tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post2386192163913989809..comments2024-02-03T06:11:08.475-05:00Comments on Whisk: a food blog: Whisk Wednesdays—Merlans Colbert (Deep-fried Whiting with Tartar Sauce)Sharihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05365909194529275581noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-18845153473122419732008-11-10T23:36:00.000-05:002008-11-10T23:36:00.000-05:00Those look beautiful. I can't believe you made ta...Those look beautiful. I can't believe you made tartar sauce from scratch too. Impressive!gagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642302299460408624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-76834704262965744652008-10-20T21:51:00.000-04:002008-10-20T21:51:00.000-04:00Delicious looking fish fingers! I've looked for wh...Delicious looking fish fingers! I've looked for whiting before as well but I've only ever found them in Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-90811501612513654062008-10-19T21:23:00.000-04:002008-10-19T21:23:00.000-04:00lynda - They were tasty, but not as good as Butler...lynda - They were tasty, but not as good as Butler's!<BR/><BR/>mary ann - It's easier than you think, but not as easy as fish sticks from a box!<BR/><BR/>irene - I've had a scare with deep frying, but I'm a lot more careful now. <BR/><BR/>natashya - Your tilapia ones look great too!<BR/><BR/>kayte - Deep-fried fish or deep-fried potatoes -- same technique. Hope you have time to give it a go someday!<BR/><BR/>tara - Thanks for such a compliment! They were crunchy!<BR/><BR/>vibi - Too bad you don't like fish, but I can see why you don't. These weren't "fishy" so were ok.<BR/><BR/>chocolate shavings - They were very crispy! They also re-heated well. I heated them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and then broiled them in the oven for 4-5 minutes. They were still crunchy.<BR/><BR/>jaime - Indulge!<BR/><BR/>deborah - It's not too hard to make at home!<BR/><BR/>cathy - I couldn't get my kids to like them, but they are very very picky!!<BR/><BR/>jacqui - Hope you give it a try!<BR/><BR/>jacque - Thanks!<BR/><BR/>nikki - Thanks for giving us a behind-the-scenes take on this class!!<BR/><BR/>we are never full- Thanks!<BR/><BR/>cantbelieveweate - Good luck with your deep frying!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, everyone, for dropping by and leaving a comment!<BR/><BR/>~ShariSharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365909194529275581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-76453815994935201882008-10-19T16:42:00.000-04:002008-10-19T16:42:00.000-04:00Oh yummy!! I can't wait! I'm doing this recipe wit...Oh yummy!! I can't wait! I'm doing this recipe with cod tonight, and I may even do the chips to go with!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-40111636073610284862008-10-18T17:02:00.000-04:002008-10-18T17:02:00.000-04:00wow. not only are those pictures beautiful, that ...wow. not only are those pictures beautiful, that tartar sauce looks heavenly and i can almost taste and feel the crunch of that fish!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-34905255943745805942008-10-17T20:34:00.000-04:002008-10-17T20:34:00.000-04:00Luckily, in school, we got to use the mayonnaise m...Luckily, in school, we got to use the mayonnaise made from the day before for the tartar sauce. I'm not a gherkin fan, so I remember not eating this with the fish. I was in charge of the french fries, too. Mine were soggy. But my fish was crispy. Every Southern girl knows how to fry fish!Nikki @ NikSnackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756950048513201740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-86170213932829981172008-10-17T20:13:00.000-04:002008-10-17T20:13:00.000-04:00It looks so tasty! and your post is so informativ...It looks so tasty! and your post is so informative too. Thanks :)Jacquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03444103522765747398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-87254591262758060292008-10-17T11:45:00.000-04:002008-10-17T11:45:00.000-04:00Can't beat the flavour of good fried fish. It's no...Can't beat the flavour of good fried fish. It's not so difficult but why do so many places get it so wrong? Doing it at home is best.thecelticcookinshanghaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074941689107686213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-3505995830632612672008-10-17T07:09:00.000-04:002008-10-17T07:09:00.000-04:00This would be a huge hit around here. And you've ...This would be a huge hit around here. And you've somehow managed to make fish sticks pretty! I didn't know that was possible.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212460245206539222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-36047212053251385512008-10-16T12:54:00.000-04:002008-10-16T12:54:00.000-04:00It's hard to find good fish and chips here where I...It's hard to find good fish and chips here where I live - so I should try this out and make my own!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-17441279328546456792008-10-15T22:58:00.000-04:002008-10-15T22:58:00.000-04:00you are making me crave fish n chips now!you are making me crave fish n chips now!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194510368311330032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-6259674851520651892008-10-15T22:15:00.000-04:002008-10-15T22:15:00.000-04:00Those look absolutely delicious - crispy on the ou...Those look absolutely delicious - crispy on the outside, and I'm sure tender within!Chocolate Shavingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900248703903229677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-36763133214618203882008-10-15T21:45:00.000-04:002008-10-15T21:45:00.000-04:00AH! Man... this is the first time in my life I'll ...AH! Man... this is the first time in my life I'll say (or write) these words: "Your post looks so good, I wish I liked fish!"<BR/>There it is... I said it.<BR/>On another note, I hate fish. I loooooove your blog and the Whisk Wednesdays' genius ideas... but I hate fish. LOL<BR/>My favorite has to be the grease stains on the brown paper bag, though!vibihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245282225092239850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-34399150535179872272008-10-15T21:24:00.000-04:002008-10-15T21:24:00.000-04:00Never thought I would say this, but these are the ...Never thought I would say this, but these are the prettiest fish fingers I have ever seen. The texture on the coating looks spot on. Thanks for such an informative post!tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149211392724447966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-59588420324189123552008-10-15T17:22:00.000-04:002008-10-15T17:22:00.000-04:00OMW...those look divine. I was hoping to get to th...OMW...those look divine. I was hoping to get to this, but no go today...I am headed out of state early, read that VERY EARLY, tomorrow a.m. and not able to fit one more thing into today. Except looking at your post while I wait for dinner to cook. I will try to get to this on a rewind as I have never deep fried fish in my life...EVER...I am not a fan of fried foods, but maybe this could be something I would like from your description. Yours look very wonderful...post, photos, food, all of it. You are a star! Every single week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-24061171205040781782008-10-15T17:03:00.000-04:002008-10-15T17:03:00.000-04:00Looking at yours makes me want them all over again...Looking at yours makes me want them all over again. I made mine with tilapia - glad I wasn't the only one to use fillets. <BR/>I agree they were the best homemade fried fish I have ever made. <BR/>(my ww post is behind the halloween one)NKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963976997563464573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-28900814920249203222008-10-15T15:03:00.000-04:002008-10-15T15:03:00.000-04:00Fish and chips are my favorite. Sadly, I've never...Fish and chips are my favorite. Sadly, I've never made them at home because deep fying just freaks me out! It's best enjoyed at the beach anyway, notwithstanding bathing suits!! :DIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16448602119075297554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-53391186350777315742008-10-15T14:25:00.000-04:002008-10-15T14:25:00.000-04:00Looks delicious. My family would absolutely love t...Looks delicious. My family would absolutely love this.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968626454134323244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947422983613362681.post-75264539423475490202008-10-15T13:20:00.000-04:002008-10-15T13:20:00.000-04:00I love the fish and chips at Butler's too. Yours l...I love the fish and chips at Butler's too. Yours look like they are not so greasy. I am impressed with how tasty they look.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357881774246630526noreply@blogger.com