tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post1009488979692079554..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Cookbooks in translation...VietnamJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-51673938688134933482012-11-09T16:27:57.571-05:002012-11-09T16:27:57.571-05:00I know you can get most recipes online now a days ...I know you can get most recipes online now a days but there's just something about holding a recipe book in your hand that is priceless. Mikehttp://www.rawhoney.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-26297104865494499122012-07-12T03:08:47.294-04:002012-07-12T03:08:47.294-04:00Our daughter (a writer and journalist; wrote a wo...Our daughter (a writer and journalist; wrote a wonderful article about Julia......<br /><br />Maybe she will fill in!<br /><br />PenelopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-49186667702312995702012-07-12T02:52:12.934-04:002012-07-12T02:52:12.934-04:00Ooops! I meant to add......when we move up to San...Ooops! I meant to add......when we move up to Santa Barbara; we should see her "out and about"!<br /><br />I would wave....and she would (in her inimitable voice say..........."Hello Cousin"! Her mellifluous would carry!<br /><br />What a lovely and funny and delightful person!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-72675836722289349922012-07-12T02:44:39.336-04:002012-07-12T02:44:39.336-04:00Oh what fun! Julia Child was my "cousin"...Oh what fun! Julia Child was my "cousin" through marriage. (my mother married her step-mother's brother! Confused? I was too!<br /><br />All I know is her tremendous kindness to me.......(this was rare in the fifties.she was DARLING to me!!)<br /><br />She taught me "monkey bread"! (does everyone know what that is?<br /><br />And she taught me how much fun cooking can be!<br /><br />I have to watch this movie! <br /><br />What a great post......thank you!<br /><br />All I remember is her tremendous kindness and encouragement to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-68215966528195555482012-07-10T15:13:02.488-04:002012-07-10T15:13:02.488-04:00We adore Vietnamese food having has our fair share...We adore Vietnamese food having has our fair share in Paris after college and are so jealous of your next adventure. May have to look into some of your cookbooks and share the fun! Thank you for your kind comment today and for your support - we so appreciate it.<br />xxooThe Buzz Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338886753209532597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-68266509410304042992012-07-08T17:39:12.300-04:002012-07-08T17:39:12.300-04:00Leslie...you have to see Julie and Julia if only f...Leslie...you have to see Julie and Julia if only for Meryl Streep. I would have been happy to have had the whole movie wrapped around her. It is a fun flick... :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-11329883411347387172012-07-08T17:27:11.819-04:002012-07-08T17:27:11.819-04:00Count me in! I know absolutely nothing about Vietn...Count me in! I know absolutely nothing about Vietnamese cooking, but I'll be looking over your shoulder and ready to learn. I love food, all kinds. In fact, this post is reminding me that I'm possibly the only woman left in the world, who hasn't seen Meryl Streep in the role of Julia Child.<br />Leslie (aka Gwen Moss blog)Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-3087777934799309912012-07-08T17:08:42.498-04:002012-07-08T17:08:42.498-04:00Lorree...thank you...but to be honest, if my kids ...Lorree...thank you...but to be honest, if my kids read the very kind words you just wrote, they would be howling with laughter...there are two sides to every situation. They see the crazy side, my blog is my calm side. So nice to know there is a back up! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-48345356800140673432012-07-08T16:53:36.091-04:002012-07-08T16:53:36.091-04:00Jeanne, I love the way you go about things. You ju...Jeanne, I love the way you go about things. You just do everything so whole-heartedly and so well. I need to become a bit more like you.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-63919853076627134502012-07-08T08:27:11.038-04:002012-07-08T08:27:11.038-04:00Loving all these tips, thank you Francesca. I will...Loving all these tips, thank you Francesca. I will have a look at your link now... :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-87185546546401671812012-07-08T08:26:10.998-04:002012-07-08T08:26:10.998-04:00Thanks so much Jenni..we are off to Myanmar in a f...Thanks so much Jenni..we are off to Myanmar in a few months, Luke's DVD sounds like perfect research. Thanks for tip on Peta...I forgot about that one. Have added all your suggestions to my list! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-54457268039146427482012-07-08T08:24:40.616-04:002012-07-08T08:24:40.616-04:00You are the best Jean, thank you! I have been onto...You are the best Jean, thank you! I have been onto ABC in Australia and found them all there. I think a trip to Sydney is in order now. :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-33323412337010566492012-07-08T08:23:48.460-04:002012-07-08T08:23:48.460-04:00E...Car sold, getting thru the wrapping up. Thank ...E...Car sold, getting thru the wrapping up. Thank you! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-5336415205423689562012-07-08T08:23:16.053-04:002012-07-08T08:23:16.053-04:00Thanks LPC...I just popped it into my Amazon baske...Thanks LPC...I just popped it into my Amazon basket, thank you! