tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post3249049789024203502..comments2023-10-23T10:32:54.678-07:00Comments on Art and Aioli: Soup and Salad - Food and Friends for FallNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14175689037740815962noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-13255939686924069422008-10-30T09:37:00.000-07:002008-10-30T09:37:00.000-07:00Lori Lynn- The mushrooms are great. You should try...Lori Lynn- The mushrooms are great. You should try them.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175689037740815962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-68982923300463011862008-10-29T17:09:00.000-07:002008-10-29T17:09:00.000-07:00Sounds like a lovely evening. I am liking that Mus...Sounds like a lovely evening. I am liking that Mushroom & Marsala side dish. That Italian parsley really makes it look pretty too.Lori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-79082342759043254622008-10-28T15:08:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:08:00.000-07:00Kristen- I know what you mean! I think the same wa...Kristen- I know what you mean! I think the same way. But at the same time, the house is in near shambles again afterward as I am a messy cook and the kids start pulling out everything.<BR/><BR/>Bren- Butternut is so perfect right now. I am sure you made a delicious one!<BR/><BR/>Betty- The French do like multiple courses. But that keeps the table interesting.<BR/><BR/>Joie de Vivre- Oh when I say I had the house clean, I mean it was clean for ME... aka somewhat presentable at least downstairs. Which is less than 1/2 the house really. I would be so happy if 3/4 the house were clean for more than an hour. Even folding laundry I might walk away for a second and it is all kicked and undone. I can soooo relate to all you said!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175689037740815962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-80166930346603956302008-10-28T10:21:00.000-07:002008-10-28T10:21:00.000-07:00Mmmmm....I can't believe you actually can get the ...Mmmmm....I can't believe you actually can get the whole house clean for a couple hours without shipping the kiddos out. It seems if I'm cleaning the bathroom, they are tearing apart the living room. If I put them outside, they come in and get the freshly vacuumed carpet full of sand. It's a vicious cycle but one that I've grown accustomed to. At least I have 3/4 of the house clean all the time. That's how I justify it in my head at least. Kudos to you for the great looking meal.Joie de vivrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090182072040742810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-58991282944813009112008-10-28T01:44:00.000-07:002008-10-28T01:44:00.000-07:00This looks like a delicious meal! Your soup is so ...This looks like a delicious meal! Your soup is so lovely. I like the idea of a little vegetarian main course after the soup and salad, even though the soup and salad would be enough (not for the French, though, lol!)Betty Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-68806066680983473952008-10-27T19:06:00.000-07:002008-10-27T19:06:00.000-07:00butternut, butternut, butternut!! love love love i...butternut, butternut, butternut!! love love love it! i had a carrot soup today that reminded me of how bad i need to make bn soup this week!!! nice job Nikki!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-77917387024975297512008-10-27T17:40:00.000-07:002008-10-27T17:40:00.000-07:00Too funny - we had company in town this weekend as...Too funny - we had company in town this weekend as well. As I was preparing for them to arrive (aka scrubbing the wood floors) I thought I should have guests over each week, that way I'd be inspired to clean my house :)<BR/><BR/>What a great looking menu! Yum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-18017380394337771482008-10-27T16:06:00.000-07:002008-10-27T16:06:00.000-07:00Darius- Good luck with Soul Food Day. Sounds fun!M...Darius- Good luck with Soul Food Day. Sounds fun!<BR/><BR/>Melissa- That is funny. I have found several times in which I have a dish all done and photographed and prepared to post and I find someone else just did it. You know... Great minds! ;-)<BR/><BR/>TasteMemory- I am just now getting into the squash. I didn't eat it much before. Not really sure why though.<BR/><BR/>Robin- I have had some trouble with comments on other sites once or twice too. I think it is just internet glitches. Your costume sounds fun!!!! And you will figure something out. If I could make a whole Dopey costume for my husband! I don't even know how to sew.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175689037740815962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-45604467169604949962008-10-27T15:12:00.000-07:002008-10-27T15:12:00.000-07:00Nicole- I had trouble with my comments last week f...Nicole- I had trouble with my comments last week for about 2 days, there was a glich in blogger. I had hacked my code to have the embedded comments box a few months ago then they just went live with the embedded box last week which crashed my hack job. Oh well I tried!! I lost so many comments. Sad. I am so glad you came back to tell me about the jalapeno popper recipe!! I appreciate that and I am so happy it turned out well. Can't wait to see the pictures of the costumes and the dip. I think I may go out as a "Freudian Slip" That is if I can find a slip big enough to go over my clothes!! Then I just need to write Freudian on it! Over heard that one at a store while standing in line!