tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post578073866861462467..comments2007-12-07T23:48:35.950-04:00Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-24172604154596305262007-12-07T23:48:00.000-04:002007-12-07T23:48:00.000-04:00Cynthia awesome awesome.. I couldnt move my eyes away from your pics.. You have a very nice place here.. And the presentation, the pics are simply superb!!KALVAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02873488349357209400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-75522504537365949822007-12-07T02:45:00.000-04:002007-12-07T02:45:00.000-04:00Cynthia, this truly looks delish. It reminds me of an Indian dish. It's amazing how similar our cuisines are. Thanks sweetie for this unique and lovely entry!Meetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16246869206639546765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-50600712851616213692007-12-06T09:15:00.000-04:002007-12-06T09:15:00.000-04:00interesting dish and history of it. We don't have any like it here in English Canada.Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05251168248457758117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-38110040201241543602007-12-03T20:51:00.000-04:002007-12-03T20:51:00.000-04:00Those look delicious and it's nice to know the history behind the conkies. I really enjoyed reading your post.<BR/><BR/>www.chocolateshavings.caJennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-39780842154505647382007-11-30T20:08:00.000-04:002007-11-30T20:08:00.000-04:00<B>Flo</B> - welcome! and thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again.<BR/><BR/><B>Maryann</B> - yeah I've seen it :)<BR/><BR/><B>Shivapriya</B> - sweet but not <I>very</I> sweet.<BR/><BR/>Thanks <B>Sultana, Urban Vegan, Elle, Rachel, Siri, Christy, Kajal, Marvin, Miri & Mandira</B><BR/><BR/><B>Dr Bhat</B> - it is so good to have you back! You've been missed!<BR/><BR/><B>Ben</B> - of course!Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-35078251338365319492007-11-30T12:24:00.000-04:002007-11-30T12:24:00.000-04:00cynthia it reminds me of corn tamales I had recently... looks delicious :)Mandirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00626963378027285069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-76194461510297051362007-11-30T02:13:00.000-04:002007-11-30T02:13:00.000-04:00They look really yummy!! and the banana leaf must be elevating this dish to the next level!Mirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-76877567542152208772007-11-29T14:44:00.000-04:002007-11-29T14:44:00.000-04:00When I first read the title of this post, I thought you might be making something with conch, like conch fritters. But your sweet conkies look even better!Marvinhttp://burntlumpia.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-44027137243878057852007-11-29T10:35:00.000-04:002007-11-29T10:35:00.000-04:00WOW.....your home made paneer is great my dear. I love your all your paneer dish.:))<BR/><BR/>Conkies is something new for me you always give me big surprise in your blog. Every time I learn some thing new form your blog. Thanks for sharing.Kajalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12686852576611053533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-42861536663614389422007-11-29T01:19:00.000-04:002007-11-29T01:19:00.000-04:00This looks really unique!!<BR/>*Too bad I don't like pumpkins and potatoes though:pChristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812903022397709758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-52069175701633644312007-11-29T00:06:00.000-04:002007-11-29T00:06:00.000-04:00Love the color cynthia! Banana leaves were used to steam stuff back in my village, now nobody does that! great to see again in ur post..:)<BR/><BR/>~ SiriSirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438643462234694246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-28128078137927869832007-11-28T23:32:00.000-04:002007-11-28T23:32:00.000-04:00This looks like Tamales Oaxaquenos, from the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. They look delicious. Pumpkin and cornmeal is a great combination. I will have to make them since I still have a lot of pumpkin waiting to be cooked.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!<BR/><BR/>BTW, can I add you to my blogroll?Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566778970420797747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-81079854852029772402007-11-28T23:23:00.000-04:002007-11-28T23:23:00.000-04:00Reminds me of "Ada" in kerala, that is made with jaggery, jackfruit and other ingredients!