Marla in the Kitchen: Recent Comments

Comment on Streetttccchhh that meat!: Red flannel hash, White bean and beet salad

Marla Nichols — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:32:10 GMT

Isn't that the truth! Green beans, $3.99/lb, tomatoes, $5.99/lb. at the Metropolitan. Tacoma Boys has good bargains--root vegetables, $.99 lb., red peppers, $.99 lb., Honey Crisp apples, $.99 lb. Why the vast difference?

Comment on Streetttccchhh that meat!: Red flannel hash, White bean and beet salad

Ginny — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:30:29 GMT

I'll try the beet/bean combo although the last time I bought beets they were $2.99 for three beets, so I thought leek potato soup--another pleasant peasant food--leeks $3.49/lb! I think I'll go back to meat--its cheaper!

Comment on Food Matters: "Anything goes" granola, Black beans, rice & sweet potatoes, Spicy chickpea stew

Ginny — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:14:33 GMT

My chick pea stew is burbling away on the stove. I loved the "We are the World". It was like going to a high school reunion--some faces were old and dear friends, and some looked familiar--but I just couldn't place them. It was great to see Paul Simon with hair, the boss, still cute,Ray Charles still alive, Tina-well Tina is just too cool! I am forwarding this to my kids, and if they don't watch it, they are cut off!

Comment on Staff of Life: Ezekiel bread

Marla Nichols — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:19:53 GMT

Bridg,

Thanks for the comment. We're making black bean burritos tonight with "Ezekiel" sprouted wheat tortillas. I'm dubious, but you never know.

Comment on Staff of Life: Ezekiel bread

Bridget — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:56:17 GMT

Mom,

Your toaster dilemma was hilarious! I've never had Ezekial bread, but I do know that Lara likes it so I'll have to forward this onto her. Since she's a self-proclaimed "bakerly challenged" person as well, I doubt it'll be something she makes a batch of, but I think she'd find your blog post interesting.
Miss you,
B

Comment on O, Canada: Strawberries Charlotte Russe

software development — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:31:30 GMT

Quite inspiring,
Great pictures!
Thanks for writing about it

Comment on Thanks, David Chang: Bo Ssam, Carrot Radish Salad, Cucumber Salad, Ssam Sauce

Marilyn Dean Tallman — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:19:16 GMT

Hey Kathy! I'm siting here with tears in my eyes looking at your picture.
You are absolutely gorgeous with that hair--you look the same as you always did only with lighter hair. Have often wondered and thought about you. It's been a few years (like 50!). I hope you have time to send me an e-mail.

Cordially,
Marilyn Max Dean Tallman
South Sioux City Class of 1960

Comment on Thanks, David Chang: Bo Ssam, Carrot Radish Salad, Cucumber Salad, Ssam Sauce

Bridget — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:45:31 GMT

Mom,
The menu sounds so exotic and delicious! We used to have Korean families that held church in our church building every Sunday morning. The smells of Korean food would waft upstairs and linger until the evening service. We were always invited downstairs to join them and did sometimes(despite desperate protests from the kids). I'm familiar with some of the food names and enjoyed some it, although the seafood dishes were always a bit strange. I love to live those bi-annual dinners with you through the internet. Thanks!

Comment on Thanks, David Chang: Bo Ssam, Carrot Radish Salad, Cucumber Salad, Ssam Sauce

Marla Nichols — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:11:46 GMT

Here it is:

Ginger Tea (saengang cha) and cookies

· 1 ½ cup peeled and sliced ginger

· 4 cups water

· 2 oranges, peeled and sliced and 1 Tbsp orange zest

· 3 Asian pears, peeled, cored, and quartered

· 1 cup sugar

· •sliced strawberry (optional garnish)

In a medium pot, add zest, ginger, water and bring to a boil. Simmer vigorously for 15 minutes.

Take off heat and add oranges, pears, and sugar, making sure to mix until sugar is dissolved.

Let sit for at least an hour, strain, and then reheat as needed. Strain and serve with strawberry slices and optional ice cubes and pine nuts. Serves 4.

Comment on Thanks, David Chang: Bo Ssam, Carrot Radish Salad, Cucumber Salad, Ssam Sauce

Nancy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:34:38 GMT

Marla,

would you please give me the ginger drink with strawberries recipe?
Love, Nancy