tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3514158805766252046..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Weekend Cooking: Party for TwoJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86888696674619554582011-04-17T08:23:46.057-04:002011-04-17T08:23:46.057-04:00Booksnyc - I know I'll use this cookbook, but ...Booksnyc - I know I'll use this cookbook, but doubt I would have been enticed to purchase it in the store... gotta have those pictures :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71626194377113415562011-04-15T20:41:53.973-04:002011-04-15T20:41:53.973-04:00The best part of a cookbook is the pictures - I am...The best part of a cookbook is the pictures - I am not sure I would be very interested in the recipes without the enticing images. Although the mix of anecdotes with the recipes does sound interesting.Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46438569100314013332011-04-11T20:31:31.342-04:002011-04-11T20:31:31.342-04:00Staci - Yes, pictures add a lot to a cookbook. Loo...Staci - Yes, pictures add a lot to a cookbook. Looks like we will avoid the empty nest for at least another year. Twin B has decided to go to a college nearby and live at home (for another year anyway).JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85135314396964939632011-04-11T19:27:50.397-04:002011-04-11T19:27:50.397-04:00I like the sound of this cookbook, especially beca...I like the sound of this cookbook, especially because we're about 2.5 years away from it just being the two of us. But like you I want photos in my cookbooks!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30270029453854221912011-04-11T17:22:07.938-04:002011-04-11T17:22:07.938-04:00Heather - I agree! We used to have lunch together ...Heather - I agree! We used to have lunch together when the kids were younger, too.<br /><br />Marie - Thanks! I love going out for breakfast, but our schedules rarely allow for it :-(<br /><br />Darlene - Pictures are really important to me, too. I will look these up on the website to see what they're supposed to look like though.<br /><br />Carol - LOL, so true! My finished product often doesn't look as good as the photos either. Our leftovers seem to get used for lunches.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59345689972992573962011-04-11T14:58:53.896-04:002011-04-11T14:58:53.896-04:00Sounds like a good cookbook. The lack of photos wo...Sounds like a good cookbook. The lack of photos wouldn't really bother me, since half the time my food looks no where as nice as the pictures anyway.<br /><br />I have the bad habit of serving leftovers whenever it's just me and my husband. I should try making it into a "date" meal, even if it is at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17722646358737871372011-04-11T12:43:27.040-04:002011-04-11T12:43:27.040-04:00Happy Anniversary! This cookbook sounds good but ...Happy Anniversary! This cookbook sounds good but I really do like pictures in my cookbooks as well. That's usually what prompts me to make something. I can't wait to cook outdoors!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72662542222928842192011-04-10T19:10:31.911-04:002011-04-10T19:10:31.911-04:00Oh! Happy anniversary! That book looks like fun fo...Oh! Happy anniversary! That book looks like fun for planning date nights. My husband and I have "date morning," when we go to breakfast every Friday morning. :-)Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-1218573036565064822011-04-10T14:12:41.657-04:002011-04-10T14:12:41.657-04:00date night is a marriage saver. When the kids wer...date night is a marriage saver. When the kids were littler, we used to go our together for lunch. It was so much easier than trying to find a babysitter. Now we'll go out and get a cofffee and browse the book store. Then in the summer it's camping time, whether with the kids or not.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501259287565067209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25232971525205579542011-04-10T11:10:14.838-04:002011-04-10T11:10:14.838-04:00Darlene - I'm getting a lot more adventurous i...Darlene - I'm getting a lot more adventurous in my cooking, too. Not having small children makes a big difference!<br /><br />Beth F - It's still too cold to eat outside here, but we did have appetizers by the lake last night.<br /><br />Caite - Photos add so much to a cookbook's overall appeal. The website wasn't quite enough for me.<br /><br />TheBookGirl - When my oldest first left for college, buying groceries became more of a challenge. Seems like I always had too much or too little for the first few months.<br /><br />Rhapsodyinbooks - The grilled brie had my mouth watering, too. Perhaps another Weekend Cooking post when I do try it...