tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post1204207479903921363..comments2024-03-25T08:06:20.334-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The School of Essential IngredientsLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-39194186743858645842009-05-02T08:34:00.000-07:002009-05-02T08:34:00.000-07:00Wendy - Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the review. I'...Wendy - Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the review. I'd love to attend a cooking school like the one depicted in this novel, too. Or maybe one in Italy. :)<br /><br />I have a copy of Home Cooking in my stacks and keep meaning to read it. I know Marcia and Nan love Colwin's books, so I hope to get to it soon. I'm currently reading The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry and I think it's wonderful! I wish I could spend the entire day reading, but I have far too much to do. Maybe tomorrow. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-69110551705756981862009-05-01T12:46:00.000-07:002009-05-01T12:46:00.000-07:00Fantastic review of this book, Les - like you, I'm...Fantastic review of this book, Les - like you, I'm a foodie and loved this book for its mouthwatering descriptions (have you read the nonfiction book Home Cooking by Laurie Colwin? I think you'd love her writing!). I would pay top dollar to attend a cooking school like the one in this book!!!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-79612503459028045392009-04-13T07:06:00.000-07:002009-04-13T07:06:00.000-07:00LisaMM - And a big thank you to you for hosting th...LisaMM - And a big thank you to you for hosting the contest! I was thrilled to win a signed copy and get an opportunity to read this fabulous book.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-49049547885322689312009-04-12T07:30:00.000-07:002009-04-12T07:30:00.000-07:00I KNEW you'd love it! I'm not sure how I didn't s...I KNEW you'd love it! I'm not sure how I didn't see this post sooner- somehow I missed it- but I'm so glad the book found it's way to you (signed, too- how cool!) and that you enjoyed it. Great review, and thanks for the shout out!LisaMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530087423961700607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-7402969668859265062009-03-29T07:40:00.000-07:002009-03-29T07:40:00.000-07:00Iliana - I've loaned my copy out and I know my fri...Iliana - I've loaned my copy out and I know my friend will take good care of it and return it without any reminders, but it's one of those books I know I'll read again and I'll be a bit anxious until it makes it way back into my home. Silly aren't I? ;) Enjoy!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-59259564586907566342009-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:00I know, this is my kind of book! I love some of th...I know, this is my kind of book! I love some of the authors you mentioned so I'm sure Erica's book will also be a keeper!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-72206373731362618482009-03-24T07:45:00.000-07:002009-03-24T07:45:00.000-07:00Colleen - I don't remember where or when I mention...Colleen - I don't remember where or when I mentioned Valleyview, but yes, I lived there as a little girl. I don't know you friends, as we lived there from 1965 to 1966! And I was only 3 or 4. :)<BR/><BR/>Shannon - I thought it was great, and yes, it made me hungry! :) Glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>JoAnn - You're in for a treat!<BR/><BR/>Staci - Thank you so much! I appreciate your nice comment so much.<BR/><BR/>Joy - Yes! I've had such an amazing year of reading. I can't remember the last time I had so many winners. <BR/><BR/>I'm almost finished with The Help and am loving it! Another winner!<BR/><BR/>Dar - Thank you for such a nice comment. This is certainly a book to savor and read more than once. Definitely going on my keeper shelf! And, yes, it's one I'd consider a "comfort read." <BR/><BR/>Alison - You're welcome! I hope you love it as much as I did. And thank you for visiting my blog.<BR/><BR/>Sassymonkey - It's always so nice to see your name in the comments! I hope you get a copy of this book very soon. I think it'd make a wonderful summer read. <BR/><BR/>Mary - Thank you. And I'll bet you're like me and wish she'd quickly write another book, perhaps even a sequel.<BR/><BR/>Kay - This is such a lovely book. I just know you'll enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I am lovin' The Help. What a fabulous novel!!!