tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post7862988846853346375..comments2024-03-19T22:28:18.338+13:00Comments on The Boatshed Chronicles: Rocket & Cress Salad with Roasted Figs & HaloumiCouscous & Consciousnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-53012501704055781192013-04-23T20:16:15.416+12:002013-04-23T20:16:15.416+12:00Thanks, Hannah - I hope you enjoy it :-)Thanks, Hannah - I hope you enjoy it :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-76073028346488988382013-04-23T20:11:29.654+12:002013-04-23T20:11:29.654+12:00Making haloumi yourself is one of those things tha...Making haloumi yourself is one of those things that is remarkably easy, and the amount of kudos you gain for doing it is way greater than the effort that goes in - that's pretty much a win-win :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-51413393309366755372013-04-23T20:08:43.798+12:002013-04-23T20:08:43.798+12:00There's no doubt about it, Deb - figs and halo...There's no doubt about it, Deb - figs and haloumi are each divine ingredients on their own, but together the sweet, juicy figs with the salty, tangy haloumi is a killer combo. Making haloumi yourself is very satisfying and surprisingly easy.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-59963902779077281562013-04-23T19:53:00.118+12:002013-04-23T19:53:00.118+12:00Thanks, Eric - perfect anytime you can lay your ha...Thanks, Eric - perfect anytime you can lay your hands on some plump juicy figs.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-79119403539357174242013-04-23T05:56:44.534+12:002013-04-23T05:56:44.534+12:00What a stunning salad, Sue! I'll be making thi...What a stunning salad, Sue! I'll be making this one soon. And you made haloumi cheese yourself - I'm so impressed! That makes it extra-special indeed.Hannah Cordeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16231082454166175821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-1857357910266180252013-04-22T23:12:33.042+12:002013-04-22T23:12:33.042+12:00Thanks, Mairi. The croutons are definitely where ...Thanks, Mairi. The croutons are definitely where it's at xoCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-32543506475605930172013-04-22T23:11:56.496+12:002013-04-22T23:11:56.496+12:00Michelle, I hope you enjoy your fig season when it...Michelle, I hope you enjoy your fig season when it comes. Actually I will be in California July/August, so I might get to actually double-dip on fig season.<br /><br />I certainly haven't been brave enough to try any of the harder cheeses yet, but soft cheese are really as simple to make as boiling milk, and very satisfying.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-40040390497004461492013-04-22T23:09:32.968+12:002013-04-22T23:09:32.968+12:00Thanks, so much and thanks for stopping by. Hope ...Thanks, so much and thanks for stopping by. Hope you'll visit again :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-89874665883525815742013-04-22T23:08:58.396+12:002013-04-22T23:08:58.396+12:00Thanks, Alessandra. I loved making the haloumi - ...Thanks, Alessandra. I loved making the haloumi - your recipe worked perfectly. I'll definitely be making it again.<br /><br />This was a delicious salad - hope you have some figs to enjoy when you get home.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-69656621513227119932013-04-22T23:07:55.609+12:002013-04-22T23:07:55.609+12:00Thanks, David - hope you enjoy this one. It's...Thanks, David - hope you enjoy this one. It's definitely a change from many "run of the mill" salads, and makes an elegant, light meal on it's own or would be great for a starter as well.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-57662821480004919712013-04-22T23:06:30.904+12:002013-04-22T23:06:30.904+12:00Thanks so much :-)Thanks so much :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-42508002454298258382013-04-22T23:05:55.950+12:002013-04-22T23:05:55.950+12:00Thanks, Nicola. I've been happily raiding my ...Thanks, Nicola. I've been happily raiding my neighbour's tree for several weeks now, and I love them in salads like this or just eating them straight off the tree. I've done jam too.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-63461434164409957532013-04-22T13:53:39.525+12:002013-04-22T13:53:39.525+12:00I love halloumi but never thought of making it mys...I love halloumi but never thought of making it myself. I'm impressed!Chef Mireillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049445534033821654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-45461307770462905962013-04-22T11:10:17.683+12:002013-04-22T11:10:17.683+12:00I think you had me at figs and haloumi--not to men...I think you had me at figs and haloumi--not to mention that it was homemade haloumi. ;-) Yum! Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays. Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-50430734507328201372013-04-22T10:17:58.138+12:002013-04-22T10:17:58.138+12:00What a fantastic salad, perfect for the summer!
H...What a fantastic salad, perfect for the summer!<br /><br />Happy Blogging!<br /><a href="http://www.happyvalleychow.com" rel="nofollow">Happy Valley Chow</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05108518574253428731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-53691809325356325812013-04-21T19:55:03.177+12:002013-04-21T19:55:03.177+12:00What a heavenly salad :) And your own haloumi too!...What a heavenly salad :) And your own haloumi too! Those croutons sound highly addictive :)Mairihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624742175549963625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-37024062004518537652013-04-21T15:03:11.086+12:002013-04-21T15:03:11.086+12:00My turn to be jealous. No figs for me until July!...My turn to be jealous. No figs for me until July!<br /><br />I think it's super cool that you make your own cheese. As much as you inspire me to try, I still can't get past a little (meaning a lot) nervousness.<br /><br />Thank you for linking this week, Sue!Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377795706095031064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-26745717872658927422013-04-20T13:47:56.882+12:002013-04-20T13:47:56.882+12:00wow simply gorgeous!wow simply gorgeous!GlutenFreeHappyTummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03753574363857481759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-67188991195638414982013-04-20T09:49:03.110+12:002013-04-20T09:49:03.110+12:00Ciao Sue, your halloumi turned out really well, an...Ciao Sue, your halloumi turned out really well, and thank you for putting the link to the recipe :-).<br /><br />Yummy salad, I wonder if when we are back our tree will still have some figs..<br /><br />Ciao<br />AlessandraAlessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616072198034545392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-72573364485088953972013-04-19T22:31:21.871+12:002013-04-19T22:31:21.871+12:00Oh Sue, I have been trying to find a nice fresh sa...Oh Sue, I have been trying to find a nice fresh salad that I've never had before. Just found loads of Greek and chicken salads. This, however, ticks every box. Might give making my own cheese a miss though!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020482461853488196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-53016288529962352452013-04-19T20:22:46.332+12:002013-04-19T20:22:46.332+12:00Divine! It looks so appetising!Divine! It looks so appetising!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-19194280150853299392013-04-19T20:06:20.742+12:002013-04-19T20:06:20.742+12:00What a lovely salad Sue. We were just given a whol...What a lovely salad Sue. We were just given a whole lot of figs and wondering what to do with them other than jam and pie. Happy weekend xNicola Gallowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869249779506853noreply@blogger.com