Tag Archives: gnocchi
Sunday, June 20, 2010 14:56
Posted in Food and Drink, travel 14 comments
 As I told you yesterday we got to watch Lorna at work in the kitchen today and we even managed to help a little (or maybe stand in the way rather, but ok…) We started at around 10.30 (while rain is still pouring down outside) and at first we sort of watched but very quickly... 
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul - June 20, 2010 - 15:10
Nothing like cooking classes right at the source…the gnocchi look spectacular. Love your other travel pics too Simone! [Reply] 
Asha@FSK - June 20, 2010 - 16:43
This sounds a treat!! Both eating and getting to be part of the making!!! Glad you are having a ball, Simone! [Reply] 
Reeni - June 20, 2010 - 21:35
Oh, the mouth-watering gnocchi! And the lovely Lorna for allowing you in her kitchen. To be a fly on the wall… [Reply] 
Hannah - June 21, 2010 - 02:02
Such perfect little gnocchi pillows… This may be the most beautiful rendition I’ve ever seen! I can only imagine how heavenly they taste. [Reply] 
Jamie - June 21, 2010 - 09:28
Looks like fabulous fun! And the gnocchi looks wonderful! Ah, lucky you to be in an Italian kitchen. Seems like the perfect holiday, Simone! [Reply] 
Sophie - June 21, 2010 - 10:45
my little expat kitchen - June 21, 2010 - 13:36
It is wonderful when you learn the art of gnocchi making from an Italian! It looks like you’re having a great time over there! [Reply] 
stefania.confidential - June 21, 2010 - 15:59
complimenti sono proprio ben fatti i tuoi gnocchi, ed hai uno splndido blog ! [Reply] 
Koko - June 21, 2010 - 17:51
The gnocchi looks like the best ever! I can’t think of a better vacation than time spent in an Italian kitchen!! Cute donkey picture, too! [Reply] 
Angela@spinachtiger - June 22, 2010 - 13:56
Oh I would love that gnocchi recipe. Guess I’ll have to go to Italy again. [Reply] 
Trissa - June 22, 2010 - 14:04
Where is the recipe?! You aren’t going to tease me and write about something THAT GOOD without posting a recipe are you?! [Reply]  Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Well I will have to ask Lorna is she is kind enough to give me the recipe… [Reply] 
A Canadian Foodie - June 24, 2010 - 20:17
This is what it is all about. This would have been my highlight and I want all of the details about her address and everything when you return. I will go there… didn’t she give the recipe to you? Or you don’t feel good about sharing it without asking… that is probably it. What a day. The authentic cooking classes draw you in to the people, the culture, the land – the food – and closer to yourself, somehow. [Reply] 
Siena – Tuscany III | Junglefrog Cooking - June 23, 2010 - 19:12
[...] di Maranello where we would stay at Ca’ Penelope and have that wonderful cooking lesson from Lorna but you already know all about that. By the way Gorzano itself is really not much, but the b&b [...]
Thursday, May 14, 2009 06:50
Posted in Challenges, Daring Cooks, Food and Drink, Italian, Recipes 27 comments
 When reading about this challenge – the very first one for the daring cooks – I was a little anxious. The recipe seemed quite complicated plus I already know that my man would really not like this. He isn’t into anything that is cheesy and ricotta with parmezan…. well, that is just asking for trouble....
