tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post7387324729217889877..comments2023-10-19T11:49:41.233-04:00Comments on The not so exciting adventures of a dabbler...: Really???? (French Fridays with Dorie: Sardine Rillettes)Cher Rockwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-30534737324806936452012-05-01T12:16:01.727-04:002012-05-01T12:16:01.727-04:00How funny, I said the same exact thing when I saw ...How funny, I said the same exact thing when I saw this recipe. So glad Lizzy shared you with us. Love your commentary on the recipes.<br />-Gina-Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-86441187120249541192012-04-15T20:56:40.982-04:002012-04-15T20:56:40.982-04:00I'm with you, Cher. This stuff was nasty, from...I'm with you, Cher. This stuff was nasty, from start to finish. At least we never need to eat it again.Eihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002642692299774106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-52410387585801313882012-04-15T02:20:12.055-04:002012-04-15T02:20:12.055-04:00You made this recipe into an adventure! Travelling...You made this recipe into an adventure! Travelling rillettes... <br /><br />Your photos were certainly worth the pain; they're lovely. We really enjoyed these, so much so that I now know that one batch of rillettes generously fill exactly eighteen Saint-Germain-des-Prés biscuits.Teresahttp://onewetfoot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-30528322817326110062012-04-15T00:20:05.230-04:002012-04-15T00:20:05.230-04:00At least you can say you tried it, which is what F...At least you can say you tried it, which is what FFWD is all about. And The Dude like it!KarenPhttp://thingsfromscratch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-38920850414301291492012-04-14T23:41:23.180-04:002012-04-14T23:41:23.180-04:00Cher, you had me in stitches laughing. Well writte...Cher, you had me in stitches laughing. Well written description of the trials and tribulations of eating something that one doesn't like. Brings back childhood dinner memories. <br /><br />Thumbs up for a great post. <br /><br />~Carmen<br />http://bakingismyzen.wordpress.comBaking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793235228700596131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-76782977835419302242012-04-14T09:35:24.655-04:002012-04-14T09:35:24.655-04:00You have the best posts! Too funny! It was easier ...You have the best posts! Too funny! It was easier for me, mostly because I got the sardines that were already de-skinned and de-boned. I didn't mind them, but hubby was not a fan, they probably won't be making a repeat visit.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669975149750806363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-45849749715553471992012-04-13T23:43:01.292-04:002012-04-13T23:43:01.292-04:00I already knew I didn’t like sardines, and I don’t...I already knew I didn’t like sardines, and I don’t eat them in a house or with a mouse…I don’t eat them anywhere! I give you kudos for trying!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-34081283505340502372012-04-13T23:35:12.062-04:002012-04-13T23:35:12.062-04:00Cher, I cannot stop laughing. You were such a troo...Cher, I cannot stop laughing. You were such a trooper about this.......you've been talking about it for more than two weeks. But, this Post was worth the $8 or whatever you paid for the sardines. Big Spender. Isn't next week coconut. I made the Navarin Printanier tonight. It's delicious. Help is on the way...... Mary PS Unlike Christy, I don't feel one damn but guilty for making the tuna rillettes. It is delicious.Mary Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495234299898574943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-66650649749585633372012-04-13T23:32:41.587-04:002012-04-13T23:32:41.587-04:00There's something to be said for living vicari...There's something to be said for living vicariously through your friends! Thanks for taking the hit on this one! UGH! Your description is so vivid that I'm thankful that we don't have the "smell-o-vision" I so often long for when seeing lovely baked goods on blogs!<br /><br />Have a terrific weekend! xoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013133019797358257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-2848673683444991572012-04-13T23:30:29.228-04:002012-04-13T23:30:29.228-04:00Cracking me up, girl. I like them, but I do agree...Cracking me up, girl. I like them, but I do agree w/you about The Smell -- ooo wieeeeee. I uncovered my little dish at a dinner party -- wonder if I'll be invited back...Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794564985125332951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-72301668997940147892012-04-13T23:30:18.164-04:002012-04-13T23:30:18.164-04:00Cracking me up, girl. I like them, but I do agree...Cracking me up, girl. I like them, but I do agree w/you about The Smell -- ooo wieeeeee. I uncovered my little dish at a dinner party -- wonder if I'll be invited back...Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794564985125332951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-83517781901103643972012-04-13T23:29:41.091-04:002012-04-13T23:29:41.091-04:00Cracking me up, girl. I like them, but I do agree...Cracking me up, girl. I like them, but I do agree w/you about The Smell -- ooo wieeeeee. I uncovered my little dish at a dinner party -- wonder if I'll be invited back...Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794564985125332951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-19199101731752732942012-04-13T23:18:48.450-04:002012-04-13T23:18:48.450-04:00I can't believe you bought two tins! I halved ...I can't believe you bought two tins! I halved the recipe and there's still a full jar of it in my fridge! I didn't want to be a coward about the whole thing, but I don't know what I gained from making this dish!! Awesome post!Frankly Entertaininghttp://www.franklyentertaining.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-75535121246516213212012-04-13T21:36:33.980-04:002012-04-13T21:36:33.980-04:00What a great tale, Cher. I'm glad the Dude lov...What a great tale, Cher. I'm glad the Dude loved these. My daughter also does - she made tacos out of it. :) Sounds like it is a big week for the girls in your house. Have a fun weekend!Elainehttp://ecalifornialiving.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-60231278334019472812012-04-13T21:01:03.053-04:002012-04-13T21:01:03.053-04:00Hah, great post. I had a tough time with this one...Hah, great post. I had a tough time with this one, too. Can't say I blame you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-76999082879029618042012-04-13T18:33:16.925-04:002012-04-13T18:33:16.925-04:00I'm with you, they were stinky little fish. I...I'm with you, they were stinky little fish. I couldn't even take a proper bite, only a very small taste from the spoon.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740112305262927188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-68525686536948843292012-04-13T16:09:31.602-04:002012-04-13T16:09:31.602-04:00OMG, two teens with permits, my heart goes out to ...OMG, two teens with permits, my heart goes out to you. I can still remember Tricia and<br />her brother having theirs. Surprising, we all live thru this. Good luck. Your post is hilarious<br />and I give you credit for finishing this recipe considering the ingredients.Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425003763467324952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-70918500957006967782012-04-13T14:08:43.467-04:002012-04-13T14:08:43.467-04:00LOL and rolling on the floor! OMG--seriously, Cher...LOL and rolling on the floor! OMG--seriously, Cher. The two can decision, the price comparison--all of this rings so true for, I'm sure, MOST of us women out there. Gotta love Dorie and all her French-inpsiredness. Uh, but this one. Never. And love your mom's, "the cracker helps!"Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932360983765353619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-2248999493164707062012-04-13T12:39:42.004-04:002012-04-13T12:39:42.004-04:00Way to forge through the recipe! I agree the smel...Way to forge through the recipe! I agree the smell is a little strong. I think you have to start eating them as a child. This is a very food-picky month of recipes. Hope next week goes better (but it's coconut...)The Little French Bakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957590644416208030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-73883054185822475952012-04-13T12:34:45.969-04:002012-04-13T12:34:45.969-04:00Got a giggle out of this! :) At least they still l...Got a giggle out of this! :) At least they still love you! A small penance for the things parents make you eat or try as a child... plus, maybe you would have LOVED it! At least you gave it a shot and how great is your presentation?? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-13107897460336868632012-04-13T11:29:26.713-04:002012-04-13T11:29:26.713-04:00I think if you had fresh sardines you would feel v...I think if you had fresh sardines you would feel very differently! Things in cans never smell as lovely as fresh things. But good for you for giving it a go. And for the record, I like sardines but boy do I dislike liver and onions. Well, just the liver part.Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-15901508066715149722012-04-13T11:24:41.146-04:002012-04-13T11:24:41.146-04:00You have to wonder how some of these recipes come ...You have to wonder how some of these recipes come about (and stick). I salute you for powering through! (I think I'll be skipping the other FFwD blogs today ... the mere thought of this recipe made me set my morning bagel aside.) And {hugs} for your growing family of drivers. :) P.S.: Blog's looking great!Karen from SoupAddicthttp://soupaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-76231684081155867902012-04-13T11:19:23.224-04:002012-04-13T11:19:23.224-04:00I'm with you on this one! I really wanted to ...I'm with you on this one! I really wanted to like this and tried to have an open mind, but as soon as I opened the can, smelled them, and started de-boning I just knew it wasn't for me. I love the idea of feeding it to your parents, too funny!Jorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551478803291803446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-64739862843350102012-04-13T10:31:10.045-04:002012-04-13T10:31:10.045-04:00You are to be commended for doing this desire your...You are to be commended for doing this desire your bias against going into it. Seriously! I adore sardines and will be doing this one before the end of the day.Trevor Sis Boomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265530630570337679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-3194357386599086532012-04-13T09:52:08.287-04:002012-04-13T09:52:08.287-04:00Ah, a team player you are- I loved reading your po...Ah, a team player you are- I loved reading your post; way to go trying it out on the parentals- your Mom's comment was classic. I, also, had to stifle the gag reflex when deboning & feeling around in that tin- oh my!!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276798700947639659noreply@blogger.com