tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post130593818363983225..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Do You Eat Caesar Salad with Your Hands?Valerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-54393681555697343832011-07-26T15:03:19.832-07:002011-07-26T15:03:19.832-07:00Very nice read, like a lot, My grandmother had a s...Very nice read, like a lot, My grandmother had a strong influence on my love to cook and eat with natural ingredients , if possible fresh from the farmSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774102162667883516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85383571661567559202011-06-20T06:57:17.943-07:002011-06-20T06:57:17.943-07:00How interesting - I never knew that, despite being...How interesting - I never knew that, despite being an avid fan of Caesar salad!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-36716741860620062012011-06-13T15:29:15.010-07:002011-06-13T15:29:15.010-07:00Interesting read and perspective...I really enjoye...Interesting read and perspective...I really enjoyed your take on the virtues of cooking from an established chef's recipe. Something to think about for me.<br /><br />P.S. No, I prefer a fork and knife.<br />PPS. Sorry about your virus...glad you're back up.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-66287832524032667942011-06-13T07:45:31.834-07:002011-06-13T07:45:31.834-07:00Val...I know how you felt...was there too...rememb...Val...I know how you felt...was there too...remember<br /><br />I once did a Caesar serving the leaves and the dressing in a bowl for dipping....was really coolnormahttp://www.platanosmangoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-40382929157722029142011-06-12T12:35:02.974-07:002011-06-12T12:35:02.974-07:00I love Caesar salad but never thought of digging i...I love Caesar salad but never thought of digging in with my hands or leaving the leaves whole. This would be a wonderful summer salad to eat outdoors!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-12485578187910200212011-06-11T23:19:04.151-07:002011-06-11T23:19:04.151-07:00Glad to see you're back Val! I think eating t...Glad to see you're back Val! I think eating this divine caesar salad with your hands totally rocks! Thank you for sharing this delightful treat with us!Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589888584542143132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-58281648966412165632011-06-11T15:15:30.433-07:002011-06-11T15:15:30.433-07:00First, that's great news that your computer go...First, that's great news that your computer got fixed. I love to eat lamb chops with my hands. That also goes for ribs. Why not salad? I never knew the origins of Caesar Salad. Come to think of it, I've never made it. Ever. I must change that! What a fun endeavor you've jumped on with a few of my favorite bloggers! 50 weeks! Wow!Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-15041560997136331912011-06-11T09:49:21.946-07:002011-06-11T09:49:21.946-07:00I've never thought of eating a Caeser by hand,...I've never thought of eating a Caeser by hand, but why not try! I am SO glad that you're back from your frustrating computer experience. We have become so dependent on them that it's scary!Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-57462710153761565592011-06-11T04:41:21.703-07:002011-06-11T04:41:21.703-07:00Glad to hear your computer is all better and you c...Glad to hear your computer is all better and you can get back to doing what you do so well! I love any and all food you can eat with your hands! And I learned something new today, I never knew the origin of the Caesar salad either. Have a great weekend Val!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363106628279020217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-19466084253715857552011-06-11T01:11:58.004-07:002011-06-11T01:11:58.004-07:00Hi Val! I'm so glad you managed to get the old...Hi Val! I'm so glad you managed to get the old computer back on the road -I know exactly how you felt. And your post is lovely - I didn't even know that this salad is named after a real Caesar!!Claudianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-86290331397523671872011-06-10T21:36:09.679-07:002011-06-10T21:36:09.679-07:00I'm so glad you're back, Val! How frustrat...I'm so glad you're back, Val! How frustrating that must've been for you. :-( I've been inspired by the chaps who wrote Once Upon A Tart. :-) They're so delightful and unpretentious and mess around with their own recipes so it gives me freedom to do it too. :-)Rambling Tarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59942773718460817672011-06-10T20:08:29.834-07:002011-06-10T20:08:29.834-07:00So glad your computer is better! This is a lovely ...So glad your computer is better! This is a lovely tribute to Julia and her recipe for Caesar salad. I've never had it with the whole leaves, but I'll definitely make it this way the next time I do. :)Betty @ scrambled henfruithttp://scrambledhenfruit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-54176927306939730702011-06-10T11:52:30.256-07:002011-06-10T11:52:30.256-07:00I have had SO many arguments with my father in law...I have had SO many arguments with my father in law about the origin of the Caesar salad. He refuses to believe it was created in Mexico because he's a European food snob and refuses to eat Mexican food.