tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post8317133299457591768..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: A Recipe for Acadian Weasel Fricot with a Salted Herbs Recipe...No Weasels Were Harmed in the Making of This DishValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39825485097930625912010-06-28T04:30:15.935-07:002010-06-28T04:30:15.935-07:00You are amazing. What a beautiful post this was t...You are amazing. What a beautiful post this was to read. I'm Acadian & have learned so much from what you've shared here. I make the Tortier each Christmas eve & feel like I'm stepping back into times of long ago. Thanks for all the inspiration here :)Sarah @ Mum In Bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422631998971737584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-6773398181847890152009-12-13T13:55:30.026-08:002009-12-13T13:55:30.026-08:00I am an Acadian through my father and a Quebecoise...I am an Acadian through my father and a Quebecoise through my mother but it is the first time I see the Herbes salées meeting the Fricot.suzielarosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226841774873076365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-42108185210023845332009-12-10T22:50:07.172-08:002009-12-10T22:50:07.172-08:00I have a similar recipe for Arcadia
Turkey pie an...I have a similar recipe for Arcadia <br />Turkey pie and Rabbit . Cool recipeKitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39848147956529584902009-12-10T16:59:58.405-08:002009-12-10T16:59:58.405-08:00I imagine salted herbs bring so much more depth an...I imagine salted herbs bring so much more depth and flavor to any dish. I would love to try this. The soup looks warm and inviting as well.theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-15454914811389527982009-12-10T09:33:42.002-08:002009-12-10T09:33:42.002-08:00Interesting post & recipe. I, like Grace, had ...Interesting post & recipe. I, like Grace, had my curiosity piqued by the "weasel." ;)Sandiehttp://inncuisine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-57673444059132492892009-12-10T08:44:23.554-08:002009-12-10T08:44:23.554-08:00I was far less concerned about weasles being harme...I was far less concerned about weasles being harmed than what they would actually taste like - I imagine them to be kind of gamey.<br /><br />I'm partly jealous of your snow, but partly because it's been so freaking cold down here that it seems like we should at least get some snow out of the deal.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-46751090621648396702009-12-10T08:32:56.804-08:002009-12-10T08:32:56.804-08:00I know my husband would adore this with the dumpli...I know my husband would adore this with the dumplings. I think I am one of the strange ones because I never dream of the upcoming warm weather...I just love the cold! Crazy but true. Your photos are gorgeous!La Bella Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700526692013628923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-49505011642109431182009-12-10T05:38:21.052-08:002009-12-10T05:38:21.052-08:00I really enjoyed learning about Acadian traditions...I really enjoyed learning about Acadian traditions and delicious food, I'm intrigued by the salted herbs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-48220660719919461092009-12-10T04:11:33.568-08:002009-12-10T04:11:33.568-08:00First...I bow to your organizational and planning ...First...I bow to your organizational and planning skills...all your Christmas gifts bought/made & wrapped!!! Awesome.<br /><br />The rest of the post is awesome too. Gorgeous photos, great recipes and a lovely history lesson.<br /><br />You've outdone yourself this time!Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55870345534366670252009-12-10T00:13:35.833-08:002009-12-10T00:13:35.833-08:00Mmm soup with little dumpling?? I'm alll over...Mmm soup with little dumpling?? I'm alll over that. Sounds great.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-17718535209736272492009-12-09T21:13:07.676-08:002009-12-09T21:13:07.676-08:00When I was visiting my sister, one summer, we went...When I was visiting my sister, one summer, we went to were they make the Les Herbes Salees du bas du fleuve. It's a nice little place. I am missing 'Herbes Salées' so much. I have this cookbook and will make the recipe. That will remind me of so many memories. I think in every fridge in Québec you can find 'Herbes Salées'. People use it so much. I love it on mashed potatoes. And your delicious Fricot reminds me when I was living in New Brunswick. It was the first time I ever heard of that dish. It's really good. Every Acadians have their own recipe.La Cuisine d'Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364824048171251506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-72576506837953786012009-12-09T16:48:18.153-08:002009-12-09T16:48:18.153-08:00No weasels were harmed in the making of this dish ...No weasels were harmed in the making of this dish Grace.I always remember hoping for snow even as a kid for Christmas HoneyB, we wanted to try our new sleds, etc...this is Canada but we are not always The Great White North when we want to be.It is your season Peter so you would be able to make the herbes salees "down under".Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39208046808527686782009-12-09T16:47:23.535-08:002009-12-09T16:47:23.535-08:00I spent 3 months in Nova Scotia a couple of years ...I spent 3 months in Nova Scotia a couple of years ago and learned a lot about Acadian life. I bought herbes salees but was never really sure how I was supposed to use them. I did add instead of salt, sometimes. I actually sauteed them and thought perhaps that is how they are to be used. If I understand you correctly, you are limited only by your imagination.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-17989018377724997152009-12-09T16:33:03.023-08:002009-12-09T16:33:03.023-08:00Duly noted and changed Stamatia, a little blip in ...Duly noted and changed Stamatia, a little blip in the memory card:DValerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16458986061818538182009-12-09T15:41:58.671-08:002009-12-09T15:41:58.671-08:00This whole post just has me drooling, Val! I love ...This whole post just has me drooling, Val! I love that you are exploring more of the regional Canadian dishes!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-57478957500118179902009-12-09T14:00:00.291-08:002009-12-09T14:00:00.291-08:00When something really grabs my attention I always ...When something really grabs my attention I always say I'm "intrigued"...and I'm definiely feeling this way about the salted herbs! I am bookmarking this to try Val...I love it! Very interesting to read about the Acadians and about heir hearty dishes...the Fricot a la Bellette really looks and sounds like a filling winter dish! Thank you for this wonderful post!Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589888584542143132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29446497508265343102009-12-09T13:41:17.105-08:002009-12-09T13:41:17.105-08:00"Forced out by the British in the mid-sixteen..."Forced out by the British in the mid-sixteenth century"<br /><br />- the expulsion of the Acadians occurred between 1755 and 1763, so it was in fact the mid 18th century, not the 16th century.<br /><br />Otherwise it's great post - I love fricot!Stamatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456787903949292496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37684244228401294182009-12-09T12:07:43.095-08:002009-12-09T12:07:43.095-08:00Val, we have snow every year whether we want it or...Val, we have snow every year whether we want it or not. ;o) I didn't realize you had snow free Christmas. Also, both foods listed are something I am totally not familiar with. Very good post...thank you! Oh, and I love the photo of your herbs!Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068638453383917637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-68239572379588310612009-12-09T09:39:49.974-08:002009-12-09T09:39:49.974-08:00Thanks for the education on both Acadian culture a...Thanks for the education on both Acadian culture and the use and making of salted herbs. Informative as always. <br /><br />The "weasel" is certainly an eye-catcher in hour post title! I keep thinking, "He looked at Zaphod as if he had just asked for a weasel." Then, "He looked at Zaphod as if he had just asked for a lightly grilled weasal on a bun with french fries."The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84729125616088802512009-12-09T09:31:54.444-08:002009-12-09T09:31:54.444-08:00I loved your story about Acadian food and traditio...I loved your story about Acadian food and traditions.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003092395648676906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39059059273292103912009-12-09T09:18:28.716-08:002009-12-09T09:18:28.716-08:00You make me hungry!You make me hungry!Laura in Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841145139429411322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-8504242074144587832009-12-09T09:01:08.978-08:002009-12-09T09:01:08.978-08:00whew--for a minute there, i was afraid that weasel...whew--for a minute there, i was afraid that weasel was actually being consumed! this is a much more appealing alternative. in fact, it sounds perfectly comforting and i love the tradition behind it!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-89981986832747936912009-12-09T08:54:38.509-08:002009-12-09T08:54:38.509-08:00handkerchief dumplings - they look and sound so da...handkerchief dumplings - they look and sound so dainty!Maria Verivakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440852486788630957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-52298736598132293692009-12-09T08:53:43.177-08:002009-12-09T08:53:43.177-08:00A very interesting recipe! It surely tastes wonder...A very interesting recipe! It surely tastes wonderful!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.com