Comments on: Dietschtoberfest Dinner http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/ A peek into our kitchen Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:57:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jennifer Hess http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-755 Jennifer Hess Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:41:32 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-755 Thanks, all! Frieda - I have not tried panfrying leftovers, but does that ever sound wonderful! I'll have to keep that idea for the future. Jennifer - Yes, I've done gnudi once, as part of our meal <a href=http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/02/15/valentines-day-dinner-2007/ rel="nofollow">last Valentine's Day</a>. I was really pleased with how they turned out, and they were a bit easier to put together than gnocchi, if I remember correctly. I might just have to do another batch soon! Thanks, all!

Frieda - I have not tried panfrying leftovers, but does that ever sound wonderful! I’ll have to keep that idea for the future.

Jennifer - Yes, I’ve done gnudi once, as part of our meal last Valentine’s Day. I was really pleased with how they turned out, and they were a bit easier to put together than gnocchi, if I remember correctly. I might just have to do another batch soon!

]]> By: Jennifer from Hambone and Spice http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-753 Jennifer from Hambone and Spice Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:54:55 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-753 That's it—I'm making gnocchi this weekend. I adore gnocchi but I only order it when eating in restaurants because I can't seem to make a batch that isn't leaden or, conversely, doesn't fall apart in boiling water. I use the same Lidia recipe that you do, too. Hmmm. As always, your photograph is inspiring, but I also take to heart your message: "I think gnocchi are something you just need to try and try and try again until you get a feel for them." So, I need to get crackin'. Have you done gnudi? That’s it—I’m making gnocchi this weekend.

I adore gnocchi but I only order it when eating in restaurants because I can’t seem to make a batch that isn’t leaden or, conversely, doesn’t fall apart in boiling water. I use the same Lidia recipe that you do, too. Hmmm.

As always, your photograph is inspiring, but I also take to heart your message: “I think gnocchi are something you just need to try and try and try again until you get a feel for them.” So, I need to get crackin’.

Have you done gnudi?

]]> By: Freida http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-749 Freida Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:35:14 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-749 Oh, I love gnocchi. These might have been too delicate but they look spectacular (I'm wildly jealous of your photography). Have you tried panfrying leftovers? I had some a few years ago in restaurant that had a wonderful crust to them. Oh, I love gnocchi. These might have been too delicate but they look spectacular (I’m wildly jealous of your photography). Have you tried panfrying leftovers? I had some a few years ago in restaurant that had a wonderful crust to them.

]]> By: claudia http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-739 claudia Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:36:29 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-739 you're welcome. but i mean every word jennifer. you are a very talented cook. and i consider myself an excellent critic... you’re welcome. but i mean every word jennifer. you are a very talented cook. and i consider myself an excellent critic…

]]> By: Jennifer Hess http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-738 Jennifer Hess Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:45:24 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-738 Hillary and alec - thank you! Trust me, I have had some very, very bad, heavy, leaden gnocchi, and it is not at all a good thing to eat, but I've also had gnocchi at restaurants that has nearly made me swoon, so I think it's definitely worth experimenting to get it right at home. :) Hillary and alec - thank you! Trust me, I have had some very, very bad, heavy, leaden gnocchi, and it is not at all a good thing to eat, but I’ve also had gnocchi at restaurants that has nearly made me swoon, so I think it’s definitely worth experimenting to get it right at home. :)

]]> By: alec http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-737 alec Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:13:51 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-737 First things first ... this looks beautiful. Personally, I've never been a fan of gnocchi ... like Hillary mentioned, it's too heavy for me. But this one looks amazing. Congrats! First things first … this looks beautiful. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of gnocchi … like Hillary mentioned, it’s too heavy for me. But this one looks amazing. Congrats!

]]> By: Hillary http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-736 Hillary Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:01:01 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-736 My my, handmade gnocchi for the big day! That husband of yours is one lucky guy. Looks perfect and light - it's too bad my one experience eating gnocchi was quite the opposite. My my, handmade gnocchi for the big day! That husband of yours is one lucky guy. Looks perfect and light - it’s too bad my one experience eating gnocchi was quite the opposite.

]]> By: Jennifer Hess http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-735 Jennifer Hess Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:45:04 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-735 Thanks, Grant - I made the ridges using the tines of a fork. The first few were a little... shall we say, rustic, but after that it went pretty smoothly. Thanks, Grant - I made the ridges using the tines of a fork. The first few were a little… shall we say, rustic, but after that it went pretty smoothly.

]]> By: Grant http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-734 Grant Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:30:42 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-734 Those look just amazing. Do you get the ridges using a fork or one of those little wooden gnocchi paddles? I've always wanted to try making gnocchi but have always felt slightly overwhelmed. Now I think I'm definately going to give them a try. Thanks! Those look just amazing. Do you get the ridges using a fork or one of those little wooden gnocchi paddles? I’ve always wanted to try making gnocchi but have always felt slightly overwhelmed. Now I think I’m definately going to give them a try. Thanks!

]]> By: Jennifer Hess http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-733 Jennifer Hess Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:11:47 +0000 http://www.lastnightsdinner.net/2007/10/09/dietschtoberfest-dinner/#comment-733 claudia, as always you're too kind. thanks. :) claudia, as always you’re too kind. thanks. :)

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