tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post6714860911159712891..comments2024-01-17T00:50:59.094-08:00Comments on A Brownian Walk Through Life...: Potage parmentier (Julia Child's potato and leek soup)PJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13216417733538286264noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-78035472473349715252010-05-07T09:38:14.241-07:002010-05-07T09:38:14.241-07:00Hi, PJ
your potato and leek soup looks delicious, ...Hi, PJ<br />your potato and leek soup looks delicious, I kept writing all the names of the dishes while I was reading the book,thought I could try this out as my family loves potatoes, but made something else!! how true you have written it perfectly well, Sometimes it really kept on dragging with too many F words and yes me too.., I liked the movie better and found their is some connection at least in the movie!!Myvegfarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560475178526401269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-30631437363693330552010-05-07T09:28:46.260-07:002010-05-07T09:28:46.260-07:00Hmm.. the soup looks mouthwateringHmm.. the soup looks mouthwateringUmm Mymoonahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18073496581813858602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-30158012111466928012010-05-06T16:42:22.301-07:002010-05-06T16:42:22.301-07:00Great...thanks for the reply!Great...thanks for the reply!Anushreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983166002610156352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-45507763451175719412010-05-06T10:27:57.866-07:002010-05-06T10:27:57.866-07:00I loved the movie too! Butter or not..this soup lo...I loved the movie too! Butter or not..this soup looks divine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-11965283783357316662010-05-05T05:31:09.946-07:002010-05-05T05:31:09.946-07:00Hm...if you say its tasty I believe you but I don&...Hm...if you say its tasty I believe you but I don't think I would have just seeing the recipe. The soup looks great and you writing has convinced me that I should try it too. I saw the movie too but never read the book. I am glad I didn't since you say the movie is better.Sunithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134530744199699326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-79218735844790627012010-05-05T02:54:50.946-07:002010-05-05T02:54:50.946-07:00this was an all time fav during winter...its so si...this was an all time fav during winter...its so simple, yet unbelievably tasty and filling...My Kitchen Anticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313104897544828417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-76009401416740916902010-05-04T13:57:32.398-07:002010-05-04T13:57:32.398-07:00Five ingredients? I don't even remember what ...Five ingredients? I don't even remember what cooking a dish that simple feels like.<br /><br />It certainly LOOKS delicious...and if I trust anyone it is Julia Child. And YOU!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-38949927489057339742010-05-04T08:47:47.524-07:002010-05-04T08:47:47.524-07:00Wow!!! This is simply delicious dear:) I love your...Wow!!! This is simply delicious dear:) I love your addition of lemon zest to the soup.Rachanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313695476678501031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-81088144944632711532010-05-04T02:23:40.636-07:002010-05-04T02:23:40.636-07:00It isn't Julia Child if it doesn't have &q...It isn't Julia Child if it doesn't have "buttah"! According to her if you're worried about the butter, sub with cream!! LOL<br /><br />Having said that, I myself did a reduced butter recipe. :)Aparna Balasubramanianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989967318453941084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-65857538887688889022010-05-03T19:44:45.752-07:002010-05-03T19:44:45.752-07:00Namitha, some of her recipes are really good; if y...Namitha, some of her recipes are really good; if you are non-vegetarian then the choice is even better. Book is okay though (movie is much better).<br /><br />PJ, oh, you should definitely post it soon. I look forward to seeing your rendition of this soup!<br /><br />MunchCrunchandSuch, thanks! That bowl was a freak find in Walmart one day for $2!<br /><br />San, thanks! I am so glad you liked the soup.<br /><br />Cham, yeah, the soup has a lot of French elements to it. I am glad you liked the bowl; it was an unexpected find at local Walmart!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216417733538286264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-57131749751717947702010-05-03T13:49:15.250-07:002010-05-03T13:49:15.250-07:00Leek potage is very classy French soup! The bowl i...Leek potage is very classy French soup! The bowl is very attractive and appetizing!Chamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912395013740648068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-14149395172791560732010-05-03T11:09:44.029-07:002010-05-03T11:09:44.029-07:00PJ leek soup looks appetizing with the healthy ing...PJ leek soup looks appetizing with the healthy ingredients and it has come out perfect. I like the simplicity of the recipe.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414544879347945556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-73109458917932711142010-05-03T10:51:39.847-07:002010-05-03T10:51:39.847-07:00Cant take my eyes off that bowl. it looks great..t...Cant take my eyes off that bowl. it looks great..this post reminded me abt the move julie and juliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-32152549838716302622010-05-03T10:50:44.730-07:002010-05-03T10:50:44.730-07:00PJ,I made this soup a couple of months ago and am ...PJ,I made this soup a couple of months ago and am yet to post it.Maybe I should do it soon.Your version is nice,will try this too...Padmajhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543983127473002611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-48524371528915185262010-05-03T10:00:13.844-07:002010-05-03T10:00:13.844-07:00Never tried any of Julia Child recipes so far..I h...Never tried any of Julia Child recipes so far..I have seen the movie Julie and Julia, but haven't read the book :-)<br />Soup looks so yummNamithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844128873453709418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-20860905004824832312010-05-03T07:13:08.708-07:002010-05-03T07:13:08.708-07:00Shahana and Sathya, thanks!
