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Sunday, June 28, 2009

spudly speaking of course

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hen Reeni asked me to host the upcoming BSI (blogger secret ingredient) naturally I was flattered as all get out but I had to play it cool and aloof so as not to come off over excited. Well since no one really saw me 'playing it cool' it looks like the cool was spent only on me and naturally the over excitement has passed so now its time to get down to the business at hand and that is picking an ingredient. I am in wonderful company and the previous ingredients were nothing less than excellent, I wish I could get the easy way out and duplicate one but I wont. Did you check out the blueberry extravaganza? All the links are here so go and see and a big CONGRATULATIONS to Katherine at Smoky Mountan Cafe - she walks away with the blueberry bragging rights!



Can you believe, to my amazement, that no one has picked one of the most well liked ingredients this world has to offer.




Here is the little problem: I will be flying (the whole fam damily) from New York City to Anchorage, Alaska at 8:00 am Sunday morning - I would like to wrap this particular BSI up on Saturday if it is at all possible...normally the secret ingredient is announced on Monday so I am giving a head start as well.




I made a little gratin of some eastern potatoes (skin on - I like it rustic) and sliced onion with shrimp. The beauty of the potato is its versatility - the sky is the limit. Good luck and have fun with Potatoes.


Week 37: ChezWhat- Potatoes

Week 36: Cinnamon, Spice & Everything Nice - Blueberries

Week 35: Girlichef - Greens

Week 34: The Ungourmet - Watermelon

Week 33: Bread + Butter - Bell Pepper

Week 32: Burp and Slurp - Corn

Week 31: Say Yes to Salad – Kabocha

Week 30: Thinspired – Bananas

Week 29: To Be The Whole Package – Almonds

Week 28: Kristas Kravings – Lemon

Week 27: From French Fries To Flax Seeds – Coconut

Week 26: Plentiful Plants – Avocado

Week 25: Training Fuel – Eggs

Week 24: Dinner at Christina’s – Cabbage

Week 23: Hey What’s for Dinner, Mom? – Strawberries

Week 22: One Bite at a Time – Basil

Week 21: Just Sweet Enough – Black Beans

Week 20: What I Ate Yesterday – Kale

Week 19: What’s for Dinner – Orange

Week 18: BranAppetit! – Spinach

Week 17: Tales of Expansion – Dates

Week 16: Biggest Diabetic Loser – Zucchini

Week 15: Sweet & NaturalPeppermint

Week 14: bella eats [and runs] – Ginger

Week 13: Coffee Talk – Walnuts

Week 12: For the Love of Oats – Pumpkin

Week 11: Trying to Heal – Sweet Potatoes

Week 10: The Inner Workings of a College Graduate – Eggplant

Week 9: Itzy’s Kitchen – Pears

Week 8: The Fitnessista – Cranberries

Week 7: Tri to Cook – Lentils

Week 6: Rhodey Girl Tests – Polenta

Week 5: Eating Bender – Butternut Squash

Week 4: Care to Eat – Apples

Week 3: On a Lobster Placemat – Mushrooms

Week 2: Hangry Pants – Tomatoes

Week 1: Sportsnutritionliving – Quinoa

53 comments:

Anonymous said...

Guess what? I was contemplating choosing potatoes as the BSI too when I ws host! I'm so surprised it hasn't been chosen as a BSI yet, it is SO versatile! I'll try to submit something in!

Christo Gonzales said...

b-and-s: thanks soph - I know you will do a great job.

Pooja said...

Love your choice of potato as BSI! I'm expecting guests tomorrow and will be tied up for a week. But I'll try to send something. Happy hosting :)

KennyT said...

Have a nice time at Alaska.

Reeni said...

Great choice! I was waiting in suspense to see what you would chose. I like my skins on too - this gratin looks extra yummy with shrimp. How lucky your family is - did I tell you I'm up for adoption?

theUngourmet said...

Great BSI Choice! Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

Your Gratin is fabulous! I love the dish you baked it in!

Congrats to Katherine! Her recipes are always extraordinary!

Christo Gonzales said...

pooja: I expect a lot

kenny: its 'in' alaska - I think

reeni: I thought you knew - I am up for adoption too...go figure

the un: a swell dish it was too...

Angie's Recipes said...

You know what German food are all about? Potatoes and sausages!
Ich bin dabei!


Angie's Recipes

Jenn said...

Ha, as it just so happens that I bought some fingerling potatoes at the farmer's market. Perfect timing!!

Cucinista said...

Excellent -- I have vast quantities of potatoes from my veg box this week. I shall be cooking and sending something in.

Heather S-G said...

Yay Potatoes!! Good choice...now what to make?

FooFii said...

i love your choice ,, mom is addicted to your blog <33




p.s: i started posting my story . hope i see your comment !

pigpigscorner said...

I guess I'm having some potatoes soon!

buffalodick said...

Well what do you know? I'm not even involved in this, and I made Cheddar Au Gratin with onion Sunday....

buffalodick said...

Alaska? Wow! Where did that come from- or were you planning it all along?

Admin said...

Hey, count me in! I've never participated in any blog event before, so this will be my first. I'm excited. Potato is so underrated.

