tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.comments2018-01-24T10:38:52.434-08:00Captain's LogWilliam Widmaierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-21658739786582339782015-03-21T10:02:51.817-07:002015-03-21T10:02:51.817-07:00Thank you Nicolas. It's been a long time, hope...Thank you Nicolas. It's been a long time, hope you are well.William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-43983992626642897352015-03-21T09:14:23.320-07:002015-03-21T09:14:23.320-07:00Dear William,
Loved the book as it brought back ha...Dear William,<br />Loved the book as it brought back happy memories of days in the Provence and in particular St Tropez.<br />Please remember me to your mother Colette<br />A bientot mon ami NicolasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048951529750913782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-56899535556314953992013-07-24T17:05:03.817-07:002013-07-24T17:05:03.817-07:00As a follow up, they now have Steak Frite on the m...As a follow up, they now have Steak Frite on the menu :-)William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-9940848062120988012012-01-26T14:36:13.637-08:002012-01-26T14:36:13.637-08:00Sadly, shortly after writing this La Cachette clos...Sadly, shortly after writing this La Cachette closed. Sadly, that's another French restaurant in Santa Monica closing down.William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-88376171490347571262011-07-26T11:13:25.815-07:002011-07-26T11:13:25.815-07:00Claudia, so glad you enjoyed it.Claudia, so glad you enjoyed it.William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-87305317390673978002011-07-25T14:28:53.847-07:002011-07-25T14:28:53.847-07:00Thanks so much for the acknowledgement, but thank ...Thanks so much for the acknowledgement, but thank you even more for your delightful book and those wonderful recipes.Claudiahttp://open-window.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-22818900855260459692011-04-24T18:06:09.453-07:002011-04-24T18:06:09.453-07:00Wish I could join you! Perhaps one day soon...
Kar...Wish I could join you! Perhaps one day soon...<br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-39122117382250606902010-07-25T11:15:53.545-07:002010-07-25T11:15:53.545-07:00Mary I will have visit next time we are in Provenc...Mary I will have visit next time we are in Provence. And thanks!William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-61456248299488092022010-07-25T03:49:40.488-07:002010-07-25T03:49:40.488-07:00Enjoyed reading your blog....if you like Chateau R...Enjoyed reading your blog....if you like Chateau Romanin, I think you would also enjoy visiting Font du Broc in the Var district....Les Arcs s/Argens.Mary Jameshttp://www.maryjamesenprovence.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-89387148651953171372010-06-30T17:54:28.832-07:002010-06-30T17:54:28.832-07:00damn...nice review, the ambiance is defiantly some...damn...nice review, the ambiance is defiantly something id go for.Frantz Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915014189590323395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-70920238602791118262010-06-30T08:56:57.964-07:002010-06-30T08:56:57.964-07:00Will have to check it out, sounds worth the visit....Will have to check it out, sounds worth the visit. Yes, Ile Flottante purists do not appreciate additional ingredients, but I did once try one with peach and lavender which was out of this world.Dauphinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-4465004352120993132010-06-29T21:59:34.893-07:002010-06-29T21:59:34.893-07:00Absolument! Need to try asap.Absolument! Need to try asap.wickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06138924068153539651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-74353043004153088852010-06-29T17:26:27.482-07:002010-06-29T17:26:27.482-07:00Sounds great! I'm going, and I'm eating in...Sounds great! I'm going, and I'm eating in the bar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-44027028453290687572010-06-07T15:59:44.272-07:002010-06-07T15:59:44.272-07:00Damn-- must see.Damn-- must see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-55988053550037549072010-05-23T10:27:12.919-07:002010-05-23T10:27:12.919-07:00Copywriter1 - Well when you go back, after lunch a...Copywriter1 - Well when you go back, after lunch at Bistrot des Alpilles, you'll have to follow these directions to Château Romanin for a tour you shall not forget.