tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post3346408145863915263..comments2023-09-05T11:31:28.708-04:00Comments on Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy: Sowing the Seeds of Love (& More Blogiversary Bash Giveaways)Susan @ SGCChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00156812413651058664noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-74037278373953264212008-09-19T14:18:00.000-04:002008-09-19T14:18:00.000-04:00Those seeds and that tool box are so precious. I l...Those seeds and that tool box are so precious. I love the story about your dad. I know things are just things, but they take on such significance when they remind me of a loved one.Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-34301805481764565252008-09-17T19:54:00.000-04:002008-09-17T19:54:00.000-04:00You can imagine that since my mom is the kind of p...You can imagine that since my mom is the kind of person who grows her own black beans (and for that matter also collects heirloom tomato seeds like crazy) that I think that is one of the best stories I have read in a long time. Bless your husband and I am glad you found the seeds.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817330846936634317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-45160507245237374302008-09-17T18:47:00.000-04:002008-09-17T18:47:00.000-04:00What a beautiful story! And your salad is beautif...What a beautiful story! And your salad is beautiful too, so beautiful that I had to give it a try, and I'm glad I did. It is really an inspired combination. The link to my effort is noted below. Thanks for sharing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02847319383348999446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-68549705942657203512008-09-17T10:38:00.000-04:002008-09-17T10:38:00.000-04:00I am so impressed and touched that your husband br...I am so impressed and touched that your husband brought your father's seeds home! That is such a nice story and I hope they grow into some beautiful produce!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-74128504123092348732008-09-17T09:49:00.000-04:002008-09-17T09:49:00.000-04:00Oh wow, what a story! What a treasure, seriously!...Oh wow, what a story! What a treasure, seriously!<BR/><BR/>This salad looks incredible. All of the flavors sound delicious, and I even love that cute bowl you served it in!<BR/><BR/>Happy Blogsiversary!Natalie Quehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453065317873829264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-61081842476393230012008-09-16T12:38:00.000-04:002008-09-16T12:38:00.000-04:00What an absolutely lovely sorry. Clearly the men i...What an absolutely lovely sorry. Clearly the men in your life are very special. You are one lucky lady.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck with your seeds, I hope we get to see your beautiful garden in the future.Lori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-81023219694760104102008-09-16T11:59:00.000-04:002008-09-16T11:59:00.000-04:00How lucky you are to have such a thoughtful husban...How lucky you are to have such a thoughtful husband.<BR/><BR/>I have read "Working the Plate" and think it's an excellent resource. While it is more about styling and presentation, it does make you think more about how to arrange a plate for more attractive photography.Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-59719231877335025872008-09-16T10:32:00.000-04:002008-09-16T10:32:00.000-04:00oops, just read the details. looks like I missed t...oops, just read the details. looks like I missed the deadline! Next year, I'll play. have a great party!alexandra's kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530609592374250360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-82738707242108530022008-09-16T03:58:00.001-04:002008-09-16T03:58:00.001-04:00A truly touching story. I was also very moved and...A truly touching story. I was also very moved and I wish you every success with the seeds. Wouldn't that be absolutely amazing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-51895673758413659032008-09-16T03:58:00.000-04:002008-09-16T03:58:00.000-04:00A truly touching story. I was also very moved and...A truly touching story. I was also very moved and I wish you every success with the seeds. Wouldn't that be absolutely amazing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-69088351745330608912008-09-16T01:21:00.000-04:002008-09-16T01:21:00.000-04:00what a sweet story. I'll be crossing my fingers f...what a sweet story. I'll be crossing my fingers for you that those seeds grow into something fabulous!RecipeGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387369904765600870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-41670713318355123762008-09-16T01:05:00.000-04:002008-09-16T01:05:00.000-04:00That's such a nice story. What a great find, too! ...That's such a nice story. What a great find, too! those seeds are like gold. I mean people devote their lives to saving seeds. I wish you all the best in planting them.<BR/><BR/>I am looking forward to participating in the blogiversary, but I need to come up with a dish first!alexandra's kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530609592374250360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-52987908778371869992008-09-16T01:00:00.000-04:002008-09-16T01:00:00.000-04:00Goodness, where do you get all those nifty prizes?...Goodness, where do you get all those nifty prizes?