tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post8937771974112222319..comments2023-12-01T22:22:54.531+00:00Comments on Foodycat: Forging Fromage - HalloumiAlicia Foodycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-73476583689381682312010-05-21T09:38:00.761+01:002010-05-21T09:38:00.761+01:00Simona - with all your cheese making experience it...Simona - with all your cheese making experience it'll be a cinch!<br /><br />Choclette - well it is cooked, but not actually boiled. Or it wasn't in this recipe any way!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-57372039384379753082010-05-20T22:14:00.662+01:002010-05-20T22:14:00.662+01:00How fantastically intrepid of you. The cheese loo...How fantastically intrepid of you. The cheese looks wonderful despite all the stress of getting your equipment together. I did have a good giggle though, great writing. I must say I was under the impression that Halloumi was boiled.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-26368586392579096492010-05-18T23:43:10.149+01:002010-05-18T23:43:10.149+01:00Nice job! I will try making halloumi once my hecti...Nice job! I will try making halloumi once my hectic schedule settles a bit. Read the recipe all the way through is a good piece of advice. I am still recovering from the last time I did not do it. Very nice photos!Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-18339794783328211392010-05-17T10:14:27.112+01:002010-05-17T10:14:27.112+01:00Grace - definitely worth the effort!
Cranky - I k...Grace - definitely worth the effort!<br /><br />Cranky - I know! Makes it worth while having them.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-51122811952947804642010-05-17T08:00:25.537+01:002010-05-17T08:00:25.537+01:00Best use of barbell weights. Ever.
:-)Best use of barbell weights. Ever. <br /><br />:-)mscrankypantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767787435849937804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-54630545689810963312010-05-16T17:12:15.486+01:002010-05-16T17:12:15.486+01:00my, my, your halloumi had to jump quite a few hurd...my, my, your halloumi had to jump quite a few hurdles, didn't it! ah, but it was clearly worthy the time and energy--it looks and sounds like a heavenly cheese.gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-77761132612461670722010-05-16T13:41:39.539+01:002010-05-16T13:41:39.539+01:00Gemma - thanks! I'm pretty amazed that I did i...Gemma - thanks! I'm pretty amazed that I did it too.<br /><br />Joanne - there is definitely satisfaction in DIY cheese. Especially when it tastes good!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-18532794968109932702010-05-16T12:52:39.370+01:002010-05-16T12:52:39.370+01:00Making this cheese sounds like an emotional roller...Making this cheese sounds like an emotional roller coaster! But you did so well with it...it looks just as it should, and probably tastes even better!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-9526440705304945882010-05-16T10:08:14.404+01:002010-05-16T10:08:14.404+01:00I can't believe you made halloumi! This looks ...I can't believe you made halloumi! This looks incredible. I am officially in awe...Gemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653763434441310867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-90399640106917007012010-05-16T09:29:43.420+01:002010-05-16T09:29:43.420+01:00Justin - thanks!
Jude - I was pretty close to thr...Justin - thanks!<br /><br />Jude - I was pretty close to throwing my toys out of the pram.<br /><br />Mary - thank you!<br /><br />Teresa - I am going to have to make them. Thank you!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-31322047822811102102010-05-16T05:59:48.429+01:002010-05-16T05:59:48.429+01:00Foodycat, you are so frigging smart. And patient ...Foodycat, you are so frigging smart. And patient too. What an adventure just to make some cheese, delicious looking cheese at that. I admire your tenacity. :)<br /><br />You asked me about the "Pocket" in making the gorditas. Yes, they form on their own when frying. They're really quite tasty and made for any filling your heart desires.Teresa Cordero Cordellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738980943031027746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-15338209104634585602010-05-16T01:55:16.790+01:002010-05-16T01:55:16.790+01:00What a wonderful post for us and what a wonderful ...What a wonderful post for us and what a wonderful challenge for you. The halloumi looks terrific. You did some rabbit tricks that worked well for you. I'm in awe that you were able to make it at all, but then I'm an admitted coward. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-18771211001451811332010-05-15T22:59:09.187+01:002010-05-15T22:59:09.187+01:00You have amazing perseverance! I'd never have ...You have amazing perseverance! I'd never have got going with all those setbacks. It looks wonderful, well done!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522905168998236063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-58137850735311760412010-05-15T21:44:37.435+01:002010-05-15T21:44:37.435+01:00i can't believe you actually made your own... ...i can't believe you actually made your own... very coolJustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109997692267088407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-85139691513041445412010-05-15T11:36:32.706+01:002010-05-15T11:36:32.706+01:00Taste of Beirut - if you have the time, I would re...Taste of Beirut - if you have the time, I would recommend it!<br /><br />Johanna - I think camembert is even scarier! I'll settle for cheddar.<br /><br />Deb - try it and see.<br /><br />Forkful - yes, parcelforce deserves a whole other post!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-83546601535680575382010-05-15T10:11:12.450+01:002010-05-15T10:11:12.450+01:00Wow, what an epic endeavour! And don't even ge...Wow, what an epic endeavour! And don't even get me started on Parcelforce...<br /><br />Well done for persevering - the cheese looks great, and at least you know now what to do just to finish it off. Great stuff!aforkfulofspaghettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01303046899595697854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-32256024469653159812010-05-15T09:48:26.472+01:002010-05-15T09:48:26.472+01:00Very impressive! Your halloumi is gorgeous. I thin...Very impressive! Your halloumi is gorgeous. I think I am too much of an emotional wreck to be a successful cheesemaker! ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-64265425228114273962010-05-15T08:26:31.170+01:002010-05-15T08:26:31.170+01:00Like, WOW! I have already logged in Leener's t...Like, WOW! I have already logged in Leener's to see whether they send stuff to Greece as well. Your halloumi looks fantastic. When are you making Camembert??Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011924423413868797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-63678249108988444122010-05-15T01:05:29.311+01:002010-05-15T01:05:29.311+01:00I had no idea it was possible to make the halloum ...I had no idea it was possible to make the halloum at home! I may do just that during my hours of leisure this summer in the mountains in Lebanon! Sounds like fun!Taste of Beiruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857631795009227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-11259010616492936242010-05-14T21:33:27.574+01:002010-05-14T21:33:27.574+01:00Peter - thanks! It certainly tastes like the real ...Peter - thanks! It certainly tastes like the real McCoy!<br /><br />Heather - I saw that you said yours was dry. Bizarre!<br /><br />Beth - thanks!<br /><br />Kat - It's very doable. And of course you could always exercise with the weights later...Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-77975413574559100102010-05-14T21:15:02.296+01:002010-05-14T21:15:02.296+01:00Wow, great work! The weighing down of the cheese s...Wow, great work! The weighing down of the cheese scares me too.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-48729117257319597742010-05-14T19:54:13.124+01:002010-05-14T19:54:13.124+01:00Wow - you made Halloumi. It looks really goodWow - you made Halloumi. It looks really goodBeth (jamandcream)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02019416765812748870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-46057653079225308802010-05-14T19:42:05.990+01:002010-05-14T19:42:05.990+01:00See. Always an adventure ;)!! Your halloumi turne...See. Always an adventure ;)!! Your halloumi turned out beautifully...and funny that it was on the wetter side as mine was on the drier. Huhn. Great job!Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-38496794395058679722010-05-14T19:22:32.123+01:002010-05-14T19:22:32.123+01:00What a wonderful experience and the Halloumi you m...What a wonderful experience and the Halloumi you made looks like the real-deal!Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.com