tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post8604402885771964038..comments2023-09-30T04:52:44.684-04:00Comments on Flartopia: New Arrival and a GIVEAWAY!Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-46069330125958193692010-03-04T19:02:50.313-05:002010-03-04T19:02:50.313-05:00I am officially jealous of your fabulous new stove...I am officially jealous of your fabulous new stove! WOW and congratulations!<br /><br />My fave post was about your Auntie Eva and your memories of the packages she sent you as a child.<br /><br />My guess for the giveaway would be something cooking related-- pots and pans or utensils???<br /><br />Can't wait to find out what it is.<br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-73198409365486807752010-03-02T22:04:55.360-05:002010-03-02T22:04:55.360-05:00Thanks Flar. When we built our house we hadn't...Thanks Flar. When we built our house we hadn't intended to stay here beyond my kids graduating high school - so - we didn't put a lot of upgrades into the place. Now that real estate has done a loop-de-loop, we are reconsidering staying her in our home and are looking for ways to upgrade it for the longterm. A nice gas line for a stove and fireplace would make me very happy. I shall look into it and see what happens.<br /><br />So glad you and MC are enjoying your new stove. Well deserved! <br /><br />XOBoozy Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765083787738573580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-41413421905628548052010-03-01T12:35:48.133-05:002010-03-01T12:35:48.133-05:001) Which Flartopia (or My Two Sense) post have you...1) Which Flartopia (or My Two Sense) post have you enjoyed the most, or found the most memorable, and why?<br /><br />Your trip to Chicago. But I'm kinda partial to actually visiting with you and Miss Chef. <br /><br />2) Cookies?Freddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669055585383574500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-7084348178270820222010-03-01T09:05:43.690-05:002010-03-01T09:05:43.690-05:00Alix--your jealousy makes our stove that much shin...Alix--your jealousy makes our stove that much shinier. ☺ To answer your question, the gas co. wanted $750 to run a new line, but we found a plumber who did it for about $200 less.<br /><br />Jennifer--thanks for your gushy compliments on Miss Chef's <i>bûche</i>...I shared them with her. I'm afraid, however, that parting with one of her books is not in the cards for this contest!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-8159840764492829592010-02-28T16:32:10.260-05:002010-02-28T16:32:10.260-05:00Wow, congratulations on the new beautiful stove! I...Wow, congratulations on the new beautiful stove! If I had that I might actually cook more. I bet Miss Chef couldn't wait to use it! <br /><br />I would love to enter your giveaway! How neat. Picking a favorite post is not easy though, I remember the one about the migrant workers because it really did change the way I looked at things and opened my eyes to something I had not even thought about before. I also love all the farmers market posts but I have to say my favorite post is the one with the tree log cakes. Buche-de-noel. http://flartus.blogspot.com/2009/12/buche-de-noel.html I had to look it up because I couldn't remember the name of the post but I sure remember Miss Chef's beautiful work of art. I had never seen anything like that before and thought it was so neat. I also loved all your wonderful "artsy" photos in it as well! <br /><br />Remembering the wonderful, huge stack of interesting books you posted a picture of one time, I am going to guess the prize is a book?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664824920459341153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-23767215212853523562010-02-28T11:24:26.842-05:002010-02-28T11:24:26.842-05:00Flar, I'm not prone to jealousy, but that stov...Flar, I'm not prone to jealousy, but that stove is over the top fabulous and I PINE for it. I so want to convert to gas. I dream of spider burners. I want. I want. You are so lucky and I am so happy for you.<br /><br />Can I be the stove's Godmother? That and only that will make me feel better for my own sorry glass top stove.<br /><br />Someday we may convert to gas. Was it expensive? The piping I mean?Boozy Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765083787738573580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-64005103738697135242010-02-28T09:38:21.277-05:002010-02-28T09:38:21.277-05:00Alison--yes, it CAN be posted to NZ! I meant to e...Alison--yes, it CAN be posted to NZ! I meant to explicitly open the contest to all, even flightless birds from south of the Equator!<br /><br />Lisa--lol; getting a garbage bag in the mail sounds like kind of a downer. Nope, that's not it!<br /><br />Joanna--another excellent guess. Unfortunately, the last jar of jam is almost gone. We almost had enough to make it a whole year!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-67543107295979489352010-02-28T09:21:22.060-05:002010-02-28T09:21:22.060-05:001)I like the food and farmers market posts the bes...1)I like the food and farmers market posts the best. The Thanksgiving 2009 post with all the food photo's was a good one. <br /><br />2) Canned jam?Joanna@BooneDocksWilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889259406024845745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-92171483388524637272010-02-28T03:54:09.534-05:002010-02-28T03:54:09.534-05:00Yes....that's right, the 'dramatic malfunc...Yes....that's right, the 'dramatic malfunction' just had to be a sign...uh huh, yep. lol!<br /><br />Congrats on the new blingy stove. It's like functional jewelry for your kitchen. hehe!<br /><br />1) Yep. Definetly the post about your Auntie Eva touched me very much. But I also enjoyed Rosie's Kludge. She looked so dang cute in her homemade raincoat!<br /><br />2)A Rosie Raincoat?<br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-43164045381077061912010-02-28T01:19:24.280-05:002010-02-28T01:19:24.280-05:00I'd have to agree - I was deeply moved by the ...I'd have to agree - I was deeply moved by the post about your holocaust surviving aunt. But I enjoy all your posts, doncha know! :-) And as for the prize - well, I just hope it's something that can be posted to New Zealand!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785329897294524869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-17255461637708262612010-02-26T22:30:25.367-05:002010-02-26T22:30:25.367-05:00No fears, Liz, the stove has already gone on to a ...No fears, Liz, the stove has already gone on to a better place.<br /><br />Now I'm just trying to figure out how many entries your first answer is worth... :)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-7583053658635636342010-02-26T22:19:49.889-05:002010-02-26T22:19:49.889-05:001. Hard one. Your post about migrant workers has...1. Hard one. Your post about migrant workers has always stayed with me. Your tribute to your Holocaust surviving aunt, as well. I also love your visits to the Farmer's Market. And anything about Rosie and your passion for food. And I love getting hints about you and Miss Chef and just what you guys are like on any given day.<br /><br />2. Guess the prize... cookbooks? An assortment of goodies from Miss Chef and that GORGEOUS new arrival? (totally jealous- my old gas stove is a hard worker but a basic gas stove and oven. I long for an upgrade!) An autographed pic of your family- you, Miss Chef, and Rosie? Oh! A visit to my home by you and Miss Chef (and Rosie is welcome, too) and an amazing meal prepared for me and my family? All I know is... it better not be your OLD stove!Eternal Lizdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436844959718198383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-33677916835949531132010-02-26T21:38:46.433-05:002010-02-26T21:38:46.433-05:00Sorry, Claire, it's not snickerdoodles. Good ...Sorry, Claire, it's not snickerdoodles. Good guess, though. Feel free to answer Question #1 to be entered in the drawing--and/or guess again!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-46942553552983175282010-02-26T21:15:50.918-05:002010-02-26T21:15:50.918-05:00Oh! Oh! Pick me! Pick me! (madly waving hand f...Oh! Oh! Pick me! Pick me! (madly waving hand from the back of the class) <br /><br />It's snickerdoodles...fresh baked from your new oven! Right?!Claire MWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02603169881463831299noreply@blogger.com