tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post6489214274703477476..comments2023-10-27T23:41:26.183-07:00Comments on peppercorns in my pocket: The promise of musicPiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-37584656965718851162014-11-10T02:36:13.615-08:002014-11-10T02:36:13.615-08:00He really enjoyed it. I remember him saying it was...He really enjoyed it. I remember him saying it was a quiet, understated book - which is the kind we both like - that stayed with you. I have yet to read it, but it's on my list.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-76297494238407457852014-11-09T23:03:48.539-08:002014-11-09T23:03:48.539-08:00Did you like the book?Did you like the book?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-24010153104505888032014-07-01T15:37:00.530-07:002014-07-01T15:37:00.530-07:00The barbeque would be even better, Fatima. Nothing...The barbeque would be even better, Fatima. Nothing like burning coals to give you that smokey flavour!Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-43731619846471686222014-06-13T10:06:54.214-07:002014-06-13T10:06:54.214-07:00Eto shundor ekta note lekhar jonno, much love. I&#...Eto shundor ekta note lekhar jonno, much love. I'm glad you can connect with my words; that they bring back such happy memories for you. I couldn't ask more of this space.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-36509918752497307782014-06-12T15:11:58.116-07:002014-06-12T15:11:58.116-07:00:) thanks so much ..I have to say that I've fo...:) thanks so much ..I have to say that I've found a blog finally that holds my interest...resonates strongly with me...that nostalgia for the days of my childhood growing up in my Thammi's house …that almost forgotten old era …I find them all in here …- Purano diner purano kotha..khoob kom lok eto sundor kore lekhe jeta mon chuye jaayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-75334534087943212122014-06-12T14:40:52.761-07:002014-06-12T14:40:52.761-07:00Thank you!
And I love 'Purpledusk' - what ...Thank you!<br />And I love 'Purpledusk' - what a beautiful name. <br />Welcome in :)Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-5738502516471192492014-06-11T16:06:45.963-07:002014-06-11T16:06:45.963-07:00Beautiful blog you have ...your writing effortless...Beautiful blog you have ...your writing effortless and free-flowing,marked your blog as my favorite read :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-3472833948959228742014-05-30T07:10:00.345-07:002014-05-30T07:10:00.345-07:00Thanks so much. Glad you stumbled in :)
Yes, I'...Thanks so much. Glad you stumbled in :)<br />Yes, I'm sure there are versions of this sauce - it seems like too good a combination to have come to my mind alone! Salata Duccos has a nice ring to it!Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-88229469710571918962014-05-22T08:06:40.598-07:002014-05-22T08:06:40.598-07:00Oh, and the fritters look delicious tooOh, and the fritters look delicious tooNeedful Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619367713876353115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-32561817172131622302014-05-22T08:05:44.064-07:002014-05-22T08:05:44.064-07:00You write beautifully. I've just stumbled acro...You write beautifully. I've just stumbled across your blog and so glad that I did!<br /><br />This sauce looks amazing and is a bit like salata duccos (no idea how to spell it - it's a middle-eastern thing) which has a thinner consistency but same ingredients. <br /><br />Needful Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619367713876353115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-5647614598333501402014-05-16T02:41:26.054-07:002014-05-16T02:41:26.054-07:00Pia, that tomato sauce looks amazing i can feel th...Pia, that tomato sauce looks amazing i can feel the tastebuds just by looking at it. One question i dont have a gas hob unfortunately could i try and grill it if the barbeque is not on? Fab to see you are also in England....so am i whereabouts?Fatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476346117584348318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-8280251751282538102014-04-23T13:29:30.710-07:002014-04-23T13:29:30.710-07:00I just checked out the book on Amazon - and what g...I just checked out the book on Amazon - and what good timing; it'd be the perfect book to give my husband right now. He's learning the piano with Chotto-ma :)<br />So, thanks for that.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-71235807904437656862014-04-23T05:05:32.672-07:002014-04-23T05:05:32.672-07:00I have always been fascinated by pianos, by homes ...I have always been fascinated by pianos, by homes which have them, and by children and adults who play them. :) Looking forward to hearing what you have to say about your little one's piano playing. <br /><br />Coincidentally, I am reading a book on pianos at the moment - Thad Carhart's The Piano Shop On The Left Bank. <br /><br />That sauce looks amazingly delicious. Would love to try it out. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-64495607995736426122014-04-19T02:09:32.753-07:002014-04-19T02:09:32.753-07:00Ah, 'sweet sounds', and the 'abundance...Ah, 'sweet sounds', and the 'abundance of summer' - music to my ears. Thanks so much, Afra :)Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-10874184548651934442014-04-17T10:46:51.196-07:002014-04-17T10:46:51.196-07:00I am sure Chotto-ma can play - just looking at the...I am sure Chotto-ma can play - just looking at the picture I hear a future of sweet sounds :-) just as much as i can taste that abundance of summer in your bbq tomato sauce. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-76913294295684482442014-04-17T07:35:35.456-07:002014-04-17T07:35:35.456-07:00Aletha, thank you so much for such kind words. It&...Aletha, thank you so much for such kind words. It's lovely to have you here.<br />This sauce with a smoked brisket would be perfect - it wants something just as strong in flavour as that. I hope you enjoy it xxPiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-80174094435769746432014-04-16T15:28:50.453-07:002014-04-16T15:28:50.453-07:00Your writing is gloriously beautiful! I can feel ...Your writing is gloriously beautiful! I can feel the excitement and promise of a beautiful future for you and your family. Your sauce sounds wonderful! I will make it this weekend with smoked brisket. Yum!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849891858307563781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-89030862203567735452014-04-16T11:51:15.715-07:002014-04-16T11:51:15.715-07:00Your wait is mine. And it'll be a long one, I&...Your wait is mine. And it'll be a long one, I'm sure :) <br />But thank you for looking forward to something I'm looking forward to too.<br />Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-86374577109021749462014-04-15T23:30:52.187-07:002014-04-15T23:30:52.187-07:00Beautiful. Cant wait for the music. And your words...Beautiful. Cant wait for the music. And your words about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-35365808842627280812014-04-15T10:33:20.938-07:002014-04-15T10:33:20.938-07:00Thanks Deepa, you're very kind.
Yes, sweetness...Thanks Deepa, you're very kind.<br />Yes, sweetness in sauces often put me off - so the sugar pot stayed away :)Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-88653861463306815182014-04-15T10:19:49.087-07:002014-04-15T10:19:49.087-07:00Tomatoes are the one thing I can't do without ...Tomatoes are the one thing I can't do without in the kitchen. And now with that colour, I just keep a bowl of them, on the vine, sitting by the window.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-85207534055752591402014-04-14T06:45:05.039-07:002014-04-14T06:45:05.039-07:00Love your words, and your weaving of them. A seed...Love your words, and your weaving of them. A seed planted indeed. And the sauce recipe looks wonderful. ...no sugar, which is a refreshing change. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490342346010751586.post-38721853079885309642014-04-13T20:37:20.902-07:002014-04-13T20:37:20.902-07:00A piano. Exciting! I'm looking forward to seei...A piano. Exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing some beautiful tomatoes here in SF. Your sauce looks tasty.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.com