tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post4281202093387609525..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Patty Melt with Zucchini Coleslaw Makes You Want to Run Through the House with ScissorsValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85437534436778153072012-08-23T10:32:26.523-07:002012-08-23T10:32:26.523-07:00Love the zucchini slaw, Val! What a great take on ...Love the zucchini slaw, Val! What a great take on a classic and perfect for this time of year!Jenn @leftoverqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241666095331534803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-5965919683974345222012-08-22T18:50:17.252-07:002012-08-22T18:50:17.252-07:00Love the nostalgia. I must say, however, as much a...Love the nostalgia. I must say, however, as much as the "good 'ol days" were good, when it comes to food, I'd never want to go back. What would we do if we walked into our favourite grocery store and it was suddenly 1952? <br /><br />1. The "spice aisle" would consist of about twelve items.<br /><br />2. The "bakery" would have white loaves, white hotdog buns and white hamburger buns.<br /><br />3. The "ethnic aisle" would carry spaghetti, pickles, and those fancy olives that you'd use solely for your hubby's Martini that you'd have ready for him when he walked in the door.<br /><br />4. Think of the vegetables!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067701610011192772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27938144362051106442012-08-16T01:54:26.490-07:002012-08-16T01:54:26.490-07:00what a title. :) i've never eaten slaw on a b...what a title. :) i've never eaten slaw on a burger (but on hot dogs, for sure!), but this sounds like a very special slaw and it's lovely to behold!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21449230516965739112012-08-14T16:22:07.699-07:002012-08-14T16:22:07.699-07:00Even though patty melts have been on every diner m...Even though patty melts have been on every diner menu I've seen since childhood, I have seriously never bitten into one. So strange! I'll have to try this for sure now after your description of it's happiness-inducing powers!!Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16669726998264069442012-08-13T10:14:31.461-07:002012-08-13T10:14:31.461-07:00Your neighborhood sounds a lot like mine, Val. Kid...Your neighborhood sounds a lot like mine, Val. Kids played outside all the time and if it was cold we just put a coat on. Those days are long gone but leave us with some very special memories. Thanks for a new and refreshing way to prepare zucchini.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-42836631955971170702012-08-13T00:45:05.771-07:002012-08-13T00:45:05.771-07:00What a gorgeous childhood you had, Val. :-) I love...What a gorgeous childhood you had, Val. :-) I love your memories of Patty Melt's because they were my favorite too!! So delish. :-)Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85382436347337764672012-08-12T19:28:20.157-07:002012-08-12T19:28:20.157-07:00I think no matter your age, you remember your chil...I think no matter your age, you remember your childhood as a carefree nostalgic time - it's just the things you're nostalgic about change!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37688333547525253102012-08-11T21:28:23.939-07:002012-08-11T21:28:23.939-07:00At our dinner party, we were just lamenting how to...At our dinner party, we were just lamenting how today's generation missed out on the Ozzie and Harriet generation. How I remember playing in the neighborhood, hearing my mom's loud whistle and racing home for dinner. We never worried about being kidnapped or gang shootings. Those were the days... I love a good Patty Melt. LOVE it! The slaw is a nice touch, and a lot healthier than fries.Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-18955311551464092512012-08-10T14:07:46.980-07:002012-08-10T14:07:46.980-07:00Patty Melts are still one my my all-time favorite ...Patty Melts are still one my my all-time favorite sandwiches! We had some great diners and burger places in my home town too. Great thinking back to those times. Your father was certainly ahead of his time being a vegetarian!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-34026914815104938162012-08-10T09:52:57.476-07:002012-08-10T09:52:57.476-07:00Yes we did have A & W where they had trays tha...Yes we did have A & W where they had trays that that hung on your window. We used to go there as well for Junior burgers and Baby Burgers. I don't recall what my "veggie" dad would eat there. We also built a go cart that we used to drive down the hill, tobaggan at the cemetery and swim after a good rain at the end of the street.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-30960403653909493452012-08-10T09:43:07.585-07:002012-08-10T09:43:07.585-07:00Such a fun post, Val! Did you live in my hometown,...Such a fun post, Val! Did you live in my hometown, it sounds exactly like my childhood in the midwest. How about A&W - did you have one of those too? Oh how I loved those chocolate dipped cones and the dilly bars! Love your burger, such a delicious looking blast from the past :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-70534261386454337822012-08-10T09:41:25.842-07:002012-08-10T09:41:25.842-07:00You could have been writing about my childhood Val...You could have been writing about my childhood Val. We also loved to screw on our roller skates with a key and skate all over town. The hill in our downtown area was a killer. Can't believe we all survived indeed. But what fun. Thanks for the reminder. The patty melt looks delicious. Our favorite diner served chicken in a basket. (Fried chicken and french fries in one of those red plastic woven baskets.