<br /><br />Kaye - Thanks! My kids have gotten a little more adventurous over the years. Sometimes they even encourage me to try new recipes... my goal is 1 new recipe per week.<br /><br />Margot - I agree 100%! A few years ago, we realized that almost all of our time together was spent at the kids sporting events - up to 5 nights a week in the summer! That's when we decided to bring back date night... so glad we did.<br /><br />Marie - Yes, even without photos it's a good cookbook. Can't wait to eat outside again!<br /><br />Diann - I think our weather here in central NY is a lot like Michigan...they say a warm-up is coming, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed!<br /><br />Chinoiseries - Sounds like this would be a good book for you, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43982722185999486812011-04-10T09:24:40.594-04:002011-04-10T09:24:40.594-04:00What a clever idea! We're (still) only two as ...What a clever idea! We're (still) only two as well, and sometimes I get tired of converting recipes that cater to 4 or more people. Adding to my wishlist now!Chinoiserieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676489630557961558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-58440582059546605362011-04-10T00:51:19.053-04:002011-04-10T00:51:19.053-04:00This looks like a really good book and fun too! I ...This looks like a really good book and fun too! I can't wait to have meals outside. Hopefully Spring will visit us here in Michigan soon!Diannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724974941235663416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51526804900503476452011-04-09T21:35:17.127-04:002011-04-09T21:35:17.127-04:00This sounds like a pretty good cookbook despite th...This sounds like a pretty good cookbook despite the lack of photos. We love eating outside also and do it as often as we can.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577757312285531026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-3711823189304028292011-04-09T16:32:23.779-04:002011-04-09T16:32:23.779-04:00I strongly support the basic premise of this book....I strongly support the basic premise of this book. A strong marriage is built on keeping the basic relationship fresh. It's hard to do that if there is no time to talk to each other. I applaud the book as well as you and your husband.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79598501918390724582011-04-09T12:33:31.319-04:002011-04-09T12:33:31.319-04:00I'm another one who wants lots of photos in th...I'm another one who wants lots of photos in the cookbook. It's almost hard to start cooking for two when you're used to cooking for a family. TBG and I have been much more adventurous with dinners since the kids moved out. Happy date nights! ;-)Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-10308232354204266622011-04-09T11:31:29.328-04:002011-04-09T11:31:29.328-04:00I like photos too, but I love the idea of the cook...I like photos too, but I love the idea of the cookbook, and the grilled brie just has my mouth watering!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45257971106631030292011-04-09T10:04:14.396-04:002011-04-09T10:04:14.396-04:00My daughter started college this year, and I am st...My daughter started college this year, and I am still adjusting to only cooking for two...It was a shock to me how much less food I buy with just one less person in the house :)<br /><br />I very much prefer my cookbooks to have photos, so I think this might be one that I would get from the library rather than purchase.TheBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299629066975342607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66915110945913740982011-04-09T09:26:05.785-04:002011-04-09T09:26:05.785-04:00hmmm...the lack of photos would be an issue for me...hmmm...the lack of photos would be an issue for me too I am afraid.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76539847670505204132011-04-09T09:13:02.653-04:002011-04-09T09:13:02.653-04:00As you know, I'm all for photos too. I don'...As you know, I'm all for photos too. I don't want to have to have my computer on and in kitchen when I have sticky hands and am juggling pots and pans.<br /><br />We too love eating on the deck in the summer and pretty much never eat indoors from the first warmish evenings until the cold finally drives us in. (We have the porch for rainy days.)<br /><br />Tell me what I can bring when I come over for dinner -- any of the dishes you listed are fine with me. LOL.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-52682194280413909242011-04-09T09:10:41.405-04:002011-04-09T09:10:41.405-04:00Sounds like terrific inspiration. We've disco...Sounds like terrific inspiration. We've discovered that not having a child to scrutinize anything with colour on the plate has led to much nicer dinners!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.com