tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post938894547793134533..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Roasted Garlic Potato, Leek and Fennel Soup with a Puff Pastry "Top Hat"Valerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-43237298948742661162011-11-22T23:44:19.803-08:002011-11-22T23:44:19.803-08:00for the record, i look terrible in hats, but i'...for the record, i look terrible in hats, but i'd wear one made of puff pastry simply because i could devour it later. this is a tasty dish, val!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-43631854132194772722011-11-22T14:59:33.784-08:002011-11-22T14:59:33.784-08:00A really pretty dish with a great-tasting heart.A really pretty dish with a great-tasting heart.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-76122679725527165042011-11-21T19:33:22.906-08:002011-11-21T19:33:22.906-08:00My grandma always says, "Sometimes you know m...My grandma always says, "Sometimes you know more than the box." It's one of my favorite sayings from her :) This soup looks fantastic, but I think the top is my favorite part!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-9442518892642791892011-11-21T18:26:13.538-08:002011-11-21T18:26:13.538-08:00I would love to come to your place for a dinner pa...I would love to come to your place for a dinner party. :) Just sayin'.Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084839153468169046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74870052598266143972011-11-21T16:44:37.269-08:002011-11-21T16:44:37.269-08:00I never think to top my soups, which is funny give...I never think to top my soups, which is funny given how much I love pot pie!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-402535817698873692011-11-21T13:28:07.068-08:002011-11-21T13:28:07.068-08:00I too, dreamed of having dinner parties at an earl...I too, dreamed of having dinner parties at an early age. A true foodie from the beginning, but like you a picky eater at first. My favorite vegetable was canned corn. Fennel is such a nice addition to your beautiful soup. I am using it in stuffing this year. Great post Val.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29307114628469441922011-11-21T11:13:32.293-08:002011-11-21T11:13:32.293-08:00Oh my goodness Val.. that looks and sounds amazing...Oh my goodness Val.. that looks and sounds amazing!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947872989819646262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63705887900192977162011-11-21T09:42:31.655-08:002011-11-21T09:42:31.655-08:00It is fun to think back at the first conquests in ...It is fun to think back at the first conquests in the kitchen. I've always enjoyed cooking and love the creative aspect. <br /><br />Love the tophat on this delicious soup!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-61032864336371608682011-11-21T08:20:16.879-08:002011-11-21T08:20:16.879-08:00This is a meal in itself! Not only does it look fa...This is a meal in itself! Not only does it look fabulous but I am equally sure it tastes great! I think we can safely say you've come a long way since burnt toast, Val!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220863323015658310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-87221299029647349492011-11-21T07:52:55.435-08:002011-11-21T07:52:55.435-08:00You put a smile on my face...loved the story and l...You put a smile on my face...loved the story and let me tell you I will eat anything that has that puff pastry on top. My favorite since I first discovered chicken pot pies and I am still addicted to the. Hey I might make one!Platanos, Mangoes & Me!http://platanosmangoes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-7918493715449441222011-11-21T06:45:32.571-08:002011-11-21T06:45:32.571-08:00What an elegant way to serve soup. Like you I taug...What an elegant way to serve soup. Like you I taught myself to cook and use recipes to guide me. I add my little touches to make it my way and at the same time to please whoever I am cooking for.<br />Happy Cooking!<br />RitaRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791201457372887378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-91953156643763130532011-11-21T06:22:12.388-08:002011-11-21T06:22:12.388-08:00this sounds fantastic, love all your ingredients a...this sounds fantastic, love all your ingredients and I'm crazy about puff pastry, yum!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-52328013613398872272011-11-21T05:48:07.957-08:002011-11-21T05:48:07.957-08:00What a charming soup. A mere puff pastry can make ...What a charming soup. A mere puff pastry can make anything look like company is coming. I was a picky eater too. Still am in some ways. I can't just eat anything. It ha to be good. But some of the things I hated as a kid I love now, like cabbage, brussels sprouts and liver as long as they are cooked properly.angela@spinachtigerhttp://www.spinachtiger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39914071939455272312011-11-21T04:06:26.196-08:002011-11-21T04:06:26.196-08:00Wonderful post about how you've evolved since ...Wonderful post about how you've evolved since your first dinner party. I am not as imaginative as you, but I keep trying. :) I learn so much from all of you.<br />20 garlic cloves? Yum! The soup look comforting and the little hat makes such a perfect presentation. What fun to break into it and find that lovely soup.Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-69680257231277038302011-11-21T02:39:39.297-08:002011-11-21T02:39:39.297-08:00Great recipe ! I made it! It`s delicious!!! And it...Great recipe ! I made it! It`s delicious!!! And it looks great , too!Nicole Gamblehttp://www.weddingpedia.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-64184662347827304132011-11-20T17:38:56.756-08:002011-11-20T17:38:56.756-08:00Love the top hat Val. So elegant.
SamLove the top hat Val. So elegant.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39595421735396386912011-11-20T16:45:22.988-08:002011-11-20T16:45:22.988-08:00Lovely post, Val. I enjoyed your memories of your ...Lovely post, Val. I enjoyed your memories of your first dinner party and how you've evolved.<br /><br />You know I love fennel and soup 'with a hat'...YUM!FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-58662562248662852652011-11-20T16:31:57.432-08:002011-11-20T16:31:57.432-08:00I used to be that kid who hated veggies so there&#...I used to be that kid who hated veggies so there's definitely hope for every child out there!<br /><br />This soup sounds awesome...and as with everything is totally amplified by that awesome crust!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-12745523387494485232011-11-20T15:55:03.323-08:002011-11-20T15:55:03.323-08:00This fills many needs for me - a great soup and wh...This fills many needs for me - a great soup and what's not to love when it has pastry on top :)gizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909193699597525772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-5578906336159542082011-11-20T14:41:28.373-08:002011-11-20T14:41:28.373-08:00What a beautiful presentation! And the soup sounds...What a beautiful presentation! And the soup sounds delicious and healthy, so it's going on my list to try.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-17685505210508543782011-11-20T14:27:03.562-08:002011-11-20T14:27:03.562-08:00Wow Vall! look amazing! I love this:)Wow Vall! look amazing! I love this:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.com