tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post2260561541815523193..comments2024-03-28T17:46:57.713-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special - - Theresa Romainpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6379980399685361692013-09-05T20:16:54.664-04:002013-09-05T20:16:54.664-04:00Chocolate? I feel like it's chocolate. To both...Chocolate? I feel like it's chocolate. To both. *WINK*Chelsea B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-8129167967459485022013-09-04T16:00:30.829-04:002013-09-04T16:00:30.829-04:00Congrats on your release!!! I'm a bacon lover...Congrats on your release!!! I'm a bacon lover... it's not a food it's a condiment... Onions and garlic are a close second & third!girlygirlhoosier52https://www.blogger.com/profile/12253919063849062372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53674762223570028172013-09-04T14:13:41.026-04:002013-09-04T14:13:41.026-04:00My fave ingredients in cooking are two: onions an...My fave ingredients in cooking are two: onions and garlic. They can make almost anything taste great. And my fave ingredient in a romance is honesty. I like to hear the heroine and hero speak directly from the heart and not mince words. It's unusual in books and even today in real life. But it's the best way to love, whether it's in a Regency, a western, a paranormal or Jan Houglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253192243976154166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-11774236692044579742013-09-04T01:30:44.345-04:002013-09-04T01:30:44.345-04:00Thank you, librarypat! I enjoy romance with humor ...Thank you, librarypat! I enjoy romance with humor too--even in real life. My husband has a silly, dry sense of humor, and he's always been able to make me laugh.<br /><br />As for tomatoes, you must be enjoying a bonanza at this time of summer. Family members who garden have given me a half-dozen tomatoes in the past week, and they're so ripe and flavorful. I added some into a pasta sauceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90496006236415487162013-09-04T01:27:23.989-04:002013-09-04T01:27:23.989-04:00Barbara--what about a cheese-eating hero? I just w...Barbara--what about a cheese-eating hero? I just wrote one of those for the third Matchmaker book (IT TAKES TWO TO TANGLE is the first). He and the heroine share a pub meal of mutton and Cheddar. I can't say it made me crave mutton, but I probably ate a lot of cheese while I wrote that scene.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-672582734903868212013-09-03T23:44:57.759-04:002013-09-03T23:44:57.759-04:00One of my favorite ingredients to cook with is the...One of my favorite ingredients to cook with is the tomato. No matter what form or type it is, it has many uses. I always look forward to the first ripe one in the garden. My husband and I savor tomato on toast for breakfast with that first one.<br /><br />In books, I think humor is my favorite or most important ingredient. It can come in many forms, too, and adds so much to a story. WhetherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27657038654795569082013-09-03T22:48:41.895-04:002013-09-03T22:48:41.895-04:00My favorite ingredient in cooking is cheese - ever...My favorite ingredient in cooking is cheese - everything tastes better with some cheese on it. :D<br />My favorite ingredient in a romance novel is a sexy, rakish hero who is lead a merry dance by the heroine.Barbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53355014096865600512013-09-03T21:53:47.576-04:002013-09-03T21:53:47.576-04:00Because it makes savory dishes so good! We use lig...Because it makes savory dishes so good! We use light salt, which probably makes it a bit better for you. I can't imagine doing without it altogether in cooking, though some people find ingenious ways to do that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73019232432888109132013-09-03T21:52:22.785-04:002013-09-03T21:52:22.785-04:00Hi, Diane--that chemistry between a hero and heroi...Hi, Diane--that chemistry between a hero and heroine can really make a romance special, can't it? I love when the characters shine on their own, but when they make each other better, that story's a keeper for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-28487480571456361482013-09-03T21:50:57.427-04:002013-09-03T21:50:57.427-04:00Thanks, Kim! And that sounds like a great way to s...Thanks, Kim! And that sounds like a great way to season chicken. If you were on Chopped, you'd probably have to cook the chicken with something like...oh, strawberry jam and pickled herring.