Comments on Sweet Amandine: the bandwagon

I love it! Very creative!That's actually reall...

2009-11-29T03:52:40.965-05:00

I love it! Very creative!That's actually really cool.
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Okay, I tried it... for Janet's birthday party...

2009-09-19T20:55:19.520-04:00

Okay, I tried it... for Janet's birthday party. I even unscrewed the plastic knob on the dutch oven pot and filled the hole with a piece of aluminum foil. I did not get a good rise out of the dough, or perhaps my yeast was flat??? had a good taste, but no lift.
next time...

Thanks, Alexandra.

2009-07-26T11:54:05.259-04:00

Thanks, Alexandra.

This bread looks amazing!

2009-07-21T22:53:47.284-04:00

This bread looks amazing!

Hi, Amy - It's a pleasure to meet a fellow Bos...

2009-07-03T01:28:38.478-04:00

Hi, Amy - It's a pleasure to meet a fellow Boston-area blogger. Thank you for writing such nice things about my photography, both here and on your blog! For me, muted lighting seems to be the key. Overcast days, the early hours of the morning, and just before dusk are my favorite times to shoot.

I did indeed check out your site. Your garden looks amazing!! I am truly impressed.

Perhaps I'll see you around the neighborhood?

Hey Jess, I'm also a blogger (Cambridge is my ...

2009-07-02T20:08:22.464-04:00

Hey Jess, I'm also a blogger (Cambridge is my backyard) and, by coincidence, I also wrote an entry about Bittman/Lahey's No-Knead recipe. This morning.

Small world, and beautiful photography-- mine can't even hold a candle to yours! Check it: http://www.seedsandstring.com/2009/01/make-your-own-bread.html

Cheers and happy blogging,
Amy

Cha sen - Hello, and welcome! It means a lot to m...

2009-07-02T14:53:53.720-04:00

Cha sen - Hello, and welcome! It means a lot to me that you like what you see here enough to leave a note and tell me so. Thank you.

I recently found your blog and enjoy reading it ve...

2009-07-02T14:39:13.045-04:00

I recently found your blog and enjoy reading it very much. Great to see good writing in a food blog.

Rosiecat - I agree. This recipe is perfect for wh...

2009-07-02T14:36:11.392-04:00

Rosiecat - I agree. This recipe is perfect for when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, but want to treat yourself to something special after a long day's work. I think that a day of thesis writing definitely earns you a slice of warm crusty bread with butter. Maybe even two.

Jen - Thanks so much for your kind words and warm wishes. It sounds like Boston has been nothing but rain and clouds since I left. I guess I had better soak up these sunny blue skies out west while I can.

I never understood the New Kids bandwagon either--...

2009-07-02T09:44:34.774-04:00

I never understood the New Kids bandwagon either---to this day, no one believes me when I say that! Your photos are gorgeous, my dear. This bread looks crusty and perfect for a tear and slather of soft butter. I hope your vacation is relaxing and filled with sunshine. We're storming something awful in Boston today.

Let's do some math, shall we? 1 no-work bread...

2009-07-01T18:24:42.319-04:00

Let's do some math, shall we? 1 no-work bread recipe + 1 thesis to write = 1 perfect match. I may be a biologist, but even I can tell that sum is equivalent to one happy woman (and maybe even a completed thesis!). Hurray! I'm going to let you nudge me into the kitchen (again!) so that I don't starve this month.

Hello, Rogue Unicorn. I have read that most cover...

2009-07-01T11:55:51.555-04:00

Hello, Rogue Unicorn. I have read that most covered pots will work, as long as they are resistant to very high heat. So no need to drop a huge sum of money.

Thank you for reporting back on the clafoutis. I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one who cannot resist its allure. A fridge life of less than 24 hours is standard around here, too. Plum clafoutis sounds wonderful. I tried it with nectarines a few days ago, and it was delish.

I've been meaning to try this recipe since Mar...

