tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post5277883799061262462..comments2024-03-28T01:49:29.773-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: Eliza Acton’s “Saunders”, Mashed Potato and Sausage Comfort FoodDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-81277174903286832012013-01-03T11:24:45.588-08:002013-01-03T11:24:45.588-08:00Deana, The name saunders really is a mystery, but ...Deana, The name saunders really is a mystery, but I may have a possible clue. Sanders is also short for Alexanders. Smyrnium olustratum, a celery like plant, whose roots might have been the original in the dish, here made with potatoes. Just a guess. KenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-2182224187642196802012-12-09T19:32:49.972-08:002012-12-09T19:32:49.972-08:00Okay , just made this dish with Dartagnan's po...Okay , just made this dish with Dartagnan's pork/duck sausage and added some duck confit to the mix. Rosemary instead of marjoram because of the duck. Steamed green beans on the side--plenty of unctious fattines in this dish. My husband and son cleaned multiple plates in short order. This was surprisingly complex, and really really delicious. Thank you for the historical research . <br />Cook from Chicago. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-1423314181246647962010-09-30T15:56:23.860-07:002010-09-30T15:56:23.860-07:00I am going to have to find D'Artagan's wil...I am going to have to find D'Artagan's wild boar sausage, it sounds so good! Also what a great tip! I've would have never thought of adding mace to mashed potatoes. It sounds like something I would definitely enjoy.Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-31835136736411246862010-09-30T08:37:50.802-07:002010-09-30T08:37:50.802-07:00Deana, thank you for the new take on Shepherd'...Deana, thank you for the new take on Shepherd's Pie, which I don't like that much but think I might enjoy this :) Thinking to substitute with a fatty lamb sausage as that is robust.<br /><br />As for Eliza, how awful that she got pinched by that woman. On modern cooks, Delia is the biggest "creditor" of recipes I know, either through kindness or suit avoidance, but still. Eliza, I salute you. <br /><br />You take lovely pictures.Clarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-3687905992037799352010-09-30T08:33:43.411-07:002010-09-30T08:33:43.411-07:00Lovely photos and such an inspiring story. I love ...Lovely photos and such an inspiring story. I love the idea of a cookery book written by a poet. I'm tempted to hunt out copies of her books if the recipes are simple and as good as this one. I'm always amazed how you find such wonderful historical links and figures.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-1237950074436142242010-09-29T20:05:53.807-07:002010-09-29T20:05:53.807-07:00This is such an amazing story. I was not aware of ...This is such an amazing story. I was not aware of Acton. Thanks for sharing your research with us and the lovely dish!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-52906438661511835802010-09-29T12:13:03.574-07:002010-09-29T12:13:03.574-07:00Always love a good mash. Yours looks very deliciou...Always love a good mash. Yours looks very delicious. I have to learn. Thanks very much for sharing.MaryMohhttp://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-18101078229526917452010-09-29T09:10:17.891-07:002010-09-29T09:10:17.891-07:00Stunning post as always...and gorgeous mashed pota...Stunning post as always...and gorgeous mashed potato dish :)Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-56621883680629215402010-09-29T04:12:43.400-07:002010-09-29T04:12:43.400-07:00What a great dish for this dismal cold autumn we a...What a great dish for this dismal cold autumn we are having! I love old cookery books too - though I have learnt never to lend them out. I had a brilliant one, coverless and battered but much loved, by a Marchioness which I loaned to a chef and never saw again :-(Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497527514675744541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-16190963004588257192010-09-28T17:14:23.619-07:002010-09-28T17:14:23.619-07:00great post so well written and researched love gre...great post so well written and researched love great British grubchow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-48759041228664989192010-09-27T17:17:55.831-07:002010-09-27T17:17:55.831-07:00hi Deana
thank you for introducing us to Eliza, sh...hi Deana<br />thank you for introducing us to Eliza, she sold a lot of books even by today's standards...at least I would be happy with that many! So much information, it is just amazing to see where we have come from, food history is such an important part of who we are and how we developed....<br />thank you so much for all you do, and for such a wonderful recipe....I do love potatoes!! sausage is just an added bonus!Chef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-54657408889088058202010-09-27T09:24:01.686-07:002010-09-27T09:24:01.686-07:00I always learn something when I come here :), you ...I always learn something when I come here :), you have one of the most inspiring foodie blogs on the net daaaaaaahling.<br />*kisses* HHHeavenly Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283933713343453486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-827051266169401602010-09-27T08:41:14.958-07:002010-09-27T08:41:14.958-07:00Had you presented a sausage and mashed potato plat...Had you presented a sausage and mashed potato plate, I would have thought" Oh, so what!" but with such an interesting bio of such a remarkable woman now I am fascinated; I want to check out mace (need to find out what it is called in French too) and will definitely add it to mashed potatoes next time!