tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post1441684706572562237..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Cartoon, Book, Barrie's, Health.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-39743401502856832882015-07-09T07:53:09.730-04:002015-07-09T07:53:09.730-04:00Me too Ivy, best to go straight to the farm if one...Me too Ivy, best to go straight to the farm if one can.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-15207357234358217382015-07-09T05:08:02.796-04:002015-07-09T05:08:02.796-04:00I am not a fan of Wally World. It's a crap sto...I am not a fan of Wally World. It's a crap store and they don't care about local farmers. But the other stores near me, always sell local stuff in-season. Then we have farms and Farmer's Markets.<br /><br />Love that.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-88069603411039407162015-07-03T08:10:56.866-04:002015-07-03T08:10:56.866-04:00We don't have a WM with a grocery store Ivy. I...We don't have a WM with a grocery store Ivy. I only buy asparagus direct from the farmer although there are a couple of good farmer's markets here but they are always too crowded for me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-61182654195590255872015-07-03T00:47:04.039-04:002015-07-03T00:47:04.039-04:00We have lots of stores near by, where local farmer...We have lots of stores near by, where local farmers can sell their stuff at as well. It's nice. The only store that doesn't do that here, is Wally World. Because they don't give a rat's ass about local farmers or fresh produce.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-27714005954561256982015-07-01T08:40:06.634-04:002015-07-01T08:40:06.634-04:00Yes, a sad loss Yolanda LOL. Me too, being a holid...Yes, a sad loss Yolanda LOL. Me too, being a holiday today it may delay things though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-60457107448001567182015-06-30T23:13:32.570-04:002015-06-30T23:13:32.570-04:00Sorry for you loss of fresh asparagus. And I hope ...Sorry for you loss of fresh asparagus. And I hope they fix the artery problem soon. Be well!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-36357711848620526262015-06-30T20:10:53.423-04:002015-06-30T20:10:53.423-04:00That's me now Pinky. I watched some of Game of...That's me now Pinky. I watched some of Game of Thrones but didn't like it. Read the books. <br /><br />Yes, I don't drive a lot, Matt does most of it these days, but....Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-2557881414568284542015-06-30T19:47:57.205-04:002015-06-30T19:47:57.205-04:00I love the picture of the baby crying over the end...I love the picture of the baby crying over the end of the asparagus season. I've never been into fantasy books even though I love the Game of Thrones television series. I don't like romances either. I guess I'd have to say my preference is contemporary psychological thriller. Not being able to drive is a pain :( Stay well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17248651989539865532015-06-30T19:19:00.110-04:002015-06-30T19:19:00.110-04:00I'm glad somebody else finds it funny Birgit. ...I'm glad somebody else finds it funny Birgit. I don't know why we don't get frozen here. <br /><br />Yes, but concerned, with Canada Day in the middle, how long it's going to take to hear from the surgeon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-91414961541463289622015-06-30T18:45:28.261-04:002015-06-30T18:45:28.261-04:00I love that cartoon-hahahaaa. The season is almost...I love that cartoon-hahahaaa. The season is almost done I guess but, you are right, I have never seen frozen asparagus and I wonder why? Glad you are feeling ok and on top of things, health wiseBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-74414953736940863352015-06-30T17:37:03.605-04:002015-06-30T17:37:03.605-04:00You've come in at the end of asparagus season ...You've come in at the end of asparagus season J. Phill. I have been posting asparagus recipes since early May. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-8437377360770192382015-06-30T17:25:19.712-04:002015-06-30T17:25:19.712-04:00that food caught my eyethat food caught my eyeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578675356233562599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17859754845191725922015-06-30T15:00:34.527-04:002015-06-30T15:00:34.527-04:00No sales here Ivy, but the farm sells them up to t...No sales here Ivy, but the farm sells them up to the end of tomorrow and that's itJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86962198874506464622015-06-30T14:41:27.615-04:002015-06-30T14:41:27.615-04:00Hey Jo - I'm here to play catch-up and I see s...Hey Jo - I'm here to play catch-up and I see something about your artery. Glad you are not un-well but I also hope there is something to be done to help.<br /><br />Asparagus are crazy on sale here right now. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-65925417347765977512015-06-30T13:10:50.410-04:002015-06-30T13:10:50.410-04:00I can get prosciutto easily here Dixie. I was neve...I can get prosciutto easily here Dixie. I was never really ill just the one day. Now waiting on the specialist. <br /><br />It is a good book.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-65448762916765653702015-06-30T13:09:42.112-04:002015-06-30T13:09:42.112-04:00I love the picture of the monkey trying to bat awa...I love the picture of the monkey trying to bat away the drones. <br /><br />I don't drive a lot anyway Betty, as Matt prefers to do so.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-21916397722236037002015-06-30T13:08:45.782-04:002015-06-30T13:08:45.782-04:00I hope so Patricia, I would call the doc and check...I hope so Patricia, I would call the doc and check just in case. It is a coincidence isn't it?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-11025480430196450262015-06-30T12:54:04.928-04:002015-06-30T12:54:04.928-04:00I'm thinking prosciutto might be difficult to ...I'm thinking prosciutto might be difficult to find here - the good stuff, at least. Glad you better, sorry you're not driving yet. Haven't read Uprooted - sounds good.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-87327143503621690132015-06-30T12:16:17.527-04:002015-06-30T12:16:17.527-04:00Cute cartoon :) Must be sad to see the asparagus s...Cute cartoon :) Must be sad to see the asparagus season end locally. Wise not to drive until everything is worked out health wise.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-37504617450972754042015-06-30T12:11:17.222-04:002015-06-30T12:11:17.222-04:00Your recipe looks delicious... will give it a go.
...Your recipe looks delicious... will give it a go.<br />Jo, take care of yourself. Carotid artery blockages are serious,,,,, as you well know. Strange, I also had a carotid u/s last week. Have not heard back yet, so no news is good news.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652507160456528053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-17229167205321254572015-06-30T08:46:29.187-04:002015-06-30T08:46:29.187-04:00It is isn't it Alex. Don't see frozen corn...It is isn't it Alex. Don't see frozen corn either and I love that for the barbecue.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-69142153271983653132015-06-30T08:45:41.068-04:002015-06-30T08:45:41.068-04:00The name of the character is Polish as the author ...The name of the character is Polish as the author is of Polish origins JoJo and she is reflecting her heritage. She tells you how to pronounce it at the end.<br /><br />I have to cut some of my recipes in half too or make them and freeze some. Couldn't freeze this though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89922303244589067232015-06-30T08:44:09.628-04:002015-06-30T08:44:09.628-04:00Yes Denis, I guess I have. If fresh asparagus was ...Yes Denis, I guess I have. If fresh asparagus was available all year, I probably wouldn't go so nuts about it. Nothing will be highlighted particularly now. <br /><br />Interesting your mum had the op. I assume she is OK now?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-47072337755588873392015-06-30T07:12:23.234-04:002015-06-30T07:12:23.234-04:00Can't get frozen asparagus? That's odd.Can't get frozen asparagus? That's odd.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-83818874920421921752015-06-30T06:54:12.926-04:002015-06-30T06:54:12.926-04:00The book sounds interesting....although I admit I ...The book sounds interesting....although I admit I bum hard when authors feel the need to give their characters hard to pronounce names. It slows my reading down as I stumble over them. Recipes sounds awesome! Although with just the two of us I'd have to cut the recipe in half. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.com