tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post3451096180106193886..comments2023-10-15T04:50:11.964-05:00Comments on Journey of an Italian Cook: Springy salad with pancetta and peas and yes, orange juiceClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-72503187124030427722011-04-05T08:02:16.962-05:002011-04-05T08:02:16.962-05:00I like oil & vinegar in my salad sauce too but...I like oil & vinegar in my salad sauce too but still unable to run without a spoon or two of mayo. ha... Still homemade salad sauce is the best. Your mom must be one great lady. Thanks for sharing such lovely recipe. Have a lovely day.<br />KristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-84758111146098184412011-04-02T22:22:32.863-05:002011-04-02T22:22:32.863-05:00What a wonderfully refreshing sounding salad. Bri...What a wonderfully refreshing sounding salad. Bright and sunny is right, I'm with you though, very partial to a nice vinegrette on my salad and always pleasantly surprised when something else comes up.OysterCulturehttp://oysterfoodandculture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-50890972164269590202011-03-29T20:40:54.533-05:002011-03-29T20:40:54.533-05:00What a great way to welcome spring and it's fr...What a great way to welcome spring and it's fresh produce!test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-53221652405713616422011-03-28T20:49:58.962-05:002011-03-28T20:49:58.962-05:00Love the colors in the salad. This looks so delici...Love the colors in the salad. This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Check out my blog @ http://cajunlicious.blogspot.com/Jessica | Cajunlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005365615934938778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-62028544375424075222011-03-27T18:49:51.765-05:002011-03-27T18:49:51.765-05:00what a gorgeous salad! I'm with you on the bl...what a gorgeous salad! I'm with you on the blue cheese, I love chunks of bleu cheese in a nice vinaigrette!<br />The only time I like like creamy bleu cheese is with my chicken wings!<br />We make all of our salad dressings at school, I'm trying to be a good influence on my girls....<br />Hope you had a wonderful weekend<br />DennisChef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-26177986102502087932011-03-27T10:14:17.218-05:002011-03-27T10:14:17.218-05:00This looks amazing! Totally scream Spring to me :)...This looks amazing! Totally scream Spring to me :)Nutmeg Nannyhttp://www.nutmegnanny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-17246262303963302172011-03-26T11:46:44.286-05:002011-03-26T11:46:44.286-05:00Ciao Claudia ! Your salad is really gorgeous ! I r...Ciao Claudia ! Your salad is really gorgeous ! I read you are planning a trip to Rome, if you would like me to I can help you ! Write me at my email address if you wish !nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856412100548643699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-77044286113046922952011-03-26T09:53:51.688-05:002011-03-26T09:53:51.688-05:00looks sooooo delicious!! making me hungry...again!...looks sooooo delicious!! making me hungry...again!mr. pineapple manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119459783457958628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-16965660560421038802011-03-25T15:22:51.351-05:002011-03-25T15:22:51.351-05:00I have always loved citrus on my salads, but then ...I have always loved citrus on my salads, but then I am weird :) Beautiful salad and my kids would love the addition of the pancetta.<br />Hope you have a wonderful weekend.Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-35437349791649976062011-03-24T22:37:48.706-05:002011-03-24T22:37:48.706-05:00This salad looks so tasty- thanks for sharing!This salad looks so tasty- thanks for sharing!Miri Leighhttp://www.mirileigh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-65420530412272417082011-03-24T18:09:24.088-05:002011-03-24T18:09:24.088-05:00Totally agree with you, Italians knows best. My fa...Totally agree with you, Italians knows best. My favorite salads are the ones you actually taste the ingredients. The dressing is a compliment. Your salad looks lovely and the salty pancetta makes it divine.Annahttp://chefwanabe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-2114855345559413782011-03-24T16:15:15.184-05:002011-03-24T16:15:15.184-05:00Hi Claudia - the spring salad sounds terrific, I t...Hi Claudia - the spring salad sounds terrific, I think I might prefer red wine vinegar over orange juice...but I would certainly give the juice a try!<br />Sorry about your weather :(<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-82334589493256876312011-03-24T15:39:10.412-05:002011-03-24T15:39:10.412-05:00I haven't used bottled dressings since I left ...I haven't used bottled dressings since I left the US 15 years ago...<br />My mother did the German thing with cream, sugar and vinegar.... I need to ask her how she did that....Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-46934101806559103612011-03-24T14:44:59.093-05:002011-03-24T14:44:59.093-05:00I'm addicted to salads especially with differe...I'm addicted to salads especially with differest vinaigrette twists. This one with OJ is perfect. The added crunch from the pecan keeps it interesting ;o)<br /><br />Btw...I was also a late bloomer to commercial salad dressing. I kind of got hooked on Dijon Honey ;o)<br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-19224319667418095962011-03-24T13:48:01.448-05:002011-03-24T13:48:01.448-05:00Love the peas and pancetta in your salad, Claudia!...Love the peas and pancetta in your salad, Claudia! My mother always made a pea, egg and bacon salad...with other ingredients of course, but I always loved it. She mixed her vinaigrettes before dressing her salads, which is the way I do it.Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-70495123419176669922011-03-24T02:00:23.733-05:002011-03-24T02:00:23.733-05:00Your salad certainly conmfirms the sunny and fresh...Your salad certainly conmfirms the sunny and fresh days of spring...I have to admit. I'm one for a pungent vinaigrette, with more vinegar than oil, so to speak and not sweet, so as to not kill the delicate taste of a salad.Lovely salad!<br />RonelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-51455386173574460242011-03-23T19:30:14.045-05:002011-03-23T19:30:14.045-05:00This post reminds me of a page I read in Thomas Ke...This post reminds me of a page I read in Thomas Keller's Bouchon cookbook. HIs technique is to dress with oil and toss, drizzle some vinegar and toss again and sprinkle with salt at the end so that there is something to adhere to. Simple oil and vinegar remains my favorite way to dress a salad, your mom stuck to a good simple combo.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-43919109343197988122011-03-23T17:01:35.634-05:002011-03-23T17:01:35.634-05:00Dear Claudia,
I grew up the same way...bottled sa...Dear Claudia,<br /><br />I grew up the same way...bottled salad dressings? My mom dressed her salad the same way yours did, and it was perfect every time! We would soak up the remaining dressings with some bread. Well I will give your salad dressings a try.. It sounds good to me..Thank you for the memories..Reading your memories of salad brought back mine. Blessings, Catherine xoxoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-68415665139382913382011-03-23T12:08:10.126-05:002011-03-23T12:08:10.126-05:00The salad looks amazing, I absolutely love pancett...The salad looks amazing, I absolutely love pancetta. And orange juice in the dressing? Sounds fantastic!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022753471254796721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-77351959001872095272011-03-23T03:14:08.620-05:002011-03-23T03:14:08.620-05:00Your salad looks lovely and flavorful!Your salad looks lovely and flavorful!Dimahhttp://www.orangeblossomwater.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-34365419757006023072011-03-22T21:09:50.924-05:002011-03-22T21:09:50.924-05:00The shot of the moon is beautiful and so perfect c...The shot of the moon is beautiful and so perfect considering the name of your latest play.<br /><br />The pea and pancetta salad with a burst of orange sounds heavenly and refreshing. Beautiful!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-14927271821797839602011-03-22T19:42:35.422-05:002011-03-22T19:42:35.422-05:00I love your salad and the dressing. I have to admi...I love your salad and the dressing. I have to admit that I'm not the biggest fan of those thick creamy salad dressings, I prefer simple ones like your and your moms. Orange juice is no strange ingredient for me, I've used it and it's amazing.Nancy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-17947093645395792362011-03-22T17:48:31.610-05:002011-03-22T17:48:31.610-05:00Did we have the same mother, Claudia? My mother a...Did we have the same mother, Claudia? My mother and aunts still prepare everything by hand and without any recipes. I cannot, simply cannot get the vinegar to oil ratio the same as hers, even if measured! This salad sounds perfect for spring and I'm needing some more interest to stay on this weight loss going on ! Thanks so much!!!!Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-85379156467944551872011-03-22T15:34:31.326-05:002011-03-22T15:34:31.326-05:00This brought back memories of my mom and her salad...This brought back memories of my mom and her salad-making, Claudia. She did the same thing, always telling me, "The generous man adds the oil, the miser adds the vinegar." I, too, would drink up the remaining vinegar (Who knew back then what an immune booster that is?)<br />Love your play and the moon - that was a Super Moon, for sure!Barbara GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570905498600770632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-89550694893699369732011-03-22T15:18:26.767-05:002011-03-22T15:18:26.767-05:00Claudia, you have the best blog! You cook and writ...Claudia, you have the best blog! You cook and write marvelously! This salad looks delicious and I've got to try it. I have been making salad at home lately and we are liking. Thanks for this new recepe!art is in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854285618568304450noreply@blogger.com