tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post2006449523146679755..comments2024-03-21T19:48:11.287-05:00Comments on Pleasant View Schoolhouse: A Fall Birthday BanquetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-9677790533348762802010-10-31T08:03:04.337-05:002010-10-31T08:03:04.337-05:00I sent a list of your birthday meals out to my fam...I sent a list of your birthday meals out to my family for my Step-dad's 70th birthday coming up. Everyone loved them and we are planning a special meal to celebrate him this Thanksgiving because people will be traveling from out of state! I love how you do things like a simple meal so special to let someone know they are loved!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890449352677357183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-86255925234822579112010-10-30T18:21:57.009-05:002010-10-30T18:21:57.009-05:00Thanks Anna! I wondered if it had a bit of sweetn...Thanks Anna! I wondered if it had a bit of sweetness to it.Carolina Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787931138064650915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-88952128855247736662010-10-30T16:12:59.304-05:002010-10-30T16:12:59.304-05:00Salad dressing: our usual--balsamic vinegar, extra...Salad dressing: our usual--balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and Jane's Crazy Mixed-Up Salt, plus a slug of POM pomegranate juice I happened to have in the fridge.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747223126169684757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-3648226279606666892010-10-30T15:59:18.680-05:002010-10-30T15:59:18.680-05:00When you were planning on closing up your blog bac...When you were planning on closing up your blog back in the spring, I'll admit one of my first thoughts was "Oh no, no grandfather birthday feast post this year!" This is such a sweet tradition. I feel blessed that you post about it.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-57471808396714015152010-10-30T14:14:15.697-05:002010-10-30T14:14:15.697-05:00That salad intrigues me....what kind of dressing d...That salad intrigues me....what kind of dressing did you use? This is one I'd like to make for Christmas Dinner. <br />As usual, the table looks beautiful, too!Carolina Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787931138064650915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-14595633190937893332010-10-30T13:47:08.332-05:002010-10-30T13:47:08.332-05:00oh lovely. I find your fall banquet so inspiring....oh lovely. I find your fall banquet so inspiring. I've been reading Miss Manners and right now she's despairing over the demise of the dinner party.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-73235084874204970422010-10-30T13:40:27.220-05:002010-10-30T13:40:27.220-05:00I could only think of Daisy when my bad eyes were ...I could only think of Daisy when my bad eyes were squinting out 'cocoa.' <br />But the cava is a more celebratory touch for the adults! My cousin brought some back from Spain with her 11 years ago to use as a pre-wedding toast before I got married. So special!Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403233175071026416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-7501222604429821212010-10-30T12:23:13.499-05:002010-10-30T12:23:13.499-05:00I just asked about this celebration the other day!...I just asked about this celebration the other day! I'm glad you shared your dinner with us. Do you have such elegant celebrations for every grandparent? I adore your china!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-44097619064496937582010-10-30T10:52:17.397-05:002010-10-30T10:52:17.397-05:00I love your blog! I rarely post, but visit every t...I love your blog! I rarely post, but visit every time that you post. I find it so encouraging. I need to pull out the fall related Grace Livingston Hill's soon...maybe the Christmas related too. Have a lovely weekend.<br />Mrs. SensibilityMrs. Sensibilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516072438232590355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-72012753513773001872010-10-30T07:34:11.658-05:002010-10-30T07:34:11.658-05:00Who would not be honored to receive such a wonderf...Who would not be honored to receive such a wonderful dinner. Lucky man! I am a regular reader and just wanted to leave a comment today to tell you how much I enjoy your blog! Have a wonderful weekend.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040416772190103045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-79886631954745048072010-10-30T06:20:31.448-05:002010-10-30T06:20:31.448-05:00Oh, Polly, cocoa would have made Daisy's night...Oh, Polly, cocoa would have made Daisy's night! It's actually cava, a sparkling spanish wine.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747223126169684757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-83745910475238183682010-10-29T23:51:18.947-05:002010-10-29T23:51:18.947-05:00What a wonderful way to honor this special father/...What a wonderful way to honor this special father/grandfather!<br /><br />Lovely as always...Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-27154186936736216392010-10-29T23:05:18.494-05:002010-10-29T23:05:18.494-05:00What a blessing, indeed!
And what is under the ...What a blessing, indeed! <br /><br />And what is under the tart on the menu? All my eyes seem to read is "cocoa" but I just don't think so!Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403233175071026416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-46322490774314166722010-10-29T22:37:20.647-05:002010-10-29T22:37:20.647-05:00Ever since I was a little child (literally, for as...Ever since I was a little child (literally, for as long as I can remember), I've wanted to be a very small mouse so I can quietly hide myself in small recesses and watch people's dinner parties. Although at yours, I might've sneaked out to snatch a candied walnut. Thanks for indulging me! Beautiful!Kate at Wonderful Life Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393342818341678583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-74101149291613867562010-10-29T21:18:48.603-05:002010-10-29T21:18:48.603-05:00My grandfather's birthday was Oct. 31st, and m...My grandfather's birthday was Oct. 31st, and many are the fond memories of pulling out the gourmet recipes for a family dinner party on Grandmother's bone china. I wish I had such lovely snapshots of the events as yours. Thanks for sharing!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585349948438593530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-57647361788044557942010-10-29T21:00:53.407-05:002010-10-29T21:00:53.407-05:00Very nice - I've been wondering.
LisateresaVery nice - I've been wondering.<br /><br />LisateresaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.com