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252905448584981721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-60016378261608648392008-10-27T12:23:00.000-07:002008-10-27T12:23:00.000-07:00what a fun get together with friends! don't you ju...what a fun get together with friends! don't you just love butternut squash?!! that soup looks silky smooth ;-)taste memoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788472489091750224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-3462154964442742972008-10-27T09:25:00.000-07:002008-10-27T09:25:00.000-07:00I hear you on the dressing, and on Peter's wonderf...I hear you on the dressing, and on Peter's wonderful resources. He's a great find.<BR/><BR/>I'm making acorn squash soup this week - and with leeks! How funny. I hope mine turns out as good as your butternut one looks.<BR/><BR/>And I agree that you can't go wrong with mushrooms, cream and Marsala. Funny enough, that's my next post. :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439733116558336290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-63213031274305548652008-10-27T04:39:00.000-07:002008-10-27T04:39:00.000-07:00Well - it looks like someone had a great time. I k...Well - it looks like someone had a great time. I know how that feels though with all the cleaning. I'm hosting Soul Food Sunday at my place next week. I think the e-vite had about 35 poeple on it. Let's just say that even though it's not until this coming Sunday, I started cleaning this past weekend!<BR/><BR/>-DTW<BR/>www.everydaycookin.blogspot.comDarius T. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225878800405121386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-16929605156790474232008-10-26T19:52:00.000-07:002008-10-26T19:52:00.000-07:00Susan- Thank you. My guests seemed quite pleased.R...Susan- Thank you. My guests seemed quite pleased.<BR/><BR/>Robin Sue- Make the mushrooms for yourself. I do. We ARE worth it. My husband doesn't any any cooked vegetables and very little raw ones. I have to cook just for me or I would be so limited!<BR/><BR/>Marie- The soup was great. Simple and easy and delicious.<BR/><BR/>Kate- I do need motivation to do unpleasant tasks myself.<BR/><BR/>Peter- Oh the dressing was fabulous. Made it again for just myself on Friday! MMMMMMmmmmmm good. I HATE ready made dressing. I DO NOT buy it. I have NEVER bought it except for the occasional ranch for the kids. It is soooo easy to make your own. Thanks again for the recipe.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175689037740815962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-53367307282051747842008-10-26T18:01:00.000-07:002008-10-26T18:01:00.000-07:00Nicole, finding my Uncle Angelo's Caesar salad dre...Nicole, finding my Uncle Angelo's Caesar salad dressing here was a wonderful surprise. I know it's a winner but many people just buy ready made dressing.<BR/><BR/>This dressing rocks and I'm delighted everyone enjoyed it.Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-21467610329860868992008-10-26T14:50:00.000-07:002008-10-26T14:50:00.000-07:00I love having friends for dinner to ensure cleanli...I love having friends for dinner to ensure cleanliness also!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-697516748642911662008-10-25T22:04:00.000-07:002008-10-25T22:04:00.000-07:00Nicole, Everything looks so good! I love butternut...Nicole, Everything looks so good! I love butternut squash soup and that salad looks terrific! Lucky friends to have enjoyed a great dinner by you!Proud Italian Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-59168154003600196872008-10-25T12:30:00.000-07:002008-10-25T12:30:00.000-07:00Nicole- Great post! I always enjoy how you find re...Nicole- Great post! I always enjoy how you find recipes and tweak them to your likes and guest's likes. Funny how you try new recipes on your guests. We teased my Ma for years because that is the only time she tried something new- risky but she pulled it off every time- I think it comes to knowing good recipes from bad ones and you have that down pat!! Loved the mushroom recipe, sadly my hubby hates them but I think I am worth it enough to make them for just me! Great menu, looks like you had a lot of fun!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252905448584981721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605006628964292904.post-5050679797380603682008-10-25T09:20:00.000-07:002008-10-25T09:20:00.000-07:00That was quite a spread! Everything looks wonderfu...That was quite a spread! Everything looks wonderful! It looks like you had some very happy diners too!Susan @ SGCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156812413651058664noreply@blogger.com