tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post5163872250638171442..comments2024-01-05T04:39:29.978-08:00Comments on Gild the (Voodoo)lily: Fideos in saffron-pimentón broth with mussels and linguiçaHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07630354073303047529noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-21597140621777134752009-03-01T05:09:00.000-08:002009-03-01T05:09:00.000-08:00Wow, looks really delicious. Never thought of usin...Wow, looks really delicious. Never thought of using saffron in this dish. Looks wonderful.pigpigscornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049039101703360576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-27192489044680432772009-02-28T11:06:00.000-08:002009-02-28T11:06:00.000-08:00There seems to be a lot of mussel coincidence occu...There seems to be a lot of mussel coincidence occuring at the mo - I'm having them for supper too! But, er, I don't think they'llt look quite like yours. Shucks.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007373992672699994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-72725448905411915992009-02-27T14:52:00.000-08:002009-02-27T14:52:00.000-08:00Oh jeez. I could park myself next to a plate of t...Oh jeez. I could park myself next to a plate of that all day long. Love mussels and the linquica makes it all so perfect. Nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-59313157703322750072009-02-26T15:22:00.000-08:002009-02-26T15:22:00.000-08:00I wish we got clams here.I wish we got clams here.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-59511129650977218732009-02-26T08:02:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:02:00.000-08:00This is the third of shellfish/pasta recipes I've ...This is the third of shellfish/pasta recipes I've seen in the past couple of days, and since it's a fave combo, it's definitely distracting me from work and other things I really must get to.<BR/><BR/>This just looks completely over the top.<BR/><BR/>In an excellent way.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-18960560205492668562009-02-26T00:08:00.000-08:002009-02-26T00:08:00.000-08:00Damn that looks good. I just might skip the fideos...Damn that looks good. I just might skip the fideos and go all bread on something like this. Sometimes I end up with bushels of crusty loaves for some reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-31439759214201362922009-02-25T19:56:00.000-08:002009-02-25T19:56:00.000-08:00Makes me want to dig into it with my fingers and g...Makes me want to dig into it with my fingers and get all messy and stuff. I love total union with my food. :-) Looks really delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-77463954575998672592009-02-24T12:14:00.000-08:002009-02-24T12:14:00.000-08:00Completely, and utterly awesome. Spot on my kind o...Completely, and utterly awesome. Spot on my kind of food.<BR/><BR/>Mussels are really tricky for that. I normally assume about a 10% wastage from my supplier, even after they have carefully picked through.<BR/><BR/>Clams are way easier to clean too, far less junk on them, but somehow mussels will still be my favorite.<BR/><BR/>Love the flavors in this dish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-41226788939115212662009-02-24T09:22:00.000-08:002009-02-24T09:22:00.000-08:00Oh, how I could eat a bowl full of this tasty dish...Oh, how I could eat a bowl full of this tasty dish. The mussels are calling my name.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-13402575242911663342009-02-24T05:12:00.000-08:002009-02-24T05:12:00.000-08:00I am with you all about preference for clams, bear...I am with you all about preference for clams, bearded or otherwise. Mussels, unless impeccably fresh, can be just skanky. But this dish came together just beautifully. <BR/><BR/>Bromelacious! My new favorite word.Ken Albalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379852662105383295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-65008514923872441002009-02-23T22:53:00.000-08:002009-02-23T22:53:00.000-08:00ANY variation of linguine with clams is OK with me...ANY variation of linguine with clams is OK with me. I adore the sound of this - especially the final setting, complete with cheap Tempranillo and old tango records - Oh Yeah!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481135477608372864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-10219994238298477642009-02-23T19:57:00.000-08:002009-02-23T19:57:00.000-08:00This looks intensely flavorful and delicious. I ha...This looks intensely flavorful and delicious. I have never had a problem with the shells cracking. I get my mussels from Hog Island in SF, but manilla clams are just as delicious.Manger La Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590882347657616676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-86089324206531938602009-02-22T18:30:00.000-08:002009-02-22T18:30:00.000-08:00It took me a while to catch up on what you've maki...It took me a while to catch up on what you've making. This dish looks great, as well as the lychee one. I'm really craving a meatball sub, though. Not that I've had a meatball sub before, but now I want one. I bet it'd be great with the homemade sauce.