tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post4036731123224293373..comments2024-03-19T22:28:18.338+13:00Comments on The Boatshed Chronicles: Chorizo & Calamari Salad with Black Olives & PomegranateCouscous & Consciousnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-11232903726517917562014-07-28T13:34:21.159+12:002014-07-28T13:34:21.159+12:00Oh delicious! I went to the Boat Shed many years a...Oh delicious! I went to the Boat Shed many years ago....can't quite rememeber what we had, only that is was a wonderful lazy summer lunch :) And you must try his seafood, fennel & lime salad....delicious of course & so wonderfully bright & fresh :)Mairi @ Toasthttp://www.toast-nz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-60334011583773242242014-07-27T16:10:42.325+12:002014-07-27T16:10:42.325+12:00First - Michelle, you always leave the best commen...First - Michelle, you always leave the best comments - thank you :-)<br />Second - the ceiling, to coin the phrase which passed into popular vernacular after the Christchurch earthquake, is completely "munted". But that's what insurance is for and it will be fixed. Not that I look forward to the disruption of having my kitchen and dining room ceiling ripped out and replaced - I shudder to think of the mess.<br />Third - the fish dishes have been a clear favourite this week - obviously I need to use them more.<br />Thanks again - have a great weekend xoCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-87924061149287627072014-07-27T15:53:21.335+12:002014-07-27T15:53:21.335+12:00Thanks, Cheri. I agree, I often try to recreate d...Thanks, Cheri. I agree, I often try to recreate dishes at home based on lovely meals I've enjoyed elsewhere. In fact I have quite a repertoire of dishes I make regularly that came about in just that way.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-88068153714622862252014-07-27T15:50:59.665+12:002014-07-27T15:50:59.665+12:00Thanks, Jenna. The blue fish plates, definitely s...Thanks, Jenna. The blue fish plates, definitely seem to have been a "wow" with everyone this week, which makes me smile, given what a bargain they were :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-32876532640075444742014-07-27T15:46:25.782+12:002014-07-27T15:46:25.782+12:00Thank you so much, Kitty, and thank you for follow...Thank you so much, Kitty, and thank you for following - I'll look forward to your visits :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-34006904588528699862014-07-27T15:44:16.664+12:002014-07-27T15:44:16.664+12:00Thanks, Joyce. I'm with you - I love calamari...Thanks, Joyce. I'm with you - I love calamari pretty much any which way, but most especially in bright, flavourful salads that make me think of summer holidays :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-49317042976745317552014-07-27T15:40:57.862+12:002014-07-27T15:40:57.862+12:00Thanks, Madonna. The trick with cooking calamari ...Thanks, Madonna. The trick with cooking calamari is making sure that you cook it either very hot and fast, or for a very long time - anywhere in between is guaranteed rubber bands. Another good trick is using frozen squid, as the freezing somehow tenderises it - weird but true.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-56492759928260851542014-07-27T15:38:47.755+12:002014-07-27T15:38:47.755+12:00Thanks, Margaret :-)Thanks, Margaret :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-67906243909239052052014-07-27T15:38:29.923+12:002014-07-27T15:38:29.923+12:00Thanks, Gwen. i love the "surprise" not...Thanks, Gwen. i love the "surprise" note that a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds brings to so many dishes. I always keep a stash of them in the freezer for using at times like this when pomegranates are out of season.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-35093676773983956082014-07-27T11:37:56.437+12:002014-07-27T11:37:56.437+12:00First, those fish dishes are awesome! Second, yik...First, those fish dishes are awesome! Second, yikes about your ceiling.<br />Third (best for last), chorizo paired with calamari is about the best surf and turf I've heard of!<br />Thank you for sharing, Sue!Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377795706095031064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-30942616604915989722014-07-26T03:34:27.995+12:002014-07-26T03:34:27.995+12:00What a perfect pairing, great salad with lots of f...What a perfect pairing, great salad with lots of flavor. I Love to go out to eat somewhere great and then re-create the recipe again at home. Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-46760791022036304802014-07-26T03:17:52.377+12:002014-07-26T03:17:52.377+12:00what an unusual combo of ingredients and plated in...what an unusual combo of ingredients and plated in those blue fish bowls, wow! gorgeous!<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-25351543695837632122014-07-26T00:43:27.650+12:002014-07-26T00:43:27.650+12:00You're so creative in your cooking! I love yo...You're so creative in your cooking! I love you pretty fish dishes that you used for serving this wonderful meal. <br />I'm your newest follower :-)kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-31942316772651570692014-07-25T15:37:59.842+12:002014-07-25T15:37:59.842+12:00Such a delicious plate of salad, Sue! I love calam...Such a delicious plate of salad, Sue! I love calamari, anyway it is done, and this salad looks really delicious! And I like your cute little fish plate.<br />A delightful potluck choice!kitchen flavourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556865191279476910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-2424860455761193082014-07-25T14:01:35.759+12:002014-07-25T14:01:35.759+12:00I have never cooked calamari. I order it every ti...I have never cooked calamari. I order it every time I find it on the menu at my fave restaurant. You make me want to try. <br /><br />Madonna<br />MakeMineLemonMadonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338353691254710276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-5164932255777465622014-07-24T15:07:49.669+12:002014-07-24T15:07:49.669+12:00What a great combination of flavors. This looks a...What a great combination of flavors. This looks amazing.TeaLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816005881175031132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-63344921587796018392014-07-24T07:56:46.711+12:002014-07-24T07:56:46.711+12:00Very impressive dish! Pomegranate is a unique addi...Very impressive dish! Pomegranate is a unique addition to the seafood and chorizo! Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747994497529954124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-49336229704326307332014-07-23T18:28:15.005+12:002014-07-23T18:28:15.005+12:00Thanks, Joanne, and thanks for stopping by :-)Thanks, Joanne, and thanks for stopping by :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-53552233638544195742014-07-23T18:27:36.859+12:002014-07-23T18:27:36.859+12:00Thanks, Thalia - the pomegranate seeds, although n...Thanks, Thalia - the pomegranate seeds, although not essential by any means to this dish - it would still be great without them - were definitely the crowning glory. Sheer Ottolenghi genius.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-16335529940590420322014-07-23T18:12:14.972+12:002014-07-23T18:12:14.972+12:00Thanks, Kim. Dinner at The Boat Shed was very spe...Thanks, Kim. Dinner at The Boat Shed was very special, and much needed at the time. You're totally right - a little bit of chorizo makes everything wonderful :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-54976433983787684512014-07-23T18:10:56.846+12:002014-07-23T18:10:56.846+12:00Thanks, Deb. I loved the pomegranate seeds for th...Thanks, Deb. I loved the pomegranate seeds for the finishing touch - it's typical Ottolenghi and I never would have thought of it, but it was just perfect.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-21801619414089222512014-07-23T13:38:43.634+12:002014-07-23T13:38:43.634+12:00Thanks, Zosia. The chorizo and calamari really pa...Thanks, Zosia. The chorizo and calamari really pair together well - both texturally and flavourwise - I'm sure you'd enjoy it.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-15267481766882395612014-07-23T13:37:43.358+12:002014-07-23T13:37:43.358+12:00Thanks, Diane - they are my favourite dishes for s...Thanks, Diane - they are my favourite dishes for serving seafood of any description, even if it is a little cliched :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-84997493141751834242014-07-23T13:30:19.371+12:002014-07-23T13:30:19.371+12:00Thanks, Alicia. The fish plates were an absolute ...Thanks, Alicia. The fish plates were an absolute bargain I picked up in a clearance sale, and I love them. Well, at least the dining room ceiling has stopped leaking - just have to repair all the damage now.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-62959709839526279672014-07-23T13:21:13.753+12:002014-07-23T13:21:13.753+12:00Thanks, Angie. Chorizo and calamari are a great c...Thanks, Angie. Chorizo and calamari are a great combo. Actually chorizo is really great with scallops too.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.com