2009-07-01T09:20:27.437-04:00

I've been meaning to try this recipe since Mark Bittman wrote about it. (Note to self- find heavy pot).
The cherry clafoutis, by the way, was great. My sister and I polished it off in under 24 hours. I may try it with plums next.

tara - When you have a moment, I would love to hea...

2009-07-01T02:45:09.958-04:00

tara - When you have a moment, I would love to hear about these modifications of yours. Thanks for speaking up about the pot that works for you. Readers, take note!

Adrienne - I have heard wonderful things about the no-knead breads from the book you mention. With my newly found affection for no-knead bread, I may need (er, knead - ha!) to pick up a copy for myself, and soon.

maybelles mom - I say, go for it! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

megan - I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed that last slice on your flight home. Though I would have preferred it had you still been here with us, eating it at our table. We miss you already!

ketchuptochutney - Hello! It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you very much stopping by, and for leaving such a sweet note. Your encouragement and kindness really mean a lot. (And it's great hearing from a fellow Bostonian!)

Erin - Ooo, I'll have to try that. As for the photographs, it's hard to go wrong with this perfect Pacific NW light - even on a point and shoot!

oneordinaryday - Thank you kindly!

Great post and amazing-looking bread.

2009-06-30T17:04:59.738-04:00

Great post and amazing-looking bread.

I really enjoy making the Cooks Illustrated versio...

2009-06-30T14:43:53.124-04:00

I really enjoy making the Cooks Illustrated version which incorporates beer into the recipe. I think it has a better taste. Either way both make a lovely loaf of bread that disappears quickly. Very elegant shots! I wish I had a glass of Rose right now.

Hi Jess, I just found your blog through Smitten, t...

2009-06-30T10:26:54.077-04:00

Hi Jess, I just found your blog through Smitten, then again from Food Loves Writing. Just read through your first few posts and knew I was adding it to my RSS ASAP. Keep up the amazing work! --Kate

Oh! And it makes such a great airplane snack! I ...

2009-06-30T09:29:44.310-04:00

Oh! And it makes such a great airplane snack! I wish I had as good an excuse as not-a-joiner...I will begin the search for the right pot. Photos to follow (eventually).

I am not a good joiner and must admit that is why ...

2009-06-29T20:58:57.823-04:00

I am not a good joiner and must admit that is why I didn't do this recipe--but you are making a good case for it.

I made the no-knead bread once when the craze star...

2009-06-29T15:31:30.974-04:00

I made the no-knead bread once when the craze started, but never again since. I jumped on the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day wagon, and have yet hop off. I find that their dough is a little easier to work with (just a touch less gloopy) and once it's been in the fridge a week, it gets very sourdough-y. Maybe I'll give Jim Lahey's a try again this week, though, since it seems to have charmed you so :)

I didn't jump on the bandwagon right away eith...

2009-06-29T15:29:02.525-04:00

I didn't jump on the bandwagon right away either, again it never occurred to me to try the recipe. But when we did, it fast became our go-to crusty bread (albeit with a few slight modifications to suit our tastes). Two years later, it is still our fave. Drat. Now I want to bake some bread. Not a terrible thing, though. Yours looks gorgeous.

Oh, and I use a cocotte from Staub - it comes with a metal knob, so no worries there!

Hi, Shannalee. I'm honored to be the one to (...

2009-06-29T15:13:44.653-04:00

Hi, Shannalee. I'm honored to be the one to (re)inspire the baking of this bread. Enjoy! And yes, it's true: no Facebook page. Though, after much convincing, I did finally make the leap onto Twitter. Baby steps.

Alexis - Have at it! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I keep meaning to try that recipe. Maybe today...

2009-06-29T14:35:07.838-04:00

I keep meaning to try that recipe. Maybe today's the day...

I've never been much for the bandwagon, either...

2009-06-29T14:23:06.288-04:00

I've never been much for the bandwagon, either, except when bloggers I love suggest something. You are inspiring - I may just have to give this another go, especially since I genuinely can't remember what the no-knead bread tasted like!

PS - No Facebook page? Really? Amazing!