<BR/><BR/>Tara - Awww, you're so sweet. <BR/><BR/>Jill - I initially wanted recipes included in the book, but after some thought, I think there are enough details in the book to recreate some of the meals without a recipe. And, that's really her point. To be creative and experiment with food. I need to learn to do more of that. I like to follow a recipe, at least the first time I make it, but then I like to tweak it a bit and add or delete ingredients to my liking. <BR/><BR/>Not sure if I can kill a crab, though! ;)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-33453565556879768742009-03-23T14:00:00.000-07:002009-03-23T14:00:00.000-07:00Yes! I agree...she definitely should have included...Yes! I agree...she definitely should have included the recipes...what a delicious novel!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790372684512429774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-72021860414603479582009-03-23T08:38:00.000-07:002009-03-23T08:38:00.000-07:00I think I knew you'd love this! I'd love to take ...I think I knew you'd love this! I'd love to take a class with Lillian too, and you!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-67149851052236346862009-03-21T19:12:00.000-07:002009-03-21T19:12:00.000-07:00I've got this one here and will get to it soon. L...I've got this one here and will get to it soon. Lesa Holstine had recommended it as well. A 5/5 from you is high praise indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-31830772310077893162009-03-21T16:43:00.000-07:002009-03-21T16:43:00.000-07:00This is definitely on my 2009 Favorite Books list....This is definitely on my 2009 Favorite Books list. I really liked it. Nice review!Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-77877589658529702009-03-21T14:17:00.000-07:002009-03-21T14:17:00.000-07:00I'm eagerly waiting for this one. It's been on my ...I'm eagerly waiting for this one. It's been on my request list for sooo long and I'm very slowly making my way to the top of the list. I'm hopeful that I'll have it in my hands in the next month or two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-31427873993187439082009-03-21T08:38:00.000-07:002009-03-21T08:38:00.000-07:00Thank you so much, Les, for bringing this book to ...Thank you so much, Les, for bringing this book to my attention. I haven't been this excited about a book in a long time! It's just what I've been looking for!alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753238295390712514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-77269151241696365412009-03-21T08:30:00.000-07:002009-03-21T08:30:00.000-07:00What a fabulous review! Like you I love anything ...What a fabulous review! Like you I love anything foody and I loved this book. I too just wanted to savour it. I found myself rereading passages over and over just because they were so beautiful. This book I consider a comfort read and that's what will draw me back to it over and over.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-80662884110945174962009-03-21T05:19:00.000-07:002009-03-21T05:19:00.000-07:00Another successful read for Les! :) I'm looking ...Another successful read for Les! :) I'm looking forward to this one - have only heard and read good things about it.<BR/><BR/>I'm about in the middle of The Help and am thoroughly enjoying it. How 'bout you? AND, I'm so curious about your thoughts regarding Still Alice. Hurry and post! :)Thoughts of Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572910467988997432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-3219732648867472382009-03-21T05:18:00.000-07:002009-03-21T05:18:00.000-07:00What an excellent review!! I adored this book too ...What an excellent review!! I adored this book too and can't say enough good things about it. I'm a little green with envy because of your personal autographed copy!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-85546804792847800422009-03-21T04:49:00.000-07:002009-03-21T04:49:00.000-07:00I've read several glowing reviews of this lately.....I've read several glowing reviews of this lately...but now it's going on my list. Lucky you to win an autographed copy!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-3646292371520365042009-03-21T03:09:00.000-07:002009-03-21T03:09:00.000-07:00This one looks really good. It'd probably make me ...This one looks really good. It'd probably make me hungry while reading it!LOL I'm gonna have to put it on my TBR list! Thanks for a great review!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540525283295602342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-77929907934366465902009-03-20T22:06:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:06:00.000-07:00(Les, this is just in brackets but ... I didn't kn...(Les, this is just in brackets but ... I didn't know you were from Valleyview, Alberta! We have good friends who are from there (they had a beautiful outdoor wedding one Valleyview summer) whom we visit now every time we drive through Peace River .... Do you know the Steffenson's?)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583840141441745223noreply@blogger.com