tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post6298234370589865395..comments2024-03-18T14:39:59.402-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Two Kitchen SessionsNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-39961708109995146662009-09-06T21:26:23.343-05:002009-09-06T21:26:23.343-05:00Hi Nupur, thank you so much for sending across thi...Hi Nupur, thank you so much for sending across this lovely/healthy bread for the Whole Wheat event. It's the chubbiest bread I've ever seen. I'm just back from my vacation, so very sorry about the late acknowledgment of the entry. Will post the round up ASAP.Madhuramhttp://www.egglesscooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-30671487914692591592009-08-08T08:57:37.978-05:002009-08-08T08:57:37.978-05:00Anonymous- Bread flour is a little different from ...<b>Anonymous</b>- Bread flour is a little different from maida (all-purpose flour), it has a higher gluten content which is perfect for making bread. It is available in grocery stores in the US but I don't know about other countries. <br /> Read this article to find out more. <br />http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/food-science/Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-82982816601005040982009-08-08T06:29:37.867-05:002009-08-08T06:29:37.867-05:00Am eager to try this recipe out. I follow your upd...Am eager to try this recipe out. I follow your updates and recipes very regularly. They are a delight. :)<br />Is bread flour the same as maida? Or is it something else? If not, is it available at your regular grocery store? <br />Thanks for helping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-15547819465101707772009-08-04T07:03:46.830-05:002009-08-04T07:03:46.830-05:00Miri- Thank you :)
Zaara- How fun that you grew ...<b>Miri</b>- Thank you :) <br /><br /><b>Zaara</b>- How fun that you grew up in Botswana! I've never really read a proper bread making book...all my experiments have been from recipes on other blogs. I've heard many good things about that book. <br /><br /><b>Saee</b>- That's what we did, ate thick slices with butter or sometimes raspberry preserves. <br /><br /><b>Priya</b>- It is Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-58526906588982533512009-08-03T12:11:27.822-05:002009-08-03T12:11:27.822-05:00I have had Deb's bread loaf bookmarked for a w...I have had Deb's bread loaf bookmarked for a while and finally made it this weekend, and it came out perfect, just like yours. And after doing the windowpane test, I realized what a crucial step I've been missing in all my prev baking episodes. And the stupid me started baking the bread at 11:30PM Sat night! Slept with the lovely aroma of bread filling the apt at 3AM! :-)<br />I have 'Priyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11535326222601384563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81696283574137126422009-08-02T11:10:26.709-05:002009-08-02T11:10:26.709-05:00One, that loaf sure is chubby! I'd like to cut...One, that loaf sure is chubby! I'd like to cut a thick slice and slather it with butter and eat it just like that!<br /><br />And two, Alexander MsCall Smith is so cool--I love The no.1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The Right Attitude to Rain. Thanks for reminding me!Saee Koranne-Khandekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319021515787837414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59145149310929787942009-07-29T10:59:00.899-05:002009-07-29T10:59:00.899-05:00I've been a silent reader for a while, but the...I've been a silent reader for a while, but the Alexander Mccall reference drew me in (I grrew up in botswana you see;-)!)- and that chubby loaf - it is SO cute, I swear it looks like one happy little guy :-). That bread looks perfect. I just bought the book Artisan bread in 5 minutes...but I'm nervously holding it afar...Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13989340321224075830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-26988323887107810062009-07-28T23:12:59.313-05:002009-07-28T23:12:59.313-05:00I have read the whole Ladies Detective series and ...I have read the whole Ladies Detective series and love each one of them!<br /><br />That is one perfect loaf of bread - kudos!!Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59964002349768014502009-07-28T07:02:20.948-05:002009-07-28T07:02:20.948-05:00Mamatha- There are a bunch of newer books in that ...<b>Mamatha</b>- There are a bunch of newer books in that series, all as fun to read as the first. <br /> Why can't you bake breads at home? Did you encounter a recipe disaster that's putting you off? You will definitely get good results with a reliable recipe so please don't give up :) <br /><br /><b>Linda</b>- The loaf really was a success, Linda, it stayed soft and fresh in the Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-33309123070378091342009-07-27T19:15:53.693-05:002009-07-27T19:15:53.693-05:00That's a beautiful loaf of bread! And I love t...That's a beautiful loaf of bread! And I love that series of books, too. They are gentle, funny, and yet such good stories.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-13842905466392343992009-07-27T10:39:22.698-05:002009-07-27T10:39:22.698-05:00Hi Nupur, first time here, Nice blog. will visit a...Hi Nupur, first time here, Nice blog. will visit again soon :)Faiza Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10446335442033168649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-27135420059385804282009-07-26T08:55:59.186-05:002009-07-26T08:55:59.186-05:00Thanks for partnering with me this month! I had f...Thanks for partnering with me this month! I had fun looking through your blog! It is great to try new food. Have a great day!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-18205570002416938012009-07-26T08:30:13.098-05:002009-07-26T08:30:13.098-05:00That bread looks superb - I bet there are factorie...That bread looks superb - I bet there are factories wishing they could make a loaf that looks that good - and I bet it smelt wonderful - what a great aroma to envelop you while reading a good bookJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-4537497655542844592009-07-26T07:53:06.353-05:002009-07-26T07:53:06.353-05:00You've been baking a bit. :)
