tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post3591016620030265883..comments2023-10-17T22:38:03.481+11:00Comments on My Pear Tree House: Good Things Autumn 2011: Burmese Statues and Gwyneth PaltrowJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475155333546477042noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-73194595582169314872011-05-29T02:00:53.765+10:002011-05-29T02:00:53.765+10:00What a lovely post.
I am not familiar with Geraldi...What a lovely post.<br />I am not familiar with Geraldine Brooks...perhaps she is an Australian author? I will check her out- I love "Plague Books"!<br />Also, the avocado on toast with feta, mint & olive oil- will most DEFINITELY be checking that out!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!Slim Paleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278593197402665506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-17924380872669460262011-05-27T12:02:25.435+10:002011-05-27T12:02:25.435+10:00How refreshing to read a blog that is so funny and...How refreshing to read a blog that is so funny and honest! <br />I am a Gwyneth fan for the simple reason that she is happy, smiles a lot, doesn't carry on about how precious she is and adores her children.Love Nigella's stylish use of english but she is a bit of a cup cake. I'm always amazed at how the Masterchef contestants can make the Haute Cuisine but don't know the simple things, ie egg whites won't whip if the utensils aren't spotless and you need to mix arrowroot before adding it.<br />Love the copyright!<br />VickixxVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562932795668029251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-54412507490664780582011-05-26T22:30:49.062+10:002011-05-26T22:30:49.062+10:00Jane, where would we be without the cat! always go...Jane, where would we be without the cat! always good for rubbing something over onto the floor. I am most impressed with that copyright, a little less so with the ever and over exposed GP. But will say-she is always in great demand and seems to have countless things to share. I note her image on the latest Bon Appetit excerpts from the book inside and the article looks pretty entertaining. pgtP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-5610353385880253562011-05-24T00:14:06.274+10:002011-05-24T00:14:06.274+10:00Such a lovely post!! I love that beautiful drawing...Such a lovely post!! I love that beautiful drawing by your daughter and yummy avocado toast, by the way who doesn't love Scanlan & Theodore :))Best wishes and love xxxnevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715657585760229927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-60876098627651176862011-05-20T12:05:10.368+10:002011-05-20T12:05:10.368+10:00Thank you for your good wishes! A coffee it is... ...Thank you for your good wishes! A coffee it is... in a few months - I have a few hurdles to jump first. Like where to live in Melbourne - it's almost harder to move back to a city you know... A xAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647407406551661556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-19445136043893990992011-05-19T23:13:20.786+10:002011-05-19T23:13:20.786+10:00The copyright made me laugh out loud.The copyright made me laugh out loud.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452627115206030781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-25471003230330525032011-05-18T17:27:01.780+10:002011-05-18T17:27:01.780+10:00The little things in life are EVERYTHING! ... I re...The little things in life are EVERYTHING! ... I revel in the little things too... and every little moment. Moment by moment is a good way to live. .... and I adore Gwynnie. You are not alone. A-M xxThe House That A-M Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870752194541203656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-82215044175445069352011-05-17T22:31:46.908+10:002011-05-17T22:31:46.908+10:00Great post, Jane. So much good stuff!
I can't...Great post, Jane. So much good stuff!<br /><br />I can't agree with the Gwynnie Paltry love, though. I just can't do her. She's... insipid. I agree the book is probably great, but I just don't want to encourage her any more than we already have. xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-61788725666919704212011-05-17T17:21:40.037+10:002011-05-17T17:21:40.037+10:00Hello dear Jane! Great to see this newsy and infor...Hello dear Jane! Great to see this newsy and informative post. I must say I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one who doesn't watch Masterchef but I also have to confess that I do have a few of Jamie's and Nigella's cook books and watch them whenever I can. I also subscribe to GOOP and love the recipes that Gwyneth shares. I think after reading your review I will definitely find that book as it sounds wonderful!<br /><br />Right, I'd better go and finish making dinner before the family complains. Take care and keep enjoying that yummy avocado toast.<br /><br />Best wishes always,<br />Natasha.<br />xoNatasha in Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975487981963489572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-19783305457963718382011-05-17T10:21:40.760+10:002011-05-17T10:21:40.760+10:00Ah lots of lovely little things. I do miss your po...Ah lots of lovely little things. I do miss your posts.<br /><br />Mmm, I'd follow Dollshouses but I am a little bit of a weirdo (or just need a daughter who'd like one and let me play with it). <br /><br />Gwyneth confuses me too. I like her (and that hair) and yet I find her a little too much sometimes... I will go and flick through the book.<br /><br />I have come much too late to the Geraldine Brooks' party but love her writing. Off to order Caleb's Crossing, thanks for the reminder and best of luck with the brows.... xAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08647407406551661556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-56224533014270726632011-05-17T06:44:06.264+10:002011-05-17T06:44:06.264+10:00I have heard a few people say very good things abo...I have heard a few people say very good things about the Gwyneth book lately, I may have to have a look. My current fave is the Thrifty Kitchen. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881965816018645999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-18581941293534838082011-05-16T23:59:42.430+10:002011-05-16T23:59:42.430+10:00Ah, your husband wouldn't like Blogtopia at al...Ah, your husband wouldn't like Blogtopia at all. It's true about the small things: they build up to a big and worthwhile whole, all the more intricate for its sum of small parts. And I will be among the first followers of your Things on Toast blog if ever you get it running, having being delighted with your tomato & avocado inspirations.Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-25430006468776133832011-05-16T23:05:05.454+10:002011-05-16T23:05:05.454+10:00Ah, it's so good to hear from you again, Jane....Ah, it's so good to hear from you again, Jane. I have missed your wry humour. Ooh, the lawyer in me is giggling at the copyright marking! I want to read Geraldine Brooks' 'The People of the Book and 'March'. When I find that ever elusive *moment*, that is. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-74537375670648926842011-05-16T19:51:27.620+10:002011-05-16T19:51:27.620+10:00I am embarrassed to admit that I adore Gwyneth and...I am embarrassed to admit that I adore Gwyneth and am going to order myself a copy her cookbook pronto! Have you ever considered a cookbook Jane? Your descriptions of your comfort food favourites are always inspiring and look mouth wateringly delicious! xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634383197755226856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-78484816984145240752011-05-16T19:22:47.064+10:002011-05-16T19:22:47.064+10:00Mmm - am excited now that Geraldine Brooks has ano...Mmm - am excited now that Geraldine Brooks has another book out as I loved "March" and particularly loved "Year Of Wonders".<br /><br />The cookbook actually sounds really fantastic. And I am not a huge Gwyneth fan (and I never knew there was such a thing as too much white in a home until I saw the pics you had linked!). Poor woman is probably really lovely.<br /><br />Take care.A Farmer's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094401205258678969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-35066090941743793272011-05-16T18:49:36.795+10:002011-05-16T18:49:36.795+10:00What a beautiful drawing by your daughter - so pre...What a beautiful drawing by your daughter - so precious!<br />I am not a fan of Gordon or Jamie for that matter. I dong mind Nigella except for all that finger sucking and boosomy-ness!<br />I've never tried avocado on toast but it sounds good, especially on a sour dough. Mmmm.<br />You look after yourself :)<br />XSarah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869923063594203447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-91787931551079680712011-05-16T18:42:24.946+10:002011-05-16T18:42:24.946+10:00Dear Jane,
Gwyneth has been on a couple of cookery...Dear Jane,<br />Gwyneth has been on a couple of cookery programmes over here in the past week, promoting her cookery book. On one, she made crab cakes which looked delicious and, because of that, I will probably buy her cookery book. I also like Jamie Oliver's cookbooks and have most of his, as his recipes are quick and often , all in one pan and always turn out well. He is so over- exposed now though and I don't watch his TV programmes anymore. I have to confess that I have been to one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants and I don't have one bad word to say about it but, I can't stand the way he comes across.<br />Sorry to hear about your eyebrow's but, if it's any consolation, when you get to my age they become so much sparser than thy were. I'm sure that your's will grow back later. <br />I have to say that you are such an inspiration Jane. You have such a wonderful attitude and it's so lovely to read your posts and how much you seem to get done in a day.You have so much that interests you which, I think, is very healing. <br />Love your daughter's picture...... I think that Karen in Outnumbered would be proud !!!<br />Much love Jane. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-67725019680021370782011-05-16T17:54:24.902+10:002011-05-16T17:54:24.902+10:00Dear Princess Jane
Glad to hear you are finding jo...Dear Princess Jane<br />Glad to hear you are finding joy in the little things.. especially your daughters painting.. so sweet!!! and love those Theodore and Scanlon cardigans..who doesn't love a good grey cardi!! <br /><br /><br />But.. I have to admit I don't watch Masterchef either nor any of the trillions of cooking shows we are now swamped with.. part of it has to do with all my food restrictions... makes me nuts to see the yummies on the tv and partly as.. how many cooking shows can we watch?<br /><br />You gave me a laugh with the eyebrow comment.. hope you get to hang on to yours... Take care and good luck with the fig tree... ciao xxx JulieJulie@beingRUBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-1178239997569349272011-05-16T17:50:30.729+10:002011-05-16T17:50:30.729+10:00I find myself agreeing with everything you say...e...I find myself agreeing with everything you say...except I do have my share of Jamie Oliver cookbooks! Gordon's face though will never cross my doorstep in print or any other form. I've just finished Caleb's Crossing. Geraldine Brooks is my favourite author. Have you read People of the Book too, as well as her brilliant non-fiction Nine Parts of Desire? And is it even possible to have too much avocado on toast? I think not. Sorry you've been feeling a bit rough. I do hope you, the Burmese statue and the fig tree all fare a little better next week :)Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762326830724357881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-79876789101681537712011-05-16T17:45:50.768+10:002011-05-16T17:45:50.768+10:00I am quite tempted to purchase that Gwyneth book. ...I am quite tempted to purchase that Gwyneth book. I actually enjoy her slightly odd blog, and her book has received pretty good reviews. I don't mind Nigella, but I find I cook a lot from Jamie Oliver's cookbooks. I know he's a bit naff, but his recipes are great for family cooking, and always work.<br /><br />I've bought Caleb's crossing (waiting for it to arrive from bookdepository), and loved her other two books. We stayed in the plague village 13 years ago, so I found the book particularly interesting.<br /><br />I hope you can hold onto your eyebrows.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432089507602828735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141972872292928899.post-8416406665887122672011-05-16T17:33:13.570+10:002011-05-16T17:33:13.570+10:00Jane - you are an inspiration to us all! That was...Jane - you are an inspiration to us all! That was a wonderful, positive post today, and I loved all the photos that you have put up for us to see, especially the little drawing by your daughter - magical! I agree with you about Gwynneth's cookbook. It was serialized in a Sunday magazine here, and it looks wonderful. I am going to buy it as part of my daughter's 40th birthday pressie! You should be proud of all your achievements there, as I am proud for you! Take care.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.com