tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post509935080630305895..comments2023-10-30T07:04:03.019-04:00Comments on pve: mirepoix minutespve designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-2217513752052740082010-02-04T14:29:24.629-05:002010-02-04T14:29:24.629-05:00Oh I totally buy containers of pre-peeled garlic i...Oh I totally buy containers of pre-peeled garlic if I'm making a big dish (like a red sauce). Sure I could peel a couple of heads of garlic...but if someone else can do that part of it for me, I'm all in. :-)Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-54789875239330872742010-02-04T02:30:07.167-05:002010-02-04T02:30:07.167-05:00Was driving along today and couldn't stop thin...Was driving along today and couldn't stop thinking of this post. It just made me happy. Mirepoix! Mirepoix!<br /><br />Quite lovely. Just wanted to say thanks.Victoria Thornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464329551302212978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-60800464775932072712010-02-02T11:02:38.926-05:002010-02-02T11:02:38.926-05:00What a great idea for Paul's - do you think???...What a great idea for Paul's - do you think???Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106105069725384169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-36521758440900354542010-02-02T01:02:46.821-05:002010-02-02T01:02:46.821-05:00Our version in New Orleans is called the Holy Trin...Our version in New Orleans is called the Holy Trinity - bell pepper, onion, and celery. It's sold pre chopped in small and large tubs. We use alot of it here, and yes we could chop and dice, but the prepared Creole mirepoix makes life so easy.<br />xo xoVisual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-13629203069371287182010-02-01T10:14:32.799-05:002010-02-01T10:14:32.799-05:00i really love the rhythm of chopping/dicing, espec...i really love the rhythm of chopping/dicing, especially since i got a new wusthof for christmas, so i don't think i would go for the prepared mix.Belle on Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613125498061092117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-23939236621770076682010-01-31T23:38:11.704-05:002010-01-31T23:38:11.704-05:00Very smart!! Would work for so many dishes, colorf...Very smart!! Would work for so many dishes, colorful too!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-42403316898940048872010-01-31T22:16:13.833-05:002010-01-31T22:16:13.833-05:00I've certainly been known to buy the fresh cho...I've certainly been known to buy the fresh chopped mirepoix at TJ's! There is nothing wrong with saving a little time in the kitchen - they are still fresh veggies that are healthy for your family and fun to cook!Kelsey B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03334937267441477469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-43219754667812589542010-01-31T22:06:23.477-05:002010-01-31T22:06:23.477-05:00Hmmm. . . clearly I am not a cook or I would under...Hmmm. . . clearly I am not a cook or I would understand or have heard that word sometime in my life :) This is why I love blogs, always learning something new!!Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-65961500683447910072010-01-31T17:13:41.087-05:002010-01-31T17:13:41.087-05:00I am all about the shortcut! Love the fondue idea...I am all about the shortcut! Love the fondue idea as well. I will be looking for both on my next trip to Trader Joes. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519235927578584348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-24697539658244247832010-01-31T16:32:38.647-05:002010-01-31T16:32:38.647-05:00Hmm, I would only hesitate because I'm always ...Hmm, I would only hesitate because I'm always scared with these 'pre-fixed' type packages that they don't use the freshest produce that I would select myself! I have visions of the awful things in the product section that are going bad or so beat up they take them in the back, chop them up and then package them for sale!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-79811039705611351402010-01-31T11:59:18.894-05:002010-01-31T11:59:18.894-05:00I love those "why didn't I think of that ...I love those "why didn't I think of that moments" both happy and frustrating. It's always nice to grab a few extra moments to yourself.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-48470964721190854362010-01-31T11:09:51.376-05:002010-01-31T11:09:51.376-05:00Looks like I'm one of the few lazy ones here :...Looks like I'm one of the few lazy ones here :) I would totally buy pre-chopped mirepoix. I love to cook but if there's a short cut, I'll take it!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054019221225819065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-73260160907515901102010-01-31T11:08:23.755-05:002010-01-31T11:08:23.755-05:00Oh luv fondue, this was a favorite of my husband&#...Oh luv fondue, this was a favorite of my husband's Canadian family. However, we would do the fondue on "special" occaisions or holidays!<br /><br />His grandmothers sauces made it so good! She is gone now, there are so many things that she would make that I miss!<br /><br />Thanks for a memory,<br /><br />LeslieLa Maison Fouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823093111074286855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-73271909777138874282010-01-31T09:25:00.419-05:002010-01-31T09:25:00.419-05:009 times out of 10 I'll chop my own but if I...9 times out of 10 I'll chop my own but if I'm in the store and it's close to supper time I will grab a carton of stock, a tub of mirepoix and ready sliced mushrooms for homemade soup in 5 minutes.modernemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837091713842104507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-15453835729767908602010-01-31T09:12:50.006-05:002010-01-31T09:12:50.006-05:00A great shortcut! I tend to have trouble chopping ...A great shortcut! I tend to have trouble chopping the right size for fear of hurting myself which has happened. <br /><br />You're correct, time to pass this tip to fellow bloggers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-91558858675013721082010-01-31T08:09:17.493-05:002010-01-31T08:09:17.493-05:00I saw the Mirepoix there as well, I think we are o...I saw the Mirepoix there as well, I think we are on the same food wavelength. While Ia m willing to chop, I am so grateful for their ready brown rice at this time in my life. Further taking your advice, I am off to the Rivera (bakery, that is)...The Blushing Hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303502206261407536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-7230943335743086092010-01-31T07:20:19.707-05:002010-01-31T07:20:19.707-05:00I love the ritual of cutting, dicing and chopping....I love the ritual of cutting, dicing and chopping...except for one of my favorites salads. So I don't mind. But shortcuts? We can all use those from time to time, so why not? Especially if you have to feed a hungry bunch apres ski.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767701070804383829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3757093408303875257.post-84639381524853763322010-01-31T03:49:01.220-05:002010-01-31T03:49:01.220-05:00I happen to like preparing the mirepoix. As you wr...I happen to like preparing the mirepoix. As you wrote, it's the basic flavorings for many dishes, and I like the idea I am starting from scratch. That does not exempt me from taking other shortcuts when needed. ;)Purple Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831681595310623140noreply@blogger.com