tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post7596780073050305019..comments2024-03-28T21:11:46.849-07:00Comments on Perfume Project NW: THINGS BEST LEFT TO A PROFESSIONALDoc Ellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08376377441504529063noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-77851692483653499702011-12-02T09:34:43.676-08:002011-12-02T09:34:43.676-08:00Ed, I don't even try to get good gelato in Sea...Ed, I don't even try to get good gelato in Seattle. Maybe there are some places that make it, but I haven't stumbled onto them. <br /><br />The drip coffee maker is obviously the way to go at work. Of course, here in Seattle, we have espresso stands within a block in every direction. It's more expensive, but it's fun to go out for coffee sometimes with a friend/colleague. <br /><br />I don't do Christmas shopping, so thankfully am spared the experience of going to a mall between Black Friday and Boxing Day! For happy crowds, I prefer to go to one of our many street fairs that occur periodically during the spring through fall.Doc Ellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376377441504529063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-45767717590916314862011-11-29T14:02:18.453-08:002011-11-29T14:02:18.453-08:00Ellen,
I second Florence (or Venice or ...) for ge...Ellen,<br />I second Florence (or Venice or ...) for gelato. Unfortunately Rochester has no gelato. When I ask what gelato means on an Italian menu here, it always means ice cream. Sigh...<br /><br />One useful gadget is the drip coffee maker. It doesn't require a flame (handy at my desk at work) and it doesn't require tending.<br /><br />I sometimes enjoy shopping at a mall on a week night between Black Friday and Christmas. When the crowd is happy, it's good to be part of it. I don't know what the mood will be like this year so I can't really recommend it.<br /><br />Regards,<br />EdEdCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-60926070096692170052011-11-26T21:24:43.828-08:002011-11-26T21:24:43.828-08:00Donna Maria, It's not that I don't like ma...Donna Maria, It's not that I don't like machines, it's just that I don't like cleaning and housing them. We make "carrot" tuna, too, but grapefruit pulp just doesn't go well in sandwiches. I'm not familiar with "Small Business Saturday", but it sounds like I should get on board for that!<br /><br />Lindaloo, We have Boxing Day shopping frenzy here, too. I just forgot about it, and I think there's a different name for it. My favorite coffee maker is the old-fashioned espresso pot that I got at a second hand store. It's the kind that you boil on the stove, and the water pushes up through the coffee into the top part. It makes the best coffee!<br /><br />Gail, good to hear from you! You certainly have the kitchen full of gadgets. I hate malls, too, and haven't been to one in years except a couple of times when I had to take my laptop to the Apple store for repairs. <br /><br />Looks like we all hate Black Friday and all the other colors of designated shopping days. Let's have a big football crowd cheer for peace and quiet on earth!Doc Ellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376377441504529063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-6774569930982956652011-11-26T20:24:28.734-08:002011-11-26T20:24:28.734-08:00Hi Ellen,
I used kitchen gadgets when I had to co...Hi Ellen,<br /><br />I used kitchen gadgets when I had to cook large meals for kids, crowds and parties. Those days are almost gone and I don't and won't miss them, but the gadgets (juicer, blenders, food processors, grinder, mixer, pasta maker, slow cookers, pressure cooker, fryer, rotisserie and more) remain taking up space in my kitchen and storage areas. The mixer, pasta maker and fryer are used twice a year for cannoli. The auger juicer three times a year for sorbet. The little stick blender is used at least weekly, but these days most of the other gadgets come out only once a year. My husband loves these gadgets but I feel that I really don't need one more "thing" in my life or my house. The more gadgets I have the more work I end up doing! I certainly don't need to go out and purchase anything else. I don't care if its Black Friday or whatever color day these shopping frenzies are called. I don't like malls and I don't like crowds and I don't like football games. I like quiet, quiet! Especially after a day of teaching music. Peace (and quiet) on earth would be so wonderful!<br /><br />Almost the Grinch,<br />GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-39137635833489525762011-11-25T22:36:58.063-08:002011-11-25T22:36:58.063-08:00Even though we have Thanksgiving on the second Mon...Even though we have Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October in Canada, we have imported the evil that is Black Friday -- most likely in an attempt to reduce the drain of our dollars to cross-border shopping. We already had the phenomenon of the "line-up overnight for the deals" with Boxing Day sales on December 26th. <br /><br />As for gadgets, I'm still making coffee by boiling water in a kettle (electric I admit) and pouring it over ground beans (electric grinder) in a Melitta cone with unbleached paper filters into a glass pot. I do have a small electric hand mixer because I'm lazy when it comes to whipping cream. Oh and a toaster too. That's it and that's really all there's room for in my tiny kitchen with almost no counter space or drawers.<br /><br />I'm with you on the juicer (even if someone else was to do the cleaning): whole fruit is better.<br /><br />While I'd love to go to Florence for gelato, there are a number of decent gelaterias in Vancouver, so I can indulge in the moment. The best are run by people who apprenticed with artisans in Italy. As you say, let the professionals do it.<br /><br />-- Lindaloo<br /><br />And how interesting that my word verification came up as "commi" -- the retail conspiracy is everywhere! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5453792360015486892.post-73224012172802800562011-11-25T15:15:44.793-08:002011-11-25T15:15:44.793-08:00Oh, I'm such a gadget lover. I do love the fre...Oh, I'm such a gadget lover. I do love the fresh juice at home, and I have a super recipe for carrot "tuna" fish that helps me get rid of the non-juice part of the carrots. As for food processors, I just love them too, especially to make creamy soups. I'm sorry, I just love machinery that does cool things, I confess. Now, I have my eyes on a VitaMix machine. Not sure when I'll spring for it, but it's something I'd like to have in my kitchen. One thing you and I are definitely on the same page about is Black Friday. I'm excited about Small Business Saturday, and I love Cyber Monday, but I skip Black Friday altogether in favor of time with family and friends. I use it to extend the Thanksgiving holiday as long as I can. Thanks for your thoughtful post!Donna Maria @ Indie Businesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353375976237068728noreply@blogger.com