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It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has arrived. This last weekend, Eric and I hosted our annual Friendsgiving feast. It’s a tradition that I cherish… to have some of our closest friends gather around the table, eating, drinking, laughing… it warms my heart. Every year, as we sit down to eat, I ask everyone to say what they are thankful for (something my parents have us do each year at our family dinner). However, this year we completely forgot to do this. If I had remembered, this is what I would have said: I’m so happy to have all of you around our table tonight. This has been a year of transitions… not just for me, but for all of us. Some have transitioned to new jobs. Some have moved apartments. Some have started new relationships. These changes are not always easy… and they can often be frightening. But I’m so thankful for our friendship and the love and support we all have for one another. We may not always be able to see each other as much as we’d like… but we are still a unit. Even if it’s just the idea of knowing that you’re in my life. That is all I need to keep going. Thank you, dear readers, for continuing on this journey with me. Know that your presence keeps me going. I hope all of you have a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
View full post »Happy Thanksgiving B! This certainly looks spectacular. A simply beautiful salad and a lovely sentiment to go along with it. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Brian! I love the sentiment, Brian. My dad had us do the same thing growing up – say what we were thankful for – and always squirmed against it, which is so lame in retrospect. Happy Thanksgiving to you! so healthy and so YUM!!! I don”t know why but I always struggle when it comes to cooking Brussels sprouts. It might have something to do with the fact that I’m scared that they might turn out mushy; and for some reason they also do. Love this simple salad! Yum! this is the first raw sprout recipe I’ve seen this season! this looks incredible! I’m going to have to sneak make it and see if my OH notices Just gorgeous! You know I’ve never shredded brussels sprouts–need to try that! Happy Thanksgiving, Brian!! I want to live inside your mouth. Raw brussel sprouts are so refreshing and this salad is a great idea. I think I now will make two different brussel sprout options for tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family:) This sounds wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving! These brussels sprouts look so good! I love the idea of combining them with crunchy nuts. Now this a side dish fit for a king. I love brussels sprouts and can imagine how wonderful they taste when shredded and mixed with mustard, lemon juice and walnuts. Be still my heart. And happy Thanksgiving friend!! Ditto to your sentiments. This year has been a huge year of changes for sure! Happy Thanksgiving, Brian!! Gorgeous. Happy Thanksgiving! Such a simple and lovely sentiment. So confident I could handle that whole bowl of brussel sprout-y goodness myself too. Looks so good. Happy thanksgiving to you! Yes, it has been a year with many changes and events to be thankful for. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! MMMNnnnnn. . . I LOVES me some Brussel Sprouts, ¡Véte aquí mi pequeño repollo! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Eric! I am happy to be here sharing this crazy delicious journey together that we call blogging! Keep safe and warm this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving to you to Brian!! These shredded brussels sound delicious. I love that you paired them with a mustard sauce…the perfect combination! this looks like a great way to make Brussels Sprouts!! I need this for dinner tonight!!! Is it weird to be strangely in love with Brussels Sprouts? I know so many people dislike them. I love ‘em! I love the sounds of this recipe. Brussels sprouts are expensive here, but I imagine I could substitute another cruciferous vegetable–or I might spring for the sprouts! Thanks so much. I recently fell for brussels sprouts – what a tasty way to enjoy them! Pretty sprouts! Happy (post) Tgives to you as well. GREG Happy Thanksgiving to both of you. No Thanksgiving here at all and it makes me sad thinking of being in the US, surrounded by good friends to feast and talk and laugh. And I love the idea of shredding brussel sprouts like this! They look delicious! I’ve never thought to do raw Brussels sprouts! I’ve only ever had them cooked, but I LOVE shredding them. I bet the lemon-mustard vinaigrette is perfect. I’m confused on the “Add the kale and shredded Brussels sprouts and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.”? Did I miss the Kale part? Awwww! Happy Thanksgiving! You are welcome at our Thanksgiving table any time (if you are ever in this direction this time of year). Thank you darling! Hope you had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! [...] all of Ottolenghi’s food, it is vibrant and interesting with pops of color, flavor, and texture.Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts. Rustic, hearty, and simple. I’m looking forward to trying this Brussels sprouts salad. Walnuts [...] You forgot to mention the walnuts in your directions! yummy place to spend sunday Wow, what a wonderful place…I could spend every Sunday there! You know that fantastic bakery that Meryl Streep owns in the movie, “It’s Complicated” and is like the “perfect bakery?” Thats what this looks like – perfect! I’m in love. If only I weren’t in Germany, I would be on it! Just gorgeous. The food, the pics, all of it. Love this post – makes me feel like moving back up there. And YAY for me!!!! I won the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook!!!!! Beautiful bakery! Every Sunday I’m amazed to find another fantastic gem of an eatery in your area. Your options are boundless. Love the selection and choice. And this bakery is another gem to add to the list. Beautiful – makes me want to hop on the shuttle right now and dive into one of pastries you photographed. Congrats to Tzurit on the opening of her new branch and to you on such magnificent photos. You need to come up here and check it out Michelle! [...] A Thought for Food is a new favorite site of mine. The photography is… thought-provoking. Usually thought-provoking would be a low-brow insult, but not this time. Brian has an amazing way of telling stories with his images. [...] So, I didn’t know this was possible, but I think I can actually smell bread baking right now. Ooo, how beautiful are those loaves of bread!?!? I’m very eager to check this place out. I’ve only heard/read amazing reviews! Be still, my heart! No offense to Flour…but I am hitting up THIS place the next time I’m in Boston! A bakery just like this is my dream! Oh fun – somewhere new to try when we head out! I want that croissant! I want to spend every Sunday at this bakery. Gorgeous and the loaves are so beautiful! What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing. Mnnn. . . I loves me some bakery. Pan viene de los panaderías. It’s WONDERFUL, Denise! Yum!!! [...] Tatte Bakery, Area Four, Foumami In: Photography, Silent Sunday « Smoked Salmon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich Facebook|Twitter|Pin It|Subscribe [...]
It started last year: as Eric and I spent hour after hour on the couch under blankets, indulging in Downton Abbey marathons, we learned about the joys of hot toddies. Being somewhat frugal individuals (with certain things, at least) and having a relatively high tolerance for chilly temps, we decided that instead of warming ourselves with our central heating system, we’d instead sip on bourbon laced libations. A good plan, don’t you think? A pot of tea would last us an evening… refilling in between episodes, dousing our mugs with bourbon, spoonfuls of honey and a squeeze of lemon. Even as the snow lined our sidewalks and icicles formed from the tops of buildings, being there with our toddies, curled up next to my husband and dog, made me forget about all of that. Needless to say, we’re pretty happy to welcome the return of hot toddy season. And when I was recently asked by the fine folks at Harry and David to partner with them for a blog post featuring this recipe by Chef Eric Greenspan for a Hot Apple Toddy using their succulent Honey Crisp Apples (which was created for their Seasonal Chef Program, featuring seasonally inspired recipes that showcase Harry & David’s fruit)… well, there was no way I was going to refuse. Despite my love for hot toddies, though, I must admit that I was a bit skeptical at first… only 2 ounces of apple juice in each cup? That didn’t seem like a whole lot (especially compared to the portions we work with in our house). Then I saw that there was a hearty dose of Laird’s Applejack liquor… and I knew this would hit the spot. For those who haven’t had a hot toddy before, just beware that it will make you a little drowsy. One will certainly relax you… two, and you’ll be sleeping like a baby.
I’m sure you will all enjoy this recipe from Chef Greenspan… to get the latest recipes from the Harry and David Seasonal Chef Program, follow H&D on Facebook. View full post »Oh yes! That and Downtown Abbey would make me so happy right now. Love that show and I am sure the drink is perfect for the season. This is so perfect for a party! Love this idea! These sound like the perfect holiday drink! So warm and cozy. These would be perfect for a holiday gathering! LOVE those mugs Brian! Keeping warm with hot toddies and a blanket sounds like the perfect way to spend a chilly winter evening! I can’t wait to make these, Brian! I’m a little embarrassed that I am only finding out what a hot apple toddy is now. It sounds PERFECT for a chilly morning!! Yuumm yuuummm yuuummmmm Ughhhhhhhh WHY ARE YOU SO AWESOME. I bet the flavor was amazing. Thanks for sharing. Love the photography and those apples are so beautiful! Good call. I get so cold every winter I’m the person who nearly burns the bottoms of my shoes from sitting so close to the fire. A hot toddy sounds like the perfect way to warm up (and sleep). Hot toddies are my favorite, but somehow I have never had one with apples! I’m going to have to fix that directly. I agree that your plan to keep warm is brilliant – I may have to adopt that! I need this now that I’m freezing in LAX (a Floridian always freeze even in 65F). This will definitely be a great beverage for those cold winter nights or day or afternoon. Such a gorgeous warming drink for winter! Beautiful! That is by far the best sounding hot toddy I’ve ever seen! It doesn’t feel like the season to be jolly if you don’t spend a good amount of time curled up under a duvet! this recipe is enough to get everyone to turn their heating off! Did you know that you and the First Lady have the same taste in shows, or at least this one! I think I need to start drinking these… they truly sound perfect for this season (and me being an apple lover) mmmm I want to come home to a hot apple toddy on a chilly winter day! The perfect drink for a cold winter’s evening. Great flavours. I reemebr my first toddy ad I have been hooked since