tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post8238406168234260682..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Roasted Salmon Nicoise Platter and Why I Need to Be Able to Run FasterValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63023960559169699532010-05-25T21:04:40.799-07:002010-05-25T21:04:40.799-07:00Crazy as it sounds I would love to see a bear(from...Crazy as it sounds I would love to see a bear(from a far distance of course)in amongst all that beautiful scenery you have!Proud Italian Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-54358789173185165802010-05-22T13:45:02.038-07:002010-05-22T13:45:02.038-07:00All my favourite ingredients, on a plate. Lovely p...All my favourite ingredients, on a plate. Lovely post: thank you.Jane-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286066902484367496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-83265816015430448972010-05-21T10:35:00.924-07:002010-05-21T10:35:00.924-07:00I really enjoyed reading your post and I'm gla...I really enjoyed reading your post and I'm glad the bear left you both alone. I like the that you used asparagus. It's terrific with salmon.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559358009454184003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-72358363149313258602010-05-21T09:03:29.559-07:002010-05-21T09:03:29.559-07:00Perfect for spring, fresh and inviting!Perfect for spring, fresh and inviting!Laura in Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841145139429411322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-20396245397168008712010-05-21T08:33:28.886-07:002010-05-21T08:33:28.886-07:00Wow, what an adventure! The salmon
nicoise platte...Wow, what an adventure! The salmon<br />nicoise platter looks fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-53151758842783974222010-05-21T07:09:28.542-07:002010-05-21T07:09:28.542-07:00This looks amazingly delicious! I've never ad...This looks amazingly delicious! I've never added the baked salmon but will definitely do it now! Love your blog!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-4011732653557933692010-05-21T06:29:48.946-07:002010-05-21T06:29:48.946-07:00That salad has everything a healthy, flavorful, li...That salad has everything a healthy, flavorful, light lunch/dinner needs! Great dish.Mariahttp://kalisasorexi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-35569018283686231442010-05-21T02:36:03.179-07:002010-05-21T02:36:03.179-07:00OMG a bear - Scary!! Fantastic recipe.OMG a bear - Scary!! Fantastic recipe.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864245630688567411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-25862903244067252412010-05-21T02:03:36.100-07:002010-05-21T02:03:36.100-07:00how exciting! i've heard, of course, that you...how exciting! i've heard, of course, that you needn't outrun the bear...just your hiking partner. :)<br />glad ya'll survived!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63768928074913381142010-05-20T22:38:44.129-07:002010-05-20T22:38:44.129-07:00I've never crossed paths with a bear. Yikes! G...I've never crossed paths with a bear. Yikes! Glad you are okay! Your salmon platter looks delicious!theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-31582007769737644772010-05-20T20:16:41.671-07:002010-05-20T20:16:41.671-07:00Geez Val, this is some adventure you had......I am...Geez Val, this is some adventure you had......I am glad you survived to make this delightful salad!!Nina Timmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973980161399052340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16311835369906931472010-05-20T19:06:44.707-07:002010-05-20T19:06:44.707-07:00Too funny Peter:DToo funny Peter:DValerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-61358881914880229532010-05-20T18:18:26.986-07:002010-05-20T18:18:26.986-07:00Holy S**T, you faced a bear? I would have needed a...Holy S**T, you faced a bear? I would have needed a change of slacks and then a whiskey!<br /><br />Next time, get the bear to catch some salmon for you to make many, many Nicoise salads.Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21079237338626265762010-05-20T13:09:21.108-07:002010-05-20T13:09:21.108-07:00What a great story -- because it has a happy endin...What a great story -- because it has a happy ending and you both got back to safety. We don't have brown bears here in Rhode Island, but I've seen them when traveling up north. Big and scary.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-68397832617997430062010-05-20T12:57:54.988-07:002010-05-20T12:57:54.988-07:00I have seen many a bear in my lifetime Ben and it ...I have seen many a bear in my lifetime Ben and it is always a thrill..but far better from the safety of your vehicle.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-81014885127253255582010-05-20T11:05:01.470-07:002010-05-20T11:05:01.470-07:00Bear bells are definitely recommended, singing als...Bear bells are definitely recommended, singing also classifies as a noise, and I did have my walking poles which look a little flimsy to me right now.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-79812234338571875562010-05-20T10:48:09.928-07:002010-05-20T10:48:09.928-07:00Oh Gadfry! In Alaska, MotherGoose Lake, we would ...Oh Gadfry! In Alaska, MotherGoose Lake, we would sing to the bears and bang sticks ... the song?<br />Bear Bear go away<br />Bear Bear we'll be gone tomorrow<br />;0)<br />silly but it was noise.<br />Love the salad.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-49198754025945741562010-05-20T10:33:28.167-07:002010-05-20T10:33:28.167-07:00What a tale to tell! It had me laughing, AND holdi...What a tale to tell! It had me laughing, AND holding my breath in fear for you. Isn't it amazing how adrenalin kicks in and moves us way faster than we think we can go? <br /><br />As for the Salade Nicoise- It's one of my favorite dishes and The Barefoot Contessa does a great job of it. <br /><br />BTW - too bad or maybe not - that yo didn't have your walking poles with you.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-60677861119401037472010-05-20T10:12:29.539-07:002010-05-20T10:12:29.539-07:00Yikes! We wear bear bells when we are in bear coun...Yikes! We wear bear bells when we are in bear country. Usually if they hear you they'll stay away. Most bears can outrun you and will chase if you start to run. Regardless of their color these guys are all wild animals and will attack on a dime. I'm so glad you are OK and enjoyed the day with your good friend. Hugs and blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-15707716680174517582010-05-20T09:15:01.988-07:002010-05-20T09:15:01.988-07:00Every time I come to your web site I leave feeling...Every time I come to your web site I leave feeling hungry! This salmon nicoise salad looks SO delicious!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947872989819646262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-54836919123201227962010-05-20T08:28:45.555-07:002010-05-20T08:28:45.555-07:00I've wondered what I would do in a situation l...I've wondered what I would do in a situation like yours with the bear. I know I wouldn't run nearly fast enough. Yikes.<br /><br />Beautiful salad, Val. That is is healthy too is an added bonus.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-49661795653217908002010-05-20T06:57:16.105-07:002010-05-20T06:57:16.105-07:00Val, I would probably have wey myself after that! ...Val, I would probably have wey myself after that! My hunter hubby said to tell you that brown bears can be quite aggressive- be very careful! We had an "incident" with one at our home in NY- very scary!<br />That recipe looks wonderful and being an asparagus lover, I'll probably follow your lead!<br />xoxo PattieAllie and Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759469483147007422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-71886598253933220952010-05-20T06:43:35.257-07:002010-05-20T06:43:35.257-07:00Oh, my, what an adventure! I'd be walking in t...Oh, my, what an adventure! I'd be walking in the mall after that -- and that's really 'old lady'! :) Kudos to you for picking up the poles again...but be careful!FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-51484188549488700772010-05-20T06:12:21.102-07:002010-05-20T06:12:21.102-07:00Yikes! Let me say that I would NOT have made it i...Yikes! Let me say that I would NOT have made it into town for that "potty" stop! Yes, please, get out there and run, don't walk, until you are faster than any bear your might chance upon.<br /><br />Thanks for the delicious reminder that summer is coming (isn't it?).<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-25404670893007478372010-05-20T05:35:42.313-07:002010-05-20T05:35:42.313-07:00A lovely hike, minus the part with the bear ;-P! I...A lovely hike, minus the part with the bear ;-P! I also have to move more... At least, our woods are less scary!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.com