tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post8254865345451761007..comments2023-10-30T10:03:21.741-04:00Comments on BETH CIOTTA: Funky FoodsBeth Ciottahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-85388112125859001642010-01-04T01:20:11.763-05:002010-01-04T01:20:11.763-05:00I like to know about tomatoes..I like to know about tomatoes..SEO Serviceshttp://www.clickresponse.net/search-engine-optimization-service.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-1117415515634514072008-10-03T21:21:00.000-04:002008-10-03T21:21:00.000-04:00Flexitarian. I like that, Olga. I, too, like tryi...Flexitarian. I like that, Olga. I, too, like trying ethnic foods. Just not anything raw. :)Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-91758357266325303522008-10-03T21:20:00.000-04:002008-10-03T21:20:00.000-04:00I wish I knew how to insert a picture here, Fedora...I wish I knew how to insert a picture here, Fedora. That pic of the turquoise Heinz ketchup was priceless. Gross, but priceless. :)Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-76299230738924397192008-10-02T20:48:00.000-04:002008-10-02T20:48:00.000-04:00I tried green and yellow tomatoes (pretty good!), ...I tried green and yellow tomatoes (pretty good!), and lobster, crabcakes, and smoked oysters are among my fave foods. I'm flexitarian, for most part, but I love trying new things, esp. ethnic food, unless it's too spicy. I love pirozhki (Russian), sushi (except octopus - tastes like rubber), enchiladas, etc, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-63989128883518052512008-10-02T11:48:00.000-04:002008-10-02T11:48:00.000-04:00My sister (thanks a ton, sis! ;)) bought a bottle ...My sister (thanks a ton, sis! ;)) bought a bottle for us a couple years ago. Here's a link to an article about the product:<BR/>http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2003-04-07-blue-ketchup_x.htm<BR/><BR/>I don't know that this caught on--I definitely didn't buy it again!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-89342593813260386772008-10-02T09:45:00.000-04:002008-10-02T09:45:00.000-04:00Fedora, I think I'm like you. Mid-level adventurer...Fedora, I think I'm like you. Mid-level adventurer. :) I'll try new dishes--foods from different cultures. I've found that a lot of times the difference is often in the spices--like Indian vs Thai. But no way would I try that fear factor fare. No. Way. <BR/><BR/>Out of curiosity, where did you see turquoise ketchup?? I'd feel like I was pouring Tidy-bowl on my fries. :)Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-70262222121402774132008-10-02T09:41:00.000-04:002008-10-02T09:41:00.000-04:00Jen, you're not the first to recommend yellow toma...Jen, you're not the first to recommend yellow tomatoes. I posted this same entry over at eHarlequin and several people celebrated the yellow variety.<BR/><BR/>As for the white eggplant... I would try it, but I must confess I don't much care for the regular kind. A shame because I'm sure it'sreally good for me.Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-45459480844173537782008-10-02T09:38:00.000-04:002008-10-02T09:38:00.000-04:00Anna, your homaemade chili sounds DELICIOUS! COuld...Anna, your homaemade chili sounds DELICIOUS! COuld we talk you into sharing your recipe on your blog?? <BR/><BR/>Off to read about your prized spices...Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-90093422483875933592008-10-02T09:34:00.000-04:002008-10-02T09:34:00.000-04:00Hi, Sharon! Thank you for the compliments on my ne...Hi, Sharon! Thank you for the compliments on my new look!<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you've been exposed to some wonderful culinary experiences. I have to say I have never had Hawaiian food. I mean, pinapple on pizza doesn't count, right? :) I I ever do get a shot at Hawaiian food I hope it's in HAWAII!<BR/><BR/>As to tomatoes... there are black streaked ones?? Who knew?Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-80228006585533297102008-10-01T18:06:00.000-04:002008-10-01T18:06:00.000-04:00Short answer--yes, I would try a non-red tomato. ...Short answer--yes, I would try a non-red tomato. :)<BR/><BR/>As for food adventurousness, I think I'm sort of a mid-level adventurer. When you grow up Chinese, you end up having to try all kinds of stuff, whether you like it or not. I'm OK with most foods, but I'm not a big fan of live food (a la Fear Factor bugs or moving tentacles) or stuff like pig blood. I'm also not a big fan of foods that are weirdly and intentionally colored, like turquoise blue ketchup. And I still don't like cilantro, even though it's used in lots of dishes I otherwise enjoy.<BR/><BR/>If it's food or looks like food, I can probably give it a go. :) The non-red tomatoes I've tried have been tasty!<BR/><BR/>Happy experimenting, Beth!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-74194490146609056692008-10-01T15:00:00.000-04:002008-10-01T15:00:00.000-04:00Definitely give yellow tomatoes a try. They're del...Definitely give yellow tomatoes a try. They're delicious, but less acidic than most red tomatoes (and there's no ick factor, lol). The orange ones are good too, and even though they're "ugly", heirlooms are the best!!!<BR/><BR/>Speaking of foods and colors, I recently tried a white eggplant -- delish!<BR/><BR/>Then again, if there's something on a menu that I've never eaten before, I'll usually order it. (This is not always a successful experiment.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-78260032103239952522008-10-01T13:19:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:19:00.000-04:00We used to grow tomatoes in our garden when I was ...We used to grow tomatoes in our garden when I was a kid - little cherry tomatoes called, "sweet 100" or "gardener's delight", larger ones called "alicante" and little yellow ones... I forget the name... golden something, I think.<BR/><BR/>They were sweeter than the red ones, without as much of the tang. I liked them, but I like the sweet 100 better, straight from the vine, warm from the sun. Little sun-gifted jewels, sweet-sharp and delicious. <BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>I used to be a terribly fussy eater, didn't like many veg. Now I can't get enough, especially green veg like spinach, pak choi and green beans of all varieties.<BR/><BR/>You can almost FEEL them doing you good.<BR/><BR/>Tonight we're having chilli, made more healthy by using half the meat and double the pulses (I use black eyed beans as well as kidney beans) and by stirring shredded baby leaf spinach through the rice before serving. Mmmmmm.<BR/><BR/>Of course, it's made from scratch, with spices from my prized spice drawer I recently blogged about... :-)Anna Louise Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069551559749215187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-16232972772608258722008-10-01T00:12:00.000-04:002008-10-01T00:12:00.000-04:00Hi, beth. I like the new site, it's new, and fres...Hi, beth. I like the new site, it's new, and fresh. Very well done!<BR/>As to different foods, I'm lucky my husband was in the Marine Corps, when we were first married,and met many great Asian, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Phillipino cooks, and had a chance to taste many, exotic dishes, but like you I have my own 'ick' factor I can't seem to cross.<BR/> As to different colored tomatoes, both the orange, and yellow are delicious, I'm still deciding on the black streaked one.<BR/> Keep up the great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-23995472538072993092008-09-30T17:42:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:42:00.000-04:00I'm thinkin I'm going to have to try these, Jordan...I'm thinkin I'm going to have to try these, Jordan. If I can ever find them. :) Down south would be the place I expect. Thanks for the tip on 'patting!'Beth Ciottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251212401535078560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10109540.post-57835237629494473632008-09-30T13:40:00.000-04:002008-09-30T13:40:00.000-04:00Fried green tomatoes are good. They're a little gr...Fried green tomatoes are good. They're a little greasy, depending on how much you pat them dry after cooking, but they're tasty.Jordan Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437563784716604402noreply@blogger.com