tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post366046210777313337..comments2024-01-02T18:22:05.193+11:00Comments on Spoon, fork & Chopsticks: Epicure Recipe Cards #26 & #25: Thai Mussels with Sweet Potato, Tuscan Tomato Salad with Marinated Goat’s CheeseRita (mademoiselle délicieuse)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12353807765589132835noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-54655407637618942022010-12-19T22:44:19.973+11:002010-12-19T22:44:19.973+11:00Hey Sarah, it was blistering hot in Sydney for a l...<b>Hey Sarah,</b> it was blistering hot in Sydney for a little while too but these past couple of days have been a bit cooler. Not any barrier to enjoy a pot of mussels though!<br /><br /><b>Hey Maria,</b> they're easy and inexpensive to do so try cooking them sometime!Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12353807765589132835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-87908827786867587212010-12-13T20:07:34.163+11:002010-12-13T20:07:34.163+11:00That looks great Rita! I never seem to cook mussel...That looks great Rita! I never seem to cook mussels, but they are so delicious!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325156209224325048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-57574965368418217312010-12-10T15:12:13.273+11:002010-12-10T15:12:13.273+11:00Hello,
Interesting blog. It would be great if you...Hello,<br /><br />Interesting blog. It would be great if you can provide more details about recipe. Thanks you.Recipe Cardshttps://www.triflerecipecards.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-48670718513894947202010-12-04T22:36:48.650+11:002010-12-04T22:36:48.650+11:00I love mussels done just like this and the simple ...I love mussels done just like this and the simple tomato salad with the salty olives would indeed be just the right accompaniment. It's so hot here in Adelaide at the moment (35 today and yesterday and 33 tomorrow) that this would be such a great meal to have right now.Sarah @ For the Love of Foodhttp://ohfortheloveoffood.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-58144226808768807922010-12-03T10:11:58.374+11:002010-12-03T10:11:58.374+11:00Hey Steph, hopefully warmer weather will mean more...<b>Hey Steph,</b> hopefully warmer weather will mean more mussels and colourful salads!<br /><br /><b>Hey Laura,</b> and mussels are so quick to cook as well.<br /><br /><b>Hey Gastronomy Gal,</b> but they're so easy to cook and serve - you should giving cooking mussels a try!<br /><br /><b>Hey Reemski,</b> seems I'm the only one who soaks mussels...just something I've always seen Mum do, along with pippies.<br /><br /><b>Hey Sara,</b> maybe I just have an unfounded bias towards sweet potato?<br /><br /><b>Hey Julia,</b> mussels are just so easy to prepare and impressive when there are guests too!<br /><br /><b>Hey Conor,</b> or if you're feeling lazy then you can tip the tomatoes in for a swirl with the mussels towards the end.<br /><br /><b>Hey Gummi Baby,</b> just couldn't bring myself to go down the sweet potato path =p<br /><br /><b>Hey Kitchen Butterfly,</b> sounds like my relationship with sweet potato!<br /><br /><b>Hey Angie,</b> agreed - simple is often best with seafood.<br /><br /><b>Hey LimeCake,</b> thanks for dropping by =) I really should cook mussels more often as well. They're easy and don't cost as much as other shellfish either, although there are lots of shells.Rita (mademoiselle délicieuse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12353807765589132835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-36633867491558146942010-11-29T21:27:53.411+11:002010-11-29T21:27:53.411+11:00I don't eat mussels that often but I really do...I don't eat mussels that often but I really do like them. This looks delicious!LimeCakehttp://limecake.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-18347837524265395392010-11-29T21:17:30.295+11:002010-11-29T21:17:30.295+11:00I do love sweet potato but I can't see it work...I do love sweet potato but I can't see it working with Mussels either. I think the best way to enjoy mussels is simple as that, bit of garlic, herbs, chilli and white wine - divine! =)Angie Lives to Eat (and Cook)!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07375093404419005510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-66607762560243169942010-11-29T03:15:17.328+11:002010-11-29T03:15:17.328+11:00Love the combo....even though my relationship with...Love the combo....even though my relationship with mussels is definitely on and off!Kitchen Butterflyhttp://www.kitchenbutterfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-5900585561803385102010-11-28T20:41:27.864+11:002010-11-28T20:41:27.864+11:00Mussels with garlic & white wine, yum! I'm...Mussels with garlic & white wine, yum! I'm kind of disappointed that you didn't give the sweet potato a go just to let the rest of us know why Epicure chose to pair the two! He he!Gummi Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746419753403963804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-21978687815185277332010-11-27T16:35:35.016+11:002010-11-27T16:35:35.016+11:00Those 'matos look lovely and I agree this seem...Those 'matos look lovely and I agree this seems like a great casual-picking dish :)<br /><br />I've never bothered soaking mussels before and never had grit problems but now am second guessing myself... perhaps I've just been lucky?! I hope my friends haven't been too polite to mention grit :|Conor @ Hold the Beefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526209428409988896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-5708110072442955632010-11-27T09:50:35.600+11:002010-11-27T09:50:35.600+11:00I didn't eat mussels while I was pregnant, and...I didn't eat mussels while I was pregnant, and this has reminded me I've still not enjoyed this little shelled treat. I've never soaked them either. I like what you've done with the recipe. Great for summer!Julia @Mélangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280640233347933021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-79073800461274706732010-11-26T13:41:54.991+11:002010-11-26T13:41:54.991+11:00I must admit I have never soaked mussels. Adore t...I must admit I have never soaked mussels. Adore them and much prefer your adaption to the recipe card. Not sure on sweet potato with mussels, good omission.Sara @ Belly Rumbleshttp://www.bellyrumbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-68943114198749743852010-11-26T11:31:13.512+11:002010-11-26T11:31:13.512+11:00Gawd I LOVE mussels, but soaking them? I've ne...Gawd I LOVE mussels, but soaking them? I've never done that. I buy the prepacked, clean live mussels from south australia,I think the brand is Kinawooka; and you can cook them straight up, no soaking required!Reemskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359605376494783256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-25627467144018524792010-11-26T10:21:56.362+11:002010-11-26T10:21:56.362+11:00mussels look delish! I haven't liked mussels f...mussels look delish! I haven't liked mussels for a while, but getting back into them now! Not sure I want to cook them at home yet though!Gastronomy Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955438178695030127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-37595956318006423762010-11-26T10:17:02.003+11:002010-11-26T10:17:02.003+11:00rita, seriously awesome. the mussels sound delicio...rita, seriously awesome. the mussels sound deliciousLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737017104279896265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848781013603271056.post-20440741052352686182010-11-26T01:12:58.569+11:002010-11-26T01:12:58.569+11:00Yumm the mussels look awesome! Don't blame you...Yumm the mussels look awesome! Don't blame you for getting rid of the sweet potato, doesn't sound like it needs it! And the colours in the salad are purdy :)Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.com