tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post639789633525744406..comments2024-03-28T01:49:29.773-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: Absinthe: Wilde, Hemingway & LeibovitzDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-3003323462557857152010-09-18T02:50:40.475-07:002010-09-18T02:50:40.475-07:00Have you tried dumplings and roast ducks? They are...Have you tried dumplings and roast ducks? They are the famous and traditional Beijing dieshes. And also bird's nest soup? Its a delicacy in China.<br /><br />Enjoy your days~~~<br /><br />Gillion<br />www.geocities.jp/hongkong_bird_nest/index_e.htmGillionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592222480444296181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-65649286212770005702010-03-12T04:20:02.917-08:002010-03-12T04:20:02.917-08:00Mary> How sweet of you!! you will love the mous...Mary> How sweet of you!! you will love the mousse;)Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-23652233989337311572010-03-11T16:28:22.994-08:002010-03-11T16:28:22.994-08:00Apple mousse and absinthe have blown my mind away....Apple mousse and absinthe have blown my mind away. The entire post was fantastic, but these two were over the top. I think I love you :-).Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-2889699152882801362010-03-11T05:01:19.368-08:002010-03-11T05:01:19.368-08:00Marysol> I have had this recipe, from his 2006 ...Marysol> I have had this recipe, from his 2006 blog for so long... waiting for the absinthe to make it... it all came together here! I had too many cookbooks and a 1000 old cooking magazines and got rid of most of them... now I just have one box of clippings!! It is fun looking over them... food has really changed in 20 years!!!<br />2Stews>after having nearly 1/2 a bottle of the stuff in various trials I can say that it is strong and can knock you on your backside... I am curious about sage now... it has more of the chemical that gave absinthe a bad name than wormwood does.... thanks for the kind words about KG He was a character... hundreds of people came to his wake...so many stories! My foodie bucket list came from him... he walked the great wall of china last year... little did we know he got that in just under the wire. Carpe diem!<br />Megan> absinthe in Prague is so romantic. It is an acquired taste!<br />GypsyChef> Great to have you back at LPR, missed your shining face! The absinthe post was a work of love... and a lot of work! Thanks for passing my blog on to your friend.<br />Sanura> so kind... any comments are appreciated... sometimes short is sweet!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-63622775887367173762010-03-10T09:08:01.375-08:002010-03-10T09:08:01.375-08:00As always... it's the same boring comment to a...As always... it's the same boring comment to a exciting blog: Always amused by your historical writings involving food.Sanurahttp://www.blog.sanuraweathers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-2419991348743555152010-03-10T03:59:27.224-08:002010-03-10T03:59:27.224-08:00Once again an interesting and over the top post. I...Once again an interesting and over the top post. I had tried the St. George Absinthe several weeks ago in San Francisco and found it a little too herb like for my taste. It would have been better with your cake!<br />My friend Randy adores Absinthe, so naturally I sent him the link to your blog.<br />Well done, Deana, <br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823045128266781018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-61841042681720888482010-03-07T17:53:34.395-08:002010-03-07T17:53:34.395-08:00I had my first taste of Absinthe in Prague and I c...I had my first taste of Absinthe in Prague and I cant say it was exactly delicious. I might give it another go in that cake, looks pretty tasty!Megan @ FeastingonArthttp://www.feastingonart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-39143758463633675002010-03-04T16:56:35.501-08:002010-03-04T16:56:35.501-08:00Absinthe always intrigued me, but I have also been...Absinthe always intrigued me, but I have also been a little wary of all of it's reputed effects. Many artists and writers have been under the influence of something or another, I think it took them outside of the proverbial box. Thanks for your explorations. I love the pics...all of them, and the feelings they evoke. <br /><br />I am sorry about your friend....it is never easy to lose someone close. My condolences.<br /><br />I have the David Lebovitz book, being a Francophile Foodie, how could I not?!<br /><br />Thanks Deana, for a wonderful and informative missive.<br /><br />Diane2 Stewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215338109613729558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-74942436629706769182010-03-03T09:01:13.519-08:002010-03-03T09:01:13.519-08:00I have a couple of books by David Lebovitz, and I ...I have a couple of books by David Lebovitz, and I don't recall seeing this recipe in any of them. I think it's time I took another look. That's what happens when you have too many cookbooks and not enough time to execute any of the recipes in them.