tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post4177865531018949068..comments2024-03-18T05:09:14.523-04:00Comments on Moveable Feasts: Gourmet's 50 Women Game Changers in Food: # 34, Ella BrennanBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-21835348656415981382012-02-14T20:01:09.889-05:002012-02-14T20:01:09.889-05:00What an incredible story. Ella and really her who...What an incredible story. Ella and really her whole family sound super fascinating. We've dined once, many years ago, at Commander's Palace. I liked it so well I bought their cookbook right on the spot. I did know that Bananas Foster was invented in NO but not where. <br /><br />I really love this series!Steviehttp://www.weirdcombinations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-20796662583346425052012-02-13T08:21:12.775-05:002012-02-13T08:21:12.775-05:00I loved this writeup of this maven of New Orleans....I loved this writeup of this maven of New Orleans. This recipe alone is reason enough to celebrate Creole cuisine.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-27541293974414236352012-02-12T03:07:50.120-05:002012-02-12T03:07:50.120-05:00what a unique lady and what a unique soup! cream ...what a unique lady and what a unique soup! cream of eggplant? i've never seen it before, but why not? :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-69153205527054405192012-02-11T21:21:04.882-05:002012-02-11T21:21:04.882-05:00I have never heard of cream of eggplant soup! The ...I have never heard of cream of eggplant soup! The flavors sound great, especially the addition of curry.Miranda | Mangoes and Chutneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976838116000662156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-3557689371285739382012-02-11T15:03:08.877-05:002012-02-11T15:03:08.877-05:00I've eaten at Brennan's--the bananas foste...I've eaten at Brennan's--the bananas foster is worth the trip alone (and I don't even like bananas very much, so that's sayin' something).TKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409505008377005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-60429080775907448142012-02-11T14:50:33.342-05:002012-02-11T14:50:33.342-05:00Fabulous post Barbara. Love the picture of your g...Fabulous post Barbara. Love the picture of your group at the restaurant. And the soup looks wonderful.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-71470396495990494112012-02-11T06:57:33.240-05:002012-02-11T06:57:33.240-05:00I really want to go to New Orleans now. Like...tom...I really want to go to New Orleans now. Like...tomorrow.<br /><br />And I also really want a bowl of this soup! Creamy eggplant heaven.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-14405831199731006912012-02-10T16:43:16.614-05:002012-02-10T16:43:16.614-05:00I loved your story of Ella, very well put together...I loved your story of Ella, very well put together. New Orleans is one of my favorite places even though I've been there only once and the next time I'm going, I'm taking Ella knowledge with me! I'm not a big fan of eggplant but, this soup could turn me around :) Cream of anything has my vote!Amritahttp://beetleskitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-26820547518903451182012-02-10T15:12:53.056-05:002012-02-10T15:12:53.056-05:00What a fun-loving, lively post! I would love to me...What a fun-loving, lively post! I would love to meet her! I never saw the soup -so glad you did it because now I want to do it. Love the spices - just brings the eggplant to life!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-23066590686536783222012-02-10T14:48:25.669-05:002012-02-10T14:48:25.669-05:00The post was perfect in every way, Barbara. I had ...The post was perfect in every way, Barbara. I had so much fun with our subject this week and I can tell you did to. The soup demands to be tried and I'll be doing that really soon. Have a great weekend. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-82402088970218750762012-02-10T13:42:43.660-05:002012-02-10T13:42:43.660-05:00Oh, how fun that you've actually been there! ...Oh, how fun that you've actually been there! I'd love to go, it sounds like it has amazing atmosphere. And YUM on the eggplant soup. I've never tried any type of creamy soup w/ eggplant before and it sounds wonderful!Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-48731955380804897392012-02-10T13:22:53.651-05:002012-02-10T13:22:53.651-05:00I knew the name Brennan's but had no idea of E...I knew the name Brennan's but had no idea of Ella's story or that so many famous chefs were connected. The eggplant soup recipe sounds fantastic - I'm going to hold onto it for the summer eggplant season!T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-77212130786296962142012-02-10T12:40:41.774-05:002012-02-10T12:40:41.774-05:00I love the soup recipe. It looks pretty straight f...I love the soup recipe. It looks pretty straight forward. It would be very welcome on a cold day like today. Thanks for sharing.Bubbe Biteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263599459026161950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-64989159972875903522012-02-10T11:22:49.440-05:002012-02-10T11:22:49.440-05:00I only had cream of eggplant soup once before and ...I only had cream of eggplant soup once before and I didn't like it, but this one sounds perfectly delicious—bookmarked!Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabitshttp://www.myhealthyeatinghabits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-47025528021123999052012-02-10T10:51:56.225-05:002012-02-10T10:51:56.225-05:00I've been itching to go back to NoLa since I l...I've been itching to go back to NoLa since I left, and I'm sorry we have a busy weekend ahead or I'd twist the Knight's arm and jet down!<br /><br />Can't WAIT to make this recipe. Sunday maybe?SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-36886237654698696592012-02-10T09:47:21.005-05:002012-02-10T09:47:21.005-05:00I've been to New Orleans many times and I have...I've been to New Orleans many times and I have great memories of brunch there. I missed seeing this soup recipe while searching..my husband loves eggplant, so I'll have to make it. Thanks for the link to the NYT article, too.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113323099490418194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-49437588433538810812012-02-10T08:38:27.428-05:002012-02-10T08:38:27.428-05:00I've never been to New Orleans, isn't that...I've never been to New Orleans, isn't that a crime? I've seen so many recipes and think I had a cookbook from Commander's Palace (before the big flush when I downsized). I do remember lots and lots of butter and oil but huge flavor. I'd love to try this soup though. Honestly, never thought of making an eggplant soup before. You did a great job telling us about Ella... I bet she would be fun to meet.Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-92028226422452431102012-02-10T08:17:09.623-05:002012-02-10T08:17:09.623-05:00This post was really interesting, even if it did i...This post was really interesting, even if it did include the dreaded eggplant :)pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-76541088684368432762012-02-10T08:13:31.703-05:002012-02-10T08:13:31.703-05:00The soup looks wonderful, I would love to try it. ...The soup looks wonderful, I would love to try it. Looks like your group was enjoying themselves. Great post, she sounds like an amazing woman.Carol @ Always Thyme to Cookhttp://theresalwaysthyme.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-40135845259823773442012-02-10T08:01:32.059-05:002012-02-10T08:01:32.059-05:00Look nice! I never made an eggplant soup but I lov...Look nice! I never made an eggplant soup but I love the idea! I make soups of almost all (lol)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-13001920814244950812012-02-10T07:45:57.865-05:002012-02-10T07:45:57.865-05:00Barbara: I've enjoyed every word of your post...Barbara: I've enjoyed every word of your post. We love New Orleans and have been to these restaurants; however, I never knew the story. Wow, to have been sent around the world to eat at the finest restaurants! I have a new respect for the family and can't wait to go back for more fine meals!! Great post!<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-49805002701406825582012-02-10T07:24:10.427-05:002012-02-10T07:24:10.427-05:00Cream of Eggplant....never would have thought to m...Cream of Eggplant....never would have thought to make that a soup....sounds AMAZING!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512762007920731674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-7931890400683475962012-02-10T07:16:40.870-05:002012-02-10T07:16:40.870-05:00That was a passionate commentary on Ella, and fun ...That was a passionate commentary on Ella, and fun to read. That soup almost reminds me of an eggplant dip!Sue/the view from great islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366703419148959445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-15543875777332190122012-02-10T07:03:58.922-05:002012-02-10T07:03:58.922-05:00I've always been fascinated by Brennan's a...I've always been fascinated by Brennan's and the family. I've eaten at the original Brennan's in NOLA and later dined at the one in Houston many times. I have the original Brennan's cookbook, the one with the rooster on the front.<br /><br />Miss Ella is a very fascinating lady and your article about her is splendid Barbara. You've described her to a tee. I think it would have been very exciting to have known her or at least been in her presence at one time or another. <br /><br />She was a very commanding presence (excuse the pun). I'm sure she would approve of your lovely cream soup that you've garnished so beautifully with the basil leaves. <br /><br />I saved an article from Bon Appetit several years ago about her and the family. I can't wait to see what they others will say about Miss Ella.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672100529698740014.post-67643757830306612452012-02-10T06:53:20.856-05:002012-02-10T06:53:20.856-05:00I'd love to visit New Orleans one day... That ...I'd love to visit New Orleans one day... That soup looks marvelous and lipsmackingly good.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.com