tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post7207244208968924912..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: G is for GalangalJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-2745090236686164652016-05-09T23:00:15.353-04:002016-05-09T23:00:15.353-04:00I've never actually used galangal myself Court...I've never actually used galangal myself Courtney but have many friends who do so. I don't do much Thai cooking unfortunately.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-43182345592667952122016-05-09T22:46:19.476-04:002016-05-09T22:46:19.476-04:00Actually, I just bought some galangal. It grows in...Actually, I just bought some galangal. It grows in Hawaii, though I've never seen it raw or been able to obtain it. It's used in Thai cooking and I was warned by the farmer who grew it that it is actually MORE intense than ginger but I haven't tried it yet. <a href="http://www.mauijungalow.com/" rel="nofollow">Maui Jungalow</a>Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292408696265388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-50113129274805511672016-04-24T19:56:55.766-04:002016-04-24T19:56:55.766-04:00That should taste pretty good Ivy.That should taste pretty good Ivy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82554980658175460212016-04-24T19:17:43.230-04:002016-04-24T19:17:43.230-04:00They had more at the market yesterday so I got mor...They had more at the market yesterday so I got more. I love to make dressings from it. But this time, I want to try it in my rice.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-23093779829947871972016-04-23T08:10:28.071-04:002016-04-23T08:10:28.071-04:00I love ginger too Birgit.I love ginger too Birgit.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-29029569677130850692016-04-14T21:45:49.532-04:002016-04-14T21:45:49.532-04:00This sounds good and I like ginger as well.This sounds good and I like ginger as well.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-13255340723870286662016-04-13T08:32:50.115-04:002016-04-13T08:32:50.115-04:00Thank you Silvia.Thank you Silvia.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-45010675680022042682016-04-09T15:52:42.794-04:002016-04-09T15:52:42.794-04:00Yes, it's very useful IvyYes, it's very useful IvyJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-23692909985771780812016-04-09T14:18:50.814-04:002016-04-09T14:18:50.814-04:00That is pretty cool. I like that.That is pretty cool. I like that.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-27464807056010490532016-04-09T10:31:04.603-04:002016-04-09T10:31:04.603-04:00Ivy, our store has a book in the produce departmen...Ivy, our store has a book in the produce department where you can look up any fruit or vegetable they sell. Very usefulJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-90096672318070473762016-04-09T09:12:22.511-04:002016-04-09T09:12:22.511-04:00Also by the name you have, the sign reads both. Th...Also by the name you have, the sign reads both. These days, signs I find (in my area), read more than one way to know the item. Which is helpful.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85536258189628883792016-04-08T22:35:17.632-04:002016-04-08T22:35:17.632-04:00Nor me Helen, I didn't know it was known in th...Nor me Helen, I didn't know it was known in the Middle Ages. Thought it was pretty recent in Europe.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44511399625347013942016-04-08T22:34:25.171-04:002016-04-08T22:34:25.171-04:00Thai Ginger - never heard of that before Ivy. Grea...Thai Ginger - never heard of that before Ivy. Great way to use it.<br /><br />Thanks, I appreciate it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-45366996059836266502016-04-08T22:33:36.584-04:002016-04-08T22:33:36.584-04:00Apple, that's different Spacerguy. Love curry....Apple, that's different Spacerguy. Love curry.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-64829387743714689222016-04-08T22:32:44.266-04:002016-04-08T22:32:44.266-04:00All of these tastes coming from Asia are so delici...All of these tastes coming from Asia are so delicious and mostly good for us Yolanda. I don't honestly think your imagination needs stretching.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-65518412590435624762016-04-08T22:20:21.310-04:002016-04-08T22:20:21.310-04:00I've never used it but as part of a study cour...I've never used it but as part of a study course on the Middle Ages I was reading a recipe book of the time yesterday and it figured in some of the recipes. Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-58846896906538808022016-04-08T21:37:08.588-04:002016-04-08T21:37:08.588-04:00They also (here anyway), call it Thai ginger and I...They also (here anyway), call it Thai ginger and I love it. I get it raw (when available) and use it in dressing, tea, anything really. Great taste.<br /><br />Happy Weekend.<br /><br />PS: I'll be back to catch up with the rest of your blog this weekend. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56858547037710720452016-04-08T20:33:13.545-04:002016-04-08T20:33:13.545-04:00I ate Chicken Currey today, of course it was heate...I ate Chicken Currey today, of course it was heated up and ready to eat. But all in all I enjoyed the meal but it was hot and real. I believe the apple made all the difference to the taste of the curry and I hughly recommend it.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16910180989759280722016-04-08T20:25:49.585-04:002016-04-08T20:25:49.585-04:00Love ginger. Another interesting alien form. LOL W...Love ginger. Another interesting alien form. LOL Watching Farscape has stretched my imagination. LOLYolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-71800225365167579012016-04-08T18:51:42.133-04:002016-04-08T18:51:42.133-04:00Being a Brit, we were almost brought up on curry T...Being a Brit, we were almost brought up on curry Tami. Pity you have trouble because it is delicious.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-81486019635045309292016-04-08T17:53:30.597-04:002016-04-08T17:53:30.597-04:00I have always had trouble eating curry, not sure w...I have always had trouble eating curry, not sure why. That dish does look tasty, though. Tami Von Zalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11065017061040785838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86298271631350905402016-04-08T14:29:00.056-04:002016-04-08T14:29:00.056-04:00This is a lot milder than ginger though Susan.This is a lot milder than ginger though Susan.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-37829197728171879852016-04-08T14:28:40.347-04:002016-04-08T14:28:40.347-04:00Thai curries are delicious Cynthia whether green o...Thai curries are delicious Cynthia whether green or red.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17963093297018188082016-04-08T14:06:04.527-04:002016-04-08T14:06:04.527-04:00That curry looks delicious!That curry looks delicious!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-73373470854634716592016-04-08T12:57:15.180-04:002016-04-08T12:57:15.180-04:00I actually never heard of this one. I like ginger ...I actually never heard of this one. I like ginger too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.susangourley.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Susan Says</a>Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com