tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post115616959302953495..comments2024-03-04T17:10:21.702-04:00Comments on Once Upon A Feast - Every Kitchen Tells Its Stories: Indian Feasting - Quite the Party!Ruth Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1157552152661946792006-09-06T11:15:00.000-03:002006-09-06T11:15:00.000-03:00I blush!!!Actually, like Mae, I don't usually meas...I blush!!!<BR/><BR/>Actually, like Mae, I don't usually measure when it comes to herbs and spices - at least the ones I'm familiar with. But I must admit, the recipes (and therefore the books I chose) were straightforward and came out so well, I just might try to do another feast using other unfamiliar ingredients.<BR/><BR/>Thanks all for the kind words and for dropping by.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1157539743264274242006-09-06T07:49:00.000-03:002006-09-06T07:49:00.000-03:00WOW, Ruth! You are definitely are a lot braver th...WOW, Ruth! You are definitely are a lot braver than me... [i am so not worthy!]. Hold on, while i bow. There.<BR/><BR/>Everything looks so good. I am not as brave in cooking Indian dishes because i get a little intimadated with the long list of ingredients. Like you said, some spices are not really known to me in terms of intensity of flavour. I am a no-need-to-measure fool when it comes to cooking something i'm used to cooking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156782287534224482006-08-28T13:24:00.000-03:002006-08-28T13:24:00.000-03:00Not bad at all for a 'foreigner' :) to cook Indian...Not bad at all for a 'foreigner' :) to cook Indian food!! Even I am amazed at the variety of dishes and I like to think myself as a good Indian cook!!!<BR/><BR/>Excellent !! Now when can I come over? Have fun ! :DFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156765954537089372006-08-28T08:52:00.000-03:002006-08-28T08:52:00.000-03:00Ruth, what an awesome spread!! Hats off to u...for...Ruth, what an awesome spread!! Hats off to u...for such a wonderful array of Indian delicacies...indianadochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309408721800142368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156681915822249652006-08-27T09:31:00.000-03:002006-08-27T09:31:00.000-03:00Sailu, thank you. Your kind words mean a lot as I...Sailu, thank you. Your kind words mean a lot as I visit your site often and it's wonderful.<BR/><BR/>The party was great fun. My sister said that even though she's never had a bad meal at my house this was the best one ever. <BR/><BR/>I must say my fun started a week before, hunting for perfect recipes, shopping in Little India and then cooking up a storm - all those wonderful fragrances!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156675668595677052006-08-27T07:47:00.000-03:002006-08-27T07:47:00.000-03:00Ruth, must say that is absolutely wonderful spread...Ruth, must say that is absolutely wonderful spread of Indian food right from choice of recipes. Excellent and I am so so proud of you..:)<BR/>Your guests sure must have had a whale of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156556039292698262006-08-25T22:33:00.000-03:002006-08-25T22:33:00.000-03:00Christa, thanks - it tasted really good too. I do...Christa, thanks - it tasted really good too. I don't know why I've waited so long to do this.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I did the cooking over 2 days. Marinating the Tandoori chicken, making the butter sauce and prepping food for sunday's last minute cooking was done in a couple of hours on saturday. <BR/><BR/>The peas & mushrooms and cauliflower dishes were last minute things, which was why I organized everything on saturday - measuring, cutting...<BR/><BR/>The most complex dish to make was the lamb biryani - now I understand why it's saved for special occasions! All of the other dishes are rather quick and easy. So a meal of rogan josh (beef curry) takes about 20 minutes and then slowly cooks for 2 hours. The tandoori chicken, once marinated takes 20 minutes in a very hot oven and the rice also takes about 20 minutes.<BR/><BR/>Long winded answer - sorry.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by and seriously, try some of the dishes, they're quite easy.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156554963660415952006-08-25T22:16:00.000-03:002006-08-25T22:16:00.000-03:00Wow! Everything looks soooo good! How long did it ...Wow! Everything looks soooo good! How long did it take you to cook all of that?! <BR/><BR/>I like Indian food, but I have never been brave enough to cook any myself. I need serious instructions. <BR/><BR/>I laughed at the part where you made your guests stand by the table while you took the photo. Same thing happens at my house... my husband knows that every meal is a potential photo opportunity before we sit down and eat. LOL!Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905386163490128028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156443021771916932006-08-24T15:10:00.000-03:002006-08-24T15:10:00.000-03:00I made chickpea curry yesterday. Thanks for the bu...I made chickpea curry yesterday. Thanks for the butter chicken recipe, I'll be making that this week for sure.