tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post6397855084731046074..comments2024-03-28T01:49:29.773-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: Next ~~ 1853 ~~ Filet Mignon & Port Wine SauceDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-88212795059879295672010-05-22T03:41:03.761-07:002010-05-22T03:41:03.761-07:00Port wine sauce is soooo perfect for filet mignon....Port wine sauce is soooo perfect for filet mignon. Using top quality ingredients makes all of the difference. I wish I liked Stilton, perhaps I could do the unthinkable and substitute another cheese in the flan.<br /><br />Thanks Deana!!<br /><br />Diane2 Stewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215338109613729558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-25713732259034042082010-05-20T09:21:23.075-07:002010-05-20T09:21:23.075-07:00Just jumping back in to say hello and let you know...Just jumping back in to say hello and let you know how glad I am that you enjoyed the eggplant. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-4617629569136982392010-05-20T06:10:07.459-07:002010-05-20T06:10:07.459-07:00What a fabulous post! I also love Port. That dish ...What a fabulous post! I also love Port. That dish is wonderful. I'm drooling...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-24072529477095534502010-05-20T06:01:44.715-07:002010-05-20T06:01:44.715-07:00I can't get over the video of the Paris 1912 r...I can't get over the video of the Paris 1912 resto. Incredible. You have a beautiful, fascinating blog!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-52106372683195329752010-05-19T13:32:23.544-07:002010-05-19T13:32:23.544-07:00the steak is perfect - absolutely perfect!the steak is perfect - absolutely perfect!Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-46425906840028286022010-05-19T12:35:09.686-07:002010-05-19T12:35:09.686-07:00InnBrooklyn> I am hoping no soylent green eithe...InnBrooklyn> I am hoping no soylent green either... but I am seeing skyscraper gardens so there is less travel for the food! If you're in Brooklyn, try that nice healthfood store on 7th around garfield for those grapes?<br />Carolyn> I think there have always been fashion police... you should read Roman gossip!<br />MaryMoh>time to break out that port.. so good.. I sometimes stick a Tb. in the flan!<br />Trissa> the plates are old Minton for the NYC market, around 1890-1910.. they are very pretty with sooo much gold!<br />La Divina> Happy you like them... i love blue cheese and steak too!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-71292534623280754802010-05-19T05:25:21.795-07:002010-05-19T05:25:21.795-07:00Oh Man oh Man, does this look good. And it's ...Oh Man oh Man, does this look good. And it's only 8:30am and I bet I'd have no trouble eating that steak! The stilton flan looks divine too! I MUST try, love blue cheese with steak! Thanks dear!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-89606473976854840902010-05-18T05:38:56.512-07:002010-05-18T05:38:56.512-07:00Hi Deana! Can I ask - where did you get the plate...Hi Deana! Can I ask - where did you get the plate? It so so beautiful!Trissahttp://trissalicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-1890163209745735792010-05-18T01:59:54.947-07:002010-05-18T01:59:54.947-07:00This looks very delicious. I have 2 bottles of por...This looks very delicious. I have 2 bottles of port given by friends and I don't know what to do as I don't drink. Now I can try this. Thanks for sharing.MaryMohhttp://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-75504257947243078942010-05-17T20:09:20.521-07:002010-05-17T20:09:20.521-07:00Women wore bedspreads? Oh my! I wonder if the fash...Women wore bedspreads? Oh my! I wonder if the fashion police existed back then? heeheeCarolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-29381967078415005162010-05-17T10:35:41.801-07:002010-05-17T10:35:41.801-07:00This looks delicious! And i love the time travel ...This looks delicious! And i love the time travel / food combo -- i'd really like to see what future food looks like, i'm a bit of a sci fi junkie and i'm hoping it won't all be soylent greene.<br />btw: i dreamed of organic green grapes last night, i have not found any in several trips to wholefoods (only 'conventional grapes, ugh) so i've resorted to fantasies about finding them at the farmers market!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-67687580901988262382010-05-17T10:16:13.107-07:002010-05-17T10:16:13.107-07:00citronetvanille>port and stilton flan are fab t...citronetvanille>port and stilton flan are fab together... with or without steak! History is fun, isn't it?<br />Sue> that's cool you know about Rare WIne... you must find this american history weird, maybe i'll try a little world history sometimes?<br />Bridgett> hope hubby likes it... you have a great site, so glad I found it!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-48336927135124166332010-05-17T08:51:24.420-07:002010-05-17T08:51:24.420-07:00This has to be the most interesting post I have re...This has to be the most interesting post I have read in a long time. You really spent a lot of time and effort making this one flow so smoothly. I will have to show this to my husband, with him being a history buff and all. He will now suggest I start doing my posts this way!<br />Your filet looks heavenly with the sauce. Wow.La Bella Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700526692013628923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-58871513474418644942010-05-17T05:14:39.334-07:002010-05-17T05:14:39.334-07:00Wonderful recipe and - as usual - a wonderful post...Wonderful recipe and - as usual - a wonderful post! I know the Rare Wine Co - it's a great venture and has some super offerings. Thanks Deana!