Christo Gonzales said...

angie: ich mien leber kartoffel - bad german sorry

jenn: excellent timing

cucinista: I can hardly wait

girli: french fries? I dunno

cherri: who is you mom?

pigpig: goody goody goody

buff: its kismet on the au gratin -Alaska has been in the works for quite some time I just never mentioned it

leela: alright - I am glad you hopped on board

snugs said...

love it love it love it...you've been up for adoption for 40 something years according to your family..oh to a fly a fly on that cruise ship. We are going to take bets on which family member goes overboard first, my money is on the little nephew :)

tavolini said...

Gratin looks great--nice addition of shrimp!

Have fun in Alaska--can't wait to see pictures!!

teresa said...

Cool! I'm from Idaho, so I feel a bit of an obligation to this one!

I LOVE Alaska, have a wonderful time!

Marjie said...

Have fun in Anchorage. Don't get bug bitten too badly.

Anonymous said...

Great choice for BSI ingredient! Love the shrimp addition in a potato gratin!

Anonymous said...

sensational looking spuds!

KennyT said...

Thanks Christo, I didn't know why I typed 'at', haha.... It's the fault of your beautiful potatoes (juz kidding, LOL).

lisaiscooking said...

Good choice. That's a fine looking dish of potatoes and shrimp which has succeeded in making me ready for lunch early!

Anonymous said...

This is a tough one! Pretty much everything and anything has been done to a potato at some point but I like the challenge and know just the recipe! :)

Angie's Recipes said...

My potato salad:
Charlotte Potato Salad

Juliana said...

First, thanks for visiting my site...this potato dish with shrimp loos so yummie! Enjoy your trip to Alaska.

The Diva on a Diet said...

Gosh that gratin looks inviting! Its gorgeous, doggy! Now, about this BSI ... can anyone enter? Is it too late? Color me clueless on the rules of the game, but it sounds like fun and I might like to play!

Have a wonderful time in Alaska too! Sounds great, though I'll miss your tasty posts! :)

Jill said...

When are you going to start the recipes? This looks fabulous! I'll miss you while your in Alaska!

CreativeMish said...

This looks heavenly!!

Tangled Noodle said...

Gaaah! I posted about the only interesting potato dish I know - Peruvian Causa - about a month ago! Hopefully, I can think of something else in the next couple of days. But hard to beat your gratin - it's lovely! I'm buzzing you again - the Top 9 day isn't over yet!

Tangled Noodle said...

Gaaah! I posted about the only interesting potato dish I know - Peruvian Causa - about a month ago! Hopefully, I can think of something else in the next couple of days. But hard to beat your gratin - it's lovely! I'm buzzing you again - the Top 9 day isn't over yet!

nora@ffr said...

love shrimp included dishes and this one sound amazing with grated potatoes :) just perfect for the summer neway have a great time in Alaska
cheers!!

Anonymous said...

Ive never done this before...How do I post my entry?

Pooja said...

Is it possible to send in an entry that I posted a week before? I have guests over here(and here I sneak into blogging for few min!!) and I doubt whether I would be making anything with potatoes this week. But I really dont wish to miss your event too!

Anonymous said...

Is this how we do it? http://iloveflavourme.blogspot.com/2009/06/punched-potatoes-and-baked-cod.html

Jamie said...

Ooh wonder if I'll have the time. Anyway, hard to beat that great shrimp and potato gratin!

Anonymous said...

Even though I switched to south beach this week, I'll have to come up with something my mom and daughter can eat on Friday at our bbq! :D

Great choice!

Sweta (My Indian Dietitian) said...

Just posted my entry for the BSI challenge-the "Masala Dosa" :)

Pooja said...

This is my entry: Ishtu-Traditional Potato Stew of Kerala Thanks for hosting :)

Parita said...

Have sent you my entry for BSI, here's the link
http://paritaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/07/moroccan-sesame-roasted-potatoes.html

lubnakarim06 said...

I can't find the mail id to mail you....so dropping the link here....
http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2009/07/potato-chips-my-style.html

Fearless Kitchen said...

Hi, A couple of people pointed me to your site for BSI. Love the choice of potatoes, they're a favorite vice of mine. I've been known to eat them raw. Anyway, I just posted a recipe that fits with the theme and they recommended I submit it. Here goes:
http://www.fearlesskitchen.com/2009/07/recipe-potato-fajitas.html
Thanks, and have fun in Alaska!

Cucinista said...

I am also posting! Hope you like it. I had it and at half myself -- so more like serves 2, not four. Potato and thyme gnocchi with garlic mushrooms:
http://working-lunch.blogspot.com/2009/07/potato-and-thyme-gnocchi-with-garlic.html

Reeni said...

Here's my taters!
http://cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2009/07/loaded-baked-potato-pancake-for-bsi.html

Anonymous said...

Here is my recipe! :D

http://biz319.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/bsi-potatoes-red-white-and-blue-potato-salad/

Hope you have a great family vacation!

Jyoti said...

Here is my entry
http://www.foodseasons.com/2009/06/pan-sauteed-potatoes-with-chives.html

Desisoccermom said...

Potato shrimp gratin looks yummy. Wish I had the patience to make it.
This is my first time participating in BSI. Hope I am not too late. Here's my entry: http://jayawagle.blogspot.com/2009/06/going-around-memory-lane.html
Happy hosting :) and have a great vacation.

Heather S-G said...

Okay...I totally emailed you, but people seem to be leaving their posts here, so my entry is here: http://girlichef.blogspot.com/2009/07/good-morning-pizza.html

Alisa@Foodista said...

Oh my potatoes! Delicious! Nom nom nom

chow and chatter said...

great entries love your blog

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