then. I still haven’t watched Downton Abbey or have had a hot apple toddy. I need to remedy both of these issues immediately and will start with your delicious hot toddy:) MMnnnn. . . I loves me some toddy, especially when it’s hot and apply. Manzana mañana por favor. [...] something resembling a hot, adult beverage and not just pear juice and bourbon, I referenced this Hot Apple Toddy recipe by Brian at A Thought for Food. By sheer coincidence, he used Harry and David apples. [...] This post makes me miss living in the city! We’re out in the ‘burbs now, and I don’t get into Boston as often as I’d like. I MUST eat at Coppa soon =). Stunning shots, Brian. That toasted meringue…love! Oh how I love, love, love Boston! My husband and I really need to get into the city more often. Thanks for the beautiful pictures of an even more beautiful city!!! What a beautiful area! I think you captured the essences perfectly! Beautiful photos! Wonderful series of photos Brian! I miss Boston. What a fun look around town Brian! I especially loved the photo taken from outside of the women dining inside the cafe. Fantastic (as is all your work!) Great shots…..makes me want to be there RIGHT NOW….. I felt like I spent a fabulous day with you, roaming the South End, Brian! Loved it, thank you for taking us along Brian: These shots make me want to move to the South End. Great work! Ron everything looks so wonderful, I’m now hungry for egg pizza! I love all your posts, but I especially love your Silent Sunday ones. You have a way with your camera and capturing candid moments. Love these! thanks for the photos. it brings me back to many years ago when we lived in Boston. The Sienna Farms looks like a wonderful market. So jealous! These photos make me miss Boston even more than I already do! We really need to get back up your way next year. Why is Boston so far from me. Delicious and gorgeous shots, Brian. You captured the essence of a beautiful part of your city:)xx LOVE, Brian!! I miss Boston so much!! And that pizza looks amazing!! Boston has been on our travel list for a looong time. Gorgeous pictures! Boston is my favorite city on the East Coast. I love these photos–they make me want to get on a plane and go back immediately! It would be so fun to walk around with you while you are taking these gorgeous shots! Just moved from there and this brought back so much nostalgia! Coppa is the bomb! I love everything about Boston! We always hit Formaggio and Flour when we’re there. And of course, take in a Bruins or Sox game Just moved out of state and these pictures made my day! So many delicious memories of the south end. Looking forward to being home for the holidays (and getting my flour and formmagio fill) Thanks for posting! Such beautiful beautiful pictures! I could so wear that hat! and so live in that house with the pumpkins Come take a trip! You must come visit… and I’ll take you on a tour wonderful post Brian! I must come to Boston! GORGEOUS!! You’re making me miss Boston so.much. I love this tour of South Boston dahlin’! I wish you were my guide. One sip and I am toast you know…:) love Silent Sunday! And these places look amazing, as per usual. That cheese shop? To die for. As is that egg-topped pizza. I love your photos They are Belle. Mnnn. . . I LOVES me some sunday, especially when it’s silent. Formaggio = delicioso.
May 2009. It’s a month before our wedding and I’m struggling to figure out what to serve to our vegan guests. The current menu is full of decadent carnivorous dishes: lobster and clams, bacon wrapped scallops and miniature crab cakes. A platter of grilled veggies for our vegan friends feels like a cop out… so I gather every resource I have (cookbooks, magazines, blogs) and scour each for ideas. After hours of searching, I come up empty. Desperate, I send an e-mail to a blogger whose site I’ve been reading for a while. Her recipes have always been delightful and I think, “Heck, maybe she has some ideas”. Within an hour, a response flutters into my mailbox… and it’s loaded with suggestions. We go back and forth a bit, and, soon, she has guided me to a recipe for bulgar salad stuffed peppers (which, ultimately, gets raves from our guests). If I hadn’t felt a bond to her already, this sure solidified things. I’m not sure if Deb remembers this interaction (I have no doubt that she gets a number of inquiries each day), but it’s one that I will never forget. I had the pleasure of meeting her in person in July at the Big Summer Potluck and we got to have some nice little chats over the course of the weekend. Like most home cooks, I’ve been anticipating the release of her book for quite some time (how long has it been? It feels like she announced it eons ago). Well folks… The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is finally here and it is just as magnificent as you would expect from something created by Deb. As soon as it arrived the other night, I marked the pages of every recipe I want to make (ok… maybe not every, because my copy would be full of Post It notes). I am a sucker for rugelach, so I can’t wait to dig into her Chocolate Raspberry Rugelach. And the Vermouth Mussels with Oven Fries is totally calling my name. I know Eric won’t mind if I spend the next few months cooking all of these. Right, Eric? Since I have no patience, I immediately got to work and whipped up these leek fritters. They’re served with a garlic and lemon sour cream sauce that is just magical. After I took pictures, I promptly devoured them (making me feel slightly guilty). They were wonderful and I’m planning on adding them to my Thanksgiving menu.
