tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5672597342811664026..comments2024-03-29T01:47:48.560-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: The Ultimate REDS RetreatJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39840447778032357652015-11-24T15:04:30.175-05:002015-11-24T15:04:30.175-05:00Sadly, I am 5'0" so Julia's custom ki...Sadly, I am 5'0" so Julia's custom kitchen wont' work for me. Mind you, that is the only reason I am not looking into it....:-)<br />Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23410116327912086942015-11-22T00:47:26.399-05:002015-11-22T00:47:26.399-05:00Oh, Reine, how wonderful that you knew her! She is...Oh, Reine, how wonderful that you knew her! She is one of my heroes, not just for the cooking, but for her great sense of adventure and her joy in life. Julia was truly a one-of-a-kind, and I envy you that contact.<br /><br />And what a perfect way to describe her. "She was in the moment while moving forward." <br /><br />Love it.<br /><br />And, Linda, it's a deal:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54842664284709832012015-11-21T21:37:13.259-05:002015-11-21T21:37:13.259-05:00Debs, I have fond memories from the time when we l...Debs, I have fond memories from the time when we lived a few doors down from Julia in Cambridge. Her house was like other houses in the neighborhood. She loved her yard. When she was out and about she picked up litter and carefully disposed of it. She walked to the grocery store down the road. She was charming, interesting, and dignified. And very tall. I miss Julia. I miss her presence. I might become too attached to her spirit in Provence. Who knows? Maybe her dedication infuses the atmosphere and would direct my attention to persevere. That is what she represented to me. She took hold of the opportunities that attracted her. She was in the moment while moving forward. I wish that I had said good-bye.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11790327388119838972015-11-21T18:52:24.714-05:002015-11-21T18:52:24.714-05:00Debs, invite me along, and I'll cook at those ...Debs, invite me along, and I'll cook at those tall counters for you. I always find kitchen counters too low for me. You can just sit and drink wine while I slave away in the kitchen. ;-)Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50219658479720415762015-11-21T16:21:51.706-05:002015-11-21T16:21:51.706-05:00I'd need a step stool for those counters, but ...I'd need a step stool for those counters, but I would love to just spend a day and absorb the atmosphere. As for a pied a terre, make mine either Cornwall or the Lake District - UK, here I come!In my dreams, of course.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84901825699692448462015-11-21T14:19:31.121-05:002015-11-21T14:19:31.121-05:00Having lost several inches in height in the past t...Having lost several inches in height in the past twenty years, I doubt I could reach her counters, but I sure wouldn't mind being a house GUEST at that house! Now, if I had lots and lots of money, I suppose I could buy the home AND hire a gourmet chef to do the cooking, as well as all the other staff members necessary to the upkeep of the house and grounds. With all of this in place, the Red Writers and Readers would be welcome guests at any time!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91049144614325097112015-11-21T11:42:03.294-05:002015-11-21T11:42:03.294-05:00Julia, that's fabulous. Hooray for Smith.
I f...Julia, that's fabulous. Hooray for Smith.<br /><br />I fear the others are right about the house, however. Too much upkeep. We'll rent the villa in Tuscany instead:-)<br /><br />But it was such fun to SEE Julia Child's house, and get a sense of how she and Paul lived there. <br /><br />Susan, I'd go for Scotland, too.<br /><br />Karen, I didn't know you were a kitchen designer! We have the most interesting readers here on JRW!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7533305708053106312015-11-21T11:09:19.382-05:002015-11-21T11:09:19.382-05:00Just as soon as I sell the Clare and Russ series t...Just as soon as I sell the Clare and Russ series to HBO, I'm <i>definitely</i> in.<br /><br />By the way, Child was a graduate of Smith College, and every year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, they celebrate Julia Child day: each of the 15 dining rooms serves a food made from her recipes. If you need another argument in favor of women's colleges...Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5642996762640113932015-11-21T09:56:19.160-05:002015-11-21T09:56:19.160-05:00I must not reply from my iPad. It auto corrects to...I must not reply from my iPad. It auto corrects to strange things. I meant to write from scratch..... Not ratchet!Rhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85640827981970401752015-11-21T09:54:29.416-05:002015-11-21T09:54:29.416-05:00I'd love a house in Provence in theory but the...I'd love a house in Provence in theory but then I think of the things that could go wrong when Im not there... Mice and damp and roof tiles blown off and difficult local contractors. Too practical, I know.