tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.comments2022-04-29T05:50:57.972-07:00100 MilesCharles G Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15290051364309639950noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-20293863369080224532010-03-24T20:32:58.607-07:002010-03-24T20:32:58.607-07:00Great post! I haven't been to Big Sur for over...Great post! I haven't been to Big Sur for over 20 years and this makes me want to hop in the car and go!Kristinahttp://www.formerchef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-49830524013193712962010-03-24T20:30:32.836-07:002010-03-24T20:30:32.836-07:00I checked them out a couple of weeks ago and was p...I checked them out a couple of weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. I bought a couple of pounds of their pork sausages which were very good. Also happy to learn the pork they use is sustainably and humanely raised.Kristinahttp://www.formerchef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-17593093682803473312010-03-24T10:57:23.521-07:002010-03-24T10:57:23.521-07:00Thanks Phil & Katrina! You should definitely ...Thanks Phil & Katrina! You should definitely try to go to Big Sur at some point. It's definitely one of the those 'bucket list' type places. One of many in California.Charles G Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290051364309639950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-14003931000952650962010-03-23T21:05:56.084-07:002010-03-23T21:05:56.084-07:00You know, I feel as though I've just been on v...You know, I feel as though I've just been on vacation in Big Sur. Thank you for that, Charles. What a magical ride it is living in this state. We are so large, there is so much to see - you can literally vacation to different spots a few times a year and feel like you're in a foreign place.<br /><br />We've not stayed in Big Sur, but have been all around it. Had one of the best Philhttp://www.mylifeasafoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-85223595912259031132010-03-23T20:57:44.914-07:002010-03-23T20:57:44.914-07:00Really enjoyed the stories and the photos. Going t...Really enjoyed the stories and the photos. Going to put Big Sur on my vacation list.katrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-543394644269589872010-03-23T14:11:42.846-07:002010-03-23T14:11:42.846-07:00Next time you are here (when, oh, when will that b...Next time you are here (when, oh, when will that be?!) we must go together, Jillston! Thanks for the comment. :-)Charles G Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290051364309639950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-46037881539469462832010-03-23T13:16:01.578-07:002010-03-23T13:16:01.578-07:00Your post brought back all the Big Sur magic to me...Your post brought back all the Big Sur magic to me, Charleston! I want to go again...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-53673352593159245062010-03-23T11:46:47.254-07:002010-03-23T11:46:47.254-07:00Thanks Robert & Natasha! It is SUCH an amazin...Thanks Robert & Natasha! It is SUCH an amazing place. Can't wait to go back.<br /><br />Romney: apologies for the error; I thought I'd done all my research. I have corrected the error in the post. Thank you so much for reading and commenting on the post. Much appreciated. The book is fantastic. I cooked four recipes from it this past weekend and they were all delicious. I look Charles G Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290051364309639950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-88951238655273104462010-03-23T09:30:12.496-07:002010-03-23T09:30:12.496-07:00Thanks for the mentioning of my book, My Nepenthe ...Thanks for the mentioning of my book, My Nepenthe and generous description of the restaurant and culture of place. Just wanted to make one correction-I don't run Nepenthe; my cousin and aunt do–so it's definitely still in the family. Lovely descriptions of the other hot spots too. Best wishes, RomneyRomney Steelehttp://www.mynepenthebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-52476937631050633742010-03-23T06:48:11.031-07:002010-03-23T06:48:11.031-07:00What a terrific weekend getaway, beautiful place!What a terrific weekend getaway, beautiful place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-72880121643221004232010-03-22T17:20:14.010-07:002010-03-22T17:20:14.010-07:00Great recap of an awesome weekend spent up North. ...Great recap of an awesome weekend spent up North. There is so much to do there and the Big Sur effect does take over making you soak it all in without a care...Robert G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14635993106889326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-60353058752580319042010-03-15T14:30:18.580-07:002010-03-15T14:30:18.580-07:00Hi Anonymous: in answer to your question, a good a...Hi Anonymous: in answer to your question, a good alternative is a Japanese pepper called 'shishito.' You should be able to find them in your local specialty food shops.Charles G Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290051364309639950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-47635918458332805432010-03-15T09:43:15.951-07:002010-03-15T09:43:15.951-07:00what pepper would be a good substitute for the Pim...what pepper would be a good substitute for the Pimientos del padron?