tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post4187148444987794703..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Decorating, Family.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-42359564070240267562014-12-11T23:37:16.060-05:002014-12-11T23:37:16.060-05:00If you are kind of on your own, or no young kids, ...If you are kind of on your own, or no young kids, it isn't so necessary. Of course if you are a big kid like Matt says I am, well......<br /><br />No you wouldn't, I wouldn't let you eat all the wrong things any more than I do these days.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-25527770578897971122014-12-11T21:38:23.939-05:002014-12-11T21:38:23.939-05:00Hi Grandma Dragon! :) I'm keeping my Christmas...Hi Grandma Dragon! :) I'm keeping my Christmas simple too. I don't do anything big anymore now that my daughter is grown. :)<br /><br />Those mushroom turnovers look delicious. I would get so fat if I lived near you! Hugs! Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573758747211606252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-84518826635487047692014-12-11T20:13:04.187-05:002014-12-11T20:13:04.187-05:00I guess I shouldn't talk about Britain as thou...I guess I shouldn't talk about Britain as though I know what happens there any more, I have lived on this side of the pond for almost 40 years now. I don't know either of those names.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-71044497817552014452014-12-11T19:13:41.288-05:002014-12-11T19:13:41.288-05:00I dunno, it's The Great British Bakeoff that&#...I dunno, it's The Great British Bakeoff that's doing the best. Then USA copied that one and did one here. Wasn't nearly as good, but it did have Paul Hollywood. Though sadly, no Mary Berry. She's a baker and cook. Damn good, at both.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53341956947958407242014-12-11T18:52:38.419-05:002014-12-11T18:52:38.419-05:00Now a friend in Oz says her husband is the big kid...Now a friend in Oz says her husband is the big kid in their house when it comes to Christmas. As you say, once they are married, maybe things will change although I don't think Matt has ever been that keen. My mother, now, quite a different thing, and she inspired me and I think my three orphan cousins. Certainly one of them is as gung ho about Christmas as my mother.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-54121177630478540272014-12-11T18:44:18.683-05:002014-12-11T18:44:18.683-05:00I love the Christmas season too, but don't get...I love the Christmas season too, but don't get as involved as I used to, the kids are older and simply don't care! They're boys, so I guess that's their excuse. I tried so hard to give them traditions - ha, ha! What a joke! Although I still hold out hope that once they're married with families of their own that will change. We'll see.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-68185136730605739012014-12-11T16:35:52.655-05:002014-12-11T16:35:52.655-05:00Well if they are doing that across the pond they m...Well if they are doing that across the pond they must have picked it up from you guys. We have lots of things which we have picked up from the States. Even more so in Canada than in the UK.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-81006074027774533822014-12-11T14:18:19.775-05:002014-12-11T14:18:19.775-05:00Well, I'm with you on this one, Jo. As I do b...Well, I'm with you on this one, Jo. As I do both. But often when I talk with people here, and from across the pond, they will tell me that they love to cook, but hate to bake. Or, love to bake, and hate to cook.<br /><br />I get this answer so often from all over the world, that now, I just ask about both. <br /><br />Very nice to hear you write about your mom. I love those memories of watching my mom and my gram whip up something from nothing. Just very very nice.<br /><br />Hope you're feeling better today. I just finished watching another holiday movie. Going to warm some or something.<br /><br />Until next time, boogie boogie.<br /><br />The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-49164198454296259272014-12-10T21:21:15.518-05:002014-12-10T21:21:15.518-05:00I love rum butter. Send Scotto over, I could do wi...I love rum butter. Send Scotto over, I could do with someone like that. I like the idea of a fibre optic tree but what happens if they go wrong?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-34945691026171761852014-12-10T21:20:10.740-05:002014-12-10T21:20:10.740-05:00Great, and thanks again.Great, and thanks again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86728887251760465592014-12-10T20:55:28.003-05:002014-12-10T20:55:28.003-05:00Aqua indeed - that's the colour of my door wre...Aqua indeed - that's the colour of my door wreath ornaments! (smile)Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-5601111911797236352014-12-10T19:01:11.515-05:002014-12-10T19:01:11.515-05:00Rum butter sauce... yum! Scotto is the kid at Chri...Rum butter sauce... yum! Scotto is the kid at Christmas in our family. He bought a fibre optic Christmas tree so he doesn't have to untangle lights. It was much easier. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-51026846241242086202014-12-10T14:23:24.304-05:002014-12-10T14:23:24.304-05:00I think planning to do it all in one day is a bit ...I think planning to do it all in one day is a bit much. Although I am older, just doing the decorations killed me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-32742110088495236742014-12-10T14:22:40.491-05:002014-12-10T14:22:40.491-05:00At least you have the kids to prompt you into the ...At least you have the kids to prompt you into the season. I hope you will get the spirit soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-23058400320966074882014-12-10T14:21:52.825-05:002014-12-10T14:21:52.825-05:00I don't understand the North American habit of...I don't understand the North American habit of dividing baking from cooking. Yes she was a wonderful cook and I am talking about everything. There was nothing she couldn't cook although sometimes she couldn't pronounce the names. She was what over here would be called a gourmet cook. Much better cook than I will ever be.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70102897845205974012014-12-10T13:38:27.328-05:002014-12-10T13:38:27.328-05:00I never, ever thought I would be guilty of being b...I never, ever thought I would be guilty of being bogged down by the season, but I am. It is so much work. I don't have my cards ready or all of my decorations out. I plan to do it all today. Wish me luck!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16831467059014086422014-12-10T12:42:16.825-05:002014-12-10T12:42:16.825-05:00I struggle to get in the spirit anymore, but I do ...I struggle to get in the spirit anymore, but I do it for the kids.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-66475206142500125902014-12-10T12:25:06.939-05:002014-12-10T12:25:06.939-05:00Memories of your mom sound pretty good to me. Did...Memories of your mom sound pretty good to me. Did she like to bake and cook? The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-16373219806337586152014-12-10T12:23:21.430-05:002014-12-10T12:23:21.430-05:00That's very kind of you Dixie. Aqua is my favo...That's very kind of you Dixie. Aqua is my favourite colour. but blue of any kind. Matt unlikely to change now I don't think, for various reasons.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-82834985721331167552014-12-10T09:28:16.874-05:002014-12-10T09:28:16.874-05:00Hi Jo. We're not defined by the way we celebra...Hi Jo. We're not defined by the way we celebrate... we're simply asked to love each other. But this act of love is a challenge when we hold on to hurtful things and memories."To err is human - to forgive is divine." Sometimes it just takes others longer.(smile)<br />I know you miss your Mom so much. Mine passed away 17 years ago - the love of my life would say: Dixie, remember the reason for the season. He's not looking at your tree - he's looking at your heart.<br />I will keep you and Matt in my thoughts and prayers this season. And as I like to do every year - I'll add a bow on my tree for the two of you! When I'm being thankful, I'll see your bow and remember. You're in good company - I have lots of bows! Is there a particular colour choice for your bow??!! Let me know.(smile)Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-30307910060784731362014-12-10T08:51:13.773-05:002014-12-10T08:51:13.773-05:00I am glad Christmas has changed for both of you an...I am glad Christmas has changed for both of you and hope you will have a really happy one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-53310716261993088802014-12-10T08:50:17.371-05:002014-12-10T08:50:17.371-05:00Don't know about you Hilary, but in the UK we ...Don't know about you Hilary, but in the UK we never decorated as early as we do here. I know, it's a shame isn't it?<br /><br />Not much to do now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-8778650526843694772014-12-10T08:49:07.287-05:002014-12-10T08:49:07.287-05:00I know, I cannot imagine hot weather at Christmas....I know, I cannot imagine hot weather at Christmas. All the things that are so traditional to us are not good things for summer time. You should do a post about Christmas in Oz. Merry Christmas.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-7102022998801685112014-12-10T07:53:17.955-05:002014-12-10T07:53:17.955-05:00I didn't decorate for years due to depression....I didn't decorate for years due to depression....and it was a real bummer leading up to Christmas but come 12/26 and I was like, 'whoo hoo, nothing to take down!' My husband's ex wife left him w/ the kids 2 weeks before Christmas (20 years ago) and he was so devastated that he hurled the tree out the door and hated the holidays. Our first Christmas together I decided to break out the stuff, if not for him than at least for me. I remember texting him that I was decorating. He texted back, 'LOL Have fun'. Then a half hour later, I got, 'Make it homey'. So he has finally come around to enjoying Christmas again now that he has someone who loves him and his relationship w/ his kids is repaired.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22386731502147948472014-12-10T03:15:00.965-05:002014-12-10T03:15:00.965-05:00Hi Jo - I haven't done my decorations yet .. I...Hi Jo - I haven't done my decorations yet .. I must get my cards out first! Pity about Matt and his family ... difficult - but it's the way it goes sometimes.<br /><br />Glad you're nearly ready .. and those mushroom turnovers sound and look good - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com