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-91959332010605122012012-08-10T08:14:50.856-07:002012-08-10T08:14:50.856-07:00It was a more innocenttime for sure Vicki, and yes...It was a more innocenttime for sure Vicki, and yes our parents feel their lives were idealic. It is a shame that our kids will not have these same memories. I was sitting in a room full of teenagers not long ago and the only conversation going on was the texting.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-33472950926424721372012-08-10T08:03:11.314-07:002012-08-10T08:03:11.314-07:00Sweet post. Can't wait to make the zucchini sl...Sweet post. Can't wait to make the zucchini slaw!Half Bakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442227016558089720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74671050027706411712012-08-10T06:57:09.462-07:002012-08-10T06:57:09.462-07:00The zucchini slaw brings it a bit up to date, but ...The zucchini slaw brings it a bit up to date, but I remember those times myself and I loved our diner. (and soft serve ice cream) and playing outside which no one does anymore. It's all playdates in the house?Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233695966838345227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-26294596069432126832012-08-10T06:56:41.405-07:002012-08-10T06:56:41.405-07:00I enjoyed walking down memory lane with you. As I...I enjoyed walking down memory lane with you. As I was reading this my son asked me what I was smiling about. I was dreaming about how we'd play hide and seek with the neighbors using the tree in front of our house; riding our bikes to the park 5 blocks and playing there all afternoon; piling in my moms wagon on Saturday to see a double feature for a quarter at the movies and eating at Steak n' Shake in the car with the little trays that attach to the car windows. <br /><br />Life did seem simpler then and safer. Those were the good ole days but then again my parents say there's we're the good ole days. <br /><br />Last night we all had Reuben sandwiches of course mine was a turkey rueben with sweet potato fries so I guess some things do change. <br /><br />I enjoyed reading your post and can't wait to try your yummy zucchini slaw.Vicki Bensingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454176256941372252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-54258568363668647312012-08-10T06:16:53.630-07:002012-08-10T06:16:53.630-07:00As kids we never had Chinese food Valerie. My dad ...As kids we never had Chinese food Valerie. My dad is a vegetarian and there had to be something on the menu that would eat. Eventually we discovered pizza!Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-34363338074675957662012-08-10T05:57:12.768-07:002012-08-10T05:57:12.768-07:00Love the story of the local diner... I think ours ...Love the story of the local diner... I think ours was the Chinese Food Restaurant... our burger stands were open only from the May long weekend to the September long weekend in "the old days". <br />The slaw is timely! Thank you!<br />:)<br />VA Canadian Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525802223846633115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-38520999702593286542012-08-10T04:01:47.178-07:002012-08-10T04:01:47.178-07:00You've accurately described the good old days ...You've accurately described the good old days of childhood and brought back happy summer memories. <br /><br />But Val, I'm in love with your zucchini lemon slaw. It would be fabulous with any burger and make me a happy person.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74596220898320978082012-08-09T23:20:25.116-07:002012-08-09T23:20:25.116-07:00Really scrumptious looking! A great recipe.
Cheer...Really scrumptious looking! A great recipe.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-78992091405987720542012-08-09T20:06:34.517-07:002012-08-09T20:06:34.517-07:00I think you've discovered just about the only ...I think you've discovered just about the only slaw that I will ever love! Sounds great!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-88049207533957588062012-08-09T17:44:05.593-07:002012-08-09T17:44:05.593-07:00I don't think a "patty melt" was som...I don't think a "patty melt" was something common to my neck of the woods but the ingredients are familiar, of course. I like your trick with the onions - and the zucchini lemon slaw sounds delicious.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-82360663432046408672012-08-09T17:18:48.848-07:002012-08-09T17:18:48.848-07:00This looks delicious! I definitely need to give t...This looks delicious! I definitely need to give this recipe a try!Ellen B Cookeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126277060673518461noreply@blogger.com