tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post6475032549488947378..comments2024-01-08T08:16:38.651-08:00Comments on queen of the castle recipes: Mom's Spinach SaladLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-22864315630121169962008-11-01T15:41:00.000-07:002008-11-01T15:41:00.000-07:00Not a cook AT ALL. That is why I make salads and ...Not a cook AT ALL. That is why I make salads and desserts that only require mixing! If I feel adventurous I bake something. Otherwise I print out interesting sounding recipes and give them to my husband. He is the cook. AND - he enjoys doing dishes! He's a keeper. I've requested pancakes for breakfast tomorrow so we can use up the rest of the maple syrup left over from the dressing :0)The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-20881524639074116682008-10-31T18:17:00.000-07:002008-10-31T18:17:00.000-07:00The Bumbles: Thanks for sharing the maple vinaigr...The Bumbles: Thanks for sharing the maple vinaigrette recipe. I will definitely try it (must buy some maple syrup first :) ) I'll bet you're a better cook than you give yourself credit for.<BR/><BR/>I have read Wait Till Next Year and liked it a lot. I also liked the Sandy Koufax biography that came out a few years ago. But one on Joe Dimaggio I read not long ago was not so good; too much game by game, inning by inning description of his hitting streak. I just skimmed those chapters ;0Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-16318012415704447602008-10-31T17:05:00.000-07:002008-10-31T17:05:00.000-07:00Wow! I've never had anyone ever try a recipe ...Wow! I've never had anyone ever try a recipe from me - which is not mine and I'm sure is not original to the person that gave it to me - but nevertheless - very cool! I feel badly that I didn't check back in to see that you needed the dressing recipe. It is as follows:<BR/><BR/>*1/4 cup maple syrup, warmed<BR/>*1 & 1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar<BR/>*1/4 cup xtra virgin olive oil<BR/>*freshly ground salt and pepper<BR/><BR/>In a slow stream add the oil into the vinegar and whisk. Then slowly add syrup while still whisking. Season and enjoy! I doubled this and had more than enough for the large salad I made for the party.<BR/><BR/>Oh - and I'll put those book suggestions on my to read list. Did you ever read "Wait Till Next Year" by Doris Kearns Goodwin? It combines my 2 favorites - memoirs and baseball.<BR/><BR/>Come back and visit us again - I'll check in with you as well.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-20289527002530727912008-10-31T13:45:00.000-07:002008-10-31T13:45:00.000-07:00The Bumbles: We tried your suggestion last night,...The Bumbles: We tried your suggestion last night, spinach with gorgonzola, craisins, and apples; we added toasted pine nuts instead of pecans, and used a store-bought spinach salad dressing. It was delicious! We'll definitely be making that again. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Megan: sugar cubes in lemon extract, set afire -- brilliant! Your cake was really cute. I think with three kids under the age of five, you are excused from all extra cooking/cleaning, etc. jobs for a while! I'd be honored if you want to add me to your blog list. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Jana: Please elaborate on fish flakes! What do they taste like? Do you still eat them now that you're living here?Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-65214831274516529572008-10-31T13:30:00.000-07:002008-10-31T13:30:00.000-07:00Lynn,I love spinach and used to eat it all the tim...Lynn,<BR/>I love spinach and used to eat it all the time in Japan with a bit of soy sauce and fish flakes on top. This recipe sounds delicious, as well. I'll have to try it. My thanks to your mom.Jana McBurney-Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342260230154501718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-76584121606870679082008-10-30T22:28:00.000-07:002008-10-30T22:28:00.000-07:00Hi Lynnthanks for checking my blog out.The ghost c...Hi Lynn<BR/>thanks for checking my blog out.<BR/>The ghost cake flames were actually sugar cubes soaked in lemon extract inside eggshells, it burns this HUGE blueish flame and lasts longer than a candle. (fun for the kids)<BR/> I love your recipes! I used to LOVE to cook, and I used to be good at it, three kids under the age of 5 has changed that! : ) <BR/>Your blog makes me want to start cooking right now! <BR/>Do you mind if I add you to my blog list?<BR/>Check back anytime! : )Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598458258884483985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-64645000419422360222008-10-30T12:53:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:53:00.000-07:00Addhumorandfaith: I've never heard of cornbread s...Addhumorandfaith: I've never heard of cornbread salad! I'd love a recipe. That sounds really intriguing! Thanks.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-36155962896829177532008-10-30T12:49:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:49:00.000-07:00The Bumbles: I love baseball, and reading about i...The Bumbles: I love baseball, and reading about it. I just finished Orel Hershiser's (1988) book, Out of the Blue. It gave a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a pitcher. Also recently finished The Game: One Man, Nine Innings, A Love Affair with Baseball by Robert Benson. He lives in the Nashville area, and covered a minor league game, and interwove stories of his own life. We love to catch minor league games when we can.<BR/><BR/>Your salad sounds yummy. I've never heard of maple vinaigrette. Do you have a recipe? I'd love to try it.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-44819280668638358602008-10-30T11:11:00.000-07:002008-10-30T11:11:00.000-07:00Lynn -- I love spinach salad and this sounds like ...Lynn -- I love spinach salad and this sounds like a good one -- I'll try it over the holidays.<BR/><BR/>Re. salad recipes. I have just started reading your blog, so I don't know if you've talked about cornbread salad? If not, it is great! Of course, it's not particularly diet because of the cornbread! If you haven't had it, let me know and I'll send you the recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-52255928103269779392008-10-30T09:17:00.000-07:002008-10-30T09:17:00.000-07:00Thanks for visiting our blog - The Last Best Leagu...Thanks for visiting our blog - The Last Best League was a pretty good book - especially if you like baseball of course. It paints a picture of Cape Cod and the league pretty close to reality - I have yet to see one of the games but plan to soon.<BR/><BR/>I do not cook - sometimes I can bake a treat (since that is what I REALLY like to eat) - but I had to bring a salad to a pumpkin carving party last weekend. Your site would have come in handy - I'll bookmark it for future needs. I ended up with a spinach salad with roasted pecans, gorgonzola cheese, craisins and apples (from a local orchard). The maple vinegrette dressing was what made it so delicious.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-81445834036619840792008-10-30T08:13:00.000-07:002008-10-30T08:13:00.000-07:00Thanks, Kim.Sally, strawberry spinach sounds delic...Thanks, Kim.<BR/><BR/>Sally, strawberry spinach sounds delicious. Thanks for the idea.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-50517036790939962152008-10-30T05:22:00.000-07:002008-10-30T05:22:00.000-07:00Lynn, Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of the few s...Lynn, Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of the few salads I can get my family to eat!<BR/>Thanks for stopping by!Sally Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336068053678645397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254018491533840291.post-54431088162328089452008-10-30T02:46:00.000-07:002008-10-30T02:46:00.000-07:00What a great site you have here! Love this!!! Gr...What a great site you have here! Love this!!! Great recipes.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776094615073808040noreply@blogger.com