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59493262203366272482011-06-10T10:54:14.578-07:002011-06-10T10:54:14.578-07:00Wow! I can't believe Julia really met the crea...Wow! I can't believe Julia really met the creator of the Caesar! Cool stuff.<br /><br />I love that you can eat this with your hands!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39372100014057242552011-06-10T09:52:10.291-07:002011-06-10T09:52:10.291-07:00You have my mouth watering Val. I will have to try...You have my mouth watering Val. I will have to try Caesar's this way.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-4689305416728059842011-06-10T09:23:41.150-07:002011-06-10T09:23:41.150-07:00I m glad you are better of your "virus"....I m glad you are better of your "virus".<br />I love Caesar Salad an look amazing!! gloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-72676131144009933652011-06-10T08:48:19.072-07:002011-06-10T08:48:19.072-07:00I see nothing wrong with eating this delicous sala...I see nothing wrong with eating this delicous salad with clean hands!Maris (In Good Taste)http://ingoodtasteblog.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11776454901234961862011-06-10T08:24:41.326-07:002011-06-10T08:24:41.326-07:00Wonderful post! I love Caesar salad and had one ev...Wonderful post! I love Caesar salad and had one every day on my honeymoon through Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria- it's become a legend. ;)<br />I'd love to come along on this journey with you to explore the contributions of such influential women.<br />xoxGabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241308635236743893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-33294291706832525222011-06-10T07:00:32.899-07:002011-06-10T07:00:32.899-07:00Good to know that you got rid of that nasty virus!...Good to know that you got rid of that nasty virus!<br /><br />I have never eaten a Caesar Salad with my hands, but I'd have no problem doing so. ;-P Your salad looks marvelous.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59247931607731209562011-06-10T06:42:27.416-07:002011-06-10T06:42:27.416-07:00I love the idea of picking up big pieces of lettuc...I love the idea of picking up big pieces of lettuce for a Caesar salad! It looks great on a platter that way too. One of the biggest influences on my cooking has been Martha Stewart. I started watching her shows, reading her magazine and books right at the time I was first really learning.lisa is cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-89961527144304788982011-06-10T06:12:30.799-07:002011-06-10T06:12:30.799-07:00This is a beautifully done post! I loved reading a...This is a beautifully done post! I loved reading about the history of the salad and your commentary on Julia Child. She is a national treasure, to be sure! I am excited to try to participate in this challenge! As for the salad, it is my favorite quick meal ... made on evenings when I don't really want to fuss too much in the kitchen ... so basic and so good!<br /><br />PS So glad your computer problems have been solved!Susanhttp://thespicegarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-79333812682055827272011-06-10T06:07:27.787-07:002011-06-10T06:07:27.787-07:00Wonderful post, Val. It's no wonder that Julie...Wonderful post, Val. It's no wonder that Julie is loved by so many. I'm on my way over to Mary's right now to find out more about this fun event.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-7727562707440715462011-06-10T05:13:39.943-07:002011-06-10T05:13:39.943-07:00Oh! :-) I just love the idea of eating Caesar sala...Oh! :-) I just love the idea of eating Caesar salad with one's hands! :-) Such a freeing idea! Thank you for sharing this beautiful post and this incredible blog event... I'm so grateful to you for bringing the spirit of Julia into my living room this very morning when my spirits needed a bit of lifting... You wrote so touchingly and with such life - I am truly rejuvenated, and eager to fix Julia's Ceasar salad recipe this weekend! Thank you so much! *hugs* :-)Astra Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875529379234934319noreply@blogger.com