tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post78892420532104775..comments2024-03-24T00:23:16.587-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Ripe and Ready Basil and Tomato with Seared HaloumiValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11155618950160627392012-09-13T05:39:29.403-07:002012-09-13T05:39:29.403-07:00There are seriously few things that make me happie...There are seriously few things that make me happier than a plate of grilled halloumi... Gorgeous post!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-18851811263293297052012-08-28T07:58:17.812-07:002012-08-28T07:58:17.812-07:00Both Valoroso and Mediterranean Market carry halou...Both Valoroso and Mediterranean Market carry haloumi in K-town.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-50034991896761438032012-08-28T07:49:07.530-07:002012-08-28T07:49:07.530-07:00Val, you were reading my mind. I was just at our J...Val, you were reading my mind. I was just at our Janice Beaton cheese shop the other day looking for haloumi which they didn't have. They gave me queso fresco instead, saying that it sears just like haloumi (softens but doesn't melt). I am going to try it in the next few days. I like it on salads. Your tomato salad with haloumi looks so good. Where would you get haloumi cheese in Kelowna?Olive Oil and Lemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517997295512052291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-60968144405991779092012-08-26T21:28:00.770-07:002012-08-26T21:28:00.770-07:00I bought sumac a little while ago and then lost it...I bought sumac a little while ago and then lost it in the chaos of my spice cabinet. I found it again just a couple of days ago, so I am ready to follow your suggestions here. I love halloumi! It is so cool how it softens and turns golden when heated.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37862773757075427692012-08-26T05:15:57.496-07:002012-08-26T05:15:57.496-07:00You could probably find sumac at a specialty food ...You could probably find sumac at a specialty food store. Mine was found at Okanagan Grocers. Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-13561405733030560472012-08-26T05:04:35.889-07:002012-08-26T05:04:35.889-07:00OMG! This does look perfect for those late summer ...OMG! This does look perfect for those late summer tomatoes! Where perchance do you find sumac? I'm betting it would be just as good with a trace of cayenne (?) ...Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-69568088378938266172012-08-25T05:15:20.100-07:002012-08-25T05:15:20.100-07:00Wow - this looks gorgeous and sounds amazing. One ...Wow - this looks gorgeous and sounds amazing. One of the things we like to do with haloumi is to grill it. It's one of those wonderful cheeses that takes well to the grill and gets a wonderful smokey taste as a result. I'll modify this a bit and try it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55798125781524221802012-08-24T08:33:34.210-07:002012-08-24T08:33:34.210-07:00seasonally perfect. GREGseasonally perfect. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087073817681067448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59149275640552037142012-08-23T21:36:55.150-07:002012-08-23T21:36:55.150-07:00What a gorgeous plate of food, Val. Your combinati...What a gorgeous plate of food, Val. Your combination is near perfect and I absolutely love Haloumi. You've made me hungry. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-90051861962456896562012-08-23T14:06:38.317-07:002012-08-23T14:06:38.317-07:00i feel like i only ever see haloumi on your blog. ...i feel like i only ever see haloumi on your blog. kudos to you for that, but where i really want to see it is on the plate right in front of me. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-50713469724523008282012-08-23T06:17:10.310-07:002012-08-23T06:17:10.310-07:00This looks like a wonderful combination with the w...This looks like a wonderful combination with the warm Haloumi and the fresh tomatoes, your garden should be proud to produce such a lovely meal!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-7561829219135085042012-08-22T19:35:20.317-07:002012-08-22T19:35:20.317-07:00I love the summer produce showing up on all the bl...I love the summer produce showing up on all the blogs!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-43678631548246415202012-08-22T17:59:15.205-07:002012-08-22T17:59:15.205-07:00This would be my favorite summer lunch, Val. :-) I...This would be my favorite summer lunch, Val. :-) I love your addition of sumac - that is inspired. :-) Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-34730687560496028532012-08-22T08:13:57.021-07:002012-08-22T08:13:57.021-07:00Our tomatoes are going to be rather late this year...Our tomatoes are going to be rather late this year unfortunately. <br />Seared halloumi is one of our favourites, great for summer.Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-17979467735890519362012-08-22T03:24:43.302-07:002012-08-22T03:24:43.302-07:00Oh I just love halloumi - we call it helim, here i...Oh I just love halloumi - we call it helim, here in Turkey. Yours looks seared to perfection and I bet the tomato and basil makes it taste so fresh. Lovely! :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259736008093281882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-23304600837402674032012-08-21T17:48:07.216-07:002012-08-21T17:48:07.216-07:00I have never made seared haloumi or flaming sagana...I have never made seared haloumi or flaming saganaki but have always wanted to. My mouth is watering. Yum!<br />Alexandra Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182045909100086059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-75903403344161368092012-08-21T16:00:47.789-07:002012-08-21T16:00:47.789-07:00There is no treat quite like fresh tomatoes and ba...There is no treat quite like fresh tomatoes and basil in the summer. <br /><br />I finally tried grilled halloumi for my birthday this year. How I hated the fact that I waited to long to eat it!The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-77502363975308965582012-08-21T15:45:07.179-07:002012-08-21T15:45:07.179-07:00I haven't had haloumi since winter. I fried i...I haven't had haloumi since winter. I fried it up with cheese hash browns. oh my goodness so good.<br />so I can imagine how well this pairs with basil and tomato. <br />vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-64750044481771096792012-08-21T13:20:03.684-07:002012-08-21T13:20:03.684-07:00I've somehow managed to avoid halloumi thus fa...I've somehow managed to avoid halloumi thus far and I really am bummed about it! You make it look so good here.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-18345127023426271582012-08-21T13:03:06.708-07:002012-08-21T13:03:06.708-07:00Oooh yes please, I'll have some of that thank ...Oooh yes please, I'll have some of that thank you! Jan Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01586589268842871296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84471178155590046742012-08-21T11:43:49.226-07:002012-08-21T11:43:49.226-07:00I have never tried Haloumi, I will have to keep an...I have never tried Haloumi, I will have to keep an eye out for it. This looks delicious.Dining Alonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140726234655969183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-31287172947409547612012-08-21T09:53:34.308-07:002012-08-21T09:53:34.308-07:00What a beautiful salad. So summery and evocative o...What a beautiful salad. So summery and evocative of sunshine! Love halloumi too so this is win win!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431297921869969693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-82329023898060729752012-08-21T09:29:16.921-07:002012-08-21T09:29:16.921-07:00A scrumptious combination!
Cheers,
RosaA scrumptious combination!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-17127616951291100692012-08-21T08:05:27.491-07:002012-08-21T08:05:27.491-07:00What a wonderful way to dress up haloumi cheese!What a wonderful way to dress up haloumi cheese!Ellen B Cookeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126277060673518461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-62551160772094426232012-08-21T07:00:23.496-07:002012-08-21T07:00:23.496-07:00Ah Val look really nice! And I love tomato and che...Ah Val look really nice! And I love tomato and cheese:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.com