tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post2766855592558819896..comments2023-12-02T12:38:28.110-05:00Comments on Almost Slowfood: Perfect Summer Shepherd's SaladPeggy Bourjailyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08597706915998108040noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-90396795146675786002009-09-06T09:22:38.893-04:002009-09-06T09:22:38.893-04:00As I was munching on some purslane yesterday, I th...As I was munching on some purslane yesterday, I thought sorrel, a bigger delicate leaf with mild lemon scent would be a nice substitute. Otherwise, you can leave out the purslane and it will still be super tasty!Peggy Bourjailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597706915998108040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-51788049964336409292009-09-03T19:56:15.167-04:002009-09-03T19:56:15.167-04:00I have a bumper crop of cucumbers and was wonderin...I have a bumper crop of cucumbers and was wondering what to do with them. I cannot find any zaatar on Cape Cod, but Pensey's Spices has it, so I will order some online.Alexandrahttp://chezsven.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-30074930126776643242009-09-03T19:56:08.187-04:002009-09-03T19:56:08.187-04:00Sounds fabulous, but I'm not holding my breath...Sounds fabulous, but I'm not holding my breath that I'll find any purslane down here in NZ. Any suggestions for a substitute?Frugal Kiwihttp://frugalkiwi.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-28744407999774923092009-09-03T14:37:54.807-04:002009-09-03T14:37:54.807-04:00This looks so good. I would love to try purslane a...This looks so good. I would love to try purslane and will look for it locally.MarthaAndMehttp://www.marthaandme.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-22080617089822271952009-09-03T14:36:35.668-04:002009-09-03T14:36:35.668-04:00Thanks, Sheryl. I think thinly sliced red onions w...Thanks, Sheryl. I think thinly sliced red onions would be lovely or sweet vidalia onions. Even chives would add a nice delicate little kick:) <br /><br />Although, if you're not an onion fan, it will taste great without them!Peggy Bourjailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597706915998108040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-24083563636514924772009-09-03T14:12:17.403-04:002009-09-03T14:12:17.403-04:00This looks so good that I'll have to make it m...This looks so good that I'll have to make it myself. But I detest scallions...any good substitute for those?<br /><br />SherylSheryl Krafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807866522747156272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-70863366085262886412009-09-03T10:35:22.488-04:002009-09-03T10:35:22.488-04:00I love the combo of cucumbers and tomato. In fact,...I love the combo of cucumbers and tomato. In fact, I'm having them as part of my lunch today! Wish I had this salad though - it looks so great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-91640334363107034942009-09-03T00:17:41.039-04:002009-09-03T00:17:41.039-04:00Zaatar is the best spice!! I can't get enough ...Zaatar is the best spice!! I can't get enough of it.<br /><br />Jen and Meredith, thank you so much for your lovely comments! On the frig.? So nice.Peggy Bourjailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597706915998108040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-71348010888015347212009-09-02T23:39:51.978-04:002009-09-02T23:39:51.978-04:00I think this might be one of my favorite salads ev...I think this might be one of my favorite salads ever. The taste is crisp and fresh. I'm keeping this recipe. It's going up on the frig.<br /> Thanks!Meredith Resnickhttp://innerwritingjourney.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-80337621717661549682009-09-02T14:42:34.516-04:002009-09-02T14:42:34.516-04:00It's so nice to take time to cook, sometimes e...It's so nice to take time to cook, sometimes especially true when I'm having a bad day. I'll try this recipe -- looks yummy and easy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-53968127685395057912009-09-02T14:26:47.857-04:002009-09-02T14:26:47.857-04:00Oh yum! This is one of my all-time favorite salads...Oh yum! This is one of my all-time favorite salads. I love zaatar!! It's been a while since I've made it, so I think I need to try your recipe! I hear ya on sick kids--my youngest (7 months old) is on her second round of antibiotics for an ear infection and sinus infection. No fun!! I hope next week is better for you!Rachael Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551315260916922551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-42620868067065119672009-09-02T13:19:29.578-04:002009-09-02T13:19:29.578-04:00Thanks everyone!
Other than tomatoes? I am trying...Thanks everyone!<br /><br />Other than tomatoes? I am trying to think of other veggies. Maybe grilled eggplant or, like Readymom was thinking, grilled zucchini. Really, I imagine any summer veggies would do well and the dressing is so versatile and fresh. Just try to vary the textures to get a well rounded flavor profile.Peggy Bourjailyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597706915998108040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-30385682032832444612009-09-02T10:52:03.100-04:002009-09-02T10:52:03.100-04:00My garden is overflowing with mint (and not much e...My garden is overflowing with mint (and not much else) so I'll have to give this a try. I do have some extra zucchini--do you think that would work to add too?MyKidsEatSquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801005441282252073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-58833607608955504512009-09-02T10:49:36.848-04:002009-09-02T10:49:36.848-04:00Sorry you had such a bad week. This salad looks so...Sorry you had such a bad week. This salad looks so good. I love cucumbers and tomatoes together and I am happy to find this. I'll have to make it tonight!Jennifer Margulishttp://www.jennifermargulis.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2144817199503273502.post-89552818334090655432009-09-02T10:07:06.393-04:002009-09-02T10:07:06.393-04:00purslane, mint, and Italian parsley sounds like a ...purslane, mint, and Italian parsley sounds like a great flavor combination. what vegetable would work other than tomatoes, I wonder?Kerry Dexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024934410964947306noreply@blogger.com