tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post4003453010795610206..comments2024-03-28T20:25:52.395+11:00Comments on The Intrepid Reader and Baker: Weekend Cooking: Cheese-Chocolate-CroissantsMarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-10093864597034606142012-06-20T06:10:13.793+10:002012-06-20T06:10:13.793+10:00My nephew has been in France since August. He'...My nephew has been in France since August. He'll be home soon, wonder if he'll describe his experiences like this passage.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-51785832637155086342012-06-19T07:13:14.774+10:002012-06-19T07:13:14.774+10:00There are definitely some aspects of this book tha...There are definitely some aspects of this book that have me squirming uncomfortably, but then there are other chapters that are just so beautiful!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-14247443762224409372012-06-19T07:12:27.442+10:002012-06-19T07:12:27.442+10:00Looks like there is going to be a group of us meet...Looks like there is going to be a group of us meeting up!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-75487952334279834692012-06-19T07:11:54.974+10:002012-06-19T07:11:54.974+10:00It does, doesn't it!It does, doesn't it!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-79811551843726684852012-06-18T10:32:33.289+10:002012-06-18T10:32:33.289+10:00I just gained five kilos reading that. *whumf*
Bu...I just gained five kilos reading that. *whumf*<br /><br />But I have to say that this book is kind of putting me off my food! :)Stephanie @ Read In a Single Sittinghttp://www.readinasinglesitting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-71357855631337260442012-06-18T10:14:39.130+10:002012-06-18T10:14:39.130+10:00Oh yes - that is certainly a 'foodie' text...Oh yes - that is certainly a 'foodie' text. It makes me want to get on a plane and go to Paris for an afternoon croissant ...next October.Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249223364936344560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-66157433374357696132012-06-18T07:07:25.688+10:002012-06-18T07:07:25.688+10:00No, not in the same pastry. That would be an examp...No, not in the same pastry. That would be an example of too fabulous foods that should not be in the same pastry!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-48595568289907999222012-06-18T07:06:48.784+10:002012-06-18T07:06:48.784+10:00Sigh. I can't imagine that you could easily fa...Sigh. I can't imagine that you could easily fake a croissant like they have for bacon either.<br /><br />Which part of the croissant makes it unsuitable for vegans?Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-51335388360434843822012-06-18T07:05:46.961+10:002012-06-18T07:05:46.961+10:00Not only food, but also lots of other things, incl...Not only food, but also lots of other things, including sex, Paris, her first car and so much more.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-14944718814696863282012-06-18T07:05:11.249+10:002012-06-18T07:05:11.249+10:00Not even to enjoy vicariously?Not even to enjoy vicariously?Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-15410290540564318382012-06-18T07:04:53.416+10:002012-06-18T07:04:53.416+10:00I hear you! Scarfing is quick and efficient but so...I hear you! Scarfing is quick and efficient but sometimes taking the time to taste and savour is important too.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-60500632213383857102012-06-18T07:04:09.564+10:002012-06-18T07:04:09.564+10:00Thanks. There were any number of quotes I could ha...Thanks. There were any number of quotes I could have chosen.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-41124172605258445742012-06-18T07:03:46.106+10:002012-06-18T07:03:46.106+10:00Yes, there is a readalong happening at the moment....Yes, there is a readalong happening at the moment. I need to hurry up and write my second post actually.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-85791817310225383202012-06-18T07:03:21.093+10:002012-06-18T07:03:21.093+10:00Exactly, and the whole book is like that with sens...Exactly, and the whole book is like that with sensory descriptions of lots of experiences.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-69736641771500939962012-06-18T07:02:44.355+10:002012-06-18T07:02:44.355+10:00It seems like as good a reason as any to go to Fra...It seems like as good a reason as any to go to France in October!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-22492402682539520762012-06-18T06:46:58.871+10:002012-06-18T06:46:58.871+10:00Oh my, I think I'm having a hot flash?:) sound...Oh my, I think I'm having a hot flash?:) sounds wonderful!Peggy Annhttp://peggyannspost.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-63248004486930012642012-06-18T02:10:07.735+10:002012-06-18T02:10:07.735+10:00Cheese AND chocolate croissants? Oh, thankfully no...Cheese AND chocolate croissants? Oh, thankfully not in the same pastry! ;)<br /><br />(And Violet is kidding, right? ;)Gnoe (@graasland)http://gnoegnoe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-24454099754613893602012-06-17T17:55:30.634+10:002012-06-17T17:55:30.634+10:00Lovely sensuous writing. Vegans miss out on so muc...Lovely sensuous writing. Vegans miss out on so much. *sigh*Violethttp://still-life-with-books.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-68909844406964602792012-06-17T07:13:50.707+10:002012-06-17T07:13:50.707+10:00What a sensuous food book! Love it...how she desc...What a sensuous food book! Love it...how she describes the taste poets. Lyrical... <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this with us :)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864587350512328594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-19330389911249115442012-06-17T06:44:11.979+10:002012-06-17T06:44:11.979+10:00Croissants are definitely off my menu - sorry, I h...Croissants are definitely off my menu - sorry, I had to skip over some of the excerpt to avoid temptation.<br />Have a great week.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985978221627051493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-42939865044681307902012-06-17T02:43:14.149+10:002012-06-17T02:43:14.149+10:00Total yumm. I love food but really need to savor i...Total yumm. I love food but really need to savor it more to enjoy not just scarf.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-47094932571699584902012-06-17T01:54:52.599+10:002012-06-17T01:54:52.599+10:00I have not had the pleasure of reading this book, ...I have not had the pleasure of reading this book, but Susan Johnson seems to have the ability to paint a picture, and like you said, awaken the senses. This is a great way to write a food related post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-285916269720850412012-06-16T23:49:38.072+10:002012-06-16T23:49:38.072+10:00For me, this is way over the top, but it was fun t...For me, this is way over the top, but it was fun to read - I was wondering about the book (saw a readalong on it, I believe).Judithhttp://leeswammes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-5326148546986796062012-06-16T23:05:31.405+10:002012-06-16T23:05:31.405+10:00Wow, talk about a vicarious experience of the sens...Wow, talk about a vicarious experience of the senses. I'm drooling!(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-66345456205288834872012-06-16T22:56:03.380+10:002012-06-16T22:56:03.380+10:00Holy cow! what a passage! Now I need cheese, choco...Holy cow! what a passage! Now I need cheese, chocolate, and croissants. Maybe avocado. I want to hear my croissant cry. Do I need to wait until October and then fly to France?Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.com