tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post6140165326372157366..comments2023-10-21T10:51:34.285-04:00Comments on La Diva Cucina: Seafood and Cheese: To "Pair" or "Not to Pair," That IS the Question!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174547442605325377noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-23267569107472901962014-01-06T16:18:15.380-05:002014-01-06T16:18:15.380-05:00I know this is a year old, but La Diva, I must chi...I know this is a year old, but La Diva, I must chime in. Italians never pair cheese with fish or seafood. I know of no exceptions. In Italy, I've only seen it in not so good restaurants catering to tourists. Twice. Ever. <br /><br />Other than Italian cuisine, seafood/fish is paired with lobster quite frequently, including as you note, right next door in Greece. <br /><br />That said, just because your friend is Italian doesn't mean her Italian mac n cheese n lobster is an Italian dish. As for Tom's bro, I'd side with the chef with regard to authenticity. They were born and raised in America, however, so his brother has been exposed to, and chooses to cheese up his fish/seafood! <br /><br />Cheers - happy food adventures in 2014! Adventures with Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796026076225148933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-87350656650362565992013-01-25T10:12:20.454-05:002013-01-25T10:12:20.454-05:00Now that I've read the background story, I'...Now that I've read the background story, I'm irked! I too love oysters raw and cooked. Especially adore Oysters Rockefeller. I break the no cheese with seafood all the time. I'll eat fish tacos with a bit of queso fresco...pasta vongole with a dash of parmesan. The judges were far too traditional with their analysis. Unlike you, I'm a fan of Bourdain and thrilled he complimented you or, at least it sounded complimentary to me! Bravo, La Diva!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274161062111772126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-44020720997353930452012-10-29T05:35:32.717-04:002012-10-29T05:35:32.717-04:00Your dish looked fabulous. I'd even try it and...Your dish looked fabulous. I'd even try it and I loathe oysters. Yes, truly I do. I keep trying them...and spitting them out.<br /><br />Rules? About food? Hmm...<br /><br />I suppose I'm looking at it from a layperson's view point. <br /><br />I don't care much for rules. If it tastes good and it won't kill you, why not? And those oysters looked fabulous.Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-78857317522356753152012-10-23T17:35:03.550-04:002012-10-23T17:35:03.550-04:00Ha! I just looked at the Thanksgiving Day menu at...Ha! I just looked at the Thanksgiving Day menu at The Forge, in Miami, with the talented Chef Dewey LoSasso at the helm, and guess what he's offering as an appetizer? Blue Point oysters with brie, spinach and lemon dust! <br /><br />http://www.theforge.com/seasonal-notes/<br /><br />Stupid judges!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-71435052385821888022012-10-16T12:34:47.982-04:002012-10-16T12:34:47.982-04:00Thanks Chicky baby, we are the rule breakers! I t...Thanks Chicky baby, we are the rule breakers! I think that everything I'VE ever had that included cheese and seafood tasted good and RIGHT. And that's what counts. Those oysters....never any left on anyone's plate!<br /><br />Buzzy, thanks so much for your comments too, long time no see! Kitchen done yet? I had some foodie friends re-post this on Facebook and the consensus is pretty much the same, if it tastes good, why not? I agree with you, stronger tasting fish can handle a cheese. One commenter wrote they did a swordfish with tomato, olive and feta! I think that sounds dee-lish! And I always applaud your kitchen efforts, Buzz, in spite of all the picky eaters, you manage to still be creative! That's what it's all about for me.<br /><br />Thanks for all the comments, kids!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-43960000294480994802012-10-15T10:06:21.217-04:002012-10-15T10:06:21.217-04:00I'm with Chicky. It's all about taste. I...I'm with Chicky. It's all about taste. If it doesn't taste good, then chances are the recipe will die out. And for a judge to not try something or have a pre-conceived notion he won't like it because it violates some kind of cooking rule-of-thumb, well he probably shouldn't be a judge.<br /><br />That being said, many years ago I made a bluefish parmasian. And it tasted pretty good because bluefish is a pretty strong flavored fish that can hold up to cheese. But I haven't made it in years, so I guess the recipe kind of died out...