tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post5181506156072623054..comments2023-10-30T05:07:33.080-07:00Comments on A(nother) Year on the French Diet: Braised CucumbersEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07729148663422292492noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-16161853708922511292020-08-15T16:28:55.208-07:002020-08-15T16:28:55.208-07:00I have watched this movie several times (we own it...I have watched this movie several times (we own it) and every time I've thought...braised cucumber??? I've never felt incredibly inclined to try it till this last time. I thought why was I waiting? So I looked it up, and had to laugh at how everyone came away with a similar idea. Everyone wants to know what they are and how to make them. I thought it was funny how many thought of blogging as well. I have a blog, but it's very much like how hers started out... my mom isn't even the one that reads it, lol, but my daughter does. Thanks for bringing a chuckle to my day. :)<br />G. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443705669744932771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-47591005939141593502014-03-15T13:05:21.577-07:002014-03-15T13:05:21.577-07:00Just watching the film now and can,t wait to get a...Just watching the film now and can,t wait to get a cucumber tomorrow so I can try it braised. Thank you for the recipe.<br />susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-75177241471222904392013-12-17T22:44:15.081-08:002013-12-17T22:44:15.081-08:00Here it is 1:38 am and I just watched Julie & ...Here it is 1:38 am and I just watched Julie & Julia.... And I decided to make those Braised Cucumbers as a snack......well I must say they're to die for! OMGGGGG who would've thought that they would taste so heavenly. I loved the movie and now I'm in love with braised cucumbers....I don't know which one I love the most? Thanks so much for sharing. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-20788355231819932002012-09-10T07:24:45.466-07:002012-09-10T07:24:45.466-07:00this post was a long-ass time ago, but i just watc...this post was a long-ass time ago, but i just watched Julie and Julia on TV and having already read the book i didn't pay too much attention... but the thing that stuck in my mind with huge thorns was braised cucumbers. and since my mom just visited with her boyfriend and he brought me a huge bag of them from his garden... yeah, that's what i'm making tonight. thanks for the recipe!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587619264378131592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-37072957311648556952012-09-06T07:50:01.377-07:002012-09-06T07:50:01.377-07:00Thank you for posting the recipe! Like others, th...Thank you for posting the recipe! Like others, the thought of Braised Cucumbers was intriguing. We have a garden and our cucumbers are out of control. I made these last night and they were great! I can't wait to experiment with different spices & herbs. bon appetite!Linda - Grumpycat Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343871248767301737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-11972833663656887122012-08-05T11:29:20.649-07:002012-08-05T11:29:20.649-07:00Ok so I made it and It was super super delicious!!...Ok so I made it and It was super super delicious!!!!!! I used fresh mint not a very prominent mint flavor so if u use fresh u should use more because dryed has a stronger flavor.Nellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-80184193081497448202012-08-04T15:31:44.579-07:002012-08-04T15:31:44.579-07:00I just watched Julie&Julia such a great movie!...I just watched Julie&Julia such a great movie! And the braised cucumbers caught my eye. I'm literally in the middle of making them but I don't have any dried mint does anyone know if fresh works? Or can I dry it myself?Nellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-19180347636287462812012-07-14T10:04:11.904-07:002012-07-14T10:04:11.904-07:00Years after your original post: I've been a fa...Years after your original post: I've been a fan of Julia since her show first appeared on public television in the '60s and I was just a kid. She is my kitchen goddess, and I now own most of her cookbooks, even though I now live in Germany. I've done her braised cucumbers, but tonight I'm going to try your simpler recipe and see what my German husband thinks of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-26257937278629271912012-05-29T01:52:59.600-07:002012-05-29T01:52:59.600-07:00I love Julie & Julia! It's such a sweet mo...I love Julie & Julia! It's such a sweet movie I've probably watched 20 times now and I tried braised cucumbers with dill which was how I found it in some other recipe but dried mint sounds really good too. Will try it tomorrow! