Comments on: Anniversary Dinner

By: Tony from Tassie

Tony from Tassie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:06:56 +0000

Real scallops have a roe (which is orange) and should be attached to the rest of the scallop. Real scallops are maybe 2 cm thick.

I was served some “scallops” in Melbourne which were those ersatz ones cut out of something e.g. a skate. No roe, less than a cm thick and had never lived in a shell. Wider and thinner than real scallops.

I said to the waitress that these are not real scallops and the maitre d’ or manager type turned upt shortly thereafter to somewhat belligerently tell me that these were genuine scallops so my wife told me not to make a fuss.

Tasmania has lots of real scallops so I know my scallops!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:45:45 +0000

Christina – Thank you! I’m glad they were different sizes then, if that means they were fresh because they certainly tasted fresh!

By: cHrIstInA_YY

cHrIstInA_YY — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:26:58 +0000

Hi Katie, "Happy 5th Anniversary" to you and your love one ;) Most scallops come in different sizes, only those artificial ones are same sized. They're tasty right? I love seafood a lot too!!! .-= ....cHrIstInA_YY´s last post ..Yonex Armortec 900 Power Badminton Racket =-.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:21:58 +0000

Rabbits’ Guy – I didn’t know that’s what scallops are – thanks! At least you moved away from your hair dresser, but I wonder if she would believe you if you told her? lol

By: Rabbits' Guy

Rabbits' Guy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:06:29 +0000

If you make scallops, try to get ones about the size you showed, or smaller. There are larger ones but they seem tougher. Sautee in butter ... the only way! Actually some scallops are really "plugs" cut from skate wings or shark .. that's partly why get the smaller ones that are a bit different shaped! Oh gad I have a lady cuts my hair and once we moved away for a year and then when we moved back we moved fairly far away from her and I was scared to death to go back and have to explain! So I didn't .. but then I saw her in a store and sort of blabbered some stupid excuse and now back I am! .-= ....Rabbits' Guy´s last post ..POOFY .......... =-.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:07:24 +0000

Daisy – Thankyou! The meal was lovely – and it was even better because I didn’t have to cook!

Salihan – Wow, five years of marriage – that’s great! Glad I could help with the ideas – the chocolate fondue was absolutely delicious and so romantic, I would really recommend doing something like that.

Adrina – I am eager to try scallops in pasta, thanks for the tip. Do you have any recipes you could recommend?

By: adrina

adrina — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:33:16 +0000

Happy Anniversary to you both! Hope you have many more to come! What a wonderful meal you had! I love scallops and I'm glad you gave it a try. It is perfectly normal to have different sized scallops and I think you would love it with pasta. That brownie chocolate cake looks delicious, and the chocolate writing is a lovely touch! .-= ....adrina´s last post ..In Dissertation Hell =-.

By: Salihan

Salihan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:31:36 +0000

Happy anniversary to you both! Time does fly. Richard and I will be celebrating our 5th (wedding) anniversary in Dec too. You've given me some ideas on what to do then. That chocolate restaurant looks divine! I don't thhink I can wait till Dec though! Lol. .-= ....Salihan´s last post ..Sweet & Salty Macadamia Chocolate Chip Cookies =-.

By: Daisy the Curly Cat

Daisy the Curly Cat — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:51:13 +0000

Happy anniversary! The meal looks delicious! .-= ....Daisy the Curly Cat´s last post ..Movie Monday: Horsing Around =-.