tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post6429642686990300959..comments2024-03-28T12:04:42.499+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Fusion Food: Ossobuco with Prunes, Apricots and SaffronMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-5244054281314529882011-03-27T13:59:52.725+02:002011-03-27T13:59:52.725+02:00Amazing combination of cuisines!Amazing combination of cuisines!test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-14528778543669696632011-03-25T00:02:10.999+01:002011-03-25T00:02:10.999+01:00watching TV is so depressing and then mediums like...watching TV is so depressing and then mediums like Twitter make that news more shocking since it's said so matter of fact. i continue to pray for those poor souls that are hurting. now on to your dish. it's stunning and so complex. i love the flavors--major fan of saffron!Brenhttp://www.flanboyanteats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-57777418353466463962011-03-23T10:00:04.581+01:002011-03-23T10:00:04.581+01:00So many have voiced thoughts that I share. I would...So many have voiced thoughts that I share. I would hate to think we would raise our children to be immune to such issues. An incredible balancing act. Thanks for your open comments and thoughts on this.Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-64809875222581512402011-03-23T08:19:07.125+01:002011-03-23T08:19:07.125+01:00What a beautiful post - I love how captured the fe...What a beautiful post - I love how captured the feelings of helpless concern that so many of us share in regard to Japan. <br />And the dish - sounds wonderful. What exquisite flavors...Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-74720698237812971422011-03-22T13:24:37.242+01:002011-03-22T13:24:37.242+01:00Fascinating spin on a classic comfort food. It is...Fascinating spin on a classic comfort food. It is a perfect dish to weather the storms of the outside world. I agree... I often feel like I'm working my way through a high wire act with my girls and social media. I'm the "evil" mom who won't allow her 11 year old on facebook; however, I do allow her to skype her friends. Balancing is HARD work.Lael Hazan @educatedpalatehttp://www.giulianohazan.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-9571844848689225592011-03-22T07:33:07.985+01:002011-03-22T07:33:07.985+01:00I know what you mean and agree Meeta. With a litt...I know what you mean and agree Meeta. With a little one now of my own I feel both the advantages and disadvantage of being so connected. I want my daughter to be aware of the world around her but at the same time not miss out on the innocence of being a child and not having to worry about anything, even for just a brief part of their lives.<br /><br />And yes, food and cooking is definitely ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-90657874987147848172011-03-22T01:05:05.611+01:002011-03-22T01:05:05.611+01:00You have nailed it. I cann't agree more with t...You have nailed it. I cann't agree more with the things happening around the world. I have witnessed the horrible site of 2004 Tsunami in Chennai coast. The picture of 100s of fisherman families running towards the main road crying is still fresh in my eyes. I saw dead bodies piled in front of the general hospital in Cuddalore, a town near Pondicherry. I still get moist eyes when I think of Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143999736171529055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-52397805754566820342011-03-21T14:29:02.030+01:002011-03-21T14:29:02.030+01:00We are definitely inundated with news and I defini...We are definitely inundated with news and I definitely agree that it's important to choose your sources carefully. The meal that you made your son looks like a wonderful source of comfort. And, beautiful photography too!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-47515602624180037642011-03-21T13:31:59.747+01:002011-03-21T13:31:59.747+01:00Got to be one of the most unusual combinations I&#...Got to be one of the most unusual combinations I've ever heard ofHospitable Scots Bachelorhttp://hospitablescotsbachelor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-87741008444981460132011-03-21T09:00:14.247+01:002011-03-21T09:00:14.247+01:00Thank you everyone for your lovely and thoughtful ...Thank you everyone for your lovely and thoughtful comments! So glad you liked the recipe here and reading your comments and emails on my thoughts was extremely helpful.Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-11453639741054482712011-03-20T06:15:11.570+01:002011-03-20T06:15:11.570+01:00Mmm looks delicious.
Are they parsnips?
