Thanks again to the efforts of one Carol Blymire, my little blog was mentioned alongside a slew of amazing “cook the book” food blogs in the Wall Street Journal today. How cool is that?
Ryan S. Adams, who works in Austin for computer-graphics company Nvidia, says he was inspired by Ms. Blymire’s work to start on “The Whole Beast,” the offal-and-all British coobook that has a cult following in the foodie world. With dishes like “Cold Lamb’s Brains on Toast,” Mr. Adams says finding willing diners can sometimes be as challenging as the cooking. Ditto shopping. “I don’t know where I am going to get a woodcock,” he says. “I may have to go out and hunt one myself.”
And the picture I took of the Caragheen Pudding is right there in the article!
I’m off to go pick up, oh, I don’t know, 20 or 30 copies.
10 Comments to “I’m in print!”
May 28, 2008
I am going to admit, I have not visited this blog before today. But I sat for a straight hour and devoured it afterwards. I was thrilled to be in the company of such dedicated food bloggers in the WSJ! What a thrill. :)
xo~ Laurie
tuesdayswithdorie.com
May 28, 2008
Laurie, I am utterly astounded what you and your compatriots are capable of. Baking is a big scary thing, and yet you have managed to tame the savage beast, and make it tasty looking to boot.
Bakers will always have my utmost respect and admiration.
And thank you for the compliment! :)
May 29, 2008
Cool site. I found you from the WSJ article that Carol of French Laundry at Home linked too. So I spent the morning reading all of your exploits. I keep picking this book up at Borders but have yet to make the leap to purchase it. I looooooooove sweetbreads, liver, fois gras, marrow… not a big fan of kidneys or tongue. Brains I am really a bit too squeamish about I think. Not so much the eating of, but the handling of I think. This is really an inspiration. And you are so lucky to be able to get this stuff!! It’s hard to find where I live.
May 30, 2008
Thank you very much for the compliment, Erika. Pick the book up next time! It’s loads of fun to cook out of, there are plenty of “normal” recipes, and it’s great to gross your friends with weak stomachs. :) I am very lucky to have found what I have so far, but the elusive Woodcock still waits!
June 1, 2008
Many well-deserved congratulations! I’m new to the blog, having come here via-Carol-via-WallStreetJournal. I’ve read a few entries and can’t wait to get to more!
June 2, 2008
Due to insanity at work I’ve not had much time to update, but I promise you an update tonight Jonathan. Next week I’ll be back to more interesting fare. :)
June 2, 2008
Congrats on the article! I also found you through the WSJ story, and am really enjoying your blog. I’m not much of a cook myself, but it’s fun to follow the efforts of those who can :)
June 3, 2008
Welcome Cathy! Thank you very much for the compliment. I’m not as good with the words as other blogs, but I’m trying. :) And don’t say that you’re not much of a cook, everyone can cook very well I’ve found out. I had a friend of my wife’s claim the same thing, but after a few cooking get-togethers she had gained confidence, and was making wonderful food.
June 7, 2008
Congrats! Heard about that story and was wondering if you’d get in. As for a woodcock, good luck, dude. None anywhere near Austin. Got any friends in Maine?
June 12, 2008
Thanks Hank! I do have a guy in North Carolina that’s willing to let me visit for hunting purposes. I might have to take him up on it.