Posted in Challenges, Daring Cooks, Food and Drink, Italian, Recipes
Tags: cooking, Daring Cooks, gnocchi, recipe, Recipes, ricotta
27 comments 
Audax Artifex - May 14, 2009 - 07:45
Great post yes I did home-made ricotta and it was bone dry and this makes the shaping easier and the texture more firm. I agree with you they are cloud-like and tasty but not the best looking dish. I really liked the fried version they sort of turned out like mini-pancakes in taste and texture. I did add about 2 tablespoons of self-raising flour into the batter which helped alot with the frying. Looking at your batter it appears very thin mine was a lot firmer good job on shaping the gnocchi from such thin batter. I really like the very white gnocchi you got. Thanks for the very nice comments on my blog. [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Thanks Audax! Yes, I think adding some more flour would probably have helped the very thin batter. I wasn’t sure what the right consistency should be and since they didn’t fall apart I thought they should be ok. [Reply] 
Lisa - May 14, 2009 - 07:52
Simone, your gnocchi look just like Zuni’s as they just drop and roll, which is probably the best way, and that sauce, OMG – not to mention (yet again), the gorgeous photos! I’ll never have your photo skills, but please god, give me some natural light- and maybe a macro lens? lol Also, thank you so much for the kind thoughts, as I need as many as I can get right now [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Lisa… don’t tell me you don’t have daylight where you live? lol… Thanks for the compliments although I don’t really think it looks that good to be honest… [Reply] 
FoodJunkie - May 14, 2009 - 08:07
I make so many things myself, yet gnocchi, either ricotta or potato, have always been a disaster. However, I like them so much that I should try again soon! You can make your own fresh ricotta you know… [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: I have heard that you can make your own ricotta yes… I just didn’t know that before making them! I would like to make my own ricotta. As long as I don’t have to make my own ricotta gnocchi again… [Reply]
Sophie - May 14, 2009 - 09:53
Wow,….Simone: your ricotta gnocchi look gabulous!! That sauce looks simple yet so tasty!! MMMMMMM….Great job you did! [Reply] 
Peter G - May 14, 2009 - 11:24
You should be proud Simone! These aren’t the easiest things to prepare…they’re a pain in the you know where…BUT they do have a delicate, pillowy taste. Personally, I would stick with a burnt butter sauce with these (just my preference). A great job! [Reply] 
Marija - May 14, 2009 - 13:11
After reading The Daring Cooks thread and noticing that many people had problems with shaping the gnocchi, I decided to put the batter in the fridge for a half an hour. I think it was a good call as I had absolutely no trouble with shaping them. I love your sauce. I think mine was missing a tomato in it [Reply] 
Arundathi - May 14, 2009 - 13:16
Yours look quite lovely. I too found it was really light and easy to roll and my test gnocchi held together thank goodness! [Reply] 
Lauren - May 14, 2009 - 14:55
Mmm, your gnocchi look amazing!! I love the sauce that you used =D. [Reply] 
Olga - May 14, 2009 - 15:11
wooo hoo you did it! Congrats! [Reply] 
angelica - May 14, 2009 - 17:49
Great photography! The fresh veggies you used in your sauce makes it look 10000x yummier! [Reply] 
Cheri Neufeld - May 14, 2009 - 18:49
It looks like your did great! Your Gnocchi look very delicious and the brightness in your photos make it look very inviting. Mine were a lot softer then it seems most people’s were too… and I made my own Ricotta and there was absolutely no more liquid coming out at all. They held together fine but they felt like if you fiddled with them too much they would just fall apart. So you are not alone! [Reply] 
Pat - May 14, 2009 - 18:59
What beautiful photography! The Zuni recipe was more delicate than the ones I usually use so they were a challenge for me also. I added sweet potato to my batter which helped firm them up a little. Your sauce looks delicious. [Reply] 
lisaiscooking - May 14, 2009 - 20:27
Gnocchi is on my list of things I’d love to try and make, but I’ve been afraid to attempt it. They look so delicious, I’m going to have to overcome my fears! [Reply] 
Singing Horse - May 14, 2009 - 20:46
I love your blog and the banner! The gnocchi photo is stunning. Congratulations on such a beautiful creation! [Reply] 
Charmian Christie - May 14, 2009 - 21:49
Lovely photos. My results were so ugly I was afraid to post. Nice job. [Reply] 
rose - May 14, 2009 - 22:12
Simone! Thanks for visiting my blog [Reply] 
Esi - May 14, 2009 - 23:30
Mine were really soft too. I think maybe adding some flour to the mix may help. The sauce you made does sound good. [Reply] 
Coco Bean - May 14, 2009 - 23:36
Great post Simone! I still think that they look great, very rustic! I was thinking that after seeing everyone’s… maybe my batter was too thick. Oh jeez, now we are acting like goldielocks! Atleast you watched the video, I don’t know how I missed that. [Reply] 
Jenn - May 15, 2009 - 00:24
Your gnocchi came out beautifully! And with the zucchini and bell peppers, yum! I can’t wait til summer when I can get fresh zucchini! [Reply] 
Valérie - May 15, 2009 - 15:59
Looks like you and I had similar problems with this challenge: a spouse/partner who dislikes ricotta, and a batter that seemed too soft in retrospect. But your dish looks really good, regardless, and I really like the fact that you made a sauce with vegetable chunks: it must have added texture. Good job! [Reply] |
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