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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 11:07:37 AM
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Oh my goodness, two treats in one!! I love the Mitford series and have just started over with book 1. My dear sweet husband went to Blockbusters and came home with a Mitford cookbook for me. I love cookbooks! He said "I saw you were reading these books and this book was on sale, from $24.99 down to $3. What a savings, and I did not even know there was a cookbook. So now I reading the cookbook that has not only all the recipes from the books, but Jan Karon has new stories to go along with each recipe. I am just so excited, and to think my husband did this on his own. Wow, what a treat!! LOL
Smiles, Melody June
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2009 : 11:48:45 AM
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| How sweet! You are a lucky woman! LOL. I hope the cookbook has lots of yummy things for you to make. |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 6:13:27 PM
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Melody-
What a fun treat for you and how VERY thoughtful of your husband!!
I love the Mitford series- what a nice reminder that I should read those again!
Happy Fall
Lori |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 7:03:39 PM
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Hi Lori!! I just found your email in my SPAM box, you are the furthest from spam to me. I've moved your note over to my mail box and will get a note to you in the AM. 2 more days and I will have my house back to myself during the days again. So glad hubby is back to work on Wednesday. I love him dearly but I need my spaaaaace. LOL This is the most fun cookbook I've read in awhile. I'm even taking it to bed to read at night!! LOL
Smiles, Melody June
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 04:35:05 AM
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I have all the Mitford books too, and the cookbook. That was a really thoughtful thing for your Hubby to do! That is such a nice series to read.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 09:59:45 AM
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I love reading that series too. Now you should make him a special recipe from the book to say thanks!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 7:04:57 PM
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I have that cookbook too! It reads like a novel, and has great recipes. Your husband is a keeper!
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twink
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Deb
Rapid City
SD
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 7:28:37 PM
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I am a big fan of Jan Karon and have most of the Mitford books and the Cookbook and Kitchen Reader. The last one I bought was called The Mitford Bedside Companion. The only ones I don't have are the ones I don't know about, I guess!
I also like to read the Harmony books by Philip Gulley. What a great writer he is; has a real knack for taking one down memory lane, for sure.
I am (in the past few years) a huge fan of all the books by Eleanor Roosevelt. She was quite a gal, regardless of your political persuasion. She had GUTS before most of us women knew what guts were.
I like to read quirky stuff sometimes, like 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World and Brave New World Revisited -- that kinda stuff. Seems to be almost surreal that some of it is actually coming to pass.
One book that I laughed my way through from beginning to end was The Bible According to Mark Twain. Now THERE was a real character -- no wonder he was a writer.
I also like to read Zane Gray (there is confusion about how to spell his last name) and he was reportedly a very distant relative of the paternal side of my family. I also like Louis L'Amour.
To sum it up, I guess about the only thing I'm NOT interested in is Sci-Fi. Nope, nope, nope -- not for me. I'd rather read a cookbook any day of the week. 
-Deb
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sanderfam
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Renae
MN
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 8:44:23 PM
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| I bought my mother that cookbook and told her I'd make the Orange Marmalade cake that shows up in every book. My parents had recently located to a different home so I wasn't familiar with the kitchen, I'd never made the cake before...and let's just say I'm no kitchen whiz to begin with...and the cake had a gazillion steps and ingredients. I think it took me something like 3 hours to make that thing. It was super moist and tasted good (even though it slightly resembled the Leaning Tower of Pisa)but I told my mother she'd better enjoy it because it was the first and last time I was ever making it. I found the Mitford books way more relaxing to read than to cook with! |
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twink
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Deb
Rapid City
SD
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2009 : 5:42:44 PM
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Originally posted by sanderfam
I bought my mother that cookbook and told her I'd make the Orange Marmalade cake that shows up in every book. My parents had recently located to a different home so I wasn't familiar with the kitchen, I'd never made the cake before...and let's just say I'm no kitchen whiz to begin with...and the cake had a gazillion steps and ingredients. I think it took me something like 3 hours to make that thing. It was super moist and tasted good (even though it slightly resembled the Leaning Tower of Pisa)but I told my mother she'd better enjoy it because it was the first and last time I was ever making it. I found the Mitford books way more relaxing to read than to cook with!
Oh that is too funny. I agree with you, too. I read that recipe and thought to myself "now exactly WHEN would I have the time to do all those steps??" so if I ever come across an Orange Marmalade cake at a church bazaar or something, I'm just going to buy it instead of bake it...  
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sanderfam
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Renae
MN
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Posted - Nov 07 2009 : 3:57:45 PM
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| Deb--I totally agree...buy the cake!!!! I was glad I was able to do that for my mom but...once is enough. |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 1:16:45 PM
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Isn't that a great book! I also love the Mitford series and I grabbed that book. I agree it read like a novel too, along with the recipes you got a great story book too!
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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blessedhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Tina
West Virginia
USA
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 05:02:40 AM
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Wow, I guess I didn't realize that people all over the world and USA read the "Midford" series. I read them all because Jan is a local writer. She lives here in the NC mountains.
I love the books also. I didn't know that there was a cookbook. I'll check it out.
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 12:28:25 PM
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The Mitford Books are one of my favorite series...I LOVE the characters...all quirky. And the town and homes are so cozy, for the most part. I have the cookbook and have only made a few things from it, but when I love an author or series, I just need to read it all. If you want a different take on Mitford, listen to the books on CD or tape. They are so enjoyable! Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2010 : 2:18:48 PM
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Dianne - I am the same way with authors I like, I have to read everything they have ever written. I do love the Mitford series.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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LBP
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Linda
Goodview
VA
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 05:12:23 AM
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I love the Mitford cookbook! My sister and I have birthdays close together and always celebrate with a themed party. A couple of years ago we did Mitford. We made all our dishes from that cookbook. We especially loved Cynthia's Green Beans and Ray's cole slaw. And Louella's biscuits are the bomb! Happy Cookin'
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2010 : 08:38:44 AM
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I LOVE the Mitford Series and was thrilled when I found my cookbook :) I was able to purchase mine at a killer price too, $5.00 on Amamzon for 'used' but you would never know it.
I can't wait to try Louella's biscuits!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2010 : 06:12:33 AM
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It's funny that sometimes I love a book or series so much I don't read anything else until I've devoured the whole thing! Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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