tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post3259085915968909924..comments2023-11-03T04:28:57.670-05:00Comments on Books and Cooks: AftermathTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-8364867433789934342007-11-24T20:53:00.000-06:002007-11-24T20:53:00.000-06:00I make a sweet potato dish that has a similar topp...I make a sweet potato dish that has a similar topping, and I do eat it for dessert--the next day, for as long as it lasts. I love 84, Charing Cross Road and have never read anything else by Hanff, but now I'll have to!Gentle Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102364083044797155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-91697149043567729942007-11-22T11:36:00.000-06:002007-11-22T11:36:00.000-06:00I'm putting both of these books on my TBR list - t...I'm putting both of these books on my TBR list - they sound like my kind of reads!<BR/>Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Tara!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-10922014710022934642007-11-21T19:12:00.000-06:002007-11-21T19:12:00.000-06:00Hi Lisa, Thank you. I don't think I've ever had o...Hi Lisa, Thank you. I don't think I've ever had oyster dressing - it sounds good!<BR/><BR/>Karen, what a kind thing to say - thank you very much, and you are most welcome.<BR/><BR/>Nan, yes, she'll be six on Sunday. I would be up for a smaller party as you described - just not 10 screaming 5-6 year olds again. I don't think I've read that book but it sounds perfect - we did have a meltdown when my husband tried to give her pink cupcake to her friend. Your contributions to Thanksgiving sound delicious!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Danielle, thank you! I'm going to read Hanff's book Apple of My Eye next. I can't believe it took me so long to discover her books - another of the many fruits of blogging, I guess.<BR/><BR/>Cath, thanks so much. I picked up Apple of My Eye today - I love the vintage photos of New York.<BR/><BR/>Kay, I think The Island is a perfect rainy day book. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - it sounds as though you have a relaxing day planned.<BR/><BR/>Carrie, well, I certainly drove my mother nuts! I agree, the best part of The Island was the historical piece. If it weren't for that I wouldn't have liked it as much, I think.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-78162577084960150242007-11-21T16:46:00.000-06:002007-11-21T16:46:00.000-06:00Glad the Butterfly party went well! Daughters are ...Glad the Butterfly party went well! Daughters are supposed to drive their mothers nuts (as a daughterless daughter, I say that. ;)<BR/><BR/>I'm way behind on you! I thought I'd caught up. I still haven't read Case Histories. Picked it up at the library once but never got around to it. One of these days. (yes, I know, wrong post, but the Crete book just sounds interesting for the historical info.)Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-13514540664140954182007-11-20T22:01:00.000-06:002007-11-20T22:01:00.000-06:00Thanks for the review of The Island. I have that ...Thanks for the review of The Island. I have that one tucked away for some rainy day or whatnot. <BR/><BR/>Yes, I do remember the "bossy hat" days. Wait, I think we are still in them and she is 25. LOL Not really, but we had some fun birthday parties. Some seriously dressed up tea parties and a '50s style one as well.<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving to all. My hubby and I are going to just have a quiet day for the two of us. We've been invited everywhere, but this as been a hard year and we are looking forward to just having some down time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-80115538273633178152007-11-20T17:31:00.000-06:002007-11-20T17:31:00.000-06:00I was lucky with The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street ...I was lucky with The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street as it was in the second half of the edition of Apple of my Eye that I had. So I got two books in one and loved both!<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-66357975271067322882007-11-20T15:09:00.000-06:002007-11-20T15:09:00.000-06:00Happy Thanksgiving, too! It sounds like you are m...Happy Thanksgiving, too! It sounds like you are making some yummy things. I will probably bring a desert to my sister's house, but she does most of the cooking (cooking isn't my thing generally--LOL). And I've loved Helene Hanff's works--I really do need to reread them!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415242678720695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-5134140682160822622007-11-20T14:22:00.000-06:002007-11-20T14:22:00.000-06:00Oh, I'm bringing your shallot mashed potatoes!! A...Oh, I'm bringing your shallot mashed potatoes!! And the Susan Branch cranberry/apple crisp.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-64781577064265746692007-11-20T14:21:00.000-06:002007-11-20T14:21:00.000-06:00I burst out laughing when I read "bossy hat" She ...I burst out laughing when I read "bossy hat" <BR/>She just turned six, right? This was a tough age as I recall. I think we had parties till the teen years, but they were more the kind with a few friends for a sleepover, or going out for swimming and pizza. But those parties when they were little were so exhausting. Have you read the Berenstain Bears book when Sister Bear cries on her birthday? Perfect.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-38598266953796004182007-11-20T14:03:00.000-06:002007-11-20T14:03:00.000-06:00Happy Thanksgiving, Tara, and here's a big thankyo...Happy Thanksgiving, Tara, and here's a big thankyou to you for all the wonderful book recommendations and reviews you've given (not to mention the wonderful food) to all who visit your site!Cornflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779286635989616330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040657217275018769.post-38060419189983245272007-11-20T10:40:00.000-06:002007-11-20T10:40:00.000-06:00Congratulations on the successful party. I remembe...Congratulations on the successful party. I remember all too well how much work and stress that can be! Your description of what you're making for Thanksgiving has made me quite hungry. It sounds like you'll have a nice feast. I'll be going to mom's for dinner, but I'll bring along a sweet potato casserole and oyster dressing. Have a happy Thanksgiving!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795619401977840939noreply@blogger.com