tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post5462657676904351827..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Dinner: Triumph and TragedyAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-76900006275912385802012-02-09T11:51:05.591-05:002012-02-09T11:51:05.591-05:00Just found your blog, I am loving this...unfortuna...Just found your blog, I am loving this...unfortunately my errands and cleaning has not been done yet but that's okay, I have lots of inspiration that I received and hopefully will get motivated now to do some of the projects that I have been putting off! Thanks for sharing your ideas, good taste, and knowledge in areas that we all need help with.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059247216343913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-24729742036947703612012-01-11T09:35:28.659-05:002012-01-11T09:35:28.659-05:00I am reading through your posts like a madwoman! N...I am reading through your posts like a madwoman! Not sure how I haven't found you until now, but thank goodness I did! Actually, My Notting Hill just commented on my blog about a blue poinsettia and that sent me over.. haven't found the photo yet, but have found lots of other wonderfulness! I'm hooked!<br />Loved your post on Helen Frankenthaler! A gem indeed!<br />JanThe French Tangerinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833895261490013346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-437594465540498252011-12-03T15:56:04.768-05:002011-12-03T15:56:04.768-05:00Gorgeous photographs, I really enjoyed them! Your ...Gorgeous photographs, I really enjoyed them! Your cat is very pretty...how do you deal with the pet hair? Tell me its no big deal since we are picking up two sweet kittens tomorrow as an early Christmas gift for our daughter...and us. We have been hair and litter box free for about four years now.Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-47040932408563087812011-12-01T08:44:43.884-05:002011-12-01T08:44:43.884-05:00That first kitty photo is priceless...That first kitty photo is priceless...A.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-85080195287221142122011-11-27T23:32:52.108-05:002011-11-27T23:32:52.108-05:00Hello~I've just strolled in for my first visit...Hello~I've just strolled in for my first visit...I've enjoyed taking a peek at your posts. You've got so many wonderful treasures. Your blog is so beautifully inviting.<br />We share similar taste for so many of the same design elements.<br /><br />As fall comes to a close I look forward to winter that's fast approaching. Bringing a festive inspiration for trimming my home and filling the air with the aromas of the season.<br /> The evergreen decor is much appreciated by the cat who enjoys an occasional game of ping pong with my ornaments...<br /><br />I look forward to coming by your charming blog again.<br />Come by for a visit. I'll put the kettle on... your company would be nice.<br /><br />Sweet holiday wishes,<br />SaraSara's Sweet Surprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684005124533629561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-41206360998905848532011-11-27T09:50:56.362-05:002011-11-27T09:50:56.362-05:00At first I thought the tragedy was about the cat s...At first I thought the tragedy was about the cat so I was relieved it was just cooking tragedy - and maybe that doesn't belong in the "tragedy" category since it gave you such a funny memory to recall every year! :)Barbara@HausDesignhttp://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-51046881063132294622011-11-27T03:12:25.370-05:002011-11-27T03:12:25.370-05:00That looks like a delicious Thanksgiving meal. But...That looks like a delicious Thanksgiving meal. But what really got me is how pretty your cat is! What a beautiful color!Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-79964049348590353062011-11-26T22:41:43.210-05:002011-11-26T22:41:43.210-05:00Look at calm and collected Steve clamping a pan ov...Look at calm and collected Steve clamping a pan over that bacon fire! I would have ruined the entire meal with a fire extinguisher, I think. Those brussels sprouts are making my mouth water. Yum! <br />CamilleThe Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-88906143915692221412011-11-26T18:12:23.440-05:002011-11-26T18:12:23.440-05:00We also had an incendiary experience on Thanksgivi...We also had an incendiary experience on Thanksgiving. The pie looks nice on that pretty plate. I love your cat.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-48688148981255436472011-11-26T15:44:19.323-05:002011-11-26T15:44:19.323-05:00Yikes...I saw the word tragedy and a cute cat face...Yikes...I saw the word tragedy and a cute cat face....was almost scared to read any further......but all turned out well in the end. Lucky for you it was a small fire...what about the thousands who burn their homes down every year trying to fry a turkey....haw...haw...haw...SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-87494322734096750492011-11-26T11:47:53.253-05:002011-11-26T11:47:53.253-05:00Claudia,