Ok… so, now that I’ve gone on and on, here’s some fun news: The publishers of the book have very generously provided a copy for me to giveaway! Yup! That’s right! You could have your very own copy of The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook (you can also purchase it, of course, though I know it’s always fun to win things). Oh, and since I’ll hopefully be seeing Deb when she comes to Boston, I will try to get it signed too. Unlike most giveaways I do here, I’m going to open this up to everyone (not just US/Canadian residents)! Woo hoo! TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post For additional entries: share on Pinterest, Twitter, and/or Facebook and leave a comment telling us you’ve done each one. Official Rules: This is a worldwide giveaway. No purchase necessary. Giveaway will end on November 16th 2012 at 12:00 pm EST. One winner with a valid entry will be selected at random using random.org. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.
I love leeks, so those fritters really appeal to me! What a lovely recipe and wonderful book. Cheers, Rosa This looks delicious and perfect when my father comes over as he is onion intolerant (would have to omit the scallions as well!). Would love a copy of the book. Another one you may want to have a peek at for vegetarian/vegan ideas is ‘Plenty’ by Yotam Ottolenghi, really worth getting your hands on. good luck. I have had my eye on this cookbook ever since it came out, would love to own it! These look delicious. I usually mix zucchini and leeks but I’ll have to try these for sure. I live in Israel and I don’t have access to most of the products that many bloggers use in recipes. Not that I would want to ruin my chicken with a powdered concoction that is supposed to taste like Ranch anyway. The ingredients she uses on smittenkitchen are all totally natural and available to me(which I absolutely love) and even better, anyone can make them – well, most of them. Dyyying to get my hands on her cookbook! This looks so fantastic! Love Smitten and have been dying to get this book! These fritters look fantastic. I love that she wrote you back within an hour. Clearly this is one of the most anticipated cookbook releases…EVER, and for EVERY point of view. Vegetarians, carnivores, pescatarians, BAKERS…everyone is panting with desire for this book. Gorgeous leeks, Brian!!! Oh my goodness, these fritters look amazing! I’ve been dying to get my hands on this cookbook ever since I started hearing about it in the blogosphere and am salivating over all of the gorgeous photos. Great job on the fritters! I love fritters and these looks absolutely mouthwatering. Brian, I tweeted & posted it on my personal FB page AND my One Tough Cookie page!!! Serious business, baby! I’ve salivating over this cookbook for awhile. Please let me win, pretty please. Oh, and I tweeted. These fritters look amazing! I would LOVE to own this cookbook- so many inspiring recipes. My mom makes these and they are absolutely delicious! I would love to win this cookbook. Thanks for the chance! mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu https://twitter.com/mmalavec/status/266528084382060544 tweeted about the giveaway mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu Those fritters look lovely. I’ve been drooling over her book, I’m seeing it everywhere. Her recipes are always good. Shared on my FB Wall mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu Smitten Kitten is one of my favorite food blogs! Beautiful food, wonderful flavors. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve made on her site! I shared on Pinterest! If her book is anything like her blog, it would be amazing to win! I’ve heard so many good things @ this book – I can hardly wait to try it! I adore her blog and would love to read the “book version” – thanks for the chance! Oh my, does those every look good. Deb’s recipes are consistently great, and she always manages to come up with things that make me say, “I have to make that right away.” Those leek fritters are amazing! I would love to win a copy of Smitten Kitchen Fried stuff? Count me in. This is a beautiful book. I soooo want to have this book! What a great recipe! I haven’t ordered this yet and have been following her for a long time. This recipe looks great, and the Vermouth Mussels with Oven Fries sounds like it’s to die for. Those look incredible! I’ve made her zucchini fritters and they have become the new chanukah latke! I LOVE SK and would LOVE that cookbook! Tweeted about the giveaway. Just shared on Twitter too! Great site – thanks for hosting this giveaway! The book looks awesome. Pinned it as well! http://pinterest.com/pin/207447126557172573/ I’ve already asked for this cookbook for Christmas, but it would be great to get it a bit early! I am IN LOVE with Smitten Kitchen! What a great giveaway just in time for the holidays These fritters look