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-12209801527031734452013-09-03T21:49:24.906-04:002013-09-03T21:49:24.906-04:00Pork fat? Oof. The dessert basket seems to have th...Pork fat? Oof. The dessert basket seems to have the craziest combinations. The hot dogs in dessert that I mentioned in my post--that's something I remember from an episode of Chopped. I felt as bad for the judges who had to eat the food as I did for the contestants. <br /><br />I figured you were from Louisiana because of your handle! That's where my family's from too, and that's Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18262288994376692172013-09-03T21:45:49.530-04:002013-09-03T21:45:49.530-04:00Erin, don't look to me for any cooking experti...Erin, don't look to me for any cooking expertise! :) But I sure think we could trade romance-novel recommendations. I love witty characters. In romantic comedies, the snarky best friend is often my favorite part of the movie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70530528398199740262013-09-03T21:44:32.967-04:002013-09-03T21:44:32.967-04:00Marcy, I've never seen that show! Ok, now I ne...Marcy, I've never seen that show! Ok, now I need to. Alton obviously has an evil wit, judging from his glee about the different Iron Chef challenges. :) Thank you for the recommendation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-39386706704197932952013-09-03T21:43:16.351-04:002013-09-03T21:43:16.351-04:00Beth, you must make delicious dinners. I use dried...Beth, you must make delicious dinners. I use dried herbs, and I've been told they don't have nearly the flavor. Do you grow your own herbs?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-37465163858565534322013-09-03T19:49:13.705-04:002013-09-03T19:49:13.705-04:00Its bad for you but salt and pepper is my favorite...Its bad for you but salt and pepper is my favorite.Quilt Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958381203753210051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27152821993864226522013-09-03T18:40:29.580-04:002013-09-03T18:40:29.580-04:00I've never seen Chopped either. My favorite i...I've never seen Chopped either. My favorite ingredient in a book, is definitely "chemistry" between the hero and heroine.<br /><br />Thank you for this chance to win "It Takes Two To Tangle", and congratulations to Theresa on the release.Diane D - Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257503725180545601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74258009728495136042013-09-03T18:18:30.050-04:002013-09-03T18:18:30.050-04:00Congratulations on the new release. I've never...Congratulations on the new release. I've never seen Chopped, but I like to use lemon and garlic when baking chicken.<br /><br />Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344642824745894237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-81343154769688741702013-09-03T17:33:02.689-04:002013-09-03T17:33:02.689-04:00Sometimes, Chopped is like a train wreck you can&#...Sometimes, Chopped is like a train wreck you can't look away from. On a recent show, the chefs had to use pork fat in dessert. Ugh. <br /><br />I grow a few fresh herbs that I like to use in cooking, like basil and rosemary. Since I'm from south Louisiana, I frequently use the "Holy Trinity" of onions, celery and green bell pepper in soups, stews, gumbos, etc.<br /><br />I LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25236401984752316732013-09-03T16:23:10.242-04:002013-09-03T16:23:10.242-04:00Ooooh... thanks for the fun post!!! Ummm... I don&...Ooooh... thanks for the fun post!!! Ummm... I don't cook, so therefore don't watch the any cooking shows, so I'm gonna take your expertise :) I think one of my fav "ingredients" in a romance novel is the "Witty and all-knowing host". Congrats on the newest release and thanks for sharing!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5227898802994177132013-09-03T16:16:07.848-04:002013-09-03T16:16:07.848-04:00Your post made me LOL, Theresa! I also love Chopp...Your post made me LOL, Theresa! I also love Chopped. Have you watched the Food Network's new show (hosted by Alton Brown), Cutthroat Kitchen? Four chefs are each given $25,000 in cash, a dish to cook (ie: Eggs Benedict, a cupcake, pizza), and 60 seconds in the pantry to get all the ingredients they need. After that the contestants have a bidding war for a series of sabotages to give theirAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-3170690185251799532013-09-03T15:19:37.684-04:002013-09-03T15:19:37.684-04:00If you use poultry seasoning, it's in there. I...If you use poultry seasoning, it's in there. I too like it!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-52047023859453307892013-09-03T14:44:55.718-04:002013-09-03T14:44:55.718-04:00fresh herbs fresh herbs Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656130552656687090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44682979547320245052013-09-03T14:40:17.979-04:002013-09-03T14:40:17.979-04:00Kathleen, I've heard of sage in turkey stuffin...Kathleen, I've heard of sage in turkey stuffing, but not too many other recipes. What do you like to make with it? Roasts, stews, something else?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30746803758906005552013-09-03T14:38:44.273-04:002013-09-03T14:38:44.273-04:00May, I want to come eat at your house. :)May, I want to come eat at your house. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36262074715688807352013-09-03T14:38:15.565-04:002013-09-03T14:38:15.565-04:00You are so right. :) Have you read Laura Florand&#...You are so right. :) Have you read Laura Florand's "Amour et Chocolat" romances? They are delicious! Impossible to read without craving chocolate, so be sure to have some on hand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264779127859317429noreply@blogger.com