tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post543510973594490014..comments2024-03-28T06:16:05.361-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Very Green SoupNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-86637154596870942632010-06-11T22:30:45.659-05:002010-06-11T22:30:45.659-05:00I've never thought to take my own container to...I've never thought to take my own container to a restaurant but I love the idea - little things make a difference - I also love your soup - any green food always delights me - Kermit was so wrongJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-52282189556900041702010-06-09T09:22:55.310-05:002010-06-09T09:22:55.310-05:00OOh! you are a brave gal taking your own container...OOh! you are a brave gal taking your own container to the restaurent. And we need more brave people like you. I will try and join your troop the next time I go to one:) I completely agree with your food waste logic. The moment we got our food recycle bin (for composting), i realise how much of it is really wasted. And since then, my attempt is to reduce the number of bags in this bin, while stillAratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787980800500872527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-80339195487904034992010-06-09T09:20:23.028-05:002010-06-09T09:20:23.028-05:00An excellent idea to carry your own container. We ...An excellent idea to carry your own container. We always end up transferring to a plate to re heat the food. This is why i love to come to your space, I always have something new to learn from you.shankarihttp://sacramentospice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-34913581988896594942010-06-09T07:21:34.597-05:002010-06-09T07:21:34.597-05:00Gr8 idea of carrying your own container, i must tr...Gr8 idea of carrying your own container, i must try this trick, nice soup btw..Rekhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325404106975842879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-17615778405820368432010-06-08T14:34:20.952-05:002010-06-08T14:34:20.952-05:00First, wonderful soup!!!! I am over run with peas ...First, wonderful soup!!!! I am over run with peas right now--peas it is for all dishes now! And I think your idea of a container to-go is a brilliant one! I would have been shy about this as well, but what a win-win idea! Can't wait to read the fiction you post--I love that! And. . .I married a biochemist and am fascinated with the vocation so I must check this book out!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932360983765353619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88010937075218023492010-06-08T06:13:26.902-05:002010-06-08T06:13:26.902-05:00You are so brave - you inspire me!!! As it is when...You are so brave - you inspire me!!! As it is when I carry my cloth bags to the mall every week, I seem to see people sniggering as they carry their oversized Gucci holdalls instead ;)<br /><br />I am currently reading the Millenum trilogy - on book 2 now and completely riveting...Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-37925461219503536692010-06-08T00:46:13.395-05:002010-06-08T00:46:13.395-05:00I've been a silent reader for a long time but ...I've been a silent reader for a long time but I had to speak up after this post. KUDOS to you on bringing your own container! We routinely bring our own containers for takeout, and I do my darndest to remember to grab some if I think the day's outing could result in a restaurant meal.<br /><br />I also keep a few sporks in the glove box. Never know when you might have to make a pit stopZibuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873207322308023815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-58118075565513484072010-06-07T14:59:15.781-05:002010-06-07T14:59:15.781-05:00Cathy- I am full of awe for Rebecca Skloot, for he...<b>Cathy</b>- I am full of awe for Rebecca Skloot, for her tenacity in getting this book written! I hope you get it within the year :) that the first 278 people in line hurry up and read it.<br /><br /><b>indosungod</b>- Isn't it nice of her? My behavior is definitely reinforced by such rewards :)<br /> Oh, I don't blame you for not wanting to read Precious...<br /><br /><b>Amruta</b>- Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-58392089230238985462010-06-07T09:05:46.023-05:002010-06-07T09:05:46.023-05:00I don't think I could pull off mission-contain...I don't think I could pull off mission-container. :) :)<br /><br />Nice to read your short book reviews.<br /><br />Your soup looks great. I'm afraid my pantry cleaning exercises somehow are totally adhoc and unplanned dishes. Am finding it hard to coordinate that with cooking from another blog. Anyway, there's time.. :)<br /><br />Looking forward to your fiction!SS blogs herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14277887171436832914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-36877394168682634782010-06-07T06:55:32.014-05:002010-06-07T06:55:32.014-05:00Thanks for the reminder about bringing your own co...Thanks for the reminder about bringing your own container for restaurant leftovers. I always mean to do it, but always forget. I'm putting an empty container in my bag right now.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-67207616208420277742010-06-07T06:53:51.018-05:002010-06-07T06:53:51.018-05:00When we order we get the food in container and i g...When we order we get the food in container and i gently ask the guy to wait till i empty the containers and return him ,,,sometimes he explains he cant take it back to which i say neither can i keep it !<br /><br />so what you do too seems on same lines :)<br /><br />btw right timing of the post, guess its environmental week - work ppl are providing each of us with 5 saplings for planting more n Kanchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17696488438005639414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-31784220746505142472010-06-07T05:43:10.418-05:002010-06-07T05:43:10.418-05:00Oh cool! Love your writing so can't wait to re...Oh cool! Love your writing so can't wait to read your stab at fiction!