prepared her Deb. Would love to pull up a chair at your table any time!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-35587319091300306562010-07-13T15:56:04.200-10:002010-07-13T15:56:04.200-10:00Mmm, this makes me so glad that salmon is coming i...Mmm, this makes me so glad that salmon is coming into season. I love fried sage leaves - how they can go from being so pungent when raw to crispy and soulful when fried. Thanks for sharing with the blog hop.Hunger and Thirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331585553306515502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-50776577540744008102010-07-13T15:26:10.199-10:002010-07-13T15:26:10.199-10:00The book sounds like something I would love! I wis...The book sounds like something I would love! I wish there were more hours in the day to get involved in these great events. I would love to eat this wonderfully delicious meal and read the book at the same time!Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-77270471661622996122010-07-13T14:59:05.621-10:002010-07-13T14:59:05.621-10:00Wow, that really captured that moment in the book....Wow, that really captured that moment in the book. Way to go Deb!<br /><br />I must make that salmon dish soon as I think my crew would snap it right down.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211857370548116268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-47494635898318440672010-07-13T10:29:23.653-10:002010-07-13T10:29:23.653-10:00This is beautiful, Deb!! It is exactly how I pictu...This is beautiful, Deb!! It is exactly how I pictured it as I read that part...it looks so delicious and definitely memory-invoking. Gorgeous =) Thanks so much for sharing it with Two for Tuesdays this week!Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-46690149535990298732010-07-13T07:01:06.512-10:002010-07-13T07:01:06.512-10:00looks fabulous!looks fabulous!K and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-17701842374509128922010-07-13T06:42:14.026-10:002010-07-13T06:42:14.026-10:00Wow Deb! You opened up a whole new world for me! I...Wow Deb! You opened up a whole new world for me! I had no clue there were foodie novels! Will have to check this out, but your recipes look to die for as are your photos! Now I have to go eat something because you made me so hungry! Thanks for sharing the real food love on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop! :) alex@amoderatelifea moderate lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276472308985313068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-52713836827884325092010-07-13T02:56:23.171-10:002010-07-13T02:56:23.171-10:00"I am starting to think that maybe memories a..."I am starting to think that maybe memories are like this dessert. I eat it, and it becomes a part of me, whether I remember it later or not." - I love that quote!!<br /><br />This book sounds like a great read. Everything looks delicious. Love all the textures in the salad and the salmon looks amazing. We've been cooking salmon in little pouches on the grill, but I definitely Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-1668552734453533452010-07-13T02:33:59.195-10:002010-07-13T02:33:59.195-10:00What a good idea! I'm definitely going to chec...What a good idea! I'm definitely going to check out the next round of Cook the Books. And I wholeheartedly am on your side with the mini-tarts-- little (and not fussed about by you) is sometimes certainly better. I'm soaking beans already!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879168935812043857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-58792321778389500642010-07-13T02:17:57.315-10:002010-07-13T02:17:57.315-10:00Looks gorgeous, Deb! I loved Isabelle's story,...Looks gorgeous, Deb! I loved Isabelle's story, and this meal was such a great part of her story!<br /><br />Guess I need to get my dish picked out to work on, huh?Ty'sMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227042503847495503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-13374654587609837952010-07-13T01:09:49.113-10:002010-07-13T01:09:49.113-10:00This looks lovely! It was such a sweet book. I nee...This looks lovely! It was such a sweet book. I need to get organised and make my entry!<br /><br />I did salmon with beans the other night and I had completely forgotten that it was in the book!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-48861917999885178162010-07-13T00:29:54.923-10:002010-07-13T00:29:54.923-10:00This meal of Isabelle's was one of my favorite...This meal of Isabelle's was one of my favorite parts of the book! I'm so glad you commemorated it with this meal. That salmon does look perfectly cooked!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.com