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304572794825199213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-24592940023805629552012-03-06T15:46:12.448-08:002012-03-06T15:46:12.448-08:00Haha, just saw the movie for the first time...and ...Haha, just saw the movie for the first time...and of course, googled the recipe for Braised Cucumbers and found you! Thanks, fun and yummy....:-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04732430115681556765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-23931638695608062922011-12-28T15:09:59.438-08:002011-12-28T15:09:59.438-08:00All I can say is "try it" ... who knows?...All I can say is "try it" ... who knows?ccironwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454307215817660507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-28248196046085482522011-11-03T00:55:39.651-07:002011-11-03T00:55:39.651-07:00I wonder if this recipe or one like it would work ...I wonder if this recipe or one like it would work on marrows? Our zuchini run wild here in Italy as soon as my back is turned and it seems a pity jut to compost them....Ah well will have a go next year, this season is over.marsue.it@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-68190916543969041312011-10-05T23:32:21.999-07:002011-10-05T23:32:21.999-07:00I had to pick the last of my cukes as our growing ...I had to pick the last of my cukes as our growing season ended abruptly going from warm to threatening snow overnight. I knew it was short but jeeze..when I saw the movie, the braised cukes also got my attention and I'm going to cook them up tomorrow. thanks for having the recipe up, I'm missing mint, but may be able to get some from a neighbor, if not, will they still turn out you think? I'm gonna try either wayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-78235800226716474912011-03-12T11:06:06.417-08:002011-03-12T11:06:06.417-08:00I have watched Julie and Julia at least a million ...I have watched Julie and Julia at least a million times since it has been out..Every time I watch it I end up at the store, in the kitchen, and then I gain a pound!! OMG!! I just can't figure it out!! Tonight is Beef B...(ok can't spell worth beans but you know what I'm talking about) and these wonderful little gems, braised cucumbers...Yummmm!! I will pay tribute to Julia Child as I eat a second bowl of this wonderful Beef mixture and munch my veggies too!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-7436567048020910522011-01-23T09:30:21.076-08:002011-01-23T09:30:21.076-08:00IN reply to Mikki who asked about the fried bread ...IN reply to Mikki who asked about the fried bread and tomatoes, that's bruschetta. It is an Italian dish made by toasting the bread, in olive oil (but I add butter of course) and always do so on the stove. A cast iron pan works best! The tomatoes are made by mixing in a bowl: chopped tomatoes, (use a variety) garlic, olive oil, parsley, basil and salt and pepper to taste. It is usually served as a first course, appetizer or just when you need something great to eat. A staple in my home but modifications can certainly be made with roasted peppers, etc.. I'm not quite sure why that was their dinner. Although, makes for a great lunch too. It's so easy so everyone should make it and serve it to guests. Funny how no matter how long ago or how many times we've seen the movie Julie and Julia, somehow the "revelation" of braised cucumbers brinsg everyone here. I'm new but will be back. I'm so obsessed with cooking, I literally got cable so I could watch the following: Food Network, The Cooking Channel and PBS Create. An occasional movie makes it through, but it's usually always about cooking. Try 'No Reservations', 'Osso Bucco' (not a great film), 'Under the Tuscan Sun', etc... See you in the thread. Here is Mikki's original post:<br />Mikki said...<br /><br /> I am one who only likes cukes in the sauce on gyros. Oh My God!! They were pure heaven. Who would have thunk? Thank you so much for sharing. By the way, what was the fried bread and tomatoes they were devouring in the movie? Got that recipe?<br /><br /> Another smitten foodie.<br /><br /> November 19, 2010 10:02 PMSimplySaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587026035173183280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-58531794492586515812010-11-30T13:30:57.233-08:002010-11-30T13:30:57.233-08:00Yes! To the person who commented on the husband in...Yes! To the person who commented on the husband in the movie. He eats like a pig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-20688615960213122552010-11-19T22:02:10.239-08:002010-11-19T22:02:10.239-08:00I am one who only likes cukes in the sauce on gyro...I am one who only likes cukes in the sauce on gyros. Oh My God!! They were pure heaven. Who would have thunk? Thank you so much for sharing. By the way, what was the fried bread and tomatoes they were devouring in the movie? Got that recipe?