<br />I picked up "Like water for chocolate" a while ago from the library and liked the way it played out in my head better than in the movie I saw a few weeks later.<br />Looked up HeLa cells- very interesting!No Precious for me too though, avoided the movie for the same reason- I'm a wuss :(Rose /Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704916553862847687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-10733469822918575632010-06-07T01:22:07.793-05:002010-06-07T01:22:07.793-05:00I thought I was the only one around carrying conta...I thought I was the only one around carrying containers while eating out!!As u say,the floor manager/owner understands what we are trying to do.<br /><br />Lovely soup and am desperate to try it :)Padmajhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543983127473002611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-68538467409411574522010-06-06T22:24:00.332-05:002010-06-06T22:24:00.332-05:00You inspired me with this post to take more bold s...You inspired me with this post to take more bold steps. I really am trying to minimise my use of plastics. I always ask for tin foil pouches for our home deliveries or take aways, and many a times have been subject to frowning and odd comments. its goos that the chinese cafe lady was so understanding and gracious hardly we can think of such awareness here.<br />the green soup looks creamy and Sayantani Mahapatra Mudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806613341538564779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-78093752336776862372010-06-06T22:18:37.929-05:002010-06-06T22:18:37.929-05:00That is so nice of the chinese restaurant lady! i ...That is so nice of the chinese restaurant lady! i have to _always_ bring some food back home (look at the portion sizes!) and i have been always shy to bring my own containers but your encounter now strengthens my resolve :)<br /><br />Yes, Push seems to be very touching and a tormenting read from what i hear. look fwd to your fiction attempt!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216417733538286264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88428410863103028502010-06-06T22:05:40.470-05:002010-06-06T22:05:40.470-05:00Nupur Kudos! for having the spunk to take your own...Nupur Kudos! for having the spunk to take your own container. I say spunk coz people will appreciate it more. Was the restaurant owner oriental? Doesn't matter but it was outrageously sweet of her! Love this post every bit. Will this soup be good as a dip?Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-89238829560767834262010-06-06T22:02:05.678-05:002010-06-06T22:02:05.678-05:00Very thoughtful of both you and the restaurant own...Very thoughtful of both you and the restaurant owner..Haven't read "Push/Precious", yet, but it is on my list.And i agree much with you on HeLa..musicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166797277993509485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-90724098998195295562010-06-06T21:48:10.904-05:002010-06-06T21:48:10.904-05:00I love the idea of taking your own container to a ...I love the idea of taking your own container to a restaurant. Never thought about doing that, but I do hate the styrofoam ones.Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63427983575229672242010-06-06T21:06:05.054-05:002010-06-06T21:06:05.054-05:00gorgeous soup....wht a lovely girl.....love to b g...gorgeous soup....wht a lovely girl.....love to b green with this delcious soup nupur.Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13150199394870792012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28257891966020400592010-06-06T19:55:02.391-05:002010-06-06T19:55:02.391-05:00I love the idea of bringing a container for leftov...I love the idea of bringing a container for leftovers to a restaurant. Brilliant!<br /><br />Our family just recently atrted working to reduce our food waste as well. It was really quite ridiculous. Now it means a few trips to the store, but it's nice to see almost no food go to waste. <br /><br />Thanks for the great post!jlmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195689443596486062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-21967245055520118542010-06-06T19:07:16.460-05:002010-06-06T19:07:16.460-05:00The soup looks great. Love the green color.
I mu...The soup looks great. Love the green color. <br /><br />I must say you are a brave girl to carry your own container to a restaurant. I thought about it once but never dared take one. Will gather up some courage and try it next time :) <br /><br />I watched a documentary called 'Recycled life' (http://www.recycledlifedoc.com/) over the weekend. Pretty disturbing... will make one think Amrutahttp://www.deliciousvegetarian.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-43565548332441380482010-06-06T19:03:00.409-05:002010-06-06T19:03:00.409-05:00Nupur, you are an inspiration. That is so nice of ...Nupur, you are an inspiration. That is so nice of the the Noodle lady. <br /><br />The greeny soup is healthy and 'earth friendly'. <br /><br />That is one recommendation I am going to ignore. No Precious for me.indosungodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556193051268397994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47674656400592966402010-06-06T18:22:49.337-05:002010-06-06T18:22:49.337-05:00Several months back I was in the car and heard Reb...Several months back I was in the car and heard Rebecca Skloot on the radio being interviewed - it sounded like a fascinating book. As is par for the course for me, I forgot about it by the time I got home. Thanks for the reminder Nupur! I just put a hold on it at the library. Looks like I'll be waiting awhile though - I'm 279th in the queue!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.com