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173342308331759005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-73660989045347317402007-11-28T19:38:00.000-04:002007-11-28T19:38:00.000-04:00That looks delicious! The combination of pumpkin and cornmeal is a winner, then wrapping and cooking in a bannana leaf adds that something special. Happy Independance Day!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-45866867968940552522007-11-28T17:43:00.000-04:002007-11-28T17:43:00.000-04:00Very interesting--love the presentation!urban veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-26094669419031949382007-11-28T16:55:00.000-04:002007-11-28T16:55:00.000-04:00Hey Cynthia,<BR/>Your blog rocks gal.beautiful and colourful.Love it.so many new recipes gotta catch up with those at the earliest.good going galDr. Soumya Bhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10501438863705710702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-19299343320597802102007-11-28T16:02:00.000-04:002007-11-28T16:02:00.000-04:00zpOh my, this looks sweet,soft and delicious! Im sure your friends will be proud of your achievement:)<BR/><BR/>love,sultanaSultanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01115527299738100832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-23587909015125932792007-11-28T14:55:00.000-04:002007-11-28T14:55:00.000-04:00Looks delicious and ur slide show has explained everything. So does it taste very sweet???Shivapriyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794021258714095919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-88736996524077970902007-11-28T10:08:00.000-04:002007-11-28T10:08:00.000-04:00It looks like a tamale. Very interesting with the sweet flavor. I would love to try this, Cynthia. I like how it looks like a pressie on your plate. Guy Falks would love these:) Have you seen the movie "V for Vendetta"?Maryannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08163679762010793998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-53991150987024992892007-11-28T08:45:00.000-04:002007-11-28T08:45:00.000-04:00I discover conkie and your blog in the same time, great!Flo Bretzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14058990800903581259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-66621332981335787152007-11-28T07:05:00.000-04:002007-11-28T07:05:00.000-04:00<B>Chennette</B> - I want to try making those next year.<BR/><BR/><B>Glamah16</B> - I too wondered about that and I think that yes, it would work. I know it will definitely add that rich orange colour that is highly desired.<BR/><BR/><B>Asha, Peter, Evolving Tastes, Sra, Chris, Jenndz, Jeena, Sunita, Anh, Kribha, Latha, Zuzana, Kitch Scientist, Viji, Dhanggit, Seena, Mallow, Deborah, Rajitha, Ana & victor, Jaden, Rosa, Sandeepa, Anita, Rina, Caff. Cowgirl, Richa, Kevin, Ruy, Linda, The Cooker, Sagari, Ramya, Rachna, Laavanya, Chris, Pom d'api, Meeso, Helene, Kaykat & Kalyan</B> - big hugs and big thanks to all of you.<BR/><BR/><B>Bee</B> - I've seen it used to cook fish but never tried it. Will do.<BR/><BR/><B>Shn</B> - Indeed! I'll email you for that recipe.<BR/><BR/><B>Lilandra</B> - yeah the foil works too (when you run out :))<BR/><BR/><B>Diyaloguemeals</B> - thank you and it is always a pleasure to see you.<BR/><BR/><B>Happy Cook</B> - yeah, Shn mentioned it. I want your recipe also to compare.<BR/><BR/><B>Jackson & Tigerfish</B> - I want to know more about "Otak Otak". Will email both of you.<BR/><BR/><B>Joe</B> - you can try making it. I'm sure you have all the ingredients there.Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-86307338865886204872007-11-28T06:20:00.000-04:002007-11-28T06:20:00.000-04:00Nice learning about this new recipe & dishes s also its history...surely would like to taste it...wonderful shots as usual!Kalyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11093081418200467533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-61506436276247698202007-11-28T02:29:00.000-04:002007-11-28T02:29:00.000-04:00These look delicious - pretty amazing how much flavor banana leaves can impart to a dish! Kind of hard to get fresh banana leaves around here :(KayKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14888078673230631762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-67751695483414417112007-11-27T23:20:00.000-04:002007-11-27T23:20:00.000-04:00I never heard of Conkies. Thanks for writing about it, it makes me discover new things.Helenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13364824048171251506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2019364330275165959.post-75692678592402835882007-11-27T20:08:00.000-04:002007-11-27T20:08:00.000-04:00I bet this is good! It just makes me think of all the amazing food out there I haven't tried...yet!meesohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13264576743630783877noreply@blogger.com