<br /><br /> Another smitten foodie.Mikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-71978823494496458262010-09-11T10:31:11.966-07:002010-09-11T10:31:11.966-07:00Yet another convert! I litterally just finished w...Yet another convert! I litterally just finished watching the movie... your recipe on my screen awaiting the ending credits. And here I am now, just listening to the final beeping of my 5 minute timer... awaiting my taste of what promises to be heaven! Can hardly wait! <br />Thank you for sharing the recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-39304558133669989502010-08-28T08:01:34.709-07:002010-08-28T08:01:34.709-07:00Just finished watching J&J for, I don't kn...Just finished watching J&J for, I don't know, the upteenth time. And once again said to myself, "Have to make those braised cucumbers". Well, I did! Absolutely yummy. Ditto like every other posted comment, yours was the first site to be come up. Really like what you have to say. I plan to be a "regular" reader on your blog.Marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429483153981012784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-41302527764473459512010-08-17T13:37:40.865-07:002010-08-17T13:37:40.865-07:00Emily... Girl, you crack me up!!!I am enjoying so...Emily... Girl, you crack me up!!!I am enjoying some "Staycation" time and will be spending the next week experimenting with recipes. Thank you for posting the Braised Cucumber Recipe. I am going to make them tomorrow..! I, too, love the movie Julie and Julia and have watched it REPEATEDLY!!!! LOL I make Beef Bourguignon once every 2 weeks because it is so addicting... Cannot wait to follow you more..... Thank youSeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-57653403275409581692010-07-11T13:57:12.165-07:002010-07-11T13:57:12.165-07:00Funny. You see, I just watched "Julie and Ju...Funny. You see, I just watched "Julie and Julia" last night--grad school, no free time, catching up on things from a year ago and I really MUST be more attentive to things...and I (like you) loved the movie like stupid-crazy and also (like you) said, "Braised cucumbers? Really?" And here I am, the next day, looking for recipes and opinions. And NOW, I'm sorry I didn't buy a cucumber to cook tonight, because I suspect it would go well with crepes. Very cool. Psyched to try it!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060803356779023616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-66277524354311757122010-07-08T13:53:56.530-07:002010-07-08T13:53:56.530-07:00So I was watching julie and julia and i was curiou...So I was watching julie and julia and i was curious about the braised cucumbers and I found this blog and I tried the recepie and all I can say is WOW!!! I don't think I will ever eat a cucumber raw again it was amazing and the butter gives it such a nutty taste and with the lemon juice and the mint it was amazing.Danielle Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-70024283751932262452010-07-08T13:53:07.527-07:002010-07-08T13:53:07.527-07:00So I was watching julie and julia and i was curiou...So I was watching julie and julia and i was curious about the braised cucumbers and I found this blog and I tried the recepie and all I can say is WOW!!! I don't think I will ever eat a cucumber raw again it was amazing and the butter gives it such a nutty taste and with the lemon juice and the mint it was amazing.Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-81826073861784748512010-07-04T23:06:00.232-07:002010-07-04T23:06:00.232-07:00Okay - I learned that I have always crowded the mu...Okay - I learned that I have always crowded the mushrooms. and that drying the meat really WILL make it brown perfectly! The cukes I hadn't gotten around to... so THANK YOU!!! I have two hanging around so we're having them with left over pulled pork tomorrow - should be a wonderful contrast... YUMStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386328114712961700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1032512259809684735.post-43676163086719314892010-06-19T15:22:28.633-07:002010-06-19T15:22:28.633-07:00HAHA! I just googled "braised cucumbers"...HAHA! I just googled "braised cucumbers" because of that movie. Watched it the other day for the first time - guess I'm a day late and cucumber short, because after reading your blog post I feel the need to run out to the store and buy some cucumbers.<br /><br />P.S. I just braised celery and am eating it while typing. Yum!Toni Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00533236854112324847noreply@blogger.com