<br /><br />Buzz Killhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443964019621130222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-41664873871921981992012-10-15T09:35:43.733-04:002012-10-15T09:35:43.733-04:00why have rules? If it tastes good, then its right....why have rules? If it tastes good, then its right. It really is that simple. this is cooking not building a space station. You serve a meal -everybody likes it? You get an A. Tell those rigid controllers to stuff it from me. and trout. and koby. and the hens say they shit in the haters general direction.chickoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814762747054617499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-53389732286641225332012-10-15T08:12:02.462-04:002012-10-15T08:12:02.462-04:00Holy Cow! I go away for a few minutes and look at...Holy Cow! I go away for a few minutes and look at what happens! Sheesh!<br /><br />Listen, fellas, I write these posts to stimulate conversation and comments but I don't like it to get personal. The Fish, you said yourself you like and make lobster mac and cheese, which is exactly what Mike made. You said it was an exception. And to be honest, you kind of missed my point. I never really talked about cheese and fish, but specifically shellfish. <br /><br />It's obvious both of you are passionate about food, which I love. What I don't love are personal attacks against commenters on my blog. Otherwise, all comments are welcome.<br /><br />So, let's stop it here, please and no last word Louies! Both of you are my Facebook friends, and I respect you and your opinions. if you guys want to take it further, you can "duke it out" privately there. Thanks guys!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-31676801643169203582012-10-14T20:22:04.725-04:002012-10-14T20:22:04.725-04:00Hey Fish. I'm not so little and would love to ...Hey Fish. I'm not so little and would love to debate wits with you any time you self proclaimed jackass. You are what all restaurateurs hate, a critic. You write for a magazine and that validates your arrogance? Why not make my dish and THEN criticize it. Or just come to New Jersey and tell me to my face what you think. Punk. Yeah that's right. I called you a punk! I suggest some rock and roll in the background, jazzman. Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-67761227150653228802012-10-14T14:47:12.009-04:002012-10-14T14:47:12.009-04:00Thanks for defending your dish, Mike! I know I...Thanks for defending your dish, Mike! I know I'd love a big bowl of your Lobster Mac and Cheese RIGHT NOW!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments and input, Velva. And for the repost!<br /><br />It's kind of snooty and silly to think that Italians, the most irreverent rule breakers of the world (!) would have any influence on American cuisine!<br />LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-80659358948246271382012-10-14T14:12:54.412-04:002012-10-14T14:12:54.412-04:00Oh wow, what a conversation that took place prior ...Oh wow, what a conversation that took place prior to this comment.<br /> Here are my thoughts: I agree fish and cheese, probably not. I know, I know, this was not about fish.<br /><br />Seafood...like oysters...with cheese, I think so. It can be done right, and it would be delicious. I think your oysters would be a good example.<br /><br />Cooking is about breaking the rules. A good cook, always breaks the rules.<br /><br />Velva<br /><br />P.S. I am going to post this on my Facebook.Velvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-7568326954230976842012-10-13T07:42:12.206-04:002012-10-13T07:42:12.206-04:00Hey Fish. You can make whatever you want. You can ...Hey Fish. You can make whatever you want. You can eat or not eat whatever you want. I can do the same. But ton say that something I made grosses you out, is very insulting. You are a bit narrow minded and childlike. The last time I heard "eww that grosses me out and I won't eat it" was from a little child. You are taking yourself way too seriously. Who are you to say how anything was meant to be eaten? God? Grow up.mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144661459282727040.post-48005151650715741222012-10-12T14:15:06.663-04:002012-10-12T14:15:06.663-04:00Haha Fish, you crack me up! First of all, this is...Haha Fish, you crack me up! First of all, this is mostly about shellfish NOT fish, which to me is a different animal all together. I am trying to think of a fish dish where I've had cheese on it and I can't...but that doesn't mean someone hasn't made it! And for the most part, I agree with you, that a lovely piece of fish should be cooked perfectly and served with minimal sauce, breading or any other additions. But, you yourself said there were exceptions, so that pokes holes in your theory! Love the idea of a fish shaped tofu (which sounds gross with cheese to, by the way!) and love the imagery of Chilean Seabass with American Cheese! Haha! We'll have to meet and duke it out verbally, THE FISH! <br />LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.com