<br />And would I ever dare to cook in Julia's kitchen? I hear that voice " you are not making that chicken stock from s ratchet?"Rhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3531809087690984002015-11-21T09:35:55.218-05:002015-11-21T09:35:55.218-05:00As a former kitchen designer, I'd say all the ...As a former kitchen designer, I'd say all the Reds I've met would have difficulty with counters of that height, including Hank. Surely, even you wouldn't wear high heels to cook, darling Hank. <br /><br />But a house in Provence would be lovely, wouldn't it? Then you could set a joint book project there. Just saying...<br /><br />Maybe rent a place, instead!<br /><br />So happy to win a copy of Lucky Break! Thank you.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91446884050592202752015-11-21T09:29:43.099-05:002015-11-21T09:29:43.099-05:00Counters would be too tall for me, too! I'm al...Counters would be too tall for me, too! I'm all about renting, not buying -- that way, no responsibility for gutters and other such mundane tasks.... As always, I'd rather be in Scotland....Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68481153870182577522015-11-21T08:39:14.640-05:002015-11-21T08:39:14.640-05:00Yeah, those countertops won't work for me, eit...Yeah, those countertops won't work for me, either.<br /><br />I'm not sure. I think I'd rather have a place in England or Italy - or even just down in the Laurel Highlands outside Pittsburgh. Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63855196444233529752015-11-21T08:23:51.083-05:002015-11-21T08:23:51.083-05:00Yes, Rhys' retreat!
ANd yes, it sounds love...Yes, Rhys' retreat! <br /><br />ANd yes, it sounds lovely to think about, but probably a pain in real life. There, now we don't have to do it.<br /><br />Because exactly, Hallie, how do you say "Please come clean the gutters" in French?<br /><br />Hmm. It IS funny how we all cook!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60641038928375656152015-11-21T07:28:24.614-05:002015-11-21T07:28:24.614-05:00Of course I'd love to own her house! But I'...Of course I'd love to own her house! But I'll join Debs and Roberta at the kitchen table stirring and chopping. <br /><br />My tall aunt Jo, also a superb cook, had all of her kitchen counters in San Francisco raised, too. Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54489012111976953972015-11-21T07:25:00.937-05:002015-11-21T07:25:00.937-05:00The counters wouldn't work for me either Debs:...The counters wouldn't work for me either Debs:). I had a grade school friend who was very tall, as was her family. I remember the door knobs were placed higher than usual, like at my eye height:)<br /><br />Though I loved that book and the idea of the place is enchanting. And most of us are good cooks on this blog.<br /><br />Kathy, maybe go to Rhys's writing retreat in Italy instead??<br /><br />And Joan, that's such a lovely sentiment--it's not the place so much as the people!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71595738171103749632015-11-21T06:51:45.033-05:002015-11-21T06:51:45.033-05:00Kathy Reel - what a nice idea! I wonder if her pot...Kathy Reel - what a nice idea! I wonder if her pots and pans come with.<br />Own another house? I can barely deal with the one I have. Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60679020693869267202015-11-21T03:00:39.619-05:002015-11-21T03:00:39.619-05:00Cooking in Julia's kitchen? The ultimate pleas...Cooking in Julia's kitchen? The ultimate pleasure!<br />Would I like to own the house? Maybe; it certainly is charming. But I've discovered it's not necessarily the house, but where it is located [in my case, with reference to where the girls and their families live] that is the most important thing . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12785826964188161512015-11-21T00:43:24.434-05:002015-11-21T00:43:24.434-05:00I definitely think the Reds should buy this proper...I definitely think the Reds should buy this property, and once a year invite fans to visit for a meal cooked in Julia's kitchen. Maybe the ghost of Julia Child would hover, making it a meal of perfection. I clicked on the Conde Nast link, but then I needed to click onto the Sotheby's site to see more of the house, although not all of it. http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-697-7x4m82/-la-pitchoune-the-french-home-of-julia-child-near-grasse-other-provence-alpes-cote-dazur-pr-06740 It's a very charming place.<br /><br />Even if funds were available, I can't say I'd like to own Julia Child's house. There are too many other places in which I'd like to buy houses, including England. Actually, the house that Duncan and Gemma live in sounds perfect. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.com