tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post6115984109801727207..comments2023-04-16T10:39:30.884-04:00Comments on French Laundry at Home: "Head to Toe" -- Part Two (Pig's Head)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-78884117664069540572009-07-11T23:51:31.128-04:002009-07-11T23:51:31.128-04:00I made this recipe today...it's hanging in the...I made this recipe today...it's hanging in the fridge right now. I hope it's good, considering what a pain it was to make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-17409973071609977682009-03-04T20:23:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:23:00.000-05:00This is easily one of my favorite meals. I made my...This is easily one of my favorite meals. I made my own version and posted it on my blog. Definitely a life changing experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-21219143226366971932008-11-09T21:59:00.000-05:002008-11-09T21:59:00.000-05:00I tried this over the weekend with a head we had l...I tried this over the weekend with a head we had left from a pig roast. I enjoyed it quite a bit but couldn't get my wife to enjoy it quite as much. Thanks so much for paving the way!!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510328785317167753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-87633443506016023512008-09-24T14:17:00.000-04:002008-09-24T14:17:00.000-04:00Not to parrot the above posters, but this was very...Not to parrot the above posters, but this was very inspiring and entertaining to watch. I applaud your courage and sense of humor. I would definitely watch your TV show! Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-85418691946500610292008-07-11T14:11:00.000-04:002008-07-11T14:11:00.000-04:00HOLY S&^%!!!!!! AAAGHH! Good for you but I won't...HOLY S&^%!!!!!! AAAGHH! Good for you but I won't be doing that dish - after getting an entire country ham leg for Christmas and having enough time with it and a hacksaw to appreciate its "corpsy" smell and repellently fresh anatomical goodness, husband and I have gone semi veg. If I can't stand the corpsy smell and trimming off the weirdly fresh fat and skin, I certainly can't handle the boar's head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-77479360357764647692008-06-11T23:15:00.000-04:002008-06-11T23:15:00.000-04:00That was brilliant! Congrats, and you should total...That was brilliant! Congrats, and you should totally get your own show. I'd sure watch.HShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06897506679269718678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-899514291534834672008-06-07T10:01:00.000-04:002008-06-07T10:01:00.000-04:00Oh, this post made me happy on so many levels. On...Oh, this post made me happy on so many levels. One, because it was tremendous to read. Two, because you took on something so outre, and with such grace. Three, because you utterly rock on camera. Four, because I've not been so excited about a new food show since I discovered Alton Brown.<BR/><BR/>And, five, because you made pig cheeks and I literally just had them a week ago at the MAK cafe in Vienna. I even have a lovely photo:<BR/><A>http://www.flickr.com/photos/klg19/2558533960/in/set-72157605484025551/</A><BR/><BR/>But let's get back to YOU. You are truly an inspiration, and I love that this fun project you embarked upon so blithely may well turn into something really exciting and lucrative for you. Good ON ya!<BR/><BR/>p.s. -- I also had beef cheeks in Vienna: I was on a ROLL.<BR/><A>http://www.flickr.com/photos/klg19/2557730835/in/set-72157605484025551/</A>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288100796201737845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-8565002709955554902008-06-06T22:46:00.000-04:002008-06-06T22:46:00.000-04:00Love your blog! Will love your show! Your cookin...Love your blog! Will love your show! Your cooking adventures have given me courage to take on challenging recipes. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-80983774504744688342008-06-05T16:26:00.000-04:002008-06-05T16:26:00.000-04:00Really cool. Good luck with everything on your dem...Really cool. Good luck with everything on your demo/pilot. I am a daily reader of your blog.Cameron Siguenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582979941971323807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-47632145406068679902008-06-03T19:16:00.000-04:002008-06-03T19:16:00.000-04:00I may have blown my first try at this. If so, here...I may have blown my first try at this. If so, here is what I wanted to say earlier. Beyond any catchy phrases like "you so rock," because you do beyond measure, you have proven how one's life can change in amazing ways when we follow our passions. I not only love everything about your French Laundry at home adventure, but your soul in sharing your