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497527514675744541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-2138784853512153392010-05-16T23:39:54.546-07:002010-05-16T23:39:54.546-07:00I feel I am in history class, thanks for refreshin...I feel I am in history class, thanks for refreshing my memory! That century did bring many wonderful things, including that recipe of yours! I love port too, now you make me want to get a tiny glass of it. The combination of stilton Flan and port sauce must be amazing. Love your posts!citronetvanillehttp://www.citronetvanille.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-17988206999237781352010-05-16T16:01:22.935-07:002010-05-16T16:01:22.935-07:00All OUr fingers> I would have thought with Wisc...All OUr fingers> I would have thought with Wisconsin an Michigan not so far away that you would be full of blue cheese! <br />Deanna> It is creamier than a souffle... really good!<br />Lorraine> I love grass-fed. Good for me and the planet and the beasties~!!<br />Joanne> as a NY girl... you should try Grazin Angus... it is gamechanging good!<br />Becky> and soooo easy, honest<br />Faith> It was perfect... I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to try this stuff..<br />Fresh Local>... do stop by... I love those guys ( and there is no product placement.. unsolicited!<br />Trix> Yes indeed, why didn't we think of it. Honestly, let's make a date to visit there, shall we???Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-7640728706948708332010-05-16T14:39:10.169-07:002010-05-16T14:39:10.169-07:00I love that you splurge on port and make it last f...I love that you splurge on port and make it last for weeks ... would I have the self control??? I doubt it!! Also - I really really want to go to Next!!! Such a cool idea. (Why didn't we think of that??)Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-36140301554762737562010-05-16T12:28:32.998-07:002010-05-16T12:28:32.998-07:00This looks like quite an exquisite and extravagant...This looks like quite an exquisite and extravagant steak dinner. I also enjoy Grazin' Angus, and this reminds me I should revisit their farm stand. Also, I'm intrigued with the savory flan recipe. It looks delicious!Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-65978685553450474732010-05-16T12:16:11.958-07:002010-05-16T12:16:11.958-07:00As always, this post is really beautiful. Reading...As always, this post is really beautiful. Reading the wonderful description of the port I almost feel like I could smell and taste it. I bet it was absolutely perfect with the beef!Faithhttp://anediblemosaic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-89889286812764669482010-05-16T09:43:31.978-07:002010-05-16T09:43:31.978-07:00That looks like such an utterly perfect meal.That looks like such an utterly perfect meal.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505933658153917045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-36078896939960593632010-05-16T04:57:35.998-07:002010-05-16T04:57:35.998-07:00This is one glorious dish. I love that you used g...This is one glorious dish. I love that you used grass-fed beef. Only the best!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-16575463265697881472010-05-16T03:30:02.574-07:002010-05-16T03:30:02.574-07:00How absolutely amazing to try such a port! Your po...How absolutely amazing to try such a port! Your posts are always entertaining and educational-so much happened in that year! And you're a grass fed beef lover too! :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-52729864735997776722010-05-15T21:09:18.829-07:002010-05-15T21:09:18.829-07:00Deana, what a fantastic post. But more importantly...Deana, what a fantastic post. But more importantly, I have to make that flan. I just found a "menu" from the first meal I cooked for my parents and it had a blue cheese souffle. I think that the flan might make an appearance when I psuedo recreate it.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599902219475386750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-42423511858079146682010-05-15T09:12:24.136-07:002010-05-15T09:12:24.136-07:00I wish I knew even one more person in my little to...I wish I knew even one more person in my little town that would eat a Stilton flan. This sounds so perfect. You do have a taste for the finer things! I was so surprised when I was in Tennessee that everyone loved the blue veined cheeses. Doesn't happen up here! They'll eat the beef though!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-797761603964986432010-05-15T03:59:11.234-07:002010-05-15T03:59:11.234-07:00Lazaro> After reading your article... you know ...Lazaro> After reading your article... you know about grassfed beef and this stuff is the best... flavor and texture are over the top good and they are raised humanely! When eaten rare.. oh my!<br />Heavenly> Missoni sheets would look good anywhere... not sure about the ladies of 1853 though... whoa that's a lot of trim!<br />Linda> I wish I could share... the textures were divine.... and it was easy!!!<br />Mimi> Glad you learned something... history is fun!<br />Food, Fun> The filet is pricey but the custard is sooo good and easy!<br />I just finished the extra one last night. 1 minute in the microwave and it was great!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.com