Comments on Tastes Like Home: Nothing so Sweet as Sour

I am here pretty late, but we call these bimbla......

2008-05-12T05:03:00.000-04:00

I am here pretty late, but we call these bimbla... very similar to ivy gourd in appearance, but used widely in konkani cooking :-)

Those fresh tamarind pods left me drooling - and t...

2008-05-05T21:00:00.000-04:00

Those fresh tamarind pods left me drooling - and the image of the salt was just right to complete the mental picture! Thanks so much for the recipe....

Hello Cynthia..Congrats for "Yummy Blog award"..ch...

2008-04-28T11:53:00.000-04:00

Hello Cynthia..Congrats for "Yummy Blog award"..check my blog:)

I just bought that Curry book!

2008-04-23T23:53:00.000-04:00

I just bought that Curry book!

You had me at, "relish" the rest was all a blur o...

2008-04-23T14:56:00.000-04:00

You had me at, "relish" the rest was all a blur of mouth-watering bliss. Your blog is taking me to Chubbytown, Cynthia. It is a sinful, addictive, heaven-sent treat for the senses. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!

Blessings to you my fabulous cooking friend!

oh my gosh Cynthia!! Can you send me some tamarind...

2008-04-23T09:55:00.000-04:00

oh my gosh Cynthia!! Can you send me some tamarind!! :)

Or do you think I'll be able to get some while in Trinidad! Girl, I grew up eating tamarind like crazy. Mexicans make really good candies and snacks out of it!

Love the relish.

The sour sounds fab, i saw the mango version at In...

2008-04-22T21:58:00.000-04:00

The sour sounds fab, i saw the mango version at Indosungod's, planning to make some soon

Don't know why can't see the pics

Oh what beautiful photos & good luck in the Click ...

2008-04-19T10:58:00.000-04:00

Oh what beautiful photos & good luck in the Click event!! Your tamarind relish looks divine :)

Rosie x

Sweet and sour sounds mouthwatering... Tamarind re...

2008-04-19T09:41:00.000-04:00

Sweet and sour sounds mouthwatering... Tamarind relish looks YUM!.... never tried relish out of tamarind.... It was a wise idea..... And that was a great click....

Hi cynthia, how have u been? :) long time, ...hey ...

2008-04-19T05:12:00.000-04:00

Hi cynthia, how have u been? :) long time, ...hey i love this tamarind and yes since iam from kerala, i used to have these with salt when I was a kid and when my cousins used to gather at our native place in kerala:) I also have it at my in-laws place and we add this to various konkani dishes too:)

The souree is familiar in most kerala backyards......

2008-04-18T23:48:00.000-04:00

The souree is familiar in most kerala backyards...

The tamarind relish is bookmarked :D

I come from the neighboring state of Kerala but ha...

2008-04-18T20:40:00.000-04:00

I come from the neighboring state of Kerala but have `nt heard about Souree. Tamarind relish looks toooo good. I like anything sour and spicy.

I love how taste tamarind- Your entry for click i...

2008-04-18T16:43:00.000-04:00

I love how taste tamarind- Your entry for click is fabulous and I smell a winner here

I'm very interested in the Sour dish--thank you fo...

2008-04-18T15:26:00.000-04:00

I'm very interested in the Sour dish--thank you for sharing!

I love tamarind, but I haven't had it in ages. I u...

2008-04-18T10:54:00.000-04:00

I love tamarind, but I haven't had it in ages. I used to eat this sweet (and slightly salty) tamarindo candies in Mexico - so yummy! Your post left me craving the taste... may have to try your tamarind recipe. :)

Ari (Baking and Books)

Cynthia,Your photos are wonderful and food SO exot...

2008-04-18T10:06:00.000-04:00

Cynthia,

Your photos are wonderful and food SO exotic. I have never seen anything like this before.

Today is my blog birthday ... I invite you for cake (or a look at a cake)!

And ... I've listed your blog as on of my favorites this year and I'm adding you to my new blog roll side bar. ox

Hi Cynthia, Thanks for the wishes dear... missed u...

2008-04-18T08:02:00.000-04:00

Hi Cynthia, Thanks for the wishes dear... missed u too :)
Its good to be back!!!
And ur blog is rocking as always :)

Hi Cynthia :)You always introduce me to new ingred...

2008-04-18T07:49:00.000-04:00

Hi Cynthia :)
You always introduce me to new ingredients.

I like sweet AND...sour, and definitely likes tama...

2008-04-17T21:48:00.000-04:00

I like sweet AND...sour, and definitely likes tamarind in my spicy dishes...assam prawns...fish head curry.....

Them cassava balls, mmm! I love tamarind by the wa...

2008-04-17T15:00:00.000-04:00

Them cassava balls, mmm! I love tamarind by the way, always have a tub of paste in the fridge, adds a lovely sweetness to a curry.

Cheers
David

oo.. i can just taste this with a bowl of rice. Es...

2008-04-17T05:59:00.000-04:00

oo.. i can just taste this with a bowl of rice. Especially the Achar!

Intriguing...they almost look like okra. Thanks f...

2008-04-17T03:10:00.000-04:00

Intriguing...they almost look like okra. Thanks for sharing...I always learn something new from you :)

Yummy

2008-04-17T02:29:00.000-04:00

Yummy

hey Cyn!! How r u?? I just realised that I'm comin...

2008-04-16T23:46:00.000-04:00

hey Cyn!! How r u?? I just realised that I'm coming here after so long........... and btw, you get bilimbi (we call it bimbuli) at your place?!?!?!? wow!!!!!! You brought back out memories... thanx so much!!!!!

hi cynthia,i love those pics ..we call this as "bi...

2008-04-16T23:32:00.000-04:00

hi cynthia,
i love those pics ..we call this as "bilbi puli" in malayalam.In kerala it is mainly used to make pickles.