Comments on: A better day

By: amisha

amisha — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:11:00 +0000

sigh… i’m late to this but i think that this may very well make this hot, sticky early july seem a little lovelier as well. loving the beauty of the composed salad, so elegant on the plate. and there are still plump sweet melons to be had.

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:31:00 +0000

Hello, all! So sorry to have not been able to keep up with your comments. The past couple of weeks have been busy, wedding-wise, and I have a feeling that it's only just beginning! Oof.At any rate, just a few words.Kirsten, you <>do<> know exactly which night I mean! Ugh. After such a nice time, it was such an awful, awful cab ride! Not fair.Michelle, I might well run into you in OKC! Brandon and I are headed there next week, for some pre-wedding festivities...Anne, I worry that I may be <>way<> too late in replying to your comment, but yes, you can definitely make Jimmy's quiche in a standard-size tarte or quiche or pie pan. It'll take longer to bake, but just keep your eye on it.Aw, thank you, Rose!So glad to hear it, wellunderstood!Oh Jes, I am WAY too late, no doubt, to help you, and I'm so sorry. But for future reference, I would suggest Cafe Flora or Carmelita. Both are vegetarian restaurants, and I know that Cafe Flora, for one, is especially good with food restrictions. Hope you come back to Seattle soon!Katie, I love the idea of that lemon basil. Yum.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:55:00 +0000

re: Portland Farmer’s Market — it is seriously getting incredible, it’s so exciting! I bought some hood strawberries Saturday, that looked a bit iffy and they were amazing, but we have already had strawberries (they’ve been growing them in greenhouses) for almost a month that have been pretty darn good. We’re so, so lucky here.Btw, I made this salad last week, and it was delicious, simple, and a perfect quick weeknight meal. I found some fabulous lemon basil at the store that I sprinkled on top instead of parsley, it really brightened it.

By: Jes

Jes — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:57:00 +0000

Oh Molly,i have been reading your blog for so long now, and i love it, absolutely love it. so much so, that last summer-ish i spent nearly every day catching up on the previous two year's posts. (i can't wait for your book.)i'm hoping for better weather as well as i will be in seattle tomorrow. i so look forward to the restaurants and market. would you have any recommendations for a couple of vegetarians (who are sugar and wheat free as well)?jeshealthybird.blogspot.com

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:44:00 +0000

Loving your photography style… I know you are writer extraordinaire… it is as if your words float into ones brain and bring a smile with them. But, I have been quite captivated by your pics too. Thanks for all your good work and inspiration!

By: wellunderstood

wellunderstood — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:00:00 +0000

made this for dinner last night, a humid and rainy early summer evening . . . with a glass of white wine we were in heaven! i drizzled a bit of the wine over the melon, too. this will certainly be a featured menu for our summertime enjoyment! yum!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:20:00 +0000

Very nicely written post. Thanks, I needed it – I just came in from a rainstorm of the sort where I had to hang my clothes up upon entering the house and they’re creating a puddle beneath them. May indeed. I’m looking forward to melon season and more reasonable summer weather.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:52:00 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more, this spring has just been one day of wacky weather after another. Temperature changes of 20+ degrees in two days is ridiculous. But I love summer in Seattle and I’m really looking forward to June.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:05:00 +0000

Carless is Seattle is not so bad. Sprawl in this part of country is nothing compared to anywhere in the Midwest. We’ve adjusted to packing more travel-friendly items to bring to gatherings. Unfortunately, my shoe collection has become much more utilitarian; but being carless has relieved much unnecessary stress in our lives. Carrying our cat to the vet in the rain in a carboard carrier has been a challenge. Yes, the rain sucks, but so does traffic.

By: cchang

cchang — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:03:00 +0000

Oooh! That is so fresh and yummy. I can just smell the cantaloupe from here. 🙂 It’s peach season right now in Texas and those taste lovely in salads as well with blue cheese and pecans…