tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post5825123811063269456..comments2024-03-06T11:35:49.281-06:00Comments on A Frenchtown Kitchen & Garden: Red Butter Lettuce and Roasted Asparagus SaladAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-44355930287890214612007-03-19T06:35:00.000-05:002007-03-19T06:35:00.000-05:00Fi, I would cook for you anytime.Fi, I would cook for you anytime.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-1684667212954771222007-03-19T02:15:00.000-05:002007-03-19T02:15:00.000-05:00There's nothing nicer than plucking your own lettu...There's nothing nicer than plucking your own lettuce out of the garden in the summer time. I used to grow these "Butter" variety, or something very similar. You can actually pick the leaves as you need them while the plant is still growing.<BR/><BR/>Can I come and eat at your place Mimi ? I would love to sit down to one of your creations after a long hard day at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-51446482944021600152007-03-18T11:23:00.000-05:002007-03-18T11:23:00.000-05:00It really tasted like spring, too, Anne.Sometimes ...It really tasted like spring, too, Anne.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes the best meals are tossed together, last minute. I've said that before; I guess it's one of my themes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-89808568694893242542007-03-18T11:17:00.000-05:002007-03-18T11:17:00.000-05:00Looks really tasty and healthy Mimi.AnneLooks really tasty and healthy Mimi.<BR/>AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-14437026805701465692007-03-18T08:45:00.000-05:002007-03-18T08:45:00.000-05:00How charming, Terry!I hear a sandhill crane flying...How charming, Terry!<BR/><BR/>I hear a sandhill crane flying overhead the other day. We miss those sounds in winter. And of course, Canada geese abound.<BR/><BR/>Yes, improv cooking is more fun than following the roles, for me, anyway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-55014751259560876212007-03-18T01:17:00.000-05:002007-03-18T01:17:00.000-05:00Exactly this kind of improvisational cooking is wh...Exactly this kind of improvisational cooking is what excites me most about cooking these days. Beautiful photography too, Mimi.<BR/><BR/>Spring is definitely in the air, but for us city folk here in Chicago, the signs are slightly different. Last weekend, we drove over to the Uptown Theater and saw that the pair of Peregrine falcons that nest on its fire escape had returned. They nest there every year, and the people in the neighborhood take a lot of protective pride in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-3534575589971432012007-03-17T22:23:00.000-05:002007-03-17T22:23:00.000-05:00Christine, I was delighted to see that one of our ...Christine, I was delighted to see that one of our local stores is offering more organics these days. I've yet to see organic strawberries though — I hope that will be next.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-58411629256665397292007-03-17T20:05:00.000-05:002007-03-17T20:05:00.000-05:00That's such a gorgeous photo Mimi!I've had salad t...That's such a gorgeous photo Mimi!<BR/>I've had salad two nights running now and another one in mind for tonight.<BR/>Got the first organic strawberries sitting in the fridge too. The box of bisquick is calling to them! :))Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269469384082089761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-38845920454837840772007-03-17T17:04:00.000-05:002007-03-17T17:04:00.000-05:00Cyn, I rarely see bluebirds here. But the cardinal...Cyn, I rarely see bluebirds here. But the cardinals are doing their turf calls and it's only a matter of time before we see and hear redwing blackbirds.<BR/><BR/>Yes, you crave fresh things now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-16255348375256754452007-03-17T16:35:00.000-05:002007-03-17T16:35:00.000-05:00Spring is springing here, too! Saw my first robin ...Spring is springing here, too! Saw my first robin of the season yesterday, and the bluebird couples are vying for the nesting boxes with all their might! <BR/>I am always using a big variety of lettuce...but pretty much stay away from my mom's old stand-by...iceburg. Tho, I have to admit, when i am making tacos, nothing but crunchy iceburg will suffice!<BR/>Salads are good any time of the year, but especially after a long winter.Farmgirl Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596602094024708943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-76490859032470238102007-03-17T13:27:00.000-05:002007-03-17T13:27:00.000-05:00Same here, Betty. I just tossed together tuna, tom...Same here, Betty. I just tossed together tuna, tomatoes, cilantro, chevre and green onions for lunch - just as good as any recipe.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I've never been a slavish devotée of any rules...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-81364478574697276782007-03-17T13:12:00.000-05:002007-03-17T13:12:00.000-05:00This has become my cooking style over the years. T...This has become my cooking style over the years. Take an ingredient and see what I can get going with it...I like to look over recipes for inspiration, but rarely follow them. I think that's called knowing how to cook!Betty Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-48552724795688789962007-03-17T11:46:00.000-05:002007-03-17T11:46:00.000-05:00I'm on a salad binge, Katie - happens every spring...I'm on a salad binge, Katie - happens every spring.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-84262283476988376182007-03-17T11:19:00.000-05:002007-03-17T11:19:00.000-05:00Often, simple is best.Your salad looks simply perf...Often, simple is best.<BR/>Your salad looks simply perfect!<BR/>I'm going to plant some lettuce sets next week....Salads!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106770684223181487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-42549833162991469552007-03-17T10:22:00.000-05:002007-03-17T10:22:00.000-05:00Love that stuff, Kalyn!I'm on my way over to your ...Love that stuff, Kalyn!<BR/><BR/>I'm on my way over to your kitchen to find an SBD tuna recipe now...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-35530303409507333112007-03-17T08:38:00.000-05:002007-03-17T08:38:00.000-05:00Very yummy looking. I love butter lettuce, but I ...Very yummy looking. I love butter lettuce, but I don't think I've seen the red type. I'll watch for it. I'm definitely craving some salads. (And goat cheese, yes!)Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-69834894193493539672007-03-17T07:41:00.000-05:002007-03-17T07:41:00.000-05:00I am so sorry about that storm, Mary. We got socke...I am so sorry about that storm, Mary. We got socked a few weeks bak for the first time. Stew sounds good today here, too, because it is not all that warm.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-25262916497328841352007-03-17T07:05:00.000-05:002007-03-17T07:05:00.000-05:00That head of lettuce is gorgeous. I was just start...That head of lettuce is gorgeous. I was just starting to think of lovely spring salads, but we got hit with feet and feet of snow yesterday. I think we'll be sticking to soups and stews for a few days yet. Luckily I stocked up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-17760189500908877102007-03-17T06:56:00.000-05:002007-03-17T06:56:00.000-05:00Yes, asparagus and strawberries, Lydia.I wish it w...Yes, asparagus and strawberries, Lydia.<BR/><BR/>I wish it were truly fresh. I'm sorry about your storm — our snow, feet high just 10 days ago, is nealry gone.<BR/><BR/>We know it's spring, Tanna, when foxes and turkeys come into town. Although, a few years back we had a fox in our neighborhood at Christmas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-42721690750268613932007-03-17T06:09:00.000-05:002007-03-17T06:09:00.000-05:00That really is a spectaular head of butter leaf! ...That really is a spectaular head of butter leaf! The salad sounds lovely and your words certainly picture spring. Love the fox!MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29556015.post-10427835043853209002007-03-17T05:18:00.000-05:002007-03-17T05:18:00.000-05:00That is one beautiful head of lettuce! Though we g...That is one beautiful head of lettuce! Though we got hit with our first real (and really beautiful) snowstorm of the year yesterday, I know that the farm-fresh asparagus are only six weeks away. Nothing says spring more than asparagus!Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.com