tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post2430585873883900661..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Sugar & Spice: Sweet Spiced Risotto with Cherry CompoteMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-6477608072602773092008-02-28T13:51:00.000+01:002008-02-28T13:51:00.000+01:00Acupuncture is not all that painful or terrible. E...Acupuncture is not all that painful or terrible. Especially when one knows that it's going to help. Thanks for all the comments and for your feedback on the recipe.Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-58101900840460389542008-02-26T22:30:00.000+01:002008-02-26T22:30:00.000+01:00Ohhh yum that sounds divine. So creamy and comfort...Ohhh yum that sounds divine. So creamy and comforting. i love add the flavours you have used in your rice, it sounds perfect. I know sweet risotto's as being called rice pudding but this is a far classier version.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I think you are very brave with the acupunctureKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-77640227648980508532008-02-26T18:38:00.000+01:002008-02-26T18:38:00.000+01:00The risotto pictures are so beautiful! What a big ...The risotto pictures are so beautiful! What a big contrast!<BR/><BR/>When my daughter was a small girl, I used to get a lot of pain in my neck too... I guess I just suffered too much for everything and that got all on my neck and back. At that time, it helped me a lot to have 1 hour per week of massage therapy.<BR/>I couldn't get all those needles on my body :/Núriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022880640891451797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-75060114622981348812008-02-26T18:28:00.000+01:002008-02-26T18:28:00.000+01:00This is my kind of dessert, comforting and delicio...This is my kind of dessert, comforting and delicious.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614309577904580614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-70459628666177394742008-02-26T07:00:00.000+01:002008-02-26T07:00:00.000+01:00Meeta, this is amazing! Wonderful idea :)I think I...Meeta, this is amazing! Wonderful idea :)<BR/>I think I should try acupuncture too.. I've heard too many times about how well it works, and I may need it for similar reasons to you.. thanks for reminding me! :)chemcookithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675842171888658314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-187933494261196052008-02-25T15:18:00.000+01:002008-02-25T15:18:00.000+01:00yum yum, I love creamy risotto or rice pudding wit...yum yum, I love creamy risotto or rice pudding with cherries. Match made in heaven I say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-31286221092811247712008-02-25T13:46:00.000+01:002008-02-25T13:46:00.000+01:00what a smart idea of using star anise! And pairin...what a smart idea of using star anise! And pairing with cherry compote, I am totally fasniated by the multi-layers of flavors. Meeta, I hope this treatment work for you.Gattina Cheunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259299908195438080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-8899235735130856232008-02-25T10:52:00.000+01:002008-02-25T10:52:00.000+01:00I hope that you fell a lot better now =)Your cherr...I hope that you fell a lot better now =)<BR/><BR/>Your cherry compote sounds really stunning, and of course your pictures are fantastic!Kelly-Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065013581800789438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-15748274498281497832008-02-25T07:23:00.000+01:002008-02-25T07:23:00.000+01:00Sorry for the late reply. I really appreciate the ...Sorry for the late reply. I really appreciate the comments. Flavors of this dessert are unbelievable. The star anise/licorice flavor is very subtly and mild as I only use whole spices. This gently flavors the rice pudding, just like the cinnamon stick does. <BR/>Acupuncture is better than any medication and I find it relaxing and rejuvenating. For those who are thinking about it - I can only say Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-16126712027264778202008-02-25T00:45:00.000+01:002008-02-25T00:45:00.000+01:00We use to have it with jam. I really must try your...We use to have it with jam. I really must try your compote version. <BR/>Such mouthwatering pics!Lorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756566474190006912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-73237083371024429952008-02-24T23:30:00.000+01:002008-02-24T23:30:00.000+01:00Good ole rice pudding with my favorite cherry comp...Good ole rice pudding with my favorite cherry compote to make it more glorious. I'm impressed you're able to think while being poked with needles; all I manage when on the acupuncture table is to fall asleep for a half hour! Guess it shows I'm relaxed...Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611096567139013824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-31386775688077080832008-02-24T07:34:00.000+01:002008-02-24T07:34:00.000+01:00Mmm, you never think of risotto as sweet...this is...Mmm, you never think of risotto as sweet...this is a great idea.