<BR/><BR/>Yum!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081848869231823977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156336425334821232006-08-23T09:33:00.000-03:002006-08-23T09:33:00.000-03:00Everyone, thanks so much for the kind words. I mu...Everyone, thanks so much for the kind words. I must admit, I am particularly proud of this meal.<BR/><BR/>It's one thing to put together a meal of everyone's favorites, or tried and true recipes, but this....well! Anyway it was great fun.<BR/><BR/>Sara, each dish is really quite easy to do, so have fun. Most were fairly mild, so if you like heat, add some extra chilies.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Vineela, the sweets were good, but I take no credit for making them. I love the sweet shop we went to - so many choices!!!<BR/><BR/>Joe & Neil - thanks<BR/><BR/>Rosa - thanks, I really did like using the sari as a table cloth.<BR/><BR/>Nupur, I blush!!!Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156328891769354012006-08-23T07:28:00.000-03:002006-08-23T07:28:00.000-03:00I am so proud of you, Ruth! We have to grant you h...I am so proud of you, Ruth! We have to grant you honorary Indian citizenship for this effort :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156323209217445342006-08-23T05:53:00.000-03:002006-08-23T05:53:00.000-03:00Waow, that was a great feast! All that food looks ...Waow, that was a great feast! All that food looks very fine and well presented. I love your sweets and breads...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Rosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156312713111857482006-08-23T02:58:00.000-03:002006-08-23T02:58:00.000-03:00I'm with joe, that does look awesome! Good on you ...I'm with joe, that does look awesome! Good on you for having a go.neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247582833451153687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156293921690284472006-08-22T21:45:00.000-03:002006-08-22T21:45:00.000-03:00Wow! What an awesome looking feast!Wow! What an awesome looking feast!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156280877891575892006-08-22T18:07:00.000-03:002006-08-22T18:07:00.000-03:00Hi Ruth,Lovely party .I love those sweets and rai...Hi Ruth,<BR/>Lovely party .I love those sweets and raita.<BR/>Thanks for sharing.<BR/>I like your spirit of cooking "Indian Food".<BR/>VineelaVineelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01189512652101101599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156278236213965132006-08-22T17:23:00.000-03:002006-08-22T17:23:00.000-03:00Ruth, super post! That looks like an incredible f...Ruth, super post! That looks like an incredible feast. I can't wait to try some of those dishes myself.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519799778366176741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156259593418502992006-08-22T12:13:00.000-03:002006-08-22T12:13:00.000-03:00Sistermoon, I love the drawings on your site. Are...Sistermoon, I love the drawings on your site. Are they yours? I can't speak Spanish, so I can't figure it out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by here.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156259413769454822006-08-22T12:10:00.000-03:002006-08-22T12:10:00.000-03:00Thanks ladies for dropping by and the kind words. ...Thanks ladies for dropping by and the kind words. I must admit, I really am proud of myself!<BR/><BR/>Rebeca - gorgeous baby. I wanted to leave a comment but couldn't find a way to do it.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156257814249867292006-08-22T11:43:00.000-03:002006-08-22T11:43:00.000-03:00Congratulations, that looks amazing!Congratulations, that looks amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156252736748124912006-08-22T10:18:00.000-03:002006-08-22T10:18:00.000-03:00Hi, i´m spanish girl. You blogs is very interesant...Hi, i´m spanish girl. You blogs is very interesanting!!! congratulations.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...ñam,ñammmmSistermoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819230104159143935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12516077.post-1156225102082972962006-08-22T02:38:00.000-03:002006-08-22T02:38:00.000-03:00hiatlast ruthi have been waiting to see the review...hi<BR/>atlast ruth<BR/>i have been waiting to see the review of your party and finally i could see it but i wanted to see you at the table too.<BR/>did you have indian guests too?<BR/>you really had "QUITE A PARTY"<BR/>I wonder if i could manage a party so well and that too for a foreign menu as i always say YOU ARE GREAT!!!!<BR/>write to me in detail about the whole party and your experience and how everyone enjoyed it. and also how you planned the making of the dishes ie when did you start and how you did everything waiting for your mail.Mahekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838929350804595150noreply@blogger.com