Comments on: Crab Gumbo

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 09 May 2009 13:35:01 +0000

The posting of epic failures is brilliant! Sometimes I feel I post so infrequently that I need to post everything I accomplish. It’s nice to be reminded that readers don’t necessarily expect things to go swimmingly all the time.

I have to admit, “Blow culinary load prematurely” is also brilliant. :)

By: Hélène

Hélène — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:38:12 +0000

Just found you on Twitter because of #followfriday. Will be following your updates on your blog as well. Have a great week-end.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:30:11 +0000

Love that you post a FAIL–a non-example is WAY more powerful than an example.

Sucks about adding too much chocolate–I’ve over-cinnamoned my spaghetti sauce before, so I feel your pain. Personally, I always add a wee handful of cocoa powder or bitter choc to my chili, but I’ve not thought of adding it to Cajun dishes. It’s usually just my Ode to Quetzalcoatl, but I’m thinking that the characteristic bitterness–used in a judicious manner;)–would lend itself to Cajun cooking as well, especially considering that you are using cayenne and Other Peppers in your gumbo. I would suggest maybe not taking the roux as dark if you’re going to use chocolate–bitter plus bitter might just be Too Much. Will be interested to read Part Deux, when you deux it:)

By: Elle

Elle — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:31:37 +0000

So often, I try to add too much of a good thing, and this is what happens. it’s tough to remember to start small, and add more of you need it, especially if it’s an ingredient you love.

But i have to say, it looks great, even if it was a tad too chocolatey.

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:39:54 +0000

One thing for sure, your food blogs make me laugh! Wish we lived close enough to test out some of your dishes – but then when you visit you cook for us and it is like having our own chef!

By: Caleb

Caleb — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:54:48 +0000

Thanks Chris. I’m sure my grandma will be proud. Hi grandma.

If you put the microwave burrito atop the over-peppered rice though… that would be something epic.

By: chris rhee

chris rhee — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:48:06 +0000

Now I can’t publish my post about microwaved burritos & over-peppered rice. Thanks, jerk.

Congratulations on being the first person to use the phrase, “Blow culinary load prematurely”