I especially like...You've been baking a bit. :)<br />I especially like the way your loaf looks; almost bursting forth with goodness.Aparna Balasubramanianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989967318453941084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79995853679646937402009-07-25T17:30:06.721-05:002009-07-25T17:30:06.721-05:00I don't see how you could possibly annoy anyon...I don't see how you could possibly annoy anyone with the gorgeous empanadas and pesto, Nupur! Looks delicious! But I am *really* drooling over your bread. That is one stellar loaf!!! Great job!!! :)<br /><br />PS -- I love Dale the hiker :):)Lindahttp://outofthegarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11974645267175042192009-07-25T12:42:26.293-05:002009-07-25T12:42:26.293-05:00Oh Nupur, thanks for reminding me of Mma Ramotswe....Oh Nupur, thanks for reminding me of Mma Ramotswe. I read the first 4 parts when I was living near a public library and after we moved, it went completely out of my radar. I loved them, must get the newer installments.<br /><br />Your bread looks perfect. I've reconciled to the fact that I can't bake breads at home :(<br /><br />MamathaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-67491819437641485672009-07-25T09:55:15.824-05:002009-07-25T09:55:15.824-05:00madteaparty- Thank you :) I think regular maida wo...<b>madteaparty</b>- Thank you :) I think regular maida would be fine in place of the bread flour, Anita. <br /><br /><b>Kitchen Flavors</b>- Thank you :) <br /><br /><b>radha</b>- Thanks! <br /><br /><b>Lavanya</b>- Oh I see, that makes sense and the dry herb variation sounds interesting.<br /> I'll start on the Scotland Street series this month, I'm looking forward to reading it :) <brNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-26973864633434249552009-07-25T07:47:35.863-05:002009-07-25T07:47:35.863-05:00Hi Nupur,
I saw your "Corn Cob gravy" r...Hi Nupur,<br /><br />I saw your "Corn Cob gravy" recipe over at sailusfood and want to try it. I have a bag of frozen sweet corn, do you think I can try the recipe with this?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />ChristinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11273443588822574379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-26325761091266696812009-07-24T23:10:30.001-05:002009-07-24T23:10:30.001-05:00I love no.1 ladies detective agency because it rem...I love no.1 ladies detective agency because it reminds me of our trip to Botswana. We visited Gabarone and the village of Ramotswa, where we met Kgosi Seboko, the first sub-saharan female tribal chief..veggie bellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774255651980867500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69814992141622910352009-07-24T17:16:28.093-05:002009-07-24T17:16:28.093-05:00The bread looks fab! I love the smell of fresh bre...The bread looks fab! I love the smell of fresh bread wafting thru the house and what better if there is a good book in hand?!Sangeethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274946088501464400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-46266929925167570922009-07-24T11:57:04.228-05:002009-07-24T11:57:04.228-05:00Nupur- Actually with the dry herbs the chimchuri r...Nupur- Actually with the dry herbs the chimchuri reminds me of pickle whereas your fresh one is reminiscent of chutney (if that makes sense)..<br />And I agree with Kamini, the Scotland Street series is also a fun read..It has more of the Isabel Dalhousie feel because it is set in Edinburgh..Lavanyahttp://drriftwood.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-68264681058496033692009-07-24T10:43:38.975-05:002009-07-24T10:43:38.975-05:00Lovely bread. Looks so good .Lovely bread. Looks so good .radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500871386200184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-15357951906453655222009-07-24T08:17:18.388-05:002009-07-24T08:17:18.388-05:00Oh wow.....what an awesome collection of books...b...Oh wow.....what an awesome collection of books...bread looks superb soft and yum....lubnakarim06https://www.blogger.com/profile/10059426730180521823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-43041188665015873692009-07-24T07:54:10.180-05:002009-07-24T07:54:10.180-05:00Nupur, that loaf looks perfect! Now if only I had...Nupur, that loaf looks perfect! Now if only I had bread flour...but I am going to make me some bread pretty soon. You cannot look at that loaf and not want to run to bake!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-82998716914912648982009-07-24T06:30:45.439-05:002009-07-24T06:30:45.439-05:00Gauri Gharpure- It is an enjoyable read and a refr...<b>Gauri Gharpure</b>- It is an enjoyable read and a refreshing change from the usual, that's why everyone is talking about McCall Smith, I think.<br /><br /><b>Pavani</b>- I don't get HBO so I can't see the series :( but the books are fun! <br /><br /><b>Poonam</b>- The recipes are FAR from perfect, I assure you! Just in this post, I described how I messed up a simple sauce, for Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.com