tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post7304987741276965833..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: U is for Umami - A to Z Challenge Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86149962424697815132015-04-27T09:00:00.771-04:002015-04-27T09:00:00.771-04:00I guess you mean you are no cook Julie. My husband...I guess you mean you are no cook Julie. My husband always maintains anyone can cook if you have a recipe book. I don't think that's true.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-77044207428562750252015-04-27T03:02:27.114-04:002015-04-27T03:02:27.114-04:00The tomato toast sounds delicious! It's also p...The tomato toast sounds delicious! It's also probably something that I won't be able to ruin.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-46379077851874103292015-04-26T15:36:24.532-04:002015-04-26T15:36:24.532-04:00It is particularly relevant if you have lost your ...It is particularly relevant if you have lost your sense of smell, it allows a person to enjoy more food than would be otherwise. <br /><br />I have a recipe for a tomato tart which I haven't made for a while. Normally make it for guests. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-46338664375852680222015-04-26T14:10:20.070-04:002015-04-26T14:10:20.070-04:00Hi Jo - I still need to check further .. it's ...Hi Jo - I still need to check further .. it's a fascinating subject.<br /><br />I love tomatoes .. and tomato toast is always a good lunch brunch .. I saw a recipe for tomato tart recently and would love to have some - but cooking for one isn't on the cards as such ... one day I shall make a plan .. these things sit and cogitate in my brain .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-90080402161275407002015-04-24T23:27:29.911-04:002015-04-24T23:27:29.911-04:00It was. :( I hate that. it means that anyone who b...It was. :( I hate that. it means that anyone who bought the book during the sale got Ashes twice. I contacted Amazon and am trying to see if they can send out an email to tell people to update when the file goes live. <br /><br />Sigh, the life of an indie author, lol. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26380367633280505392015-04-24T22:33:50.631-04:002015-04-24T22:33:50.631-04:00I think so too Brandon.
My email is Prideth @ rog...I think so too Brandon.<br /><br />My email is Prideth @ rogers.com (no spaces of course) The story I read started with her working in the antique business. I thought it sounded as though there was something before. I guess that's the reason. The book was about breaking the power of Gerald. Was that Ashes?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-72586372860909433772015-04-24T22:11:08.807-04:002015-04-24T22:11:08.807-04:00I love to eat Tomato sandwiches so I am sure I'...I love to eat Tomato sandwiches so I am sure I'd love tomato toast.<br /><br />Also tried to email you, but it didn't work. I figure out the problem and I don't know what happened. But ti was Elemental that was wrong. I just updated the file it usually takes about 12 hours. So I guess you have read Ashes now, not Elemental. I am still trying to figure out what happened. <br />Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-62280604157219621902015-04-24T21:04:18.868-04:002015-04-24T21:04:18.868-04:00Hi Penny. Tell your human he doesn't know what...Hi Penny. Tell your human he doesn't know what he is missing. There are in fact many foods which provide umami, tomatoes just happen to be one of the best examples.<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes to you and your human. I do hope he gets better soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-78316515666218094182015-04-24T19:38:41.547-04:002015-04-24T19:38:41.547-04:00Greetings human, Jo,
Nice one and good for U, Mam...Greetings human, Jo,<br /><br />Nice one and good for U, Mami :) My human hates tomatoes. Never mind, eh.<br /><br />Arf!<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes,<br /><br />Penny :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-38227011269884570092015-04-24T18:42:40.244-04:002015-04-24T18:42:40.244-04:00Trust you to think of that Mork.Trust you to think of that Mork.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-64736617320998252402015-04-24T18:42:16.088-04:002015-04-24T18:42:16.088-04:00First hubby was allergic to MSG too. Umami is not ...First hubby was allergic to MSG too. Umami is not something you add to anything Pinky. It is just present in certain foods, like tomatoes, and with the addition of salt it presents an increased taste. You can't go buy umami or anything. It's in olives and cheese and mushrooms for instance.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-15240777562706832822015-04-24T18:39:06.025-04:002015-04-24T18:39:06.025-04:00I'm sure "Umami" would have been use...I'm sure "Umami" would have been used for tons of jokes growing up in Dublin... especially considering mothers were normally known as "your Mammy!"Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-64546672254692649932015-04-24T18:19:35.928-04:002015-04-24T18:19:35.928-04:00Umami sounds like MSG which I am sensitive to. I&#...Umami sounds like MSG which I am sensitive to. I've nearly fainted three times after eating in Asian restaurants and it took me ages to connect the dots.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-44997385988867360662015-04-24T17:27:11.905-04:002015-04-24T17:27:11.905-04:00It is, I have been snacking on it for yearsIt is, I have been snacking on it for yearsJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-62386977234954122362015-04-24T17:26:37.000-04:002015-04-24T17:26:37.000-04:00OK HilaryOK HilaryJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22380590873876290012015-04-24T15:55:46.745-04:002015-04-24T15:55:46.745-04:00Sounds tasty! I must try that. ThanksSounds tasty! I must try that. ThanksSpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-9995392398866778122015-04-24T14:25:30.272-04:002015-04-24T14:25:30.272-04:00Hi Jo - I'm interested in this .. so will be b...Hi Jo - I'm interested in this .. so will be back to read properly - when I can concentrate and absorb!! Too much on my plate .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-28568661584352652292015-04-24T14:23:50.548-04:002015-04-24T14:23:50.548-04:00They say everyone loses some of their sense of tas...They say everyone loses some of their sense of taste as they grow older Birgit.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85945145312226704892015-04-24T14:23:15.431-04:002015-04-24T14:23:15.431-04:00It's not a spice Betty It's more something...It's not a spice Betty It's more something that exists with certain foods and the reaction when eating them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26609219044971276912015-04-24T14:21:04.183-04:002015-04-24T14:21:04.183-04:00It's good AlexIt's good AlexJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-41853729067917278232015-04-24T12:42:00.340-04:002015-04-24T12:42:00.340-04:00I never heard of this but it makes sense especiall...I never heard of this but it makes sense especially if one's taste buds are beginning to go. That recipe sounds delicious!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-9589355272361329592015-04-24T12:01:37.136-04:002015-04-24T12:01:37.136-04:00Oh my gosh, that tomato toast looks delicious! I h...Oh my gosh, that tomato toast looks delicious! I have never heard of umami; a very interesting spice!bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-37768432086429376342015-04-24T11:10:36.518-04:002015-04-24T11:10:36.518-04:00Garlic and tomato! I would eat that.Garlic and tomato! I would eat that.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-48456854385330092272015-04-24T11:08:18.557-04:002015-04-24T11:08:18.557-04:00It is Melissa, it is.It is Melissa, it is.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-75944790537960433992015-04-24T11:07:57.352-04:002015-04-24T11:07:57.352-04:00My family used to eat it too Stephen, not sure whe...My family used to eat it too Stephen, not sure where the recipe came from originally.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.com