tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post4508532940733379269..comments2023-10-31T04:23:00.117-07:00Comments on Open Mouth, Insert Fork: Winter Delight Salad - Pears, Candied Pecans & Blue Cheese Make This a WinnerSusan Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-3914621282826566042009-01-12T05:40:00.000-08:002009-01-12T05:40:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-51856754662651218102009-01-06T08:32:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:32:00.000-08:00It seems different countries, different cultures, ...It seems different countries, different cultures, we really can decide things in the same understanding of the difference!<BR>Personalized Signature:我喜欢淮安掼蛋,靖江青儿,南通长牌,姜堰23张,常州麻将这些地方言游戏Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-67512687542291298922009-01-03T09:21:00.000-08:002009-01-03T09:21:00.000-08:00where you come from!where you come from!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-67762180144291187572008-12-10T17:36:00.000-08:002008-12-10T17:36:00.000-08:00MH, Don't worry. I only eat the high calorie salad...MH, Don't worry. I only eat the high calorie salads with nuts and eggs and cheese and bacon. And I'm finally gaining weight. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and I made the NY Times creamy mac and cheese two nights ago. It's SOOOO delish. My picky eater daughter even prefers it to the orange stuff in a box. <BR/><BR/>WC, Radicchio would be wonderful with pears. You're right - it's the combination of slight bitter and sweetness that makes this good. I would not, however, recommend spinach greens. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, it's fun to play "grown-up" table sometimes with china and crystal and candles.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-48882765275998903532008-12-10T14:19:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:19:00.000-08:00I've made something similar with a pear, bleu chee...I've made something similar with a pear, bleu cheese, walnut and radicchio salad. The slight bitterness of the radicchio is similar enough to arugula that it pairs with the sweetness of the pears.<BR/><BR/>I like your table. Looks like a great dinner party.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-13424921833514392302008-12-10T11:43:00.000-08:002008-12-10T11:43:00.000-08:00I plan on wrapping myself in bacon this evening.Yo...I plan on wrapping myself in bacon this evening.<BR/><BR/>You should be eating more grits with butter and mac and cheese, Susan.<BR/><BR/>Salads are so healthy and non caloric.<BR/><BR/>Come on, don't make me feel so wide.Patrizzi Intergarlicticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047084173908563600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-90998379752604124592008-12-09T17:36:00.000-08:002008-12-09T17:36:00.000-08:00AH: Yes, that technique for cooking steak from the...AH: Yes, that technique for cooking steak from the WSJ is the best. Pair it with a good blue cheese (ala Blue Kitchen), and you can't miss. <BR/><BR/>Margaret, yes, it was a fun party.<BR/><BR/>Carolyn, I agree about the candied nuts.<BR/><BR/>Laurie, your recipe sounds heavenly. Tell me what to bring, and I'm there!<BR/><BR/>PA, I have made this with just apples when pears aren't ripe. It's great. You can use any kind of greens that you like. You can purchase the candied pecans, but they're a bit pricy. Come on by, and I'll give you enough for a salad. (Anyone else who would like candied pecans, email me at susancarrier AT sbcglobal.net You just have to pick them up.)<BR/><BR/>BF, candied nuts and gorgonzola - the secrets to a great salad. (That and bacon)Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-1256205133315090402008-12-09T14:20:00.000-08:002008-12-09T14:20:00.000-08:00oh Gorgonzola! i love it! thanks for this!oh Gorgonzola! i love it! thanks for this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-56378412808381056772008-12-09T13:31:00.000-08:002008-12-09T13:31:00.000-08:00Susan,Have you ever made this salad with apples? C...Susan,<BR/>Have you ever made this salad with apples? Can you purchase candied pecans? I have a pot luck coming up and I thought it would be nice to come up with something other then cutting up apple fritters and bear claws then sticking them with cocktail tooth picks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-55416751806496125832008-12-09T10:42:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:42:00.000-08:00Petrea, but of course!Petrea, but of course!Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-35912424034862478682008-12-09T08:35:00.000-08:002008-12-09T08:35:00.000-08:00I'll try the chevre, Laurie. I'm kind of a super-s...I'll try the chevre, Laurie. I'm kind of a super-smeller, which means I'm a super-taster, and some cheeses are stronger to my palate than to most peoples'. <BR/><BR/>Laurie, I think you could have that party if Susan says so, but now you have to invite all of us.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-42542557784253385362008-12-09T02:14:00.000-08:002008-12-09T02:14:00.000-08:00Wow, this sounds yummy. It's definitely one bette...Wow, this sounds yummy. It's definitely one better than my signature salad -- a similar mix of spring greens, chopped basil, chopped mint, sliced granny smith apples, regular plain ole walnuts, gorgonzola and a balsamic vinegarette with minced Vidalia sweet onions and a little dijon. I think what I've been missing all along is a candied nut. And pears... oh yummy don't get me started about pears in salads.<BR/><BR/>Can I have a dinner party for the sole purpose of making you bring something?<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Oh and Petrea, I love the stinky cheeses and I love feta, too but sometimes I use crumbled chevre when I am not sure what a guest would like since it's such a mild cheese.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-31461924374513275272008-12-08T20:28:00.000-08:002008-12-08T20:28:00.000-08:00Anything with candied pecans is a winner in my boo...Anything with candied pecans is a winner in my book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-62228843362994697152008-12-08T12:22:00.000-08:002008-12-08T12:22:00.000-08:00Looks delicious. Hope you had fun.Looks delicious. Hope you had fun.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-39720807338972812652008-12-08T09:46:00.000-08:002008-12-08T09:46:00.000-08:00Cheese on the side. Perfect.Cheese on the side. Perfect.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-33303889869105079462008-12-08T08:30:00.000-08:002008-12-08T08:30:00.000-08:00Well I'm going to try your steak technique -- I th...Well I'm going to try your steak technique -- I think you left in on Blue Kitchen. Sounds like quite a bit of work, but delicous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-16077643511832205442008-12-08T07:56:00.000-08:002008-12-08T07:56:00.000-08:00Petrea, I often pass the blue or gorgonzola cheese...Petrea, I often pass the blue or gorgonzola cheese around separately for those who aren't fans of the stinky cheese.<BR/><BR/>Do you like crumbled feta? That would also work. If not, it's still delicious without the cheese.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164604238866965101.post-81314628934048382472008-12-07T22:28:00.000-08:002008-12-07T22:28:00.000-08:00I'm going to do this one. It sounds fabulous. If o...I'm going to do this one. It sounds fabulous. If one isn't a gorgonzola fan, are there other cheeses you recommend? Or I suppose I could just do it without the cheese?Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.com