awesome! I Tweeted about it! Also posted to Pinterest What a wonderful wedding memory. If this cookbook is anything like the sk blog we’re in for quite the treat. Mmm those Leek Fritters do look yummy! I’d love to win this cookbook. TR I love her work so much! Cannot wait! And how excited am I? All the ingredients for those fritters are in my fridge/pantry. Guess what’s for lunch! I want these leeks & thus book. I WAAAAAAAAAAANT ITTTTTTTTTT. Oh, yes, please! Love me some Deb. I really need to learn to do more with leeks – they’re delicious. I would have done the same after cracking open Deb’s book—these fritters show no mercy. They must be made with a healthy dose of the lemon and garlic sour cream (and no guilt allowed)… I adore the Smitten Kitchen blog and would love to win a copy. Have just shared this fab competition on Facebook too Love fritters (really anything fried) and think this cookbook looks amazing! Love! Love! Love! Yum! I love Deb’s smitten kitchen blog. Deb’s blog was one of the first I followed – I’m always looking for great vegetarian recipes. I was pretty much jumping for joy when my copy came in the mail! It’s just beyond gorgeous. I already made the marbled pumpkin tart…and these fritters are certainly next up on my list! Would love to get my hand on a copy of this cookbook! Just love the Smitten Kitchen Blog!! I shared on pinterest! So yummy! Yes! Gorgeous photos. I have been reading Smitten Kitchen blog for years and am so excited to see Deb’s cookbook finally out in stores. Her recipes and stories are amazing, I have always loved her style. You did an awesome job making her leek fritters. I am a huge fan of leeks, one of my go to ingredients in many dishes. Oh and Yes I would love to win the book! I just can’t wait to start cooking recipes from Deb’s fantastic new cookbook! I tweeted about the contest Your photos are lovely, and I love the Smitten Kitchen! I have been reading her blog for years. I would LOVE to have her cookbook! these look so good! if it’s a fritter of anything, i’ll eat it! I’ve been hearing all about this cookbook. Would love a copy! I have been waiting for this book to come out! I’m so excited! Deb’s book is a winner. Hope I am, too! Would love a copy of Deb’s new book! I just got really hungry looking at your pictures! I love the Smitten Kitchen blog and Deb’s cookbook looks amazing!! Looks delicious and easy, plus I just happen to have a bag of leeks sitting in my fridge. Shared on Pinterest. i cannot wait to check out this cookbook!!! these fritters look like a great starting place Anything made into fritter form is amazing… First look at the blog and it looks great. Love smitten kitchen, and her recipes, so I imagine this one is stellar as well. I have been trying so hard not to buy this cookbook since it is on my Christmas wishlist. The recipe looks delicious. And that sauce. Wow. Would really love to win this cookbook! Deb was just in Boston but I didn’t have the opportunity to go see her. Would have been a blast, I’m sure. Oh my goodness my mom makes these and they are so very delicious! I would love to win a copy of the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook! Thanks for the chance! — mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu wow what a nice book and those fritters are awesome This leek fritter recipe looks terrific. The last ten months or so I’ve really committed to learning how to cook; Not because I truly enjoy the actual cooking aspect, but because I LOVE food, and I love bringing people together to eat a delicious meal. I’m becoming a little more daring in my recipes, and this cookbook looks like a fantastic challenge! This recipe sounds soooo good and would be perfect as an appetizer for a small dinner party. Will definitely check out the cookbook-thanks! I love her recipes – good idea to reach out to her for your menu! The cookbook is beautiful, thanks for doing this giveaway. I can’t wait to see a copy! eatingplaces (at) gmail (dot) com. Tweeted (via @EatingPlaces). That’s great! I think SK is a great resource for home cooks… you’ll love the book. Thanks for the comment! Aren’t they phenomenal? I had to force myself to stop eating them. Fingers crossed! She was so helpful. I’m so glad i did. Thanks for the comment! They taste amazing… and so easy to make. Definitely adding them to my Thanksgiving dinner menu I follow you on FB. I follow you on Pintrest. Leek fritters? Those sound amazing! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I love her work I love to bake and cook and always looking for new books to add to my cooking bookshelf. These fritters look awesome! Looks like a great book. Would love to be able to have it in my kitchen for reference, or to share with my children. …so great!! I would really love to win a copy of that book! Thanks for the chance!!! I’m also a huge fan of leeks but I feel terrible discarding the woody dark green parts. Any suggestions on how to use them? Ooh I happen to have some leeks from the farmers’ market in the fridge right now! Making this recipe today I often go to Smitten Kitchen when I am looking for a fresh idea…I like these leek fritters and wil be trying them very soon. That’s it! I needed a recipe for vegetarians this Thanksgiving. This sounds fantastic! Perfect timing These fritters look delicious! I was just looking at her cookbook yesterday! It’s lovely and has lots (!) of vegetarian recipes. Viva la Smitten Kitchen! A friend made one of the dips from the website at a house party and I have been hooked every since! I’ve been a huge fan of Deb’s blog for YEARS, and you just can’t go wrong with her recipes, so I would love to win a copy of her cookbook! The woman is a genius!! I love Deb. Have been a devoted follower of her for a few years. Remember all her milestones too–like the birth of her “delicious” little boy. If I don’t win this book, I’ve got to get it by hook or by crook anyway! I love Deb at Smitten Kitchen and her cookbook is on my Christmas list. I’d love to win it here! Love her blog — and love the look of those latkes! I love to read cookbooks and the pictures from this book make me want to try every recipe. It never ceases to amaze me the bond bloggers form with each other over a recipe! Such a wholesome looking fritter too! I’ve never even tried a leek. They look amazeballs. Gorgeous photos (yours and Deb’s Beautiful cover and photos. You’re not alone in feeling that “bond” with Deb. She wouldn’t know me from Adam, but I admire her so much. I can’t wait to make this dish and my fingers are crossed that I win this beautiful book! Tweeted the comment as well: https://twitter.com/squirrelbread/status/266575131609018369. The book looks beautiful! I tweeted about this post @raechef2 I shared the link on Facebook. Pinned, tweeted and facebooked! <3 Fingers and toes! Re-tweeted and pinned to pinterest. Can’t wait to try this recipe! Smitten Kitchen has fantastic recipes and a beautiful photos and a great voice! thanks for this giveaway! I adore Deb’s blog and have enjoyed all the recipes I’ve ever made from her site! Thank you so much for the giveaway Those look delicious, I’d love to try her cookbook! I tweeted about this post earlier today. Good stuff. The smitten kitchen cookbook is so beautiful! I would love to own it! cookbook looks beautiful… LOVE SMITTEN KITCHEN! Looks awesome! I have not seen their book yet!! Looks awesome! I would love to win the book, love her blog too. Yum! How exciting. As always, I enjoy your photos, and well, now I’m hungry. Hope I win the cookbook! Cheers! Just realized that I commented on facebook, not on your post. Whoops. Love, love, love this recipe and I just happened to get some leeks in my CSA box. Dinner. I love leek fritters but I’ve actually never made my own. These look amazing! I also love Smitten Kitchen so I definitely would love to own Deb’s cookbook. What a great recipe and giveaway! I tweeted the giveaway! I would love to win this cookbook. her site has been a favorite and was actually the first blog I subscribed to. What a great giveaway! I have her cookbook on my Christmas list but winning it would be even better! I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/SPLemonade/status/266707371064193024 Looks delish! A friend made me the Smitten Kitchen Dip at her house party and I have been addicted every since! That recipe sounds and looks amazing! Thanks for sharing, hosting this great giveaway! What a beautiful cookbook! I would be honored to win! What a lovely way to prepare leeks! I want 10 now Those fritters look BOMB. So many great recipes inside that book. Yay Giveaways! Smitten Kitchen is a great blog with some terrific recipes. I’m sure the book will have many “go to” recipes in it! Thanks for the giveaway. This cookbook looks awesome! Your photos are beautiful! And thanks for sharing the recipe, I never know what to do with leeks sometimes… Oh my… I have to try it. Definitely making those fritters. Love SmittenKitchen. I’ve been waiting to get this cookbook. Deb is a sweetheart and I adore her blog. Love these fritters and want some now at this crazy hour! Thanks for hosting a fabulous giveaway:) These look wonderful, Brian!! Great giveaway Love your blog, and her cookbook! I love the Smitten Kitchen blog! Shared on Pinterest It does! And they all look fabulous. Might make something else this weekend Thank you so much, Erica! I’m the same way… find it hard to get creative with them. But these are delicious! I just got leeks in my CSA box today! Woohoo. Dinner. I adore Deb’s recipes. I can’t wait to get my hands on this cookbook. It’s been on my wish list. I share on twitter! “@gracerusch I would love to win the cookbook!! It would be so fun (and delicious) to win this cookbook! I’ve been following your and Deb’s blog for a while not. Both of them are amazing. I’m