<BR/><BR/>I love the heirloom tomatoes - they're exploding all over the place today. The story, though, really got me. So touching. I think you should plant some of those seeds and see what happens.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630354073303047529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-16529529017545840672008-09-15T23:13:00.000-04:002008-09-15T23:13:00.000-04:00Working on my post now! :)BTW - you have to read t...Working on my post now! :)<BR/>BTW - you have to read this post on my moms blog...reminds me of the seeds you have of your dads. Read your post with tears in my eyes! Thanks for sharing it.<BR/>http://patwogan.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/a-circle-of-friendship/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-50998975687749857722008-09-15T11:32:00.000-04:002008-09-15T11:32:00.000-04:00Oh, Susan that is such a great story. When my gran...Oh, Susan that is such a great story. When my grandfather, my mom's dad, passed away, there was something very specific I wanted to remember him by, and that was a cookbook. A very old cookbook but the only one he used. There are annotations in it and scraps of paper he used to mark the pages and take little notes. It's quite special. I really hope your seeds grow into beautiful veggies full of love! :)LyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17504659088765433358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-5110075969518069492008-09-15T10:54:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:54:00.000-04:00The salad looks and sounds delicious, but your fat...The salad looks and sounds delicious, but your father's tools and seeds? You've squeezed my heart this morning. I know you'll have a lovely garden, and hopefully, more seeds to look forward to each year. Lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-35490173937202159012008-09-15T09:00:00.000-04:002008-09-15T09:00:00.000-04:00What a beautiful story, and how wonderful to have ...What a beautiful story, and how wonderful to have your father's seeds to plant to continue on with his legacy. Delicious looking salad too - perfect for summer.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-68394565092167145362008-09-15T06:56:00.000-04:002008-09-15T06:56:00.000-04:00We kept my dad;s toolbox around for years. My moth...We kept my dad;s toolbox around for years. My mother could not bear to part with it. My brother has it now.Kanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989919734252570552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-47686059970194247092008-09-15T04:53:00.000-04:002008-09-15T04:53:00.000-04:00Hi Susan,Sent some finger-food for your bash day b...Hi Susan,Sent some finger-food for your bash day before, but I'm not sure the mail got to you. Here's the link just in case<BR/>http://passionateaboutbaking.blogspot.com/2008/09/chicken-reshmi-kebabssimply-sublime-off.html<BR/><BR/>Cheers DeebaDeeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-39189818097037616472008-09-15T01:05:00.000-04:002008-09-15T01:05:00.000-04:00Mr. SGCC sounds like a wonderful, thoughtful and s...Mr. SGCC sounds like a wonderful, thoughtful and sentimental guy. Your story brought tears to my eyes. Your salad looks great!Farmer Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333209660043535465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-8525176839360518272008-09-14T19:29:00.000-04:002008-09-14T19:29:00.000-04:00I did not realise that there were tears in my eyes...I did not realise that there were tears in my eyes until a drop fell on my shirt.<BR/><BR/>Do you plan to soak the seeds in a little water before planting them? I read that tip somewhere.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-90861213333067870742008-09-14T11:51:00.000-04:002008-09-14T11:51:00.000-04:00What a touching story. My eyes are a little misty ...What a touching story. My eyes are a little misty from reading about your dad and the thoughtfulness of your husband. Both sound like really special men. You are so blessed. I hope that the seeds do sprout and that you have a refreshed happiness from them.Lisa magicsprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359211981167291134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-76545865688625877972008-09-14T00:22:00.000-04:002008-09-14T00:22:00.000-04:00Oh my, you can sure make my eyes drippy. I thought...Oh my, you can sure make my eyes drippy. I thought your post about moving to Florida was sweet but the photos of you and your dad and then what an amazing husband you have, I am so touched. You are very blessed to have such wonderful memories. Oh and I hope to have an amazing husband next time.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395795606413330988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-90062243778788904662008-09-13T17:40:00.001-04:002008-09-13T17:40:00.001-04:00I wouldn't have thought to combine tomatoes with e...I wouldn't have thought to combine tomatoes with edamame, I will give this a try!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405010813656127667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834264313759237349.post-29231329033961883632008-09-13T17:40:00.000-04:002008-09-13T17:40:00.000-04:00I wouldn't have thought to combine tomatoes with e...I wouldn't have thought to combine tomatoes with edamame, I will give this a try!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405010813656127667noreply@blogger.com