Kanchan, leek is a d...Shahana and Sathya, thanks! <br /><br />Kanchan, leek is a derivative of onion family. It has a mild onion flavor: here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leek is a wiki for it.<br /><br />Anushree, yeah, its an onion derivative with a much milder flavor. EIther onion on spring onion would be a good substitute, if you can't find leeks. Glad you liked it!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216417733538286264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-65408778986342322152010-05-03T03:07:38.101-07:002010-05-03T03:07:38.101-07:00Awesome! Never thought we could make something wit...Awesome! Never thought we could make something with so little!<br />One question...I looked up leeks on the web since I didnt know it! They look similar to spring onions. So wanted to ask you if it is similar in taste and if it could be substituted with onion stems.Anushreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983166002610156352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-20271738389570692082010-05-03T02:21:01.573-07:002010-05-03T02:21:01.573-07:00Quite new to me, I dunoo what is Leek, would like ...Quite new to me, I dunoo what is Leek, would like to know tat !Kanchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17696488438005639414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-28317960560537426992010-05-03T01:54:06.360-07:002010-05-03T01:54:06.360-07:00Woooow soup looks complete filling one for nice di...Woooow soup looks complete filling one for nice dinner...well presented dear.SathyaSridharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938943002415910239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-70209170258755883022010-05-02T20:37:52.041-07:002010-05-02T20:37:52.041-07:00Lovely presentation as always! Nice bowl!Lovely presentation as always! Nice bowl!shahanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003382316468000347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-36056504763185310562010-05-02T16:35:46.200-07:002010-05-02T16:35:46.200-07:00Priya, thanks! Glad you liked it.
Maninas, thanks...Priya, thanks! Glad you liked it.<br /><br />Maninas, thanks! Difficult to believe it but I happen to spot it in local Walmart while I was passing by the kitchen aisle.<br /><br />Hari, thanks! Glad you liked it.<br /><br />TasteOfBeirut, thanks! Glad you liked it.<br /><br />Kalai, thanks! Glad you liked it.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216417733538286264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-3240084317409675412010-05-02T15:06:43.272-07:002010-05-02T15:06:43.272-07:00Sure it sounds as simple, as the author has descri...Sure it sounds as simple, as the author has described herself! A lovely soup in a perfect bowl to be savored right away!Kalaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341952498444518776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-15630102171415891092010-05-02T08:46:06.816-07:002010-05-02T08:46:06.816-07:00Adele, thanks! I agree with you that simple things...Adele, thanks! I agree with you that simple things in life are sometimes the best. Glad you liked it.<br /><br />Sonia, yeah, they don't talk about Tbsps on butter but instead sticks of butter! Gave me a heart-attach just reading about it :)<br /><br />Sushma, thanks! I am glad you liked it.<br /><br />Indo, thanks! A good bread will really make the experience of eating this soup as a nice sturdy crusty bread will soak up all the tasty bits.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216417733538286264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-67648879234055330432010-05-02T07:32:01.031-07:002010-05-02T07:32:01.031-07:00Love that soup, I have made it many times !Love that soup, I have made it many times !tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886862773009992008.post-67374191101471374432010-05-02T06:48:53.616-07:002010-05-02T06:48:53.616-07:00Looks yummmmm...Looks yummmmm...Hari Chandana Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404224538735128603noreply@blogger.com