Food Porn & Other Stories: A Dining Review ~ 1/19-1/28/08

[wilma-bride]

Sorry I'm late to this party but I've been avoiding the food reviews lately, due to trying to lose 40 lbs. Dieting and reading food reviews is way too masochistic for me

Anyway, thanks Kathy for sending me the link - unfortunately, I didn't manage to avoid the reviews and just read the bit about the meet in October 09 -so let me just say the reviews were great as usual and, as I suspected, have made me extremely hungry. Weight Watchers may have to take a back seat for today

Secondly, I am so there for an October 09 meet. DH and I have just recently decided to take the brats (sorry, kids) back to the World next year. We're there from the 19th until the end of the month (geez, that sounds good ) I can't wait to meet up with some fellow foodies - and drinkers Oh, and on my way through your reviews, I couldn't help but notice this offer from Brenda, which I'm sure we would all love to take her up on:

thanks Honeybee for letting me steal your thread for a minute. If we ever end up at WDW at the same time Jay and I will buy a round of Kirs.

Just let me know when and where and I'm in

 

[oybolshoi]

Secondly, I am so there for an October 09 meet. DH and I have just recently decided to take the brats (sorry, kids) back to the World next year. We're there from the 19th until the end of the month (geez, that sounds good ) I can't wait to meet up with some fellow foodies - and drinkers Oh, and on my way through your reviews, I couldn't help but notice this offer from Brenda, which I'm sure we would all love to take her up on:



Just let me know when and where and I'm in

Hi Joh! We can't afford to spring for a round of Kirs for everyone ... but we could spring for a bottle of bubbly and some straws. Now that I think about it, way back when I believe I said I would spring for a Kahlua Colada from HRC for you ... but we'll worry about that next year.

I'll start a DIS thread for the 2009 meet after F&W is done for this year ... wouldn't want to confuse anyone. And that way everyone who's interested can post there and we can try to keep track of who's coming ... yadda yadda yadda.

Thanks again Honeybee, for letting us use your thread for book discussions, cheese love, and DISmeets!

 

[TigerKat]

Anyway, thanks Kathy for sending me the link

It wouldn't be a party without you!!!

 

[honeybee30]

Sorry I'm late to this party but I've been avoiding the food reviews lately, due to trying to lose 40 lbs. Dieting and reading food reviews is way too masochistic for me

Anyway, thanks Kathy for sending me the link - unfortunately, I didn't manage to avoid the reviews and just read the bit about the meet in October 09 -so let me just say the reviews were great as usual and, as I suspected, have made me extremely hungry. Weight Watchers may have to take a back seat for today

Secondly, I am so there for an October 09 meet. DH and I have just recently decided to take the brats (sorry, kids) back to the World next year. We're there from the 19th until the end of the month (geez, that sounds good ) I can't wait to meet up with some fellow foodies - and drinkers Oh, and on my way through your reviews, I couldn't help but notice this offer from Brenda, which I'm sure we would all love to take her up on:

Just let me know when and where and I'm in

Hiya! Thanks for reading my reviews! It's awesome that you are joining the '09 DIS meet!

I hope the reviews didn't sabotage your weight watchering efforts too much! I know how it is, though. Heather and I are trying to diet in preparation for our August trip. And let me just say....I hate it! I was genetically predisposed to eat, drink, and be chubby! Dieting goes against my nature.....

Hi Joh! We can't afford to spring for a round of Kirs for everyone ... but we could spring for a bottle of bubbly and some straws. Now that I think about it, way back when I believe I said I would spring for a Kahlua Colada from HRC for you ... but we'll worry about that next year.

I'll start a DIS thread for the 2009 meet after F&W is done for this year ... wouldn't want to confuse anyone. And that way everyone who's interested can post there and we can try to keep track of who's coming ... yadda yadda yadda.

Thanks again Honeybee, for letting us use your thread for book discussions, cheese love, and DISmeets!

No problemo!

It wouldn't be a party without you!!!

TigerKat...I miss you now that my review is over and I don't get to talk to you all the time!

 

[TigerKat]

TigerKat...I miss you now that my review is over and I don't get to talk to you all the time!

Awwww, how sweet, I miss you too!

 

[CoolDisneyKitten]

I've been gone forever, but I finally finished your reviews. Great as always!

Also, I broke down and bought Eclipse. *grumble* Bella is still a moron. That's all I gotta say. And those wedding invitations sounded tacky...

Yeah, ok, I read it in two sittings. *sigh*

Anyway! I'd love to join a book club if you guys get one going!