humor, your food, your music. Actually the very best part for me was that you invited the lady who sold you the saw to dinner. That says it all! Thank you for doing this. Thank you for sharing. And may all generous, loving and tasty things come your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-72086468330082177852008-06-02T23:04:00.000-04:002008-06-02T23:04:00.000-04:00Carol, this is going to sound ridiculous because y...Carol, this is going to sound ridiculous because you don't know me from the next pig's head that comes along, but I'm so proud of you and inspired by you. Really - amidst all your doughnut bumbly-ness, you have encouraged me to cut the ties to safe harbour and sail ahead into unknown but exciting seas. Sail well, dear Carol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-1750726707650297922008-06-02T19:39:00.000-04:002008-06-02T19:39:00.000-04:00I'm floored. I don't even know what to say except...I'm floored. I don't even know what to say except that I admire the hell outta you for doing that. And I'm sure, without a doubt, that it was delicious.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your accomplishments and recognition. So, so deserved.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439733116558336290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-80241313827133492472008-06-02T16:43:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:43:00.000-04:00Oh. my. god. I don't know that I have the strengt...Oh. my. god. I don't know that I have the strength of stomach to take on a pig's head. I found you through the WSJ article, and now I have a few hours reading material that I'm very excited about...Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647636655893691552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-85606028389007884072008-06-02T14:15:00.000-04:002008-06-02T14:15:00.000-04:00You are my hero..heroine....drug. This blog is my ...You are my hero..heroine....drug. This blog is my new addiction. Just fabulous.<BR/><BR/>I have this cookbook..but I've only read it..and thought about making one of the recipes.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on the show! You certainly deserve a show.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09124981411465130722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-5315058589962677562008-06-02T02:07:00.000-04:002008-06-02T02:07:00.000-04:00wow. this is great news. the thought of having a c...wow. this is great news. the thought of having a cooking show on the food network that is worth watching again is almost too much for me. tvfn used to be my default, but there are only a couple of shows on there that i can even stomach anymore, and only alton's is about actual cooking. <BR/><BR/>you seem much better suited to pbs. that's where all the real cooking goes on anymore.<BR/><BR/>i LOVE having a voice to match up to the blog, tho. that's huge. and, interestingly, it is pretty much the one i had ascribed to you in my head. is that weird?<BR/><BR/>so, is "in over her head" the working title for the series or just for that pilot episode? works as an episode, obviously. but frankly, not so much for the series. because clearly, you are not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-64322667051277029132008-06-01T22:01:00.000-04:002008-06-01T22:01:00.000-04:00Excellent job on what has to be a challenging reci...Excellent job on what has to be a challenging recipe! The end product looks so appetizing, it's an interesting contrast to the picture of the pig's head (something that doesn't scream "eat me"). Best of luck with your television endeavors, if the show is half as fun as your blog, you have a hit.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, your blog has inspired me to try many new and formely intimidating ingredients and recipes. Many thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-14308592925057231112008-06-01T19:15:00.000-04:002008-06-01T19:15:00.000-04:00Congratulations, Carol! You've coaxed me out of my...Congratulations, Carol! You've coaxed me out of my sullen aversion to the exclamation point. I've been trying to figure out what I could possibly add to all these phenomenal responses--but can there ever be too much pig-love?<BR/>First, I have to say that this post was full of some of your all-time best still photos, from your knuckle-band-aid to the eerie view into an Annie Wilkesian fridge with its ominous, gauze-covered stump (shudder).