tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post347101565095607639..comments2023-10-28T03:39:02.555-04:00Comments on The Gazebo House: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet ~ Food For ThoughtRettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-5509251397158002852010-07-23T11:13:30.977-04:002010-07-23T11:13:30.977-04:00Rett, What a most interesting post. I'll have ...Rett, What a most interesting post. I'll have to go to the library and find this book. Love how you tied in the food aspect, as well. I like a good party, so at my funeral, I want a big ol' buffet in my honor. Celebrate my life and enjoy, I say. I'd probably specify Esther Price turtles as my candy. I love that brand. Have you had it- made here in Dayton. Off to Kathy's in Mansfield tomorrow. Wish you could come. hugs, SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-24068541459068004962010-07-21T23:03:16.292-04:002010-07-21T23:03:16.292-04:00What a wonderful review. When I get back to readin...What a wonderful review. When I get back to reading I'll have to pick this up. Interesting about the funeral candy. My husband started passing out tootsie roll pops at a funeral years ago, and the strange custom kinda stuck.Nancy Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759395209131739135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-86933792573777073342010-07-21T18:08:24.472-04:002010-07-21T18:08:24.472-04:00Rett, I really enjoyed this review. Your photos a...Rett, I really enjoyed this review. Your photos are just wonderful. I have a whole new appreciation for food staging. I must try it. I loved hearing all the tidbits about culture - the chopsticks ettiquette and tea pouring. Love the Dove chocolate idea! I have a craving for egg salad.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10187922581398102573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-49490114629628413222010-07-20T21:17:00.001-04:002010-07-20T21:17:00.001-04:00You pictures are stunning! And right now I'm r...You pictures are stunning! And right now I'm reading this (along with three others) and I'm glad to hear it gets better!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283944377017377125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-25365794526948582492010-07-20T10:30:55.031-04:002010-07-20T10:30:55.031-04:00This book may have to be my next book choice in my...This book may have to be my next book choice in my book club... it sounds good. A very sad time in history. <br />I love egg salad and your sandwich made with the bacon looks delicious!GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-41613763223742015922010-07-19T21:40:01.319-04:002010-07-19T21:40:01.319-04:00I am a new follower and a new member of the Blogge...I am a new follower and a new member of the Bloggerette Society. I am making my rounds to "meet" all of the lovely ladies in the society. I would love for you to visit me @ www.mommiesandbeyond.comShanna Brookshttp://www.mommiesandbeyond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-441727732634703102010-07-19T17:25:11.325-04:002010-07-19T17:25:11.325-04:00What a great post. I love egg salad, so you had me...What a great post. I love egg salad, so you had me from the beginning. The book sounds interesting and I will have to watch for it. <br /><br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-51925723094328084442010-07-19T10:18:20.112-04:002010-07-19T10:18:20.112-04:00I came by to thank you for your lovely comments on...I came by to thank you for your lovely comments on my blog..so kind of you..and stayed to read your book review. Well done! I had not heard of this author, but will definitely look for the book next time I am at Chapters.<br />I'm always eager for new authors to read...<br /><br />So nice to meet you...<br /><br />LynetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-22514315443081976072010-07-19T03:13:24.813-04:002010-07-19T03:13:24.813-04:00Oh, the pic of that sandwich is wonderful and I...Oh, the pic of that sandwich is wonderful and I'm so hungry! Our neighbors have 2 of those trees growing in their yard and they are full of fruit this year. Hope we get a few.<br />~ ~Ahrisha~ ~~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11345454060454954640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-4028596807133937462010-07-18T01:14:45.946-04:002010-07-18T01:14:45.946-04:00Great post, Rett! Your sandwich looks wonderful, ...Great post, Rett! Your sandwich looks wonderful, and every recipe of Cathy's I have tried I loved!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323768335143979148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-21993685088531511742010-07-17T23:53:41.075-04:002010-07-17T23:53:41.075-04:00I can't wait to get this book. Thanks for the ...I can't wait to get this book. Thanks for the review.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097054119585201394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-22457970504821227982010-07-17T22:33:28.489-04:002010-07-17T22:33:28.489-04:00One thing about a terrific blog is to learn someth...One thing about a terrific blog is to learn something you didn't know before and I ALWAYS learn something from yours. Thank you for that, dear friend! Once again, I am enlightened with some interesting knowledge that is fun to know.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801265907110578386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-76780716451766994672010-07-17T21:54:29.872-04:002010-07-17T21:54:29.872-04:00What an interesting post! You did a good job on th...What an interesting post! You did a good job on the book review, Rett, and your photos as usual are fantastic. The food looks good too. Hope your finger is better and that you and DH are having a nice wknd! My daughter and son-in-law are here from Houston and we sure are enjoying them.<br />Blessings, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-13208814797266136702010-07-17T19:30:53.191-04:002010-07-17T19:30:53.191-04:00This is a wonderful review, Rett. You really have ...This is a wonderful review, Rett. You really have a gift for picking out the nub of the tale and passing it on. I really enjoyed reading your review. Thanks so much for your efforts as I know a lot of time and thought went into this.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-79296014293400667732010-07-17T18:30:26.250-04:002010-07-17T18:30:26.250-04:00Beautiful post and beautiful photos. Love the one ...Beautiful post and beautiful photos. Love the one of the egg salad sandwich!