 

[honeybee30]

I've been gone forever, but I finally finished your reviews. Great as always!

Also, I broke down and bought Eclipse. *grumble* Bella is still a moron. That's all I gotta say. And those wedding invitations sounded tacky...

Yeah, ok, I read it in two sittings. *sigh*

Anyway! I'd love to join a book club if you guys get one going!

Yes but the important question is...Are you on team Edward or team Jacob?

Thanks again for reading and for all your great comments. I sent you a PM about the book club!

 

[oybolshoi]

Honeybee ...

I just bought me a copy of Poisonwood Bible ... I also bought a copy of Earth Abides. Now I've got plenty to hold me over until we start talking Rebecca.

 

[honeybee30]

Honeybee ...

I just bought me a copy of Poisonwood Bible ... I also bought a copy of Earth Abides. Now I've got plenty to hold me over until we start talking Rebecca.

Hi Brenda! I feel a little out of touch. It's been a rough couple of weeks. We had to call in hospice for my grandma a few days ago.

But on a positive note, I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of Rebecca, and I just looked in on the book club today. You raised some great "food" for thought and future discussion. Maybe one week we can talk about character and setting (Manderley) and the next week we can talk about gender issues, etc. I still want to give a little intro to the book and author either on or before or 1st discussion.

I'm excited about Poisonwood Bible too! It is such a rich and fascinating novel. Barbara Kingsolver rocks my world!

 

[oybolshoi]

Hi Brenda! I feel a little out of touch. It's been a rough couple of weeks. We had to call in hospice for my grandma a few days ago.

Hugs for you ... Not an easy thing to go through. And it seems like a lot of folks are dealing with that right now. A friend of mine here at work is dealing with the serious illness of his 93-year-old great-grandmother and I'm going through the same with my 92-year-old great aunt. It looks like there's a lot of funeral leave coming up in the next week or two.

But on a positive note, I've been thoroughly enjoying my re-read of Rebecca, and I just looked in on the book club today. You raised some great "food" for thought and future discussion. Maybe one week we can talk about character and setting (Manderley) and the next week we can talk about gender issues, etc. I still want to give a little intro to the book and author either on or before or 1st discussion.

I'm excited about Poisonwood Bible too! It is such a rich and fascinating novel. Barbara Kingsolver rocks my world!

I think discussing the book the way you just suggested is great - that way we can all focus on a specific aspect and still allow the discussion to move the way everyone wants it to.

Looking forward to Poisonwood Bible ... just on your recommendation and the review at Amazon (I needed another item to qualify for free shipping so this was it!).

 

[honeybee30]

Hugs for you ... Not an easy thing to go through. And it seems like a lot of folks are dealing with that right now. A friend of mine here at work is dealing with the serious illness of his 93-year-old great-grandmother and I'm going through the same with my 92-year-old great aunt. It looks like there's a lot of funeral leave coming up in the next week or two.

Hugs much needed. Sorry to hear about your aunt. Heather's favorite aunt died this past weekend of cancer as well, so we were really socked a double whammy! Good time for a karmic break, Universe, if you're listening....

I think discussing the book the way you just suggested is great - that way we can all focus on a specific aspect and still allow the discussion to move the way everyone wants it to.

Looking forward to Poisonwood Bible ... just on your recommendation and the review at Amazon (I needed another item to qualify for free shipping so this was it!).

It looks like Poisonwood Bible is ahead in the next book poll (by 1 vote, so not a huge margin), but not everyone has voted yet. And no one has suggested any other books. Maybe another reminder is in order!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to check in a say hello.

Lindley, Brenda, Heather: Sorry to hear about your loved ones.

I started Rebecca and enjoying it so far. I am also leaving for WDW on Sunday. I will be sure to take some food pics.

Lauren

 

[honeybee30]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to check in a say hello.

Lindley, Brenda, Heather: Sorry to hear about your loved ones.

I started Rebecca and enjoying it so far. I am also leaving for WDW on Sunday. I will be sure to take some food pics.

Lauren

Thanks. It's been pretty sucky, but we're hanging in there!

Glad you're enjoying Rebecca! And I know you'll have a wonderful time at Disney! Can't wait to hear about it when you get back!

 

[John's Mom]

 

[honeybee30]

Thanks for the hugs!

 

[TigerKat]

Like I said, I'm here.

 

[honeybee30]

Like I said, I'm here.

I really appreciated your PM. It was very touching.

 

[oybolshoi]

Thanks for the hugs ... here's a big one for everybody!