tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post2287626012200722246..comments2024-01-02T05:09:42.835-08:00Comments on Peaceful Cooking: Nopalitos con Trocitos de Puerco en Chili VerdePeaceful Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473414971507764429noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-15678808749175778792009-11-18T01:10:52.395-08:002009-11-18T01:10:52.395-08:00Saw your comment on my post about missing Souper S...Saw your comment on my post about missing Souper Sunday. Shoot me an email if you want me to include your great soup in this week's round-up.Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-61628380385844930802009-11-17T12:46:23.045-08:002009-11-17T12:46:23.045-08:00Dani... this looks so frickin good!!!!
I was just...Dani... this looks so frickin good!!!!<br /><br />I was just getting into cooking more interesting things when I moved away from San Diego... one thing I wished I had tried was cactus!<br /><br />I'm so jealous!Sprytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061460751875773866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-35941367727696103132009-11-16T00:45:50.174-08:002009-11-16T00:45:50.174-08:00I couldn't find cactus over here if my life de...I couldn't find cactus over here if my life depended on it :))<br />but now I see why you said the preparation was long and labourious. <br />That was really a hearty meal.Dajanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185844197103300567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-42399570443757005212009-11-13T06:43:09.561-08:002009-11-13T06:43:09.561-08:00I would have never guessed cactus tasted like gree...I would have never guessed cactus tasted like green beans. How fun.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-21532363150854382892009-11-13T05:32:24.191-08:002009-11-13T05:32:24.191-08:00OOOOO That looks Delicioso!!! I have only had Ca...OOOOO That looks Delicioso!!! I have only had Cactus after it has been pickled... I will have to try this.Shane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-60121088538897392052009-11-13T01:57:13.353-08:002009-11-13T01:57:13.353-08:00I have eaten cactus but have never cooked with it....I have eaten cactus but have never cooked with it. Our Latin Market has it with the thorns. ;-(<br /><br />This looks delicious--loving all the pork.Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-89776440001472770432009-11-12T20:56:08.633-08:002009-11-12T20:56:08.633-08:00Michelle - good stuff huh :)
Heather - margs it i...Michelle - good stuff huh :)<br /><br />Heather - margs it is!! and of course thats what I was drinking while making this soup! <br /><br />Linda - It is slimy if you don't boil it or rinse it. The stuff in the jar is really really slimy. ack LOL<br /><br />Donna - you're on!! bring the dessert...wooo hooo<br /><br />Chris - ya, I couldn't leave the rest of that 24oz'er in the fridge to get all flat, now could I? <br /><br />Barbara - I know, green beans? I was so pleasantly surprised. <br /><br />Erica - Yes, cactus!! LMAO!! <br /><br />FLB - sooo, are you brave enough to try it? :D<br /><br />Cathy - I think you'd like it. <br /><br />Reeni - there's a cookbook just for cactus? how funny! so, have you made anything from it?<br /><br />Ungourmet - thank you :)<br /><br />Vevla - oh ya....it's official, we're having a party!!! <br /><br />Grace - you can't have mexican food without avocado, can you. it just doesn't seem right<br /><br />Natashya - oh man, I don't know what i'd do without a mexican market! I bet Cactus freezes well I know okra does and okra is more slimy than this cactus.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096285007152818183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-7741909878524883612009-11-12T15:13:25.694-08:002009-11-12T15:13:25.694-08:00Wild! I have never seen the cactus up here. We des...Wild! I have never seen the cactus up here. We deserately need Mexican markets in Canada!NKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963976997563464573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-57940800529576252722009-11-12T06:56:45.057-08:002009-11-12T06:56:45.057-08:00i've eaten cactus more than a few times, and i...i've eaten cactus more than a few times, and it always adds so much to whatever it's in. this is an amazing creation from start to finish, and i LOVE the fact that avocado is involved too. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-88395428893990438562009-11-12T06:37:24.795-08:002009-11-12T06:37:24.795-08:00This soup looks fresh and delicious. I have never ...This soup looks fresh and delicious. I have never had the opportunity to taste cactus but, I know I would not pass up the opportunity.<br />Since, girlichef is bringing the tequila and Donna is bringing the dessert, what do you say if i bring the appetizers along with some good Mexican beer? This would be a great party.Velvahttp://www.tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-23878485333409864142009-11-11T21:58:06.582-08:002009-11-11T21:58:06.582-08:00How fun! I've never tasted cactus. I would nev...How fun! I've never tasted cactus. I would never have thought it would taste like green beans! Nice job on this. It beautiful! :DtheUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-7065588079176025422009-11-11T18:12:08.182-08:002009-11-11T18:12:08.182-08:00I lived in the Sonora desert for eleven years and ...I lived in the Sonora desert for eleven years and never once ate cactus! After I moved back to NY I won a cactus cookbook. Ironic. How cool that it tastes like green beans - this looks really good - love that you added beer!Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-60156625457292500402009-11-11T17:21:06.904-08:002009-11-11T17:21:06.904-08:00Cactus soup is a new one for me, but it sure does ...Cactus soup is a new one for me, but it sure does look good!DutchBakerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091257905259403189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-52181825820434992712009-11-11T14:45:48.252-08:002009-11-11T14:45:48.252-08:00How intriguing!!! Wow I would have never thought t...How intriguing!!! Wow I would have never thought that cactus would taste like green beans!Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-74465147508794525032009-11-11T11:32:47.863-08:002009-11-11T11:32:47.863-08:00Cactus?????Interesting....I love all the flavors,T...Cactus?????Interesting....I love all the flavors,That looks absolutely delicious. I love pork.Ericahttp://www.mycolombianrecipes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-88733429883249475702009-11-11T07:18:59.433-08:002009-11-11T07:18:59.433-08:00Never would have thought cactus tasted like green ...Never would have thought cactus tasted like green beans! I watched some chef using it on Top Chef- he soaked it in salted water to remove the slime. He was the only one who knew how to do it.Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-74157150829465184772009-11-11T06:31:33.493-08:002009-11-11T06:31:33.493-08:00I like the addition of the beer. Excellent step b...I like the addition of the beer. Excellent step by step description and I like the tip on smashing the maters.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-58880201604420123982009-11-11T05:30:53.052-08:002009-11-11T05:30:53.052-08:00Ill bring the dessert if you provide this and girl...Ill bring the dessert if you provide this and girlichef is bringing the drinks. <br /><br />Id love to try it, Ive never even heard of it!!Donna-FFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380224050534765193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-9964886358844776622009-11-11T04:51:06.498-08:002009-11-11T04:51:06.498-08:00I've wondered what that tastes like. I always ...I've wondered what that tastes like. I always thought it would be slimey. But your version looks quite tempting.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-19756097729584044622009-11-11T03:48:50.851-08:002009-11-11T03:48:50.851-08:00You know you're speaking my language now, righ...You know you're speaking my language now, right? Man, you did an awesome job :) This is the kind of food we eat around here most often...so, I'll bring the tequila and we can do margs this time :)!Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784730540686899576.post-89932501727579721132009-11-11T00:10:17.100-08:002009-11-11T00:10:17.100-08:00I first tasted cactus when we were in Mexico some ...I first tasted cactus when we were in Mexico some 20 yrs ago and you're right it does taste like green beans, slightly lighter taste though. I loved it too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166583244097563676noreply@blogger.com