<BR/>You translate so well to the other side of the camera--and look really comfortable there. Any network worth its sel will be salivating to host you. <BR/>I have to lapse a little further into Carol Blymire appreciation /social analysis to note that the laser-wit and good sportitude of your original appeal has now been joined by the fact that you have "it" on film. Somehow, you've pulled off being the whole, string-tied butcher's package--and garnered male appreciation without making other women want to come at your eyes with their thumbs. And THAT is a feat--to have such a camp of true, female supporters. Because, let's face it: no matter what we might say about "doing it for the team" all women secretly want Heidi Klum's marriage to fail and for her to trip repeatedly in public, and were smugly pleased when the press released those pictures of Shiloh Jolie-Pitt eating (gasp) CHEETOHS. <BR/>There's always a condition, when it comes to women cheering other womens' successes--but I can't find one for yours. You ARE a "special kind of nutjob" indeed. Rock on, Sister Christian!<BR/>I think your video hits the nail on the...tete.[HOARFROST]https://www.blogger.com/profile/10671628052352577727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-83462481968564192812008-05-31T16:11:00.000-04:002008-05-31T16:11:00.000-04:00I saw rumblings on Twitter but couldn't find anyth...I saw rumblings on Twitter but couldn't find anything when I searched for the news~ so happy to hear it confirmed! I love the video, the point of trying new things leads to finding new things and people around you and inside of yourself, a beautiful moment indeed and exactly how I feel about this blog~ kudos!Tempered Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14537690478638495128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-3790167407477152202008-05-31T13:23:00.000-04:002008-05-31T13:23:00.000-04:00Oh David, you have no idea. Three young, handsome...Oh David, you have no idea. Three young, handsome men in your house for a few days? Gives a girl the vapors. ;)Carol Blymirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573307850587096182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-29422874203307783572008-05-31T13:13:00.000-04:002008-05-31T13:13:00.000-04:00Aziz was handsome? So that explains that cleavage-...Aziz was handsome? So that explains that cleavage-baring blouse. You go girl!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670394863957235493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-66715771811813931732008-05-31T08:29:00.000-04:002008-05-31T08:29:00.000-04:00You totally rock!!Katrina's face when you opened t...You totally rock!!<BR/><BR/>Katrina's face when you opened the bag.... the ear shaving scene. Pure television gold.<BR/><BR/>I think I will cry when you come to the end of the book...<BR/>(sniff)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-35848545154124246612008-05-31T07:15:00.000-04:002008-05-31T07:15:00.000-04:00You've outdone yourself - the bar has now been rai...You've outdone yourself - the bar has now been raised even higher. Loved the video. We anxiously await your show so we can be part of your studio audience. After all, we've been with you since the beginning of the project.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04713157707586996478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-25946620241493958052008-05-30T14:01:00.000-04:002008-05-30T14:01:00.000-04:00A couple of things: If you ever want to borrow so...A couple of things: If you ever want to borrow some All-Clad Copper Core cookware, I've got some you can borrow. (Even the Dutch Oven and Roaster!)<BR/><BR/>But I'm sure they'll supply you with some once you get your show.<BR/><BR/>You couldn't get Fleetwood Mac's permission to use "Over My Head" for your show?<BR/><BR/>When you get finished with the French Laundry cookbook, why don't you tackle Bouchon?<BR/><BR/>That Mike Bloomberg (whoever *he* is) is one lucky man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-34941896984343357482008-05-30T13:53:00.000-04:002008-05-30T13:53:00.000-04:00So I've been just reading your awesome blog via th...So I've been just reading your awesome blog via the feed, but I had to pop in and say holy crap, what an awesome video! from one dork to another, well done =)surielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759742890870033730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543389752792247888.post-73491263429496074252008-05-30T13:12:00.000-04:002008-05-30T13:12:00.000-04:00Wow, go away from the internet for a few days, and...Wow, go away from the internet for a few days, and look what happens. You're blowing up!<BR/><BR/>The head is definitely on my list of things to try, but I really didn't have a grip on just how much work it was going to be - and from the looks of it I'd say it's not an insubstantial amount, eh! But really, if you are saying it's one of the best things you've ever eaten - that's quite an endorsement.<BR/><BR/>And hey - good luck with the TV thing - I'm going to set up the TiVo wish list with your name on it tonight!Jakeymonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647240682449819441noreply@blogger.com