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-44300886054418469102012-07-08T07:59:12.952-04:002012-07-08T07:59:12.952-04:00Hi Jeanne - a good choice with Luke Nguyen! When y...Hi Jeanne - a good choice with Luke Nguyen! When you are next in Sydney you must go to his restaurant - RED LANTERN - fabulous! Rick Stein has also just done a wonderful series on TV in Vietnam - http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2009/08/rick-steins-bbc-vietnam-travel-show.html<br />Such a marvellous place for the culinary palette. <br />Have a good week - take time out to breathe and keep smiling. Kalo taxidi ( loosely translates as: safe travels in Greek) and see you in Vietnam! F xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022569419713163845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37735363637917041722012-07-08T07:53:31.816-04:002012-07-08T07:53:31.816-04:00Can't wait for some Vietnamese cooking lessons...Can't wait for some Vietnamese cooking lessons! Love it but really rarely cook it!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74262551704068524242012-07-08T03:19:32.585-04:002012-07-08T03:19:32.585-04:00Ooh, yes please! I would really love to follow you...Ooh, yes please! I would really love to follow your experiences with all things food in Vietnam. I think that might be the best food I have had anywhere on the planet and would love to learn along with you. <br /><br />And these books are calling me. Especially the easy ones, I'll admit it. :O <br /><br />Thank you for the Luke Nguyen video--it makes me want to go back and watch the rest of the series. What an amazing country you are moving to Jeanne.<br /><br />Sending lots of good energy your way for the days ahead...<br />xo,<br />HeatherHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-34501776091212215952012-07-08T03:09:40.748-04:002012-07-08T03:09:40.748-04:00Hello from Australia again Jeanne, to add to the ...Hello from Australia again Jeanne, to add to the luke Nguyen experience you could also view him in action in some TV shows he has done travelling through different parts of Asia. His latest series had him in Burma/Myanmar which fascinated me and my Burmese Karen refugee students. <br />Another great read about food in Vietnam, with recipes, is one by well known NZ foodie Peta Matthias. She is quite a character but really knows her food. The book I refer to is called Noodle Pillows.<br />A last tip, the expat women's groups in Hanoi at least but elsewhere in Asia as well, have kept busy creating guide books of all the insider tips you could want - from finding home essentials to tracking down the best tailors or fabrics or shoes to fit western feet. The Hanoi one was so comprehensive and gave excellent directions so that you could find your way not just through the maze of streets but into alleys and upstairs to places where much better product or skill could be found - safely.<br />A friend of mine has worked on one such book for Bangkok and she said it was constantly being updated and added to to stay current.<br />Don't forget to breathe!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05900787945928067672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-39314545700892965652012-07-08T02:24:59.000-04:002012-07-08T02:24:59.000-04:00Hi Jeanne.. one I'd suggest you should add. Ho...Hi Jeanne.. one I'd suggest you should add. Hot, Sour, Sweet, Salty.. a culinary journey through South East Asia.. Jeffrey Alford/Naomi Duguid.. we're on the same thought path.. I did a cookery book blog post on Friday.. :).. http://vietnam-hiddenrichesofacolonialpast.blogspot.com/2012/07/is-food-greatest-love-of-your-life.html?spref=tw.. you won't be disappointed with this coffee table book.. superb pictures.. happy packing and enjoying your last week in UK.. x j PS.. also try and get a copy of Rick Stein's Far East Odyssey (either dvd/book).. amazing also.GlamGirlsLuxTravelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937931489637178146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-48764058727651873642012-07-07T20:18:55.419-04:002012-07-07T20:18:55.419-04:00Vietnamese food -at least the restaurant versxion ...Vietnamese food -at least the restaurant versxion - is sogood that learning to do it "right" will be wonderfful. What a great opportunity!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-69964662942190661072012-07-07T16:45:48.808-04:002012-07-07T16:45:48.808-04:00Clever girl! you're an amazing creature, alway...Clever girl! you're an amazing creature, always staying ahead of the game...and what a game you play!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-62099259031069297872012-07-07T15:24:29.707-04:002012-07-07T15:24:29.707-04:00Jeanne,
Hello! Hope your weekend is going well.
...Jeanne,<br /><br />Hello! Hope your weekend is going well.<br /><br />Did you get your car sold? Are you wrapping things up? <br /><br />You are so efficient, these look like excellent books. I would love to see your cooking adventures on collage of life!<br /><br />Have a great night, ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-67985810447185562472012-07-07T14:42:23.001-04:002012-07-07T14:42:23.001-04:00Jeanne - I love Asian cooking, it's unquestion...Jeanne - I love Asian cooking, it's unquestionably my prime domain:). I have to recommend Nina Simonds on the China side. And, I will run right out and find some of Mr. Nguyens' books.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.com