<br /><br />Beautiful post, beautiful pictures, and a very intriguing recipe!Marysolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988401904186271819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-22206769685545506282010-03-02T11:24:04.377-08:002010-03-02T11:24:04.377-08:00Clarity:Thanks for the kind words... yes, those i...Clarity:Thanks for the kind words... yes, those in the brother-sisterhood of the prince tend to have searching hearts... certainly true of my friend.<br />HH> The glaze is very boozy... since it is not cooked... still tasty and good... could add more anise and only milk though, water or lemon juice for the glaze??<br />SavoringTime in the Kitchen: I think he would have too.. I saw the Kidman movie... but forgot the scene... the Oldman version is so<br />seared in my memory... will give it a look!!! thanks for the info.Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-84774285635186915672010-03-02T08:44:13.582-08:002010-03-02T08:44:13.582-08:00I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm sure ...I'm so sorry about your friend. I'm sure he would have loved what you had planned. <br /><br />What a wonderful and informative post. Speaking of absinthe in movies, have your seen Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman? There's a great scene with Ewan McGregor and the green fairy. <br /><br />The absinthe cake looks delicious!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-24466492730271670732010-03-02T06:32:03.097-08:002010-03-02T06:32:03.097-08:00Your posts are always so informative. That cake lo...Your posts are always so informative. That cake looks fantastic. I would be so curious to try some, but moi never drinks. Still, I loved reading about it.<br />*kisses* HHHeavenly Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283933713343453486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-38842679300435238722010-03-01T22:14:39.029-08:002010-03-01T22:14:39.029-08:00P.S. Adore the quote from The Little Prince, peopl...P.S. Adore the quote from The Little Prince, people who tend to like that book have such searching hearts.Clarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-43986674829510105422010-03-01T22:09:13.650-08:002010-03-01T22:09:13.650-08:00Lovely to have you visit and in turn to find your ...Lovely to have you visit and in turn to find your blog - your recipes and taste for beauty, regardless of time appeal to me.<br /><br />I remember Hitchcock mentioning a light was placed inside the milk to make it luminous, clever man. Peace, x.Clarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-47872560751690285902010-03-01T10:43:22.355-08:002010-03-01T10:43:22.355-08:00Faith> The cake is amazing... I think it's ...Faith> The cake is amazing... I think it's right up your alley, Faith! Sweetened tears is a fabulous image, isn't it?<br />Mae> I think Hemingway took his absinthe any way he could... but it is really great in champagne... that anise flavor is wonderful.. with the cake it's like a double header! I tried it first with a moscato.. but that was too sweet. a dry brut is best. I love the name Mae, BTW!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-57409739983015779262010-02-28T17:18:31.879-08:002010-02-28T17:18:31.879-08:00My boyfriend is a huge absinthe fan - he's pic...My boyfriend is a huge absinthe fan - he's picked up bottles from all over Europe. I also loved the Oscar Wilde references, and the great scene in Suspicion. Love that movie! I had no idea that Hemmingway took his absinthe with champagne... I've got to try that!Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900110516725552031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-23208722911608182942010-02-28T07:09:01.246-08:002010-02-28T07:09:01.246-08:00This fabulous post does justice to the magic and w...This fabulous post does justice to the magic and wonder that is absinthe. I especially loved reading the description of what happens as absinthe is distilled. The cake sounds really lovely with the anise and pistachio flour.Faithhttp://anediblemosaic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-22978234510655807922010-02-27T18:58:40.638-08:002010-02-27T18:58:40.638-08:00Trix> Hey thanks, it's one of my favorites ...Trix> Hey thanks, it's one of my favorites too. I had the same fascination which is why I started on this investigation... but drinking absinthe in a voodoo temple on your wedding night? How cool is that??? No I haven't seen the Absinthe Museum in person... just looking on the website... cool place! <br /><br />Thanks about my virtual toast, it came from the heart... something tells me there will be no dearth of warms toasts for you... a hundred years from now!