tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post8969342514747193761..comments2024-03-28T08:23:53.824-04:00Comments on Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: Romantic and rustic roast chickenKorina Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-83482284963306808912014-02-09T16:32:24.541-05:002014-02-09T16:32:24.541-05:00I am sure you'll get there, Vicki. You have mo...I am sure you'll get there, Vicki. You have more adventures than anyone I else I know. <br /><br />XOXO<br /><br />MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-17026222306425553532014-02-09T11:49:51.707-05:002014-02-09T11:49:51.707-05:00I have always wanted to go to Tuscany, but alas I ...I have always wanted to go to Tuscany, but alas I haven't made it yet. I will definitely make that chicken though, and pretend I am there. Vicki Delanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106480550553972177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-28805798532156367222014-02-09T09:49:47.295-05:002014-02-09T09:49:47.295-05:00You will love Tuscany, Avery/Daryl! The cheese op...You will love Tuscany, Avery/Daryl! The cheese opportunities are outstanding.<br /><br />Hope you get that trip soon.<br /><br />XO<br /><br />MJ<br /><br />Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-21743377943202832612014-02-09T09:48:46.139-05:002014-02-09T09:48:46.139-05:00You are right about European villages, Krista. And...You are right about European villages, Krista. And everything tastes better in them.<br /><br />XO<br /><br />MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-19775311143331957522014-02-09T09:47:58.046-05:002014-02-09T09:47:58.046-05:00Thanks, Peg. Those Italians never waste a bite of...Thanks, Peg. Those Italians never waste a bite of food. So many ways to use bread.<br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-66130672378500057272014-02-08T22:44:57.471-05:002014-02-08T22:44:57.471-05:00This looks absolutely fabulous and definitely roma...This looks absolutely fabulous and definitely romantic yet easy! Yum! Hoping to get to Tuscany very soon. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />Daryl / AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-83931617968077424112014-02-08T19:34:21.464-05:002014-02-08T19:34:21.464-05:00What a charming place! European villages are so sp...What a charming place! European villages are so special. I love that kitchen.<br /><br />Coincidentally, I have a chicken roasting right now. But it never occurred to me to lay it on a bed of bread!!!!!! I'm drooling at the mere thought!<br /><br />~Krista<br />Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-92142180230990378392014-02-08T17:27:18.121-05:002014-02-08T17:27:18.121-05:00Roast chicken is one of my favorite foods! I'm...Roast chicken is one of my favorite foods! I'm drooling. Never thought of putting bread underneath. Yummy! And those Tuscan pictures...swoon.Peg Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319534671560625590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-61568118243001449862014-02-08T16:54:15.857-05:002014-02-08T16:54:15.857-05:00Thanks, Libby! And I can't be there, at least ...Thanks, Libby! And I can't be there, at least I can taste a bit of it.<br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-17223300993810875932014-02-08T16:53:14.768-05:002014-02-08T16:53:14.768-05:00Thanks, Cleo! There's nothing like actually b...Thanks, Cleo! There's nothing like actually being there, but this felt close enough to revive the memories. <br /><br />XOX<br /><br />MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-38951217477588329802014-02-08T12:55:05.963-05:002014-02-08T12:55:05.963-05:00Another simple idea that is simply divine! Thanks...Another simple idea that is simply divine! Thanks for a lovely trip to Tuscany.Libby Doddhttp://www.libbydoddart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-1224118525089841492014-02-08T12:09:19.577-05:002014-02-08T12:09:19.577-05:00This is a truly beautiful post and recipe for Vale...This is a truly beautiful post and recipe for Valentine week, Mary Jane (Victoria). Love the photos, love the story, and I *especially* love the crusty bread under the chicken. And with a glass of wine, oh my goodness, perfezione!<br /><br />~ CleoCleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-45104316267522546082014-02-08T10:44:17.063-05:002014-02-08T10:44:17.063-05:00Thank you, Bev! I hope to see you at LCC or Malic...Thank you, Bev! I hope to see you at LCC or Malice this year. Hugs, MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-79520374747662318322014-02-08T10:24:07.509-05:002014-02-08T10:24:07.509-05:00Mary Jane--That chicken is calling my name. The It...Mary Jane--That chicken is calling my name. The Italians really know how to do a simple dish. Thanks for posting the recipe.<br /><br />Beverle Graves MyersBev Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562708844142723736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-3726131930357199932014-02-08T10:02:48.488-05:002014-02-08T10:02:48.488-05:00Thanks! The bread isn't greasy, Lucy - althou...Thanks! The bread isn't greasy, Lucy - although that chicken fat has to go somewhere. I think the temperature changes it to a crispy fried delicious taste Maybe not for those arteries every day, but once in a while.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />MJMary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-91234233519855553472014-02-08T09:45:29.613-05:002014-02-08T09:45:29.613-05:00Oh my gosh MJ, the chicken looks amazing! I've...Oh my gosh MJ, the chicken looks amazing! I've roasted some birds that have come out in a huge pan of grease--I'm wondering about the bread in that case...But everything would taste great in that setting! What amazing trip--must try this book right away. xoLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-30031441424872707812014-02-08T09:20:19.817-05:002014-02-08T09:20:19.817-05:00Thanks, Sheila. Did you stay at that villa? Becau...Thanks, Sheila. Did you stay at that villa? Because if you did, I may have to kill you out of sheer jealousy. How Medici is that?<br /><br />Glad you like the Sayers ending. Why do I love fire in fiction?<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />MJ<br />Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-58247475333244610842014-02-08T07:51:46.016-05:002014-02-08T07:51:46.016-05:00I was scrolling down this post and stopped at the ...I was scrolling down this post and stopped at the first picture and said, "Ah, Tuscany." Did I ever show you pictures of the kitchen in a Medici villa I visited? Copper pots in every size imaginable.<br /><br />I love the idea here of using the bread to catch all the tasty drippings from the chicken.<br /><br />Now I have to go find the book. And just finished the Sayers Swindle! I Sheila Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165644581595919711noreply@blogger.com