tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post7531334096794271090..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Melanzane Sott'Olio (Pickled Eggplant) and a Journey to The Olive PressValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-1109897995422643912013-11-04T06:35:33.387-08:002013-11-04T06:35:33.387-08:00Thanks Dina. In January and February in Spain perh...Thanks Dina. In January and February in Spain perhaps as in Italy there will be a riot of lemons and oranges in season. To pick them straight from the trees they grow is a miracle of nature.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-31580844111131522892013-11-04T06:17:10.171-08:002013-11-04T06:17:10.171-08:00Val, I am re-rereading this post in preparation fo...Val, I am re-rereading this post in preparation for my own trip to Spain. It is so beautifully written, I feel that I just walked in your footsteps. I am linking to it from my blog (that article section I mentioned).Olive Oil and Lemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517997295512052291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24239733391903619742013-11-01T15:45:17.337-07:002013-11-01T15:45:17.337-07:00Hi Val!
I want to share this on my friday link rou...Hi Val!<br />I want to share this on my friday link roundup.<br />I know a lot of people will love this.<br />Thank you!!vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3036448609493280202013-10-22T04:16:46.905-07:002013-10-22T04:16:46.905-07:00You could use some of that lovely California olive...You could use some of that lovely California olive oil Greg. I had the opportunity for tasting our first year at Foodbuzz in SF. Still by far my favourite of all the Foodbuzz events with an Outstanding in the Field dinner at long snaking tables in a warehouse.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55222282599796701432013-10-21T21:04:57.638-07:002013-10-21T21:04:57.638-07:00Joan is right. I'm so jealous you should just ...Joan is right. I'm so jealous you should just pickle me. XOGREG<br /><br />sippitysuphttp://www.sippitysup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-76060926415320188342013-10-21T20:25:13.662-07:002013-10-21T20:25:13.662-07:00Much of Italy is similar to California, especially...Much of Italy is similar to California, especially in autumn. I'll take that as comfort as I sit here in So Cal wishing I were in Italy. GREGsippitysuphttp://www.sippitysup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24271389010942335512013-10-21T17:56:02.063-07:002013-10-21T17:56:02.063-07:00Not growing up with an Italian nonna Daniela I tri...Not growing up with an Italian nonna Daniela I tried it for the first time this year and needed to make it myself.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85413908668206870322013-10-21T15:19:07.758-07:002013-10-21T15:19:07.758-07:00The trip that keeps on giving … :)
I just bought a...The trip that keeps on giving … :)<br />I just bought a bunch of small eggplant today. Made one dish tonight and was thinking about what I'd do with the other eggplants. Problem solved.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-526081200463628742013-10-21T13:42:54.498-07:002013-10-21T13:42:54.498-07:00Both the pictures and this genuine recipe capture ...Both the pictures and this genuine recipe capture wonderfully the rustic and most fascinating side of that beautiful part of the world. My grandma used to make melanzane sott'olio every year, it's funny that I've never actually thought of making it myself. Thanks for sharing your story with us. It's been a pleasure reading it! Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQhttp://www.foodrecipeshq.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-83405801758910326832013-10-21T12:26:47.971-07:002013-10-21T12:26:47.971-07:00Strolling around Piano de Sorrento sounds like hea...Strolling around Piano de Sorrento sounds like heaven. So does the pickled eggplant with buffalo mozzarella!lisa is cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29371892056019288802013-10-21T08:14:11.057-07:002013-10-21T08:14:11.057-07:00I just read an article about the Agriturismo in It...I just read an article about the Agriturismo in Italy. I love the idea of seeing the operation of an actual working farm. The fragrances must have been overwhelming, Val. Love this post and all the information you shared. Cathy at Wives with Kniveshttp://wiveswithknives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29854786938488118122013-10-21T05:52:19.597-07:002013-10-21T05:52:19.597-07:00Thank you for this delightful recipe..
Loved my t...Thank you for this delightful recipe..<br /><br />Loved my trip to Italy..5 yrs ago..<br /><br />Sometimes it feels like yesterday.. other times.. a century ago.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-58925105796955352572013-10-21T05:04:53.791-07:002013-10-21T05:04:53.791-07:00Wow, so much info!!! Although I don't live in ...Wow, so much info!!! Although I don't live in Italy... which I wouldn't mind... I'm soooo grateful to live in the Mediterranean... I love it here :D I'm so fortunate.<br /><br />See? today, it's 24ºC and sun is shinnying. A beautiful day in Barcelona... make it your next choice Val!!!!Núriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022880640891451797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11917214944429145232013-10-20T23:32:37.816-07:002013-10-20T23:32:37.816-07:00A delicious speciality! Perfect when served like y...A delicious speciality! Perfect when served like you did...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63117002393829999272013-10-20T21:50:08.588-07:002013-10-20T21:50:08.588-07:00I think October in Italy would be amazing.I think October in Italy would be amazing.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63255596094181080032013-10-20T18:13:19.916-07:002013-10-20T18:13:19.916-07:00What a fantastic experience, Val. Visiting an oliv...What a fantastic experience, Val. Visiting an olive press and learning how it all works is a great dream of mine. I'm so glad you shared your adventures and photos. :-) Your eggplant dish sounds absolutely delicious!!Rambling Tarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-32007769502032579672013-10-20T16:30:55.953-07:002013-10-20T16:30:55.953-07:00I would love the smell the first press of olives. ...I would love the smell the first press of olives. What a fantastic adventure Val. Really like the touch of heat in your pickled eggplant. <br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-48918444340358994072013-10-20T12:43:46.133-07:002013-10-20T12:43:46.133-07:00Great post, Val. Lots of interesting information p...Great post, Val. Lots of interesting information presented in an interesting way.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.com