Comments on: Fiddling Around: Soba Noodles with Fiddleheads, Tofu, and Shiitake Mushrooms http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:42:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Ric http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-162 Ric Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:46:39 +0000 http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-162 You're right, a little field research is definitely in order! You’re right, a little field research is definitely in order!

]]> By: Emily http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-161 Emily Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:49:35 +0000 http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-161 Hey Ric! Good to hear from you! Curiously enough, the Wikipedia entry on fiddleheads says "Fiddleheads have been part of traditional diets in much of Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as among Native Americans for centuries." Maybe if you try an Asian market? I think you need to do a little field research and see if you can find some in your area. :) They really are pretty great. Hey Ric! Good to hear from you! Curiously enough, the Wikipedia entry on fiddleheads says “Fiddleheads have been part of traditional diets in much of Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as among Native Americans for centuries.” Maybe if you try an Asian market? I think you need to do a little field research and see if you can find some in your area. :) They really are pretty great.

]]> By: Ric http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-160 Ric Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:55:27 +0000 http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-160 I must admit that I've never seen or even heard of fiddleheads before. I have a feeling that they don't grow in New Zealand, which is why I'm not familiar with them. What a pity, because they look like they have a lovely texture and flavor -- especially the way you've cooked them :). I'll have to follow your advice and use asparagus pieces instead. I must admit that I’ve never seen or even heard of fiddleheads before. I have a feeling that they don’t grow in New Zealand, which is why I’m not familiar with them. What a pity, because they look like they have a lovely texture and flavor — especially the way you’ve cooked them :). I’ll have to follow your advice and use asparagus pieces instead.

]]> By: Emily http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-159 Emily Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:23:08 +0000 http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-159 Hope you get a chance to try some in person! :) Caster sugar is a type of super fine (but not powdered or confectioner's) sugar...it is very handy because it dissolves easily. It's easy enough to find at the supermarket, but if you don't have any on hand, you can grind up some regular white granulated sugar w/a food processor or mortar and pestle. Hope you get a chance to try some in person! :)

Caster sugar is a type of super fine (but not powdered or confectioner’s) sugar…it is very handy because it dissolves easily. It’s easy enough to find at the supermarket, but if you don’t have any on hand, you can grind up some regular white granulated sugar w/a food processor or mortar and pestle.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-158 Maggie Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:52:24 +0000 http://www.mediterrasiancooking.com/fiddling-around-soba-noodles-with-fiddleheads-tofu-and-shiitake-mushrooms/#comment-158 Aha! So that's a fiddlehead! What's caster sugar? I've never gone beyond white, brown and powdered sugars. Aha! So that’s a fiddlehead!
What’s caster sugar? I’ve never gone beyond white, brown and powdered sugars.

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