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-61726274035259434962010-03-10T08:22:58.782-08:002010-03-10T08:22:58.782-08:00Local butcher shops are dying relics. It's a s...Local butcher shops are dying relics. It's a shame too, because it's just another indication of how separated we're becoming with our food. I've gotten lucky as of late, having made friends with a few butchers who I can count on for any cut I need, any time. <br /><br />How great that they offer Berkshire, and other naturally raised animal proteins. Gotta love that. And that they Philhttp://www.mylifeasafoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-82705846142694361812010-03-06T10:13:27.947-08:002010-03-06T10:13:27.947-08:00that's really nice when you can count on havin...that's really nice when you can count on having good products to have good food !! cheers from Paris Pierrepierrehttp://pierre.cuisine.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-60063281524668310412010-03-04T21:43:55.706-08:002010-03-04T21:43:55.706-08:00Charles made a roast the other day and it came fro...Charles made a roast the other day and it came from this place. I loved the dish and am attributing it to BOTH chef and the great piece of meat!Robert G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14635993106889326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-12532850537522804012010-03-04T21:31:11.986-08:002010-03-04T21:31:11.986-08:00OK, just need to say that this local butcher is gr...OK, just need to say that this local butcher is great. We were just wondering if there was a butcher nearby. Atwater Village isn't too close, but if you say it's good, it's good.The Duo Disheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979954443694635486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-27926200496283765772010-03-04T20:14:46.806-08:002010-03-04T20:14:46.806-08:00Looks like they have an awesome selection of meats...Looks like they have an awesome selection of meats! Even Kurobuta pork!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-10786703781224149922010-03-01T02:06:32.764-08:002010-03-01T02:06:32.764-08:00I'm jealous of Robert too! yum yum yum.I'm jealous of Robert too! yum yum yum.Jillstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-21861745879330385392010-02-27T23:42:33.684-08:002010-02-27T23:42:33.684-08:00Hi charles
yes italian food can bring this kind o...Hi charles <br />yes italian food can bring this kind of marvel !! cheers to you <br />Pierrepierrehttp://pierre.cuisine.over-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-22144347444606905272010-02-25T17:42:34.534-08:002010-02-25T17:42:34.534-08:00Enjoy that trip to Napa! Still haven't made it...Enjoy that trip to Napa! Still haven't made it there, but hopefully it'll happen soon. Looking forward to your Cochon 555 tales.The Duo Disheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04979954443694635486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-39140323629891600382010-02-25T14:18:01.365-08:002010-02-25T14:18:01.365-08:00How terrific! It sounds like a lovely combination ...How terrific! It sounds like a lovely combination of flavors and place.Phoo-Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048641393951998481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-91143836882832158392010-02-25T14:09:58.015-08:002010-02-25T14:09:58.015-08:00I'm jealous of Robert (because he gets to eat ...I'm jealous of Robert (because he gets to eat your cooking).MyLastBitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355731821516764190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-40370711321357646732010-02-24T19:04:56.651-08:002010-02-24T19:04:56.651-08:00Sounds like a wonderful cookbook and the dishes yo...Sounds like a wonderful cookbook and the dishes you made look excellent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6592616212905321959.post-55423165332222958412010-02-24T17:34:57.092-08:002010-02-24T17:34:57.092-08:00I was lucky enough to have sampled every single di...I was lucky enough to have sampled every single dish you made. I love the cookbook - richly illustrated,luxurious yet with easy-to-make recipes. I especially loved the meat dish and the Radicchio. Nice job! It's a coffee table book.Robert G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14635993106889326571noreply@blogger.com