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-40577272434136220242008-02-23T23:56:00.000+01:002008-02-23T23:56:00.000+01:00Yes, acupuncture has worked wonders for my mom, as...Yes, acupuncture has worked wonders for my mom, as well - so glad to read that it's helped you too!<BR/><BR/>Oh my goodness, that risotto looks FABULOUS!!LizNoVeggieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-85967020760645404372008-02-23T21:33:00.000+01:002008-02-23T21:33:00.000+01:00Thanks Meeta for always inspiring us to take that ...Thanks Meeta for always inspiring us to take that step into the unknown.Nina Timmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973980161399052340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-19950442490227405402008-02-23T19:54:00.000+01:002008-02-23T19:54:00.000+01:00What a lovely blend of flavors Meeta... looks beau...What a lovely blend of flavors Meeta... looks beautiful... And accupuncture... you are a brave girl... I can't imagine all those needles, I know it doesn't hurt, but the mental picture is too scary :)Sighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949737485794919264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-32445031062437426332008-02-23T19:39:00.000+01:002008-02-23T19:39:00.000+01:00Such a creative mix of flavors, Meeta. And the pic...Such a creative mix of flavors, Meeta. And the pictures are absolutely gorgeous!Vaishalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369537263521672493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-70190205917175670302008-02-23T13:28:00.000+01:002008-02-23T13:28:00.000+01:00What an unusual and amazing combination of flavors...What an unusual and amazing combination of flavors! I love risotto, too, but I never think to make it sweet. And I have a big bag of star anise in my pantry....Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-65355239056536068282008-02-23T09:41:00.000+01:002008-02-23T09:41:00.000+01:00what a gorgeous rice pudding. I love the compote. ...what a gorgeous rice pudding. I love the compote. Will make it myself soon.zlamushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12359856305294505035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-83999979203230256442008-02-23T06:47:00.000+01:002008-02-23T06:47:00.000+01:00I am a huge fan of rice pudding and this one is ju...I am a huge fan of rice pudding and this one is just gorgeous! I am a bit on edge with the star anise, sometimes I like it sometimes I don't...but I am not one to say no to such a beautiful dessert!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-83276584371385417812008-02-23T06:18:00.000+01:002008-02-23T06:18:00.000+01:00yummy yummy one!!I wish i could taste this .....my...yummy yummy one!!I wish i could taste this .....my eyes are just stuck to it !!!DEEPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328098849531035050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-512989409408339012008-02-23T04:57:00.000+01:002008-02-23T04:57:00.000+01:00this is like our narlya kheer or coconut kheer... ...this is like our narlya kheer or coconut kheer... looks yummy.Raagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14736416344880614248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-37814518975788938982008-02-23T04:15:00.000+01:002008-02-23T04:15:00.000+01:00Fabulous pics Meeta, very well illustrated and als...Fabulous pics Meeta, very well illustrated and also lovely dish.Namrathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323581284658457694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-11406153784953349042008-02-23T02:10:00.000+01:002008-02-23T02:10:00.000+01:00I just baked a risotto rice pie yesterday that I'l...I just baked a risotto rice pie yesterday that I'll be posting on soon. Aren't these creamy rice desserts the essence of comfort food?Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1381876375223898832008-02-23T00:54:00.000+01:002008-02-23T00:54:00.000+01:00First of all, as an acupuncturist I want to thank ...First of all, as an acupuncturist I want to thank you so much for your endorsement of this wonderful medicine! I've been practicing acupuncture for 17 years, and have never lost my love of it.<BR/><BR/>And then there's the risotto. This is a fabulous idea! Italy meets Vietnam, is what it looks like to me. Reminds me of some of the wonderful coconut milk/rice desserts we had in Vietnam. I Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822692768754916337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-30662402494940693602008-02-22T21:05:00.000+01:002008-02-22T21:05:00.000+01:00I am a HUGE rice pudding fan! This looks delicious...I am a HUGE rice pudding fan! This looks delicious! And it was so interesting to read about your experience with acupuncture. Yesterday, I just made an appointment for my first session in a couple of weeks. Thank you for sharing Meeta!Lisa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096947438461486505noreply@blogger.com