<br /><br />d- Yes, totally.William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-17523584473980364502010-05-21T19:45:38.984-07:002010-05-21T19:45:38.984-07:00When I went there the architecture made me cry, as...When I went there the architecture made me cry, as it was so much more than a winery, but, a step in to a world only comparable to that of a 'Riven' or a 'Myst' world.Andre Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117250456252894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-77192148518509833542010-05-21T19:15:16.591-07:002010-05-21T19:15:16.591-07:00We also love the Bistrot des Alpilles. When we we...We also love the Bistrot des Alpilles. When we were last in St Remy in 2006 the whole center of town was torn up... Mary and I love ST Remy but we are less enamored with the countryside approaches on the main drags with their industrial development. Which is why we love the Luberon Valley - a nationally protected area - Bonnieux, etc. No Home Depots! Anyway, I wish I coul include a couple of snaps from the bisro in St Remy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-27772950811450817922010-05-20T10:13:42.233-07:002010-05-20T10:13:42.233-07:00VEry charmed INDEED. NOthing beats the real thing....VEry charmed INDEED. NOthing beats the real thing. Thank you so much for getting it back into circulation. Love Astridastrid Nealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-19532762113295578572010-05-19T08:42:52.419-07:002010-05-19T08:42:52.419-07:00Kamaka - Thank you. Sounds like you guys made it r...Kamaka - Thank you. Sounds like you guys made it right! Paella with a side of aioli would be awesome! <br />Most restaurants substantially reduce the garlic content to appease "American tastes" when I think they might be actually better off to go with the true recipes. Then again sometimes you just wonder what the chef was thinking, like when you are suppose to get Hollandaise and it's a Velveta cheese sauce...William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-3920350074588095842010-05-18T21:09:33.548-07:002010-05-18T21:09:33.548-07:00I like your Blog format..... and I like the recipe...I like your Blog format..... and I like the recipe..... In 1993-1998, I owned a Spanish restaurant and Night Club in San Diego's downtown gas-lamp district called Ole Madrid. On the tables we would server a Spanish salsa and fresh 1 inch pieces of french baguettes cut on a bias. When seated the waiter or waitress would bring you a dish of Aioli that we made in 5 gallon buckets with a large immersible blender. There was plenty of garlic and everyone loved it. We never had a complaint.Kamaka1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01749513839220973193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-50160881504477632372010-05-18T20:11:43.395-07:002010-05-18T20:11:43.395-07:00Excellent!!!! I wholeheartedly agree with you! I a...Excellent!!!! I wholeheartedly agree with you! I am excited to use this recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-17702987130552894972010-05-18T19:30:46.602-07:002010-05-18T19:30:46.602-07:001. Traditionalists would tell you Eggs Benedict sh...1. Traditionalists would tell you Eggs Benedict should be done with Hollandaise not Bearnaise, but in fact Bernaise would be quote good and since it is technically a "daughter sauce" of Hollandaise why not, and a dollop of aioli on top would just make it better!<br /><br />2. Aioli is most commonly served with baked or poached fish, as well as steamed or roasted vegies. But it also works well as a dip for steamed artichokes, French fries, carrot or celery sticks, fresh bread, etc. Makes instant garlic bread - just spread some on and toast, and basically can be used in the place of mayonnaise such as in sandwiches. It is not commonly used on pasta, though it could be...<br /><br />3. Merci!William Widmaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310989164002388959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-68818582006988830592010-05-18T17:59:35.448-07:002010-05-18T17:59:35.448-07:00YUMMY! Sounds delicious! Bon appetit!YUMMY! Sounds delicious! Bon appetit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-24979991330492353712010-05-18T16:27:22.815-07:002010-05-18T16:27:22.815-07:00Do you mainly use this on pasta? What are other u...Do you mainly use this on pasta? What are other uses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023115366408235433.post-9047140352732598842010-05-18T16:01:27.246-07:002010-05-18T16:01:27.246-07:00A dollop on the sauce Bearnaise for Eggs Benedict ...A dollop on the sauce Bearnaise for Eggs Benedict would be awesome, wouldn't it?<br /><br />Frere Jacques en NantucketAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com