tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post8978217935602304208..comments2024-03-29T01:17:04.775-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Great food writing moments @LucyBurdetteJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25514489888835517352019-08-28T06:16:53.480-04:002019-08-28T06:16:53.480-04:00Eek. I hope you're not disappointed...Eek. I hope you're not disappointed...Ann Cleeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661721952004401536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60295973018271742162019-08-27T23:25:49.326-04:002019-08-27T23:25:49.326-04:00I know, Deborah, right? I know, Deborah, right? Leslie Karsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779717365273916569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39520456988828223312019-08-27T20:21:56.024-04:002019-08-27T20:21:56.024-04:00Leslie, the mushroom scene is possibly my favorite...Leslie, the mushroom scene is possibly my favorite scene in the Lord of the Rings!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-342320658477913362019-08-27T17:59:30.242-04:002019-08-27T17:59:30.242-04:00I, of course, ALWAYS notice food references, and a...I, of course, ALWAYS notice food references, and am impressed and happy when the writer clearly does know his or her way around a kitchen or hot line. (And you, ma cherie, certainly fit in that category!) Some other favorites: Yes, The Wind in the Willows, the mushrooms in The Fellowship of the Ring, Ruth Reichl (of course), the crumpets dripping with butter in The Importance of Being Earnest.Leslie Karsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779717365273916569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80000625090613593522019-08-27T17:51:44.377-04:002019-08-27T17:51:44.377-04:00The early Robert Parker books--Spenser was always ...The early Robert Parker books--Spenser was always making something to eat or eating out and describing the food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14382969986357610412019-08-27T14:53:23.210-04:002019-08-27T14:53:23.210-04:00These are amazing, Roberta, and Ann Cleeves is a w...These are amazing, Roberta, and Ann Cleeves is a writing goddess.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12534426724085822762019-08-27T14:53:07.291-04:002019-08-27T14:53:07.291-04:00I don't think I've ever read any of that s...I don't think I've ever read any of that series, but I will remedy that. It's so perfect to have the guy make wonderful food and eat it over the sinkLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39887334143806758252019-08-27T14:52:08.164-04:002019-08-27T14:52:08.164-04:00I love that Libby! what a great phraseI love that Libby! what a great phraseLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83881425201437590562019-08-27T14:51:16.989-04:002019-08-27T14:51:16.989-04:00But you've got cupcakes Jenn!!!But you've got cupcakes Jenn!!!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54808517049211528732019-08-27T14:50:34.457-04:002019-08-27T14:50:34.457-04:00Of course the food has to suit the characters, and...Of course the food has to suit the characters, and yours are often too busy to eat, Hank. LOLLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75911462648207663362019-08-27T14:49:33.477-04:002019-08-27T14:49:33.477-04:00You're very welcome, and thank you Coralee for...You're very welcome, and thank you Coralee for these terrific additions to my list!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76345520912726998942019-08-27T14:47:34.536-04:002019-08-27T14:47:34.536-04:00Thanks Debs! I am dying for Ann Mah to release ano...Thanks Debs! I am dying for Ann Mah to release another novel as I so enjoyed The Lost Vintage. You will see how much she's grown as a novelist if you go back to read Kitchen Chinese. Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88079661340543198352019-08-27T14:13:25.829-04:002019-08-27T14:13:25.829-04:00Yum!Yum!Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23500870735480703402019-08-27T13:52:40.265-04:002019-08-27T13:52:40.265-04:00I do love your food quotes, Roberta! I can't t...I do love your food quotes, Roberta! I can't think of specifics but I do know all the food in Three Pines is pure magic. Oh, do you remember the series with the police detective who made fantastic sandwiches and ate them over the kitchen sink? Had to look it up. Edward X. Delaney by Lawrence Sanders. Wonderful sandwiches paired with beer.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15031848955226638382019-08-27T13:44:47.901-04:002019-08-27T13:44:47.901-04:00Some years back I read through all the Dorothy Say...Some years back I read through all the Dorothy Sayers' Peter Wimsey books.