tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post7436052083495960822..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Pork Chops and Applesauce On TourSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-52659301868767920542013-09-25T17:12:46.081-04:002013-09-25T17:12:46.081-04:00Sia- Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I rem...Sia- Thanks for taking the time to comment.<br /><br />I remember grinding horseradish my grandmother had grown in her garden. Tears were flying because its odor was so strong. <br /><br />Tomatoes were a must-make during canning season as in your home. We'd go on tomato buying sprees when our garden tomatoes ran out. In fact, there's a story in Pork Chops about driving through the valley buying up all the tomatoes we could get at the local fruit stands. Looking back, Mom must have used tomatoes in everything! For sure she never had to buy any tomatoes from the store during the winter. Oh, yes...fond memories. CB Cynthia Briggshttp://www.cynthiabriggsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-82548709564329011562013-09-25T17:05:01.216-04:002013-09-25T17:05:01.216-04:00Margot, Thank you for commenting.
I often ask mys...Margot, Thank you for commenting.<br /><br />I often ask myself when we haven't shared a meal, or at the very least refreshments, with those we care about most. Still today I occasionally call my aunts or my parent's old friends to see if they have a recipe for something Mom made years ago. I feel closer to those who are no longer with us when I make one of their recipes. CBCynthia Briggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-21146525002233380062013-09-25T12:45:08.612-04:002013-09-25T12:45:08.612-04:00HIlary, Thank you for your comment. It's a sad...HIlary, Thank you for your comment. It's a sad story of your mother's cookbooks. We all value things differently and thankfully you have sweet memories of time spent and cooking with your mother that no one can take away. Enjoy the journey! CB Cynthia Briggshttp://www.cynthiabriggsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-6430881913841013372013-09-25T12:39:27.295-04:002013-09-25T12:39:27.295-04:00Cynthia--yes, there is a strong connection between...Cynthia--yes, there is a strong connection between food preparation and memories. I had to laugh over the title of Pork Chops and Applesauce because it was a staple in our house. Ditto with mint and Lamb. We did a lot of canning from our family garden harvest--I do remember 90 degree weather and doing tomatoes for canning and it was a talking time too. We did blackberries. Sticky and hot but oh so good to eat the fruits of our labors. <br />:-D<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your adventures in column writing.<br /><br /><a href="http://siamckye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye Over Coffee</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-42947837998036843562013-09-25T08:01:00.626-04:002013-09-25T08:01:00.626-04:00Mason - Thanks for hosting Cynthia.
Cynthia - Foo...Mason - Thanks for hosting Cynthia.<br /><br />Cynthia - Food and reflection: they go together I think. Preparing, cooking and eating is something that connects to the past and to each other. And recipes can almost take on their own lives because of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-43102406893389722202013-09-25T07:42:02.472-04:002013-09-25T07:42:02.472-04:00Hilary, it's heartbreaking that those people t...Hilary, it's heartbreaking that those people threw away your mother's recipes. You'd think they would have at least ask you if you wanted them first. You're so right...the selfishness and thoughtfulness of others.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-40142908157301420572013-09-25T07:40:09.771-04:002013-09-25T07:40:09.771-04:00Cynthia, thanks again for joining us. Reading your...Cynthia, thanks again for joining us. Reading your book, I recalled summers spent in my grandmother's kitchen. Wishing you much success.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-89037701794738100572013-09-25T04:36:16.611-04:002013-09-25T04:36:16.611-04:00Hi Mason and Cynthia - lovely to read .. and bring...Hi Mason and Cynthia - lovely to read .. and brings back memories of my mother and our time at home ... sadly the new owner of our Care Home through my mother's recipes away - which I still can't quite get over. I'd have loved to have had them ... she left them for the staff to use - such is life .. the selfishness and thoughtfulness of others ... <br /><br />I'm so pleased your recipes, remembrances et al ring so true for everyone - by the sound of your descriptions .. I can see that .. and really good to read ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both -HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com