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-20376145602752669922010-09-27T08:03:01.945-07:002010-09-27T08:03:01.945-07:00Gosh, I've heard (or read) Acton's name be...Gosh, I've heard (or read) Acton's name before. But where?? So I knew a teeny bit about her...nothing more. Fascinating post, Deana. <br />Sounds like she nailed Mrs. Beeton. "Purloining" recipes has been going on a long time.....<br /><br />Love this dish and yes, it is a simpler take on my favorite Shepherd's Pie. Super that you used the wild boar sausage. Going over there now to look into it.<br /><br />(Hmmmm. Could Saunders have been a relative or male friend who particularly liked this dish? I only thought of it because I have a cousin named Saunders.)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-72867747064086551342010-09-26T22:23:47.721-07:002010-09-26T22:23:47.721-07:00Wow. Thank you for introducing Eliza to me in such...Wow. Thank you for introducing Eliza to me in such an intriguing way. Her casserole sealed the deal. I'm now a fan, I love researching on fascinating people like her, esp if it's a foodie. Now I'm learning wonderful new things from YOU!sophiahttp://burpandslurp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-70256041566606227232010-09-26T04:31:21.794-07:002010-09-26T04:31:21.794-07:00This is really interesting. I've heard of Eli...This is really interesting. I've heard of Eliza, but knew very little about her, especially how she was an early advocate of "whole foods." The casserole of potatoes and sausage is the ultimate comfort food.T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-56613940818850452732010-09-25T07:39:34.974-07:002010-09-25T07:39:34.974-07:00A fascinating read, and the mashed potato sausage ...A fascinating read, and the mashed potato sausage casserole looks amazing, a must try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-62382972987033896642010-09-25T04:41:09.063-07:002010-09-25T04:41:09.063-07:00I have a real love affair with historical cookbook...I have a real love affair with historical cookbooks. ;) Thanks for introducing me to Eliza, sounds like she was an amazing lady! Lovely casserole!Faithhttp://anediblemosaic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-69408957219854863312010-09-24T18:25:58.325-07:002010-09-24T18:25:58.325-07:00What an interesting post Deana...and the dish look...What an interesting post Deana...and the dish looks absolutely delicious!<br />Perfect for fall...comfort food for sure!<br />L~xoLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731127892542929874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-77315738779149905082010-09-24T18:00:17.088-07:002010-09-24T18:00:17.088-07:00What an amazing woman! I had heard of her name but...What an amazing woman! I had heard of her name but didn't realise all that she has done for cooking. Again this is why I look forward to every entry in your blog Deana. To learn all about people like this! :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-11215978782377236642010-09-24T16:38:49.846-07:002010-09-24T16:38:49.846-07:00Deana, The name saunders really is a mystery, but ...Deana, The name saunders really is a mystery, but I may have a possible clue. Sanders is also short for Alexanders. Smyrnium olustratum, a celery like plant, whose roots might have been the original in the dish, here made with potatoes. Just a guess. KenKen Albalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379852662105383295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-16504170221076027512010-09-24T14:37:10.668-07:002010-09-24T14:37:10.668-07:00Is either of these lovely ladies the one about who...Is either of these lovely ladies the one about whom a movie was made in the last few years? She was supposed to have pioneered the modern cookbook, but the name escapes me (as does the name of the movie). It must be my "early alzheimers" kicking in right now.<br /><br />We've both got summery weather back, at least for a few days, but soon this comforting dish will seem perfect!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-55090358278377045562010-09-24T13:57:05.104-07:002010-09-24T13:57:05.104-07:00You have such resources!Always interesting and new...You have such resources!Always interesting and new tidbits of cookery info for me..I am still dreaming of trying your quails in puff pastry one day.<br /><br />The above dish does seem so comforting..<br /><br />Thank you and have a lovely weekend.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-90232817500972931052010-09-24T11:26:15.658-07:002010-09-24T11:26:15.658-07:00Again, love reading your blog-- thanks for another...Again, love reading your blog-- thanks for another fascinating post!Karen from Globetrotter Diarieshttp://globetrotterdiaries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-60226689571116161712010-09-24T11:23:15.771-07:002010-09-24T11:23:15.771-07:00Awesome post. Food has a way of bringing people to...Awesome post. Food has a way of bringing people together no matter what language they speak or where they live. Food is just that way.<br /><br />This dish of mashed potatoes and sausage is a wonderful comfort food.Velvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.com