tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post8538752020856614808..comments2024-03-26T20:55:47.726+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Patatas Bravas and Spanish memoriesJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22530149449391204832012-07-24T21:33:49.982+10:002012-07-24T21:33:49.982+10:00Thanks Ricki - luckily the colds are better which ...Thanks Ricki - luckily the colds are better which helps the frame of mind - and I never thought of this dish as being medicinal but with the spices to clear the passages and the potatoes for comfort this is just rightJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16829782870594999422012-07-24T21:32:32.663+10:002012-07-24T21:32:32.663+10:00Thanks Caroline - we love potatoes here and often ...Thanks Caroline - we love potatoes here and often have them leftover after E makes mashed potatoes - but I don't often buy fancy ones like the ones here which really were greatJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37192015882184201982012-07-20T12:57:51.669+10:002012-07-20T12:57:51.669+10:00Sorry to hear about the colds and bad frame of min...Sorry to hear about the colds and bad frame of mind! Hope that by now you are all better. The patatas bravas would likely make anyone feel a tad better--at the least, the spice would clear your sinuses a bit! ;)Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-29371202021851544122012-07-16T07:48:28.292+10:002012-07-16T07:48:28.292+10:00I keep meaning to try patatas bravas, but am not a...I keep meaning to try patatas bravas, but am not a big potato eater so don't tend to have them in the house! Yours look and sound great though.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-68536701547830807792012-07-14T13:00:32.870+10:002012-07-14T13:00:32.870+10:00Thanks Brydie - I definitely need to go back to sp...Thanks Brydie - I definitely need to go back to spain - my trip there was probably my least planned that I have ever made - I arrived in Madrid and felt totally unsure of what to do, what to eat, what to say, what to see - mostly I like to read up a bit first or at least know more about a country than what you learn from Rolf Harris' song about Maximillian Mouse :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67897101779878180952012-07-14T12:57:44.238+10:002012-07-14T12:57:44.238+10:00Thanks Rachel - my travels have involved too many ...Thanks Rachel - my travels have involved too many cities and not enough countryside but am trying to change this. Thanks for giving some feedback on patatas bravas - seems there is no definitive recipeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28535419062561079122012-07-14T12:55:49.496+10:002012-07-14T12:55:49.496+10:00Thanks Kari - since the post my favourite eggflip ...Thanks Kari - since the post my favourite eggflip has broken and the car has broken down again but at least my cold is better and the sun is shining (and we even had wind for the washing on the line!)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5446753243910819382012-07-14T12:54:12.782+10:002012-07-14T12:54:12.782+10:00Thanks Lorraine - next day food is great - I think...Thanks Lorraine - next day food is great - I think the potatoes are much better once the spicy sauce really soaks inJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-81146303260574488822012-07-14T12:53:34.738+10:002012-07-14T12:53:34.738+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - patatas bravas was a great way to...Thanks Cakelaw - patatas bravas was a great way to end a nice day - sound of music just seems on a lot of the time - any time sylvia chooses the music :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-82457714247555854892012-07-14T12:52:23.199+10:002012-07-14T12:52:23.199+10:00Thanks Katie - it was just the right amount of spi...Thanks Katie - it was just the right amount of spice for usJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-48124613939508177512012-07-14T12:52:04.271+10:002012-07-14T12:52:04.271+10:00Thanks Hannah - smoked salt is amazing - I would ...Thanks Hannah - smoked salt is amazing - I would love to go back to Spain and really enjoy itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13244561187136075992012-07-14T12:51:16.460+10:002012-07-14T12:51:16.460+10:00Thanks Mel - Barcelona was a great city - despite ...Thanks Mel - Barcelona was a great city - despite one of my "friends" at the hostel being mugged, it was so full of colour and culture and historic architecture - hope you get there one day. And hope you find a patatas bravas recipe to suit youJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5730110723368894532012-07-14T12:49:48.837+10:002012-07-14T12:49:48.837+10:00Thanks Lisa - Segovia is an amazing town - wish I ...Thanks Lisa - Segovia is an amazing town - wish I had spent more time thereJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34052155027499653822012-07-14T12:49:27.849+10:002012-07-14T12:49:27.849+10:00Thanks Nupur - sick and overworked isn't a goo...Thanks Nupur - sick and overworked isn't a good combination but yes tapas is fun - I like the idea of all the taster dishes - but am still never sure of how much veg options will be on offerJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-89841129256418095852012-07-13T21:42:06.484+10:002012-07-13T21:42:06.484+10:00Johanna I think you need to go back to Spain. Find...Johanna I think you need to go back to Spain. Find a little spanish town, with a little tapas bar and eat all the vegetarian tapas you can find. And if you don't, well at least you have your patatas bravas to keep you going. Yum!cityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14039235853716158152012-07-13T18:20:07.783+10:002012-07-13T18:20:07.783+10:00I definitely prefer to get out of cities when I tr...I definitely prefer to get out of cities when I travel, if I can. I've had patatas bravas in a few different places in Spain - they vary a lot in how spicy the sauce is, as well as in whether the potatoes are roasted, boiled, or fried. Yours look good! :-)Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-87363047438210973782012-07-13T10:00:06.241+10:002012-07-13T10:00:06.241+10:00Sometimes life does present a slightly unappealing...Sometimes life does present a slightly unappealing face. I hope it turns around for you soon - it seems like too long that you have had colds in your household. More dinners like this one should be prescribed I think.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-9852116082417856762012-07-12T21:27:21.629+10:002012-07-12T21:27:21.629+10:00This is such a lovely classic dish and I love the ...This is such a lovely classic dish and I love the fact that you mention that they're even better the next day! I love next day food! :DNot Quite Nigellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516503190268699785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22136982897209342452012-07-12T21:21:45.700+10:002012-07-12T21:21:45.700+10:00I adore patatas bravas and The Sound of Music - wh...I adore patatas bravas and The Sound of Music - what a lovely day.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26575617386412277252012-07-12T15:51:16.631+10:002012-07-12T15:51:16.631+10:00Looks delicious. Love the bit of spice in there. T...Looks delicious. Love the bit of spice in there. The country looks beautiful tooKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-85652813743744381492012-07-12T15:34:19.970+10:002012-07-12T15:34:19.970+10:00I totally just found smoked salt at my parents'...I totally just found smoked salt at my parents' place. STOLEN! Love the second photo. I'll get to Spain one day!Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-92212912448349788492012-07-12T09:05:36.881+10:002012-07-12T09:05:36.881+10:00Patatas bravas recipes have captured my interest b...Patatas bravas recipes have captured my interest before but I haven't tried one yet. I'm adding this one to my bookmarks, it sounds fantastic!<br /><br />Loved hearing about your trip to Spain even though it wasn't a highlight for you. I've wanted to go to Barcelona ever since reading a novel that was set there as it described the city so vividly. Hope everyone is feeling much better now!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-6508145421115464752012-07-12T08:54:27.245+10:002012-07-12T08:54:27.245+10:00oh this brings back so many memories! i loved sego...oh this brings back so many memories! i loved segovia!!!Lisa (bakebikeblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802600386274518441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-85890487319974037032012-07-12T01:46:44.307+10:002012-07-12T01:46:44.307+10:00Goodness- that looks so very tasty! We went out fo...Goodness- that looks so very tasty! We went out for tapas on my birthday a couple of months ago and I loved that they had so many vegetarian options. <br /> Here's hoping that the week gets better! It is hard when people are feeling sick and overworked.Nupurhttp://www.onehotstove.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com