tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post123157730348891574..comments2024-03-27T19:03:23.094-04:00Comments on The Armchair Squid: The Cephalopod Coffeehouse: July 2014The Armchair Squidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-29753114562079819112014-07-27T23:06:25.019-04:002014-07-27T23:06:25.019-04:00Cooking tedious? You've obviously never seen ...Cooking tedious? You've obviously never seen a master at work!<br /><br />In truth, there is a lot of waiting. My wife always brings a good book to the kitchen.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-42000952264707226072014-07-27T22:58:43.587-04:002014-07-27T22:58:43.587-04:00I always wish I loved cooking and had an obsession...I always wish I loved cooking and had an obsession with it. That would be awesome. ;) But as it is, I find it pretty tedious. Though I truly love to eat, so if I want to eat healthily, and within a budget, I guess I have to cook.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-11598644340741866522014-07-26T08:55:13.344-04:002014-07-26T08:55:13.344-04:00Definitely not pretentious! Humility reigns throu...Definitely not pretentious! Humility reigns throughout.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-20934336423578771272014-07-26T08:54:46.926-04:002014-07-26T08:54:46.926-04:00Buford actually gets quite obsessive over some of ...Buford actually gets quite obsessive over some of the history.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-62391561956177510132014-07-26T05:08:54.251-04:002014-07-26T05:08:54.251-04:00It sounds a good book to read without being preten...It sounds a good book to read without being pretentious. One to look out for. Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-37566565448068602292014-07-26T00:31:17.649-04:002014-07-26T00:31:17.649-04:00What fun that both you and Susan reviewed cookbook...What fun that both you and Susan reviewed cookbooks.<br />Both sound quite interesting. I enjoy finding out the history of dishes.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-23640073984413283472014-07-25T23:26:33.266-04:002014-07-25T23:26:33.266-04:00I don't cook much either but I do enjoy learni...I don't cook much either but I do enjoy learning more about food.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-79689866437157197722014-07-25T23:25:50.669-04:002014-07-25T23:25:50.669-04:00Simple food can be beautiful.Simple food can be beautiful.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-92059162334559229432014-07-25T23:23:57.184-04:002014-07-25T23:23:57.184-04:00Understandable. For my wife, it's art. I fee...Understandable. For my wife, it's art. I feel I know her better when I learn more about it.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-60602854262563250132014-07-25T23:23:01.296-04:002014-07-25T23:23:01.296-04:00The book swap has been great fun - I'm hoping ...The book swap has been great fun - I'm hoping it'll be our new summer tradition.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-15930135032648035822014-07-25T23:20:29.982-04:002014-07-25T23:20:29.982-04:00Food movies - that would be a fun exploration some...Food movies - that would be a fun exploration sometime.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-67352734835491306512014-07-25T23:19:57.325-04:002014-07-25T23:19:57.325-04:00Always room for more books!Always room for more books!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-69306610402925906432014-07-25T19:21:04.232-04:002014-07-25T19:21:04.232-04:00Glad you enjoyed this one! I think it is fun that...Glad you enjoyed this one! I think it is fun that you and your family did a book swap. :) I don't cook very much- but this is one my fiance might like. He loves to cook! Thanks for sharing. <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-40315719482684771642014-07-25T15:21:08.377-04:002014-07-25T15:21:08.377-04:00I've never been excited about food. However, I...I've never been excited about food. However, I certainly appreciate a cook who has the skill and knowledge to turn a beef stew into an unforgettable experience. I grew up on a farm where the meals had to be plentiful, simple and nourishing. Therefore I never was introduced to spices any more exotic than salt and pepper. However, my mother's meals were delicious; her main ingredients were fresh home grown food and love. I've never developed a taste for fast food outlets. So when hubby and I go out for dinner, we pick ones who have a reputation for simple and good - sometime hard to find. Thanks for your post.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-1601124416422214922014-07-25T14:53:53.324-04:002014-07-25T14:53:53.324-04:00As the cooker in the family (and as someone who gr...As the cooker in the family (and as someone who grew up with a cook for a mother), it sounds interesting but not interesting enough to make me want to read it. I have a tendency to avoid cooking shows and cooking books and all of that stuff. I probably spent too much time in the kitchen as a kid.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-41900603425277931292014-07-25T14:41:36.569-04:002014-07-25T14:41:36.569-04:00Interesting book. I'm a food freak so this wo...Interesting book. I'm a food freak so this would be one I should check out. I like your book exchange idea too. We do that for my son's school but never for adults. <br />Thanks for hosting!Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-87462354578554220292014-07-25T14:15:06.946-04:002014-07-25T14:15:06.946-04:00I've seen Ratatouille. That's pretty clos...I've seen <i>Ratatouille</i>. That's pretty close, right?Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-13280802470614795822014-07-25T13:31:54.468-04:002014-07-25T13:31:54.468-04:00This sounds like a terrific book. Ditto "Kitc...This sounds like a terrific book. Ditto "Kitchen Confidential." I've been amassing recipes, cookbooks, and books about cooking for more than fifty years, but hey! there's always room for a couple more, right? (Might have to use a shoehorn to get them into the house, though.)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-48976434599470269652014-07-25T13:12:43.375-04:002014-07-25T13:12:43.375-04:00My pleasure, Janie!My pleasure, Janie!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-4065888101230201422014-07-25T13:12:30.826-04:002014-07-25T13:12:30.826-04:00Hasn't helped my cooking much either, though i...Hasn't helped my cooking much either, though it does make me a more enthusiastic eater!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-25456582753627159892014-07-25T12:40:41.910-04:002014-07-25T12:40:41.910-04:00That's a great review. The book sounds so inte...That's a great review. The book sounds so interesting. Thanks for writing about the book, and thank you for hosting.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-28236681161637292802014-07-25T12:19:05.176-04:002014-07-25T12:19:05.176-04:00I have to admit at first glance I thought from the...I have to admit at first glance I thought from the title that it was a novelization of the 1995 film. ;-)<br />I watch alot of the food network with my wife, but it hasn't helped my cooking much. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-59759007453662282012014-07-25T11:56:34.409-04:002014-07-25T11:56:34.409-04:00Kitchen Confidential is excellent, too, if you hav...Kitchen Confidential is excellent, too, if you haven't already read it - grittier, the insider's perspective rather than the outsider's.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-41204007468646129422014-07-25T11:55:37.399-04:002014-07-25T11:55:37.399-04:00In all seriousness, I was amazed to learn how litt...In all seriousness, I was amazed to learn how little a line cook in a top New York restaurant makes, especially considering the hours and the level of expertise required. I thought teachers had it rough!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-77981562913846150842014-07-25T11:36:13.545-04:002014-07-25T11:36:13.545-04:00This sounds like my kind of book! I love food and ...This sounds like my kind of book! I love food and I love to cook!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724376903454176135noreply@blogger.com