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-60110790830108025212009-02-22T11:56:00.000-08:002009-02-22T11:56:00.000-08:00It's almost 3 pm, and I haven't eaten anything yet...It's almost 3 pm, and I haven't eaten anything yet today, but I think I'm off to find a meatball sandwich followed by a trip to the butcher to pick up some linguiçaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-45414681320877180572009-02-22T10:04:00.000-08:002009-02-22T10:04:00.000-08:00What do I want with 'tiny' tumblersful? Goddammit,...What do I want with 'tiny' tumblersful? Goddammit, I want a litre glass.<BR/><BR/>Your next task - pork 'n' clams.aforkfulofspaghettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303046899595697854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-85350514727912735462009-02-21T21:24:00.000-08:002009-02-21T21:24:00.000-08:00I love both mussels and clams and would delighted ...I love both mussels and clams and would delighted by either in this dish...<BR/><BR/>BUT there is something about clams with Spanish flavors that especially tickles my g-spot.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964356151167396230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-7185467473381402772009-02-21T21:00:00.000-08:002009-02-21T21:00:00.000-08:00FIRST BEFORE PETER!hells to the yeah. this looks ...FIRST BEFORE PETER!<BR/><BR/>hells to the yeah. this looks delish. we've made fidueos (fideos?)and i do like to finish mine off under the broiler to make a bit of a crust on that pasta. but, it's prob. better to take out the seafood at that point since it'll get even momre rubbery. <BR/><BR/>anyways, linguica? biznatch... you just topped my fideos recipe. why does the word "debearding make me laugh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-43346230435307232942009-02-21T12:15:00.000-08:002009-02-21T12:15:00.000-08:00yum. for some reason I'm afraid of mussel-debeardi...yum. for some reason I'm afraid of mussel-debearding. also, the last batch of mussels I cooked weren't that fresh-tasting. clams I love.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548578181174543021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-37400085140384635852009-02-21T10:36:00.000-08:002009-02-21T10:36:00.000-08:00Jube - You may be first, but I still win.Elra - Sh...Jube - You may be first, but I still win.<BR/><BR/>Elra - Shellfish with sausage is a great combo. Try it!<BR/><BR/>Susan - Oh goodness, long time no see! Mussels do have a special something, but you got it right with clams.<BR/><BR/>Brookie! - I think mussels are best just with buttery wine and garlic broth. Clams were made for this.<BR/><BR/>Chrystal - It's always a learning process for me, too. That's the fun!<BR/><BR/>Jenn - I bet saffron goes well with any of the gorgeous seafood you get in Florida. Lucky girl!<BR/><BR/>Don - Did you just make a pussy joke? I like the cut of your jib.<BR/><BR/>Kristie - You should just give me your money and let me teach you how to cook instead. I promise I won't make you cry. Much.<BR/><BR/>Alicia - Clams are really just much lower-maintenance. And they're so much sturdier. Next time!<BR/><BR/>El Greco - I'd give your dive a 10.<BR/><BR/>Lo - Thing is, even though the mussels are showier, the linguiça was really the star of this show.<BR/><BR/>Valli - Happy to oblige, my friend.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630354073303047529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-12828179570167291552009-02-21T10:33:00.000-08:002009-02-21T10:33:00.000-08:00I always leave here salivating Heather.I always leave here salivating Heather.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-27006870314054360122009-02-21T08:50:00.000-08:002009-02-21T08:50:00.000-08:00I love me a good mussel. Better yet, a handful. T...I love me a good mussel. Better yet, a handful. This looks just swell, Heather. *slurp*Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627131190832189839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-16220873045357038532009-02-21T08:04:00.000-08:002009-02-21T08:04:00.000-08:00I hear ya on mussels breaking/cracking alongside t...I hear ya on mussels breaking/cracking alongside the harder clams but mussels, dunno...more taste than clams me thinks and cheaper.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, I'd do a swan-dive into this dish.Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-18132366164717561702009-02-21T03:21:00.000-08:002009-02-21T03:21:00.000-08:00Yum! I hate bearding mussels, and I hated pre-prep...Yum! I hate bearding mussels, and I hated pre-prepared mussels that haven't been bearded properly, so I think clams are a much better idea.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-70260322960813133022009-02-20T14:15:00.000-08:002009-02-20T14:15:00.000-08:00We made this today at school. Not the EXACT same,...We made this today at school. Not the EXACT same, but damn close. Way to divine my class schedule, girly.The Spiteful Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06309097272920178065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12768753.post-70933602511809327112009-02-20T13:36:00.000-08:002009-02-20T13:36:00.000-08:00Well you don't have to de-beard the clams, sooooo....Well you don't have to de-beard the clams, sooooo... that's good right there right?<BR/><BR/>Me, myself, personally? I'll have some of this with either mollusk, I think.MrOrphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069259633169478114noreply@blogger.com