I am vi...Mmm looks delicious.<br /><br />Are they parsnips?<br /><br /><br />I am visiting your site from Australia and have visitied India a couple of times in the last two years- what an amazing country!!<br /><br />We have a family friendly blog, feel free to drop over when youi have a minute!<br /><br /><a href="http://beourbest.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://beourbest.blogspot.com/ </a><br /><Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377276479172112517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-33254625955862877992011-03-19T07:36:43.576+01:002011-03-19T07:36:43.576+01:00What gifts we bring to the world; our compassion, ...What gifts we bring to the world; our compassion, empathy and understanding. We react on those events for which we have no control, seeking comfort in what we do know. Food? Wine? Compassionate friendship? Thank you Meeta for your heartfelt postings and escape into the comforts food offers us. Life goes forward as we deal with the world.Robin Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077722910473098233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-13280297670992914412011-03-19T07:31:43.321+01:002011-03-19T07:31:43.321+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Robin Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077722910473098233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-22990168663441983342011-03-18T17:33:04.916+01:002011-03-18T17:33:04.916+01:00I like your twist on osso bucco. Thanks for shari...I like your twist on osso bucco. Thanks for sharing it.The Food Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813307597564913781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-66984622555207115962011-03-18T03:23:21.575+01:002011-03-18T03:23:21.575+01:00You spoke my words, MEETA! I have felt that way ev...You spoke my words, MEETA! I have felt that way ever since last Friday.... <br /><br />On the plus side, this ossobucco seems perfect. I like the fruity addition :)anh@anhsfoodblog.comhttp://www.anhsfoodblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-50928602719801277552011-03-17T18:50:06.776+01:002011-03-17T18:50:06.776+01:00What absolutely stunning photos, as well as a very...What absolutely stunning photos, as well as a very appealing-looking meal. Thanks for the inspiration.Sprinzette @ Ginger and Almondshttp://www.gingerandalmonds.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-2854355156035990922011-03-17T12:11:19.128+01:002011-03-17T12:11:19.128+01:00My heart goes out to everyone in Japan... to be st...My heart goes out to everyone in Japan... to be struck with such awful disasters and now the nuclear problem... :( We can only pray.<br /><br />My mum makes versions of the ossabucco, she just calls them casseroles with veal or whatever she's using but it's all from the same family isn't it? Definitely comfort food and great to experiment with! Yours sounds delicious, Meeta!cattyhttp://www.thecattylife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-2388427344848407252011-03-17T12:02:32.244+01:002011-03-17T12:02:32.244+01:00I, too, worry much about my kids being exposed to ...I, too, worry much about my kids being exposed to all the information and try to comfort them as I can and sometimes finding my own soothing words are separating from my conciseness and comfort me as well.<br /><br />And I do agree that food is one form of comfort that we are so accustomed to that sometimes take it for granted. <br /><br />Beautiful post with mouthwatering photos. Thank you for sharizathttp://1000plusone.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-60979305777363108212011-03-17T08:23:43.977+01:002011-03-17T08:23:43.977+01:00I think one of the effects of witnessing so much i...I think one of the effects of witnessing so much is the helplessness that one feels; politicians and world leaders used to be held in high esteem but all this information exposes them as flawed individuals finding their way in life just at the rest of us do. Keeping your feet on the ground, through a sound family life and good shared food seems like a very positive course to take. Not always Sally - My Custard Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426408003723480160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-91141141332434864172011-03-17T08:00:57.702+01:002011-03-17T08:00:57.702+01:00I agree with you Meeta on the world of the interne...I agree with you Meeta on the world of the internet. I sometimes also feel that because everything is on tv it can seem less real at times. It scares me to think of what the future will bring with all the turmoil going on and the natural disasters to top it all off. Comfort food is then one of the things that keep us going for sure.<br />I love this ossobucco!<br /><br />Congratulations also on Simones Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667120955135293165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-45339222535473533922011-03-17T07:14:22.705+01:002011-03-17T07:14:22.705+01:00Thats a nice article in the Foodie Bugle magazine,...Thats a nice article in the Foodie Bugle magazine, and the pic of the pavlova is beautiful...However, I found the description of the Baklava to be more tempting than any other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-21021932949575550062011-03-17T05:18:28.824+01:002011-03-17T05:18:28.824+01:00The ossobuco looks so good, I can imagine wiping c...The ossobuco looks so good, I can imagine wiping clean my dish with a piece of bread. I dont know if bread is an ideal combination, but whenever I see something so brown and rich, I yearn for bread to go with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-48667778778501804242011-03-17T04:20:52.904+01:002011-03-17T04:20:52.904+01:00I could not agree more, I et an email everyday wit...I could not agree more, I et an email everyday with the crime report of our neighbourhood. This morning someone almost forced entry into my daughters window, I am disturbed. Should I ask not to get that email of doom an dgloom, I'm not sure. I will hoever, like you, always try and find comfort and warm in food. Great Post Meeta!nina- My Easy Cookinghttp://www.my-easy-cooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-39168930850855428992011-03-16T19:34:01.045+01:002011-03-16T19:34:01.045+01:00I can only imagine how hard it would be to explain...I can only imagine how hard it would be to explain these things to a small child...So much destruction! <br /><br />This dish looks beautiful Meeta, comforting and welcoming :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325156209224325048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-46688353631919644882011-03-16T18:42:06.713+01:002011-03-16T18:42:06.713+01:00I was having the same conversation with friends th...I was having the same conversation with friends the other day...so many natural disasters and so many events have really shaken us in the last few months. And like you said, the information is so immediate it can really do your head in! To finish off I would love to say that this osso buco offers great comfort Meeta...particularly that you have played around with the ingredients and made it yourPeter G | Souvlaki For The Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589888584542143132noreply@blogger.com