tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post1863620913365513043..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Photo of the DayValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-66010002103596901932008-06-05T23:46:00.000-07:002008-06-05T23:46:00.000-07:00i don't know if you took this photo, but it really...i don't know if you took this photo, but it really is beautiful.<BR/>i'm checking out your creations and i can see you love healthy sandwiches, things in a pastry crust, patties (rissoles, fritters, whatever you call it), and carbohydrates. <BR/>all these foods are very yummy - the kind of food kids eat, the kind of cooking i like. <BR/>i must get back to the kitchen - lentil soup is bubbling away - and if you want to laugh a little, search out my story about OLIVE PATE or TASTE SENSATIONALISM, which depicts what can go wring in greek cooking, and the consequences thereof...Maria Verivakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440852486788630957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74995273161463670442008-05-14T06:33:00.000-07:002008-05-14T06:33:00.000-07:00We usually go for a hike on Mother's Day, but my s...We usually go for a hike on Mother's Day, but my son had a birthday party & I hat to enforce myself on him this one day when I have at least 10 more years to do that. So, my husband took us out to eat all weekend (he doesn't cook.... at all!). Glad to hear that you had a great day!<BR/><BR/>All of your photos are outstanding. They really highlight your talent. I'm drawn to the Moroccan Lemon Preserves..... I have a new tagine calling my name. <BR/><BR/>xoxox AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-68468008309421203632008-05-13T07:17:00.000-07:002008-05-13T07:17:00.000-07:00O dear...was here this morning too to tag you for ...O dear...was here this morning too to tag you for the same one, but blogger ate up my mail & shut the system down. Same error repeating. Wrote to say that I was so glad you had such a fab MD in such a peaceful, picturesque & beautiful place. Also, was here to say that I was here to tag you, coincidentally, for a picture meme. Can see Rosie's already tagged you!! Great minds think alike I guess, dear Val...(we shall not utter the second half of that phrase; tee hee)!! I shallDeeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-4156230577969948232008-05-13T02:39:00.000-07:002008-05-13T02:39:00.000-07:00Great picture, Val! It seems you had a wonderful d...Great picture, Val! It seems you had a wonderful day!!! Lovely :DNĂºriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022880640891451797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21081635258535998822008-05-12T22:18:00.000-07:002008-05-12T22:18:00.000-07:00Thak you one and all for all the kind comments. Ye...Thak you one and all for all the kind comments. Yes I did have a wonderful Mother's Day, glad to hear all of you did as well:D<BR/>Heather: I used to know all the names of the local plants. We also have Oregon Grape. My boss makes jam from the berries.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-32295810040724921122008-05-12T21:48:00.000-07:002008-05-12T21:48:00.000-07:00I'm sure you had a great Mother's Day. Yes, we hav...I'm sure you had a great Mother's Day. <BR/>Yes, we have been paired up for Taste and Create. It will be nice to know spring is around there. Here,it is the height of summer and very hot. Am looking forward to the rains which should be here next month!Aparna Balasubramanianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989967318453941084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-80388472702868731532008-05-12T20:46:00.000-07:002008-05-12T20:46:00.000-07:00What a breathtaking view Val, I could never get ti...What a breathtaking view Val, I could never get tired of looking at that! Sounds like you had a wonderful Mothers Day with your sweet daughter!Proud Italian Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-66108654161424389082008-05-12T20:33:00.000-07:002008-05-12T20:33:00.000-07:00Your header photo is one of my very favorites, and...Your header photo is one of my very favorites, and this companion photo is lovely...such pretty wildflowers, too.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-14923007673031805352008-05-12T18:55:00.000-07:002008-05-12T18:55:00.000-07:00I'm so glad others appreciate wildflowers! Since I...I'm so glad others appreciate wildflowers! Since I'm a botanist I always imagine no one will find them as interesting as I do.<BR/><BR/>Our state flower is Oregon grape (Mahonia), which is a scrubby, spiny shrub. Boo.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630354073303047529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-42836387539801695462008-05-12T17:25:00.000-07:002008-05-12T17:25:00.000-07:00Gorgeous photo!Gorgeous photo!Mama Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183380353007875717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-4506637118595881972008-05-12T15:54:00.000-07:002008-05-12T15:54:00.000-07:00What a serene looking place - I would love to do t...What a serene looking place - I would love to do the hike at sunup - I think it must be gorgeous. Glad you had a good Mother's Day.gizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909193699597525772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-23761917609194652362008-05-12T14:08:00.000-07:002008-05-12T14:08:00.000-07:00I think you live in heaven Valli!I think you live in heaven Valli!Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24587690123401057712008-05-12T13:18:00.000-07:002008-05-12T13:18:00.000-07:00Gorgeous photo, Val! Happy Mothers Day to you.Gorgeous photo, Val! Happy Mothers Day to you.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11707298040442489222008-05-12T11:43:00.000-07:002008-05-12T11:43:00.000-07:00I celebrated a pre-Mother's Day yesterday, but my ...I celebrated a pre-Mother's Day yesterday, but my sisters and I did make lunch for our mom! (10 more weeks to go for me.)<BR/><BR/>I hope yours was glorious, too. Take care!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387869223038293214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37971697279779943082008-05-12T08:14:00.000-07:002008-05-12T08:14:00.000-07:00So glad you and your daughter had a wonderful day....So glad you and your daughter had a wonderful day. And that photo, ah Valli it is the best! I adore those flowers!!!!winedebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891313852429967357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-44888505570943042452008-05-12T07:38:00.000-07:002008-05-12T07:38:00.000-07:00Beautiful photo Val! I hope you enjoyed your day!Beautiful photo Val! I hope you enjoyed your day!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37892918471103523262008-05-12T07:21:00.000-07:002008-05-12T07:21:00.000-07:00What a lovely place to spend Mothers Day.What a lovely place to spend Mothers Day.Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24467561782296382442008-05-12T07:09:00.000-07:002008-05-12T07:09:00.000-07:00What a pretty place to take a hike! You're so luck...What a pretty place to take a hike! You're so lucky to live in such a pretty area!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924161328076804836noreply@blogger.com