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Reading Room:  Susan Branch Cook and Idea Books  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 06:39:22 AM
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I forgot how much I liked these until I got them out again yeaterday and looking at them. I posted two pictures, one showing the books and one showing how she hand writes them all. I can hardly write a letter let alone a book. Would have to have a very large eraser.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 07:27:54 AM
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I to just love her cookbooks. I bought "Heart of the Home" in 1992 and have given it as a gift so many times I've lost count. I have bought all her books since and will still curl up in the winter with a cup of hot cocoa and re read them. I am glad others have the gift of writing to bring us so much pleasure.
Her recipe on Nasturtiums appetizer's taught me that we could eat flowers. LOL And then her Chicken Enchiladas have been a family for all these years.
What a nice memory to bring back this morning!
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 11:24:05 AM
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I bought a few in the USA!! I love her books too, funny and yummo recipes to boot :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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prairie_princess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Elizabeth
Carpenter
WY
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 12:28:44 PM
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i received her summer book awhile back from paperbackswap.com and think it's darling! i love all the quotes throughout the book... it's so quaint and delightful!
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 4:34:49 PM
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I have almost all of her books. I don't have the baby one as none of us have a use for it at this time. I'm now getting ready to order her new calendars 'cause I love them!!!! Her mini-calendar from this year is all about chocolate and so funny. I ordered most of her books from her site and they were all signed, which to me is cool. I can't wait to try some of the autumn recipes.
KayB
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2009 : 6:53:28 PM
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I love them, too. Her "summer" cookbook has a ton of great recipes, and I love the pictures, illustrations, and ideas in them.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 07:31:00 AM
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Ummm, one would not think I am obsessed with Susan Branch would they? Books, stickers, pens, pencils, calendars, you name it.
When she had her store in Arroyo Grande, CA Ashley and I would drive up there frequently. It was soooo neat.
Have a good day!
Michelle
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 9:50:53 PM
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I have all her books and love them too. A few of our family favorite dinners are her recipes (Lemon chicken, Chicken enchiladas, to name a couple..and the coconut lemon cake recipe in the summer book is awesome)
Michele..I grew up in Arroyo Grande..and when we were out there on vaction just a few weeks ago I was SOOO dissapointed to see thather store was closed. It was adorable! Her stuff is just so "happy".
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 05:01:29 AM
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Michelle, I can see that I have some catching up to do on my collection. HA. Her things are just soo cute. I'm watching the mail for some books and her COOKBOOK binder scrapbook thing, then I can put all my receipes in it. Do you have that? I think its new, not sure.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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KJD
True Blue Farmgirl
402 Posts
402 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 6:32:11 PM
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| Her French Chicken Soup in the Autumn book is one of my favorite things ever! In which book would I find the enchiladas y'all have mentioned? I only have Autumn, Summer, and Vineyard... |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 6:48:37 PM
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I love her cook books. I read as a book really. Her quotes and family stories make you feel like you are part of her inner circle of friends. She just loves life and all the good things in it. Her books make you smile and feel happy. I love that about her. Her Christmas book really is a treasure.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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KJD
True Blue Farmgirl
402 Posts
402 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2009 : 9:17:40 PM
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| I found a couple more of her books on my shelves - including Heart of the Home, which has the enchilada recipe...will be trying it soon. |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2009 : 2:11:01 PM
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Michelle - girl.....that is whole lot of Susan Branch. But we understand totally! :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 10:03:41 AM
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I love her too!! There is even a Susan Branch line of fabric that I have used in my quilts. So adorable and happy.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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