Comments for Blueberry Hil

Comment on Finding a Groove by Hil

Hil — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:19:50 +0000

Em–I definitely agree that cooking should be fun and relaxing. Nigella Lawson’s book How to Eat has a great chapter about cooking for yourself (as opposed to for a group of people) that touches on that theme. She writes:

“One of the greatest hindrances to enjoying cooking is that tense-necked desire to impress others…when you are cooking for yourself, the stakes simply aren’t as high. You don’t mind as much. Consequently, it’s much less likely to go wrong. And the process is more enjoyable in itself.”

While I love cooking for other people, I find that very true!

I think it is funny that you mentioned the rice bowls, because that it the item that I felt the silliest including in this post. They are so basic…but also so good. I love the colors in them, too. In general, if I make sure that my food has colors that make me happy, the dish turns out tasting good, too.

Comment on Finding a Groove by Em

Em — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:30:04 +0000

You mentioned overthinking cooking in your post and it reminded me that cooking should be a fun and enjoyable experience rather than another thing to stress out about. I love cooking and sometimes its nice to be reminded how relaxing it can be when you just ‘go with the flow’.
By the way, your rice bowl looks delicious. So colourful!

Comment on Homemade Tortillas by adelfa

adelfa — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:35:16 +0000

I wonder if whole wheat pastry flour would work better for the whole wheat tortillas? Less gluten to develop might mean less stickiness.

Comment on Cinco de Mayo Recap by adelfa

adelfa — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:14:15 +0000

My grandma made tortillas every day for a family of 12, patting them out between her hands (which I’m told she could do with lightning speed). But today, in Costa Rica at least, the tortilla press is used. It is lined with a single length of plastic wrap, folded in half.

Comment on First Day of School by Eating Through the Work Week | Blueberry Hil

Eating Through the Work Week | Blueberry Hil — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:01:14 +0000

[...] expected or (2) have just enough time to eat something before running to choir or a workout. Lentil soup is the obvious no brainer: vegetables, protein and fiber all in one big comforting pot. [...]

Comment on Tuna Stuffed Peppers by Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie

Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:31:22 +0000

yum! Stuffed peppers are one of my favorites! Every time I see some pretty looking peppers at the store I have a sudden urge to make stuffed ones

I like the creative spin of putting tuna in them – my hubby would like this!

Comment on Returning by Jenn (eating bender)

Jenn (eating bender) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:58:35 +0000

Welcome back! It has been so great to see you in the blogging world again, and I wholeheartedly agree with your decision to stick with Blueberry Hil. Can’t wait to read more.

Comment on Feel Better Foods by lemonator

lemonator — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:49:13 +0000

Swears by it is putting it mildly. He sends us care packages full of it at the first mention of a sniffle!

Comment on Magical Chicken Vegetable Soup by Feel Better Foods | Blueberry Hil

Feel Better Foods | Blueberry Hil — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:21:47 +0000

[...] Chicken soup (of course!), particularly if you can talk someone else into making it for you. [...]

Comment on Caldo de Pollo by The Lemonator

The Lemonator — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:03:11 +0000

Yum! This was very delicious.