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-17571743445070294982010-02-27T17:30:10.720-08:002010-02-27T17:30:10.720-08:00Absolutely fantastic post. I love all of your post...Absolutely fantastic post. I love all of your posts, but maybe this one is my favorite. I have such a fascination for this drink and its history ... It doesn't hurt that I was drinking absinthe in the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans the night before my wedding (in a voodoo temple) when my wallet was stolen. I was a bit distracted. Have you been to the Absinthe Museum in NOLA? You would love it so much. And of course I am so so sorry about your friend. I hope someone feels moved to give me such a wonderful, thoughtful toast when I'm gone.Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-47431950545324357912010-02-27T15:01:20.646-08:002010-02-27T15:01:20.646-08:00Food with style> You are right that Van Gogh h...Food with style> You are right that Van Gogh had a problem with absinthe but it was because he drank too much of it. Also, I think the cheaper the concoction the deadlier the additives... no FDA to protect him... and he was dirt poor... sometimes drinking his turpentine I seem to remember.<br />When my mom was interning at Walter Reed in the 40's, she had guys come in who were pouring shoe polish through bread and drinking the mess that came out... hence the hospital! This new absinthe is a masterly blend of herbs and botanicals... really really not poison! The distiller at St George worked on the recipe for 16 years!<br />All joking aside, I can't tell you how much I am touched that you feel it was a good tribute to my friend... that mean a lot, Jain!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-33793473458240035822010-02-27T13:35:52.777-08:002010-02-27T13:35:52.777-08:00Becky> One of the NYT's articles talks abou...Becky> One of the NYT's articles talks about the many different kinds you can get... American and European... you can get them here easily... although everything tastes better in France!<br />Sarah> What a sweet thing to say. The cake is great and so was KG... The Little Prince was much quoted at the wake today...he was sort of the embodiment of the character in so many ways.<br />Ju> Thanks for the photos... they are getting better! The cake is just plain good and so simple... I think Leibovitz' sugar topping is the best.<br />Stella> Thanks lady! After a few of those absinthe champagnes and a few tries with the absinthe and sugar/water technique I can vouch for the potency of absinthe.... I so understand why you lost a day or two.Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-39228531307845014482010-02-27T13:28:24.920-08:002010-02-27T13:28:24.920-08:00gosh your posts amaze me, like short stories, alwa...gosh your posts amaze me, like short stories, always wonderful! the details are astounding! when i hear the word absinthe i instantly think of van gogh and it being what drove him mad, since i was a little girl my mother always told me that, plus from lead poisoning from him paints~<br /><br />oh your cake... and the pics, sublime!<br /><br />what a gorgeous tribute to kg, and such powerful words to leave behind in his memory...food with stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239607627134480194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-7008872644366473632010-02-27T07:12:40.912-08:002010-02-27T07:12:40.912-08:00Very interesting post as usual! I did not know any...Very interesting post as usual! I did not know anything about the history of Absinthe until now-only that a day or two of my stay in Spain is unremembered due to this drink. I guess I overindulged a bit! Oh, and I love the photo with the Absinthe next to the old book.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441053969652689705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-33309545618353810092010-02-27T06:57:05.424-08:002010-02-27T06:57:05.424-08:00There's something so alluring and seductive ab...There's something so alluring and seductive about Absinthe! Great photos! That looks like The Forbidden Cake. ;)Ju (The Little Teochew)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15400827190284879780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-78326218672366295792010-02-27T06:42:18.436-08:002010-02-27T06:42:18.436-08:00What a interesting informative post. Thank you fo...What a interesting informative post. Thank you for taking the time to put this all together, including the amazing photos. The cake looks delicious! I've not tried absinthe, but perhaps I will. <br />Sorry about the loss of your good friend, KG. THE LITTLE PRINCE is also the source of one of my favorite quotes: "You to me are unique in all the world." The one you quoted is definitely another. I think I would have enjoyed knowing your friend, KG.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.com