<br />They inspired me to go to the kitchen and, at least, make a cup of tea.<br />Lord Peter referred to a "claret coloured frock" at one point (I don't remember what story). That so impressed my husband and me that we went out to find just such a dress for me! And we succeeded.Libby Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78877437927783750422019-08-27T13:33:37.752-04:002019-08-27T13:33:37.752-04:00I don't think I've ever noticed a food ref...I don't think I've ever noticed a food reference when reading, but I am betting I will now. Thanks, Roberta, this is going to raise my food game.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74880211794258499232019-08-27T13:21:37.396-04:002019-08-27T13:21:37.396-04:00Humpty Dumpty - how did we know he was an egg? LOL...Humpty Dumpty - how did we know he was an egg? LOLPaulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786463183900120910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44536090288369166402019-08-27T13:19:07.919-04:002019-08-27T13:19:07.919-04:00My guess was Ann Cleeves, too, due to the numerous...My guess was Ann Cleeves, too, due to the numerous references.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69183996951966356282019-08-27T13:17:10.655-04:002019-08-27T13:17:10.655-04:00I am impressed by all the research you authors do,...I am impressed by all the research you authors do, Lucy, and I do appreciate your research on those quotes, which I do read and enjoy. Lunch would be great!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39486369046622133292019-08-27T13:09:29.066-04:002019-08-27T13:09:29.066-04:00 This is so thought-provoking! I am going to go ba... This is so thought-provoking! I am going to go back over my new manuscript and make sure I do food proud! Thank you, dear Roberta! This is perfect. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-92072719876295337762019-08-27T11:40:21.486-04:002019-08-27T11:40:21.486-04:00"The March Hare took the watch and looked at ..."The March Hare took the watch and looked at it gloomily: then he dipped it into his cup of tea, and looked at it again: but he could think of nothing better to say than his first remark, "It was the best butter, you know" Alice's Adventures in Wonderland<br /><br />"He looked down at his coffee-stained yellow polo shirt and now-lidless venti, then bent still farther down to see the coffee (he took it black, Emily noticed) pooling in the toe well of his butterscotch leather loafers." Careful What you Wish For. Ephron<br /><br />She'd fermented cabbage with radishes, and cauliflower with haricots vert and carrots. The spice mixtures were not as hot as the traditional kimchee --a concession to the bland English palate -- but still had a good bit of pop. The spicy, crunchy veg made a perfect counterpoint to the soft creaminess of the smoked lamb and beans" A Bitter Feast. Crombie<br /><br />Love food, love reading about food, and especially love reading Haley's thoughts about Floridian cuisine. Thanks Lucy/Roberta for giving me new cooking ideas. Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34140738332565893702019-08-27T11:34:31.405-04:002019-08-27T11:34:31.405-04:00Lucy, I loved this post! I love your food quotes a...Lucy, I loved this post! I love your food quotes at the beginnings of chapters, and I'm always making notes of things I want to read that you've mentioned. I haven't read Ann Mah's Kitchen Chinese, so putting that one on my list. I just loaned The Lost Vintage to a friend who works at Trader Joe's and is studying to be a sommelier.<br /><br />So excited about our mystery guest tomorrow:-)Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21606163188651769532019-08-27T11:29:29.096-04:002019-08-27T11:29:29.096-04:00Thanks, Hallie. I had such fun writing it. I'v...Thanks, Hallie. I had such fun writing it. I've kept almost all of my research books, too.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22390793005148012772019-08-27T11:28:45.224-04:002019-08-27T11:28:45.224-04:00Trying to think of some good lines, but will have ...Trying to think of some good lines, but will have to get out the book!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6711001819468354752019-08-27T11:27:22.452-04:002019-08-27T11:27:22.452-04:00Hope you find something delicious! This is always ...Hope you find something delicious! This is always the drawback of reading and writing about food – the onset of hungerLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.com