tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post8187884656078797560..comments2023-10-15T04:50:11.964-05:00Comments on Journey of an Italian Cook: Gourmet's Top 50 Women: #30 Barbara Tropp - Strange Flavored EggplantClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-14693944508401861042012-01-20T06:32:01.377-06:002012-01-20T06:32:01.377-06:00What a cool post, Claudia! I have yet tried having...What a cool post, Claudia! I have yet tried having eggplant in this way before. :o) Btw, have you tried the lotus root before? It's a must for the Chinese New Year which is just 2 days away. Yeap, am sure busy right now. Will check you out after coming back.<br />Hope you're having a wonderful day, dear.<br />Cheers<br />KristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-46492049087527301422012-01-17T21:57:59.945-06:002012-01-17T21:57:59.945-06:00this dish reminds me of Baigan Bharta which we eat...this dish reminds me of Baigan Bharta which we eat with chapatti. In place of scallions we eat chopped cilantro.Balvinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463020053689502262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-60670127621570854452012-01-17T19:34:58.874-06:002012-01-17T19:34:58.874-06:00Hi Claudia - as I wrote to Val about Ms. Tropp, I ...Hi Claudia - as I wrote to Val about Ms. Tropp, I did buy her cookbook a few years ago after reading her story. Cannot believe I haven't cooked from it. You have definitely inspired me to make this exact dish. Merci!<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-9096026684262472832012-01-17T16:13:16.694-06:002012-01-17T16:13:16.694-06:00There's nothing strange about this eggplant, C...There's nothing strange about this eggplant, Claudia. It reminds me of baba ghanoush, only Asian-inspired. Will bookmark it for sure.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315731678778363599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-35868042119742187122012-01-17T05:19:43.101-06:002012-01-17T05:19:43.101-06:00Ginger and eggplant are fabulous together. I usua...Ginger and eggplant are fabulous together. I usually go much easier on the garlic. Looking at the recipe...you probably didn't mean to pass along 2 tbsp. of garlic, did you? LOL<br /><br />Claudia, this was a great tribute to a very dedicated foodie who I actually knew nothing about. So thanks for bringing her to the path of my ongoing adventure. Did I mention how I love and make lots of Asian style meals ;o)<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-22446673903521736662012-01-17T05:11:48.847-06:002012-01-17T05:11:48.847-06:00A tasty looking dish! I really like the ingredient...A tasty looking dish! I really like the ingredients used in this recipe.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-51507360009012482862012-01-17T02:52:25.340-06:002012-01-17T02:52:25.340-06:00It may not be photogenic but it sounds pretty tast...It may not be photogenic but it sounds pretty tasty. It was an experience to find out more about this amazing woman.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-13647603519820982702012-01-16T21:08:21.297-06:002012-01-16T21:08:21.297-06:00Nice post Claudia, and the eggplant dip looks deli...Nice post Claudia, and the eggplant dip looks delicious, nice Asian twist.<br />Have a great week ahead :-)Julianahttp://simplerecipes.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-56635178270492521252012-01-16T15:33:50.709-06:002012-01-16T15:33:50.709-06:00Claudia, Believe it or not, I had not realized unt...Claudia, Believe it or not, I had not realized until today that you had a food blog! What can I say...? Better late than never—glad I found it. <br /><br />This is one of those dishes (and there are many) that may not be very photogenic but taste wonderful. I can tell just from the list of ingredients and your description that this is one of those!Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218978302604997544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-706266688794041832012-01-16T13:30:37.161-06:002012-01-16T13:30:37.161-06:00Dear Claudia, I do love learning about these fine ...Dear Claudia, I do love learning about these fine women. This is a great recipe. I do like learning new ways to create a fine classic such as eggplant. I would just love this. Thank you Claudia for your good wishes. I am feeling better. Blessings my friend. Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-51831825125357460322012-01-16T09:16:20.057-06:002012-01-16T09:16:20.057-06:00Barbara Tropp had an interesting life! I will have...Barbara Tropp had an interesting life! I will have to look for her restaurant on my next visit to San Francisco.<br /><br />This looks like a wonderful combination of flavors and must be a delicious condiment or dip. Eggplant is so versatile!<br /><br />@~~~~~~~~~~~~@~~~~~~~~~~~~~~@<br />Thank you so much for your notes of condolence, Claudia. They have all been of great comfort to me. {{hugs}}Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-63643599338840118042012-01-16T07:32:42.153-06:002012-01-16T07:32:42.153-06:00When looking through Barbara Tropp recipes, this w...When looking through Barbara Tropp recipes, this was definitely one of the ones that intrigued my most! It has all of my favorite Asian flavors in it!