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Comment on Review: Spice Dreams by Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:01:09 +0000

Thanks, Nathan. You will love this little book, I promise. Let’s plan on meeting at IFBC – it’s coming up FAST!

Comment on Review: Spice Dreams by ChocoMeat

ChocoMeat — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:19:04 +0000

Love spiced ice creams, and currently obsessed with my new maker – thanks for this.
I’m also one of the few other bloggers from LA going to the IFBC! We will have to meet!

Comment on Review: Spice Dreams by Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:42:49 +0000

Thanks, Robert. What’s next is a surprise, or you may make a request.

Comment on Review: Spice Dreams by robert guerrero

robert guerrero — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:37:12 +0000

I absolutely loved the cardamom/peppermint ice cream! The combinations worked magically. What’s next?

Comment on Prom Date: The French Laundry by Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:03:52 +0000

I went to an international school in Italy, it was a small school so everyone in the whole school went to prom every year. It was held at a villa and we were fed on site. It was a big event but very different from what I imagine American proms are like. I do remember going on a date with my boyfriend to a restaurant we thought was fancy – I think the food was ok, the strongest impression I have from that night is that we felt very grown up!

Comment on Prom Date: The French Laundry by Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:59:58 +0000

@Perry: Thanks!

@Phil: Thank you as always! I need to read that chapter in Ruhlman’s book. I found the info on the pre-Keller FL on the current FL website. Love your prom stories! Sorry they were both so awful.

@Cathy: I saw your blog post re your FL engagement dinner when I Googled the FL. Sounds like you had an incredible meal! I love your idea about taking Gabrielle to the current FL. Now I just have to find her!

@Phoo-d: Thanks you! It was a special evening. Love your descriptions about where you went and what you ate. Sounds like fun.

Comment on Prom Date: The French Laundry by Phoo-d

Phoo-d — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:56:36 +0000

What a priceless photograph and story. You both look so beautiful and happy! I went to a seafood restaurant famous for clam chowder and a waterfront view with a big group of friends for my Senior prom. I remember that the chowder was a Rhode Island style red chowder and that we had a great time. =)

Comment on Prom Date: The French Laundry by Gastronomer

Gastronomer — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:34:00 +0000

What an awesome coincidence! Maybe you should take your blogger prom date to THE French Laundry this year ;-)

Comment on Prom Date: The French Laundry by Phil

Phil — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:36:56 +0000

This is such a great story, and the photo was fantastic. You guys made a very cute couple.

It’s funny that you’re writing about this. I was just reading the chapter of Ruhlman’s book “The Reach of a Chef” where he talked about his first experience dining at The French Laundry, the history behind the restaurant, and what it was before it was an actual restaurant. It’s amazing how unassuming it looks, how little it’s changed on the outside. Because everything is not as it once was on the inside.

Great to read your food history, how things came to be for you, and why you’re so passionate about France, the cuisine and the people. It’s certainly something to be celebrated.

And for the record, both of my proms (Junior and Senior years) were complete disasters. I was dumped at the first one (right after we took the picture) and the second started so poorly that we never made it there. Certainly a time to forget, so I live vicariously through good experiences like yours.

Comment on Prom Date: The French Laundry by Perry aka Yusuf

Perry aka Yusuf — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:36:38 +0000

It is always nice to look back….ah lovely memories….
And yes, nice hair Charles ;-)