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640399220998723380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-7942664764650097972010-07-17T16:28:18.101-04:002010-07-17T16:28:18.101-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-62733866738992603112010-07-17T16:28:13.453-04:002010-07-17T16:28:13.453-04:00your pics and how far you have come, that sandwich...your pics and how far you have come, that sandwich shot could not be more appetizing if it was staged by hollywood and martha stewart :-)<br /><br />as you know i loved this book... it was such a disheartening time in our history, i think living in the west i was very aware of the injustices, but to read it is just another thwack between the eyes. i need thwacks now and then to make life more meaningful, to remember how lucky and blessed i truly am when you read what atrocities others have endured. <br /><br />love seeing your post it notes, we are twins! i hate when i sit down to read and forget to bring them with me, i think oh just read, there won't be any food and then bingo i am off to hunt for my stickies! i recycle mine too, i have 100s of brilliant colored rectangles just floating around the house now, transported by eager kitties and puppies...<br /><br />oh you must try an asian pear, they are fastastic! i have/had a tree, who knows, with deer things are never static around here... i love them warm and crunchy right off the tree. you can find them at costco in little white wrapped cushions in the clear containers. <br /><br />oh cathy's salad looks sooooooo good. a thing of beauty, who knew you could elevate egg salad to this status!<br /><br />i loved learning so much about the cultures, didn't you? well yes, i see you did, since you are going to be offering dove chocolates after your final chapter!<br /><br />what a wonderful review, i loved all your quotes and pics. i agree, i love to feel and learn from a book, it is soooooooo wonderful that we are able to share our books visually with each other, it just has enhanced reading tenfold for me to see others share so generously. thank you SOOOOO much for sharing at food for thought, its been such a treat for me~a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-65575629905170568262010-07-17T16:18:47.121-04:002010-07-17T16:18:47.121-04:00my vote would be for the dove as well- your pictur...my vote would be for the dove as well- your pictures are so very sharp!!Aleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945853258945250403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-77914658237207194482010-07-17T14:27:59.880-04:002010-07-17T14:27:59.880-04:00Great review! Your sandwich looks soooo tempting a...Great review! Your sandwich looks soooo tempting and egg salad is something I can usually take or leave...of course, there was BACON on it :-)<br /><br />I do agree a good book should make you think, feel, or learn~ or better yet all three! I so enjoy seeing what everyone is reading. I've never heard of an apple pear~ I don't know if I'm in an area to ever see one at my market, but it's good to know it doesn't turn brown. I had to laugh when you said you wanted Dove Chocolate passed out when you die~ I knew we were kindred spirits :-)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-17495230232617258452010-07-17T14:12:12.511-04:002010-07-17T14:12:12.511-04:00Ret~ You write the best book/food reviews!
Your sa...Ret~ You write the best book/food reviews!<br />Your sandwich looks so delicious... and All American!<br />Sounds like a very interesting book.<br /><br />I must comment on your recent comment on my blog! You are hysterical. I laughted soooo hard, right out loud! About you sulking away muttering under your breath! I could just picture it!!!! So funny! But I don't believe that for a minute. I don't think you really have it in you. Sweet thing!<br />xo Yvonne<br />PS. I was rooting for you, but shhhhhhh, don't tell anyone!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-9907130525660654422010-07-17T13:10:49.234-04:002010-07-17T13:10:49.234-04:00I feel that way! Thanks for visiting, Rett! I'...I feel that way! Thanks for visiting, Rett! I'm glad I found your blog, and I'll be back!<br /><br />I've seen this book in bookstores but didn't know much about it. You found some fascinating passages to share...I'm going to add this to my reading list.<br /><br />AudreyAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-41326451335612797862010-07-17T10:58:31.536-04:002010-07-17T10:58:31.536-04:00Rett-You taught me a lot in this post! Pears that ...Rett-You taught me a lot in this post! Pears that don't turn brwon would be great. I love the way you worked the egg salad in :) Your photos are wonderful! This is a period of our history that I don't know enough about. I am going to add it to my list. I think I will adopt your "life's too short..." philosophy. You are right! ~~Susansusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747371887761333128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-6888818819562295032010-07-17T10:41:53.874-04:002010-07-17T10:41:53.874-04:00Hi Rett, That egg sandwich looks so fluffy! I love...Hi Rett, That egg sandwich looks so fluffy! I love your pictures. Ihave read 'war based' stories like these and they are very eye opening. its true that you learn so much esp of other cultures. Isnt FFT wonderfuL? I hope Ill be able to join in regularly ...i'll have to strive ..lol..im a slow reader...if its good i'll suck it like a sweet :)<br /><br />tq for dropping by and your very kind comments Rett. you have a kind heart :)Zurinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209420293425025235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-43043547394888507842010-07-17T10:22:26.118-04:002010-07-17T10:22:26.118-04:00I copied Cathy's recipe right away when I saw ...I copied Cathy's recipe right away when I saw it - yours looks just as delicious..great photo.<br /><br />Enjoyed reading about the traditions you wrote, I think they define a culture in so many ways.<br /> <br />Dove Chocolate would be a great choice - LOLFoleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550477365183645680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-91255821022666418572010-07-17T10:13:26.371-04:002010-07-17T10:13:26.371-04:00Rett, I'm MIA for this event once again. Like ...Rett, I'm MIA for this event once again. Like you, I really enjoy FFT. I've learned from each amazing post that others have shared. <br />This book sounds like one I would enjoy. It's fun to read a story and take away a new understanding about another culture. Thanks for sharing this one. The egg salad looks delicious. I just may have to fix this for lunch today. Excellent review! ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.com