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-46402731653565676402012-01-16T04:15:32.155-06:002012-01-16T04:15:32.155-06:00Reading your comment in another blog, I learnt you...Reading your comment in another blog, I learnt your daughter will be in Paris...If there is anything she needs, you can tell her to contact me! <br />Wish her a marvellous trip!Cristina, from Buenos Aires to Parishttp://www.frombatoparis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-21567640150031608032012-01-16T01:26:24.596-06:002012-01-16T01:26:24.596-06:00The delicious recipe of eggplant is really looking...The delicious recipe of eggplant is really looking great.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.istorehours.com/city/San%20Francisco-1.html" rel="nofollow"> John from Store Hours</a>johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924379479547339273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-87684938747163585732012-01-15T20:48:54.646-06:002012-01-15T20:48:54.646-06:00I am an eggplant lover ( except for the end of sum...I am an eggplant lover ( except for the end of summer, when they won't stop producing, smile). There is no doubt that I would enjoy this dip.<br /><br />I love reading about great female chefs/cooks who make a real difference in their cooking that open our minds and fill our bellies.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this great cook with us.<br /><br />VelvaVelvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-56988735195923903292012-01-15T20:39:56.367-06:002012-01-15T20:39:56.367-06:00Claudia this eggplant caviar sounds amazing! The ...Claudia this eggplant caviar sounds amazing! The possibilities for enjoying it are endless, but I would love some as an addition to a veggie sandwich!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195737115432451006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-55115936301692649822012-01-15T19:57:45.010-06:002012-01-15T19:57:45.010-06:00This is such an interesting series that you're...This is such an interesting series that you're doing. Congratulations on the mindful eating. Sounds like you're accomplishing it deliciously!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-53189456096405274522012-01-15T16:18:46.378-06:002012-01-15T16:18:46.378-06:00I do love the flavors here...but all things eggpla...I do love the flavors here...but all things eggplant are good in my book! <br />A great tribute and write up on Barbara Tropp, Claudia!<br />Oh, and your poor husband, I know what you mean though...ex model and I am sure it did more harm to my metabolism than age will ever do.Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-49650189219354200632012-01-14T08:57:54.285-06:002012-01-14T08:57:54.285-06:00I am not an eggplant fan but the flavours that you...I am not an eggplant fan but the flavours that you added are enticing me to try it. <br />There is an award waiting for you at my blog. Please collect it :)<br />http://www.easyfoodsmith.blogspot.com/easyfoodsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819773069117411487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-14550753535113836012012-01-14T03:05:05.573-06:002012-01-14T03:05:05.573-06:00I would love this eggplant dish! Seems a bit Middl...I would love this eggplant dish! Seems a bit Middle-Eastern to me even! What an interesting woman.tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-57214808222182267452012-01-13T23:16:00.386-06:002012-01-13T23:16:00.386-06:00I had this dish many years ago. It is delicious! T...I had this dish many years ago. It is delicious! Thanks for the memory.Mireya@myhealthyeatinghabitsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-15900727598482250002012-01-13T22:30:31.343-06:002012-01-13T22:30:31.343-06:00Yum! I would love this; my husband would moan and ...Yum! I would love this; my husband would moan and groan .... guess I will have to wait until I have a chick weekend to make this ... or a dinner party!Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-2135992199586928202012-01-13T22:15:21.061-06:002012-01-13T22:15:21.061-06:00cool like a Chinese Baba ganoush like itcool like a Chinese Baba ganoush like itchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-50524338924013860122012-01-13T22:05:05.732-06:002012-01-13T22:05:05.732-06:00Interesting recipe. I am so limited with eggplant...Interesting recipe. I am so limited with eggplant -- eggplant parmesan, fried eggplant and baba ghanoush. That's it. This looks like a nice change.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441108568751750583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-90360275461009386712012-01-13T21:08:57.242-06:002012-01-13T21:08:57.242-06:00I have the China Moon cookbook and haven't mad...I have the China Moon cookbook and haven't made one thing out of it! She uses a lot of hard to find ingredients - at least for my neck of the woods. The eggplant looks delicious! Definitely worth the work.Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05360985632126622789noreply@blogger.com