tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post3157792407485537035..comments2023-10-31T03:17:06.578-04:00Comments on Kissing the Cook: Hearty Vegetable Soup with Ragi Spaetzle and Beer Bread RollsBenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-41942034910235599932012-01-30T06:29:30.410-05:002012-01-30T06:29:30.410-05:00Thank you so much, Keri! Spaetzle is surprisingly ...Thank you so much, Keri! Spaetzle is surprisingly easy to make, and is gives a little variety from the usual pasta choices. If you decide to make a traditional spaetzle using all-purpose flour instead of the ragi flour, just leave out the ginger, mustard and cayenne. (And using a ricer or food mill is a lot easier than the spoon-and-colander method, though that works in a pinch too.)<br /><br />And thank you for your kind award! Being able to share my love for cooking with the great people I have been able to meet here is a privilege. I will keep on doing my best to make sure that when people take their valuable time to visit, it is worth their while.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-51841048699251268772012-01-29T16:02:09.817-05:002012-01-29T16:02:09.817-05:00I'm always so intrigued by spaetzle...but I...I'm always so intrigued by spaetzle...but I've never had it. <br /><br />By the way...I left you an award on my blog. :)Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660806677866271893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-90448669090429810232012-01-29T08:05:12.725-05:002012-01-29T08:05:12.725-05:00Thank you for your kind thoughts, Polly. :-) It is...Thank you for your kind thoughts, Polly. :-) It is very much my pleasure to have your badge on my site. That is great to hear about your gentleman friend; he sounds very nice, and he works with food! Thanks also for the reminder about Valentine's Day. I suppose I probably should be planning something. lol.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-48916602775923115052012-01-29T07:58:38.894-05:002012-01-29T07:58:38.894-05:00Thanks, Bonnie! There really is nothing like a goo...Thanks, Bonnie! There really is nothing like a good soup for the cold weather. This was my first experience with ragi flour and I was very happy with it. I am thinking its earthy flavor would complement oatmeal cookies very well; I might give that a try sometime soon.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708314072246136972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-47852527891478967182012-01-29T02:58:31.319-05:002012-01-29T02:58:31.319-05:00What a great and informative article you did Ben, ...What a great and informative article you did Ben, and thanks for putting my badge for Cooking Up a Storm All Over The World here! I just noticed it. How long have you had it up?<br /><br />I met a wonderful guy named Mario Godinez and I think he is the guy I have been waiting for. :-)<br />He lives in Pasadena and is an Assistant Manager in a hospital there in Food Service.<br />He took me to dinner at Mario's, a family owned Mexican place here in HB, (He let me pick whatever I wanted), and then we just spent time together, went shopping and it was sooo nice!<br /><br />He's coming back out to see me Feb 1st and he is going to take me wherever I want or need to go, which is a Godsend, since I don't drive, and haven't for 12 years, since my car accident. (I get around good for a lady that doesn't drive between taking the bus, walking a few miles a day, and taking ACCESS occasionally when I have to use the freeways.) We are going to the beach and just enjoy & there is plans for St. Valentine's Day together too.<br /><br />What are you planning for Valentine's Day? Do you have your Valentine's Day dinner planned yet or the post you'll do?<br /><br />I have something in mind....you'll see soon.<br /><br />God bless you and Emily, James and Jacob.<br /><br />Polly MotzkoPolly Motzkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037129671207291331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881394120770048684.post-32679460946320955122012-01-28T09:01:35.776-05:002012-01-28T09:01:35.776-05:00Ben: You chose the perfect day (for us) to featur...Ben: You chose the perfect day (for us) to feature this soup. It's snowing and all the ingredients are on hand in the pantry. Well, no Ragi flour but I am familiar with it and think it would make a nice addition to the spaetzle! <br /><br />Have a delicious weekend!<br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.com