tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post7959571065467125706..comments2024-02-08T21:28:23.828+11:00Comments on The InTolerant Chef ™: SaffronThe InTolerant Chef ™http://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-64654212100049773702010-08-06T16:36:13.534+10:002010-08-06T16:36:13.534+10:00A Truffle Tree is a tree that has had their roots ...A Truffle Tree is a tree that has had their roots inocculated with truffle spores. This means truffles will grow under your little tree for lots of deliciousness.The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-14898211821625823202010-08-06T14:47:06.519+10:002010-08-06T14:47:06.519+10:00İ was putting off the inevitable question until no...İ was putting off the inevitable question until now. What is a truffle tree?Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-42392965507592692062010-08-06T08:07:38.790+10:002010-08-06T08:07:38.790+10:00Hi Dick, the information sheet that came with my t...Hi Dick, the information sheet that came with my tree was very comprehensive and came with a guarantee, so I guess you'll have to read my blog for another few years to find out what happens!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-633372018060310672010-08-06T07:16:45.592+10:002010-08-06T07:16:45.592+10:00If you get a truffle under your tree in three year...If you get a truffle under your tree in three years I will eat my hat and several other items of clothing. The company who sold it to you must be crazy to guarantee truffles or else they have pages and pages of small print in their contract.Dick Pylehttp://www.truffle-tree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-37514706323607195102010-06-21T21:56:11.261+10:002010-06-21T21:56:11.261+10:00Wow, you must have a green thumb, well done! I ju...Wow, you must have a green thumb, well done! I just came across the lovely comment that you left on my blog, thank you. I have now posted the recipe for the orange syrup cake if you are still interested. (www.sweetpeacreativedesign.blogspot.com). Now, my project for tomorrow......gardening :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596357290916885554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-13723012086405503432010-06-16T13:05:16.074+10:002010-06-16T13:05:16.074+10:00Thats funny Notquitekosher the word Pismaniye tran...Thats funny Notquitekosher the word Pismaniye translated means İ REGRETSimchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-30780688629764864552010-06-16T11:30:46.791+10:002010-06-16T11:30:46.791+10:00Nothing ventured, nothing gained.Nothing ventured, nothing gained.The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-82945642519272528532010-06-16T10:46:20.083+10:002010-06-16T10:46:20.083+10:00Seems my Turkish saffron was a fake, and not the b...Seems my Turkish saffron was a fake, and not the bargain I thought. Hope the Turkish delight and Pismaniye(?) was authentic! Who knows? We all know that home grown produce is always much better. I will be very reluctant to buy anything of a similar nature when travelling to exotic places. Just post cards from now on lolNotquitekoshernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-38932620130821489502010-06-13T14:08:27.254+10:002010-06-13T14:08:27.254+10:00Thats interesting and probably what they do since ...Thats interesting and probably what they do since they sell it at the spice bazar for about 7aud 500gSimchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-39758286689307568552010-06-13T02:44:20.461+10:002010-06-13T02:44:20.461+10:00I have also heard that there are lower quality mix...I have also heard that there are lower quality mixes of saffron available that have more of the bits of the crocus blooms in them, as opposed to just the stigmas.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667293599627184944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-40907390141043255132010-06-12T13:35:18.582+10:002010-06-12T13:35:18.582+10:00The saffron from Turkey is supposed to come from a...The saffron from Turkey is supposed to come from a town Saffronbolu. İt is a very old town based on the black sea. İt certainly looks like marigold petals hence the disappointment. The seller assured me that Turkish saffron might look different :) isnt saffron just saffron?Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-90476288429805190972010-06-12T12:21:24.412+10:002010-06-12T12:21:24.412+10:00Hello Notquitekosher and Simcha, I think the saffr...Hello Notquitekosher and Simcha, I think the saffron from Istanbul has some marigold petals mixed with it to eek it out a bit. If you have a close look you can see that there are a mix of shapes. It still tastes good and marigolds used to be fed to chickens to make the egg yolks nice and yellow. Just use a bit more and it will be fine.<br />I would like a money tree too... if only I had a rich family who would like to share?...<br />dogs are also commonly used to sniff out truffles as they don't try to snuffle up the truffle before the farmer. xxThe InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-15741829975460675302010-06-11T02:12:30.287+10:002010-06-11T02:12:30.287+10:00İ got the saffron from İstanbul too İ am not sure ...İ got the saffron from İstanbul too İ am not sure it is the real thing, if it is i was disappointed. İts flavor is not noticable and the colour was washed out unless İ didnt use enough of it.Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-14376308001271009962010-06-10T22:43:57.393+10:002010-06-10T22:43:57.393+10:00Saffron, I love it and got some from the Spice Baz...Saffron, I love it and got some from the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul and gave it to my daughters. Sure hope they use it..Great truffle tree. Good luck with your Cheffy garden. I did not ask for a Truffle tree I settled for a money tree ... I must admit I like my tree better. I don't need the obligitory pig to sniff out the truffles???Notquitekoshernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-44392312834207085292010-06-10T07:49:53.334+10:002010-06-10T07:49:53.334+10:00Hello Ladies!
A million dollars? One can only hop...Hello Ladies!<br /> A million dollars? One can only hope!<br /> I don't think squirels will be a problem, but the wire is there to keep out my German Shepherd, he steals things from our veggie patch all the time and tries to beat us to the strawberries each year.<br />I think truffle trees could grow anywhere oak trees could, and they are from the northern hemisphere, you may have to order them in.<br />Michelle,say hi to my sister for me!<br />And keep the ideas rolling in....The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-9204622617136398802010-06-09T23:42:11.792+10:002010-06-09T23:42:11.792+10:00Boullaibaise (how is it spelled?) the fish soup of...Boullaibaise (how is it spelled?) the fish soup of Marsailles -- a great dish for western washington too. My daughter tried growing the saffron crocus, but squirrels dug everyone of them up and ate them. I'll look forward to hearing how the Truffle tree works. I've not seen them advertised in the states.Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924688095993506358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-75089237461988374482010-06-09T14:46:16.195+10:002010-06-09T14:46:16.195+10:00We all know how to do saffron pilavs and other var...We all know how to do saffron pilavs and other various rice dishes, what about cheesecake with saffron sauce or a saffron toffee.Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-91047385592893737042010-06-09T14:37:37.180+10:002010-06-09T14:37:37.180+10:00We all know how to do pilavs and other various dis...We all know how to do pilavs and other various dishes with saffron what about a cheesecake with a saffron sauce?Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048681207340581873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-20069801070732970262010-06-09T14:15:06.868+10:002010-06-09T14:15:06.868+10:00Paella! :)
I wonder if the truffle tree would do ...Paella! :)<br /><br />I wonder if the truffle tree would do well here in western Washington? Between the truffles and the saffron, you could start a very lucrative little sideline in culinary delicacies!<br /><br />By the way - I was referred to your blog by your sister, Kathryn. Keep writing, I can;t wait to read more! :)<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667293599627184944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-47741281642267770182010-06-09T13:59:41.230+10:002010-06-09T13:59:41.230+10:00How exciting! A million dollar pot! :P can't w...How exciting! A million dollar pot! :P can't wait to see what comes up :)Lorraine @NotQuiteNigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.com