so happy that these giveaway is worldwide open because I can have a chance to win the book. Yipeee! I tweeted about the giveaway (@ziziadventures). These will be made. Soon! This cookbook looks fantastic! It would be a nice addition to my collection. This book looks incredible and your post has made me hungry lol. I am already dying to try some of deb’s creations!! I would love to win the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook! I shared on Pintrest The cookbook is beautiful, thanks for doing this giveaway. Shared on my FB Wall i’d love it! would keep me from getting my phone all greasy from looking up the recipe while cooking. ZOMG is there anything better than leeks?! SERIOUSLY! Those fritters look wonderful and I can´t wait to see the rest of the book! This book looks wonderful It sounds like a great cookbook! Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love to win this book! Smitten Kitchen is one of my most favorite blogs. Your fritters look very appetizing, I’d love to have a bite! Too bad we didn’t get a Christmas list Love leeks! And have been following Smitten Kitchen for a long time. Just shared this on Pinterest as well! I dislike leeks, but I adore Smitten Kitchen. Thanks for the opportunity to enter. I pinned this to my pinterest wall. I posted this to my Facebook wall. https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.heartnsoulmom/posts/161539440658135 I love leeks… and fritters!!! That is such a wonderful memory! It’s also so awesome to know that everyone has someone they look up to in this funny food blogging/cooking world. I have no doubt in my mind that her book is wonderful and packed with amazing recipes! Yum! I love Deb’s recipes! Only Deb could make leeks a star ingredient I’d love to win a copy of this great book. Thanks for the chance. I tweeted and her’s the link I shared on pinterest and here’s the link I shared on facebook Looks wonderful! Beautiful photo, too. I am a longtime reader of Smitten Kitchen, and would love to get my hands on a copy of the book. My current favorite of Deb’s recipes, the mushroom bourguignon, is apparently reprinted in the book – I can’t wait to see what other gems she has in there! Ohh, how I would love to win this cookbook! These look great! Yes, Carol! The book is filled with wonderful recipes and beautiful pictures. Thanks for entering! This looks amazing. I would love to win the book! I love leeks and this recipe looks great! Something different and easy to do. I’ve visited SmittenKitten’s website and would love a copy of the cookbook! Mary I meant SmittenKitchen, of course! I have some leeks that we got from our CSA and I have been wondering what to do with them. I will try this recipe tonight! Looking forward to trying the fritters and checking out the new cookbook! Yum! I’m in, awesome give-away! I’ve always loved fritters, though my favorites are zucchini fritters. Also, hurray cookbook giveaway! These fritters sound great – I love how simple yet delicious they are! The book looks wonderful, I love the Smitten Kitchen blog. Sounds like a great cookbook! Oh yum! I have some sad looking leeks sitting in my fridge that would be put to good use with this recipe! These fritters look wonderful, I love the dipping sauce! This cookbook looks amazing! Those fritters are lookin at me! I’ve definitely been looking forward to taking a look at this book – I’m prepared to be impressed! Im going to try and convince my friend who hates onions to try these! This cookbook is totally on my amazon wishlist. And these fritters look DIVINE. <3 the wedding story-what an epic save! Hope you're doing well. The library is my usual go-to for cookbooks. This cookbook, though, will just have to be in my own collection. And these leek fritters look amazing. I would love, love, love to win this book!!!! shared your lovely post on pinterest and tweeted about it also This cookbook is on my Christmas list. Keeping my fingers crossed. That looks really delicious and the book looks great. I love Smitten Kitchen! I love her blog and would love to win the Smitten Kitchen cookbook! These leek fritters look amazing. I have several vegetarians (including myself) at Thanksgiving Day dinner next week, and these look like the perfect addition to our menu! These look amazing! Looking forward to making these this week! Love Deb’ blog and yours too! Brian: I have always been sort of “scared” of leeks…not sure why, because I like to tackle any ingredient, really. So this is a refreshing way for me to break that fear! And of course… I am drooling for SK’s book. What a gem. This cookbook looks fabulous! I shared this on Pinterst. I shared this on Facebook. I LOVE Smitten Kitchen’s blog. Her site, along with ones like yours, have been huge blog/recipe/writing/photography inspirations for me. Can’t wait to check out her new book! Also I shared on pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/153615037261436158/ Thanks! Hope I win! I’m looking forward to checking out this cookbook. I just found out about this cookbook and I am so excited to get my hands on a copy! Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway. I’ve been a fan of Smitten Kitchen for years and I’m grateful for the opportunity to win a copy of the cookbook. I shared this contest on Twitter. I really enjoy your blog and your fritters look scrumptious! And, I have been a longtime follower of Deb’s blog and her recipes are always amazing. Her book has really been anxiously anticipated! Thanks for the chance to win it! Just shared your giveaway on Pinterest!! Tweeted about this awesome giveaway!! https://twitter.com/shesjetlagd/status/268812091912224768 I have been following Deb for so long and would love to win this cookbook of hers. BTW i loved the fritters. looks delicious Ooh I just got some leeks in my Full Circle box. I never do anything that exciting with them. These fritters look like a good way to use them. Posted your giveaway on Fb too!! These cakes look delish! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing. Thanks also for the chance to win that great book. Super excited about a Smitten Kitchen cookbook. Always love their recipes. Thanks for the opportunity! This book looks soooo good! Can’t wait to see it in person. I shared this contest on Pinterest. [...] I wanted to announce the winner of the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook giveaway! Congrats to Stacey! In: Photography, Silent Sunday « Hot Apple Toddy [...] Gorgeous photos, Brian! Those leek fritters sound totally up my alley. I have also been looking forward to Deb’s cookbook for what feels like ages, and I was thrilled when it finally landed in my mailbox. It’s everything Deb, everything I love about Smitten Kitchen…I want to make everything! [...] from Deb Perelman’s The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook) found at a thought for food via [...] MMnnn.. . . I LOVES me some Leeks, especially when they have been fritterized! Cuando usted tiene una fuga, lo mejor es llamar a los fontaneros. . . a menos que esté Richard Nixon. Great post, Brian, the food looks yummy! [...] some of the traditions… making latkes (if you’re looking for a fun spin, try these leek fritters), spinning dreidels, singing [...] [...] your thing – Deb did a version for the NY Times and Boston blogger, Brian Samuels, of A Thought For Food made his own version as well. [...] |
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Great shots. They captured memories of my visit there.
Love these Silent Sunday posts. These are so helpful for food lovers that live in the vicinity of Boston or plan on visiting the area. I always appreciate how many wonderful little gems exist in your neck of the woods. Beautiful captures. I love that grilled bread salad. Yum!
Looks beautiful. Next time I am in Boston, I have to pay a visit!
great photos Brian! Hope you had a great weekend!
I love this post. When we move, we will be very close to Roslindale, and I am looking forward to exploring the area.
As always my fave. Your photos are so vivid, I can almost smell the air. You have a beautiful city, Brian, and some of my favorite memories are from there. Wonderful!
You are good, my friend. Looking at your photos always makes me feel as though I’m part of a very pleasant dream…they have such an ethereal quality to them. I can’t wait to visit your city in April!
MMnnn. . . I LOVES me some Roslindale (at least if/when I visit it, I am sure that I will)
Sobre el río y por el bosque, a Roslindale vamos. . .
Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you enjoyed my post. I was pleasantly surprised by the food scene in Roslindale. Hope you enjoy it!
wonderful!
[...] Thought for Food visited Roslindale and Boston Cheese Cellar. I need to cheese it up at this [...]
Rozzie! That’s where I used to live. Miss that area. One of the city’s best restaurants is in the square…Sophia’s Grotto.
What a cute town, and all those glorious cheeses make my head spin!
In spite of growing up in the area, I am gaining a whole new appreciation of Boston thanks to your wonderful Silent Sunday posts.
Look forward to your next one!
I love visiting places with a camera, discovering everything… I think we sometimes see more and see things in a different way when we go out looking for a great shot. I really want to come visit!
Looks like a vibrant and lively neighborhood! Very cool tour. Thanks!
You know you are always welcome to visit. We’d have a great time together
If you ever venture back into the Roslindale/West Roxbury area, and you like brunch, you should definitely check out The Rox Diner. I’d guarantee it’s the best breakfast place around.
That’s my farmers market! LOL! Rosi square has some great gems!
Your farmer’s market? We went there once!!!!
Hey, she’s like Fiona, she makes friends fast!