Deep chuckles over here – and you captured people’s feelings about Sqirl so brilliantly – of course, I am an earnest over-loving Canadian who has tried and loved Sqirl, but everyone’s so quick to hate – I told a friend that I loved the book and she said “yes but isn’t it all AVOCADO TOAST??” and I defended it vehemently, “No!! It’s sorrel pesto!!” Hehe. I agree – I love how this recipe isn’t all huff-puff “I’m vegan”. Totally playing it cool! I’m going to go for the malva pudding as my first recipe to tackle. Thanks as always for the enjoying read.
Tim,
Thanks for reminding me of Living and Eating…..my all time FAVORITE cookbook. I love touching it, reading it, cooking from it. It’s a love affair thing with it. I have made almost everything in that book…….I will revisit it this weekend. :)
Just bought Small Victories, based on your post….I am now addicted to kimchi avocado toast, who da thunk it.
Probably won’t be buying Squirl…..I’m not into cool and hip things, as you know, I love lemon zest.
Perrrrfect timing as I just received Jessica’s cookbook this week from Amazon! I’ve only managed to get past the lovely foreword by Lynda Obst which in turn made me book another trip to LA like right now, but your post puts some nice context to it before I read on. Also, I might just binge watch Easy all over again ;)
Omigoodness, you referenced “Living and Eating”! The best ever! Uni friends bought the UK version for me back in the day and then I found the US version when I crossed the pond. I cook from it all the time.
I came to your website tonight by way of David Lebovitz. I am completely and utterly amused and delighted by your blog – your writing style – your wit. I can’t wait to read more.
You had me at, “Notes: Please do not ask me if rose water can be used in place of the rose extract, “What can I say, I am a Gen-Xer, we were raised to dislike popular things.” Ha! Perfection.
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Marlena says:
October 26th, 2016 at 9:29 am
I can’t wait to try this. I might need to add “floss” as an ingredient, because I imagine I’ll need it after eating a few slices.
Tim says:
October 26th, 2016 at 9:31 am
So true, Marlena! It is a lot of sesame seeds. Also, they will be all over your kitchen.
SallyT says:
October 26th, 2016 at 9:35 am
Ok, this looks AMAZING. Could I use regular milk instead, do you think?
(also, I had to laugh at the Gen-Xer comment – it’s SO TRUE. As in, I was embarrassed that I loved “reality bites” – )
Tim says:
October 26th, 2016 at 9:38 am
Hi Sally, Yep! Will still work with cow milk. (I love Reality Bites)
SallyT says:
October 26th, 2016 at 9:58 am
YES! Love reality bites, but I think at the time, it was SO uncool to like it… But Winona Forever…
Thanks!
Lyndsay // Coco Cake Land says:
October 26th, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Deep chuckles over here – and you captured people’s feelings about Sqirl so brilliantly – of course, I am an earnest over-loving Canadian who has tried and loved Sqirl, but everyone’s so quick to hate – I told a friend that I loved the book and she said “yes but isn’t it all AVOCADO TOAST??” and I defended it vehemently, “No!! It’s sorrel pesto!!” Hehe. I agree – I love how this recipe isn’t all huff-puff “I’m vegan”. Totally playing it cool! I’m going to go for the malva pudding as my first recipe to tackle. Thanks as always for the enjoying read.
jessica koslow says:
October 27th, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Tim I really want to send you something that we made after one of your Instagram posts…can you email info@sqirlla.com?
And thank you for writing this! It’s Everything I Want To Read.
stacey snacks says:
October 28th, 2016 at 7:58 pm
Tim,
Thanks for reminding me of Living and Eating…..my all time FAVORITE cookbook. I love touching it, reading it, cooking from it. It’s a love affair thing with it. I have made almost everything in that book…….I will revisit it this weekend. :)
Just bought Small Victories, based on your post….I am now addicted to kimchi avocado toast, who da thunk it.
Probably won’t be buying Squirl…..I’m not into cool and hip things, as you know, I love lemon zest.
:)
Fernando @ Eating With Your Hands says:
October 29th, 2016 at 3:40 am
Perrrrfect timing as I just received Jessica’s cookbook this week from Amazon! I’ve only managed to get past the lovely foreword by Lynda Obst which in turn made me book another trip to LA like right now, but your post puts some nice context to it before I read on. Also, I might just binge watch Easy all over again ;)
Jeffrey C says:
November 1st, 2016 at 10:11 am
Thinking about substitutes for the sesame seeds that won’t require guests flossing at the breakfast table.
Linda S says:
November 12th, 2016 at 8:30 am
I am heartsick as I am sure you are. I love your site, take care.
love from Lincoln Square
Tim says:
November 13th, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Oh,Linda. So nice of you to check in. Hugs.
Rachel says:
December 6th, 2016 at 10:14 pm
Omigoodness, you referenced “Living and Eating”! The best ever! Uni friends bought the UK version for me back in the day and then I found the US version when I crossed the pond. I cook from it all the time.
Also, Gen-X comment: SO TRUE.
Anastasia says:
October 21st, 2017 at 12:16 am
I came to your website tonight by way of David Lebovitz. I am completely and utterly amused and delighted by your blog – your writing style – your wit. I can’t wait to read more.
You had me at, “Notes: Please do not ask me if rose water can be used in place of the rose extract, “What can I say, I am a Gen-Xer, we were raised to dislike popular things.” Ha! Perfection.