You're right. The fire has grown in ...Claudia,<br />You're right. The fire has grown in just the past few days.<br /><br />The cat waiting at the table for turkey is Warum (pronounced Varoom) and the sleepy guy is Angus. There's a blond girl named Zazu but she's a little more camera shy.<br /><br />SteveAn Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-54312811246513173272011-11-26T10:27:10.412-05:002011-11-26T10:27:10.412-05:00Beautiful plates !Beautiful plates !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-57098469553535112062011-11-26T09:29:17.490-05:002011-11-26T09:29:17.490-05:00Pretty funny stuff! Yes, that will be a great stor...Pretty funny stuff! Yes, that will be a great story for years to come, and each time it's told, the fire in the oven will get larger! Your cat is beautiful -- looks like a small mountain lion. What's his/her name?<br />ClaudiaMy Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661291354573889109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-19725907126412550632011-11-26T09:20:05.815-05:002011-11-26T09:20:05.815-05:00Stephen would crack nuts. He does here all the ti...Stephen would crack nuts. He does here all the time.<br />Your Thanksgiving looked delicious. (Except for the brussels sprouts) Your photos are wonderful.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872411319194316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-86500115267624395282011-11-26T08:53:21.608-05:002011-11-26T08:53:21.608-05:00Oh my goodness...it all looked SO good. Sounds li...Oh my goodness...it all looked SO good. Sounds like you had a little excitement for the holidays...thanks for sharing:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764480778381406769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-76419819116489756102011-11-26T08:37:21.650-05:002011-11-26T08:37:21.650-05:00Oh lol lol Steve I hope its ok that I got a chuckl...Oh lol lol Steve I hope its ok that I got a chuckle from that whole bacon thing. It was very eventful at your house I see.Well you definitely have memories now.Glad you shared these with us.Btw occasionally I call Shan to the computer when I think a post brings me a lil extra giggle or a lil happy today she and I smiled while we read this one together.I cant wait to hear about your Christmas!Comeca Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141998363630920817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-51891249111256462492011-11-26T08:20:22.518-05:002011-11-26T08:20:22.518-05:00Sounds like you had a great time, with good friend...Sounds like you had a great time, with good friends. I'd say you were also a "hot" cook based on the oven fire! LOL!!! We had a similar "smoking" issue! Our fireplace backed up for some reason . . . it was burning beautifully all morning then smoke - three times - something else to get checked out!<br /><br />Your veggies look just delicious - my favorite part of Thanksgiving! We also had a Brussels sprout dish with bacon, I'll be checking out your carrot and parsnip recipe too! Sounds delicious. All in all it was a lovely dinner for 11 plus an additional 9 for dessert! Needless to say our home was at capacity, I was "thankful" we had 3 no-shows for dessert! LOL!!<br /><br />How lucky are you to be close to Flour, I have her cookbook and may have to take a "road trip" to the shop one day!<br /><br />All the pumpkins, mums, and bittersweet wreath have been gathered up and added to the compost pile! The spotlight is on the front door as are the greens. And my tree went up last night - undecorated! <br /><br />I feel like your beautiful cat in the last photo! LOL!! <br /><br />Happy weekend!Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-55214897642214420242011-11-26T07:42:47.909-05:002011-11-26T07:42:47.909-05:00Oh yum. All looks delicious.
Thank God you didn&...Oh yum. All looks delicious. <br /><br />Thank God you didn't burn the kitchen down, it being all famous and such.<br /><br />We're still laughing over our holiday and shaking our heads simultaneously.<br /><br />What do you get when you put a German, an Indian and a Brit together at a table?<br /><br />Rather animated conversation....<br /><br />xo Janeflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-52869165528100733742011-11-25T22:39:17.682-05:002011-11-25T22:39:17.682-05:00Ahhhh.Perfection! If there isn't a fun story t...Ahhhh.Perfection! If there isn't a fun story to a dinner party...how do we ever remember them through the years!<br /><br />Your images are dee-vine!<br /><br />On to more Holiday imperfect perfection! stat.Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-61353755975413649242011-11-25T22:25:48.324-05:002011-11-25T22:25:48.324-05:00What is that beautiful cats name?!
The first photo...What is that beautiful cats name?!<br />The first photo is my absolute favorite.<br />I went to my sisters for Thanksgiving and her husband always cooks. Everything is always at least an hour or 2 later than planned and every year there's the emergency run to the grocery store, which is always closed, and then the inevitable trek to a neighbors house, while he is stomping around banging pots and things.....but Hey!, I brought some EXCELLENT wine which always makes things seem better, if not a bit blurred.<br />I also brought my HOMEMADE Pecan Pie...which was perfection. (I just carefully unwrapped the bakery wrap and put it on a pretty plate and covered it with foil. Whew! It was exhausting!)<br />Glad you had a fun and delicious Holiday! - CindiCindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-84343591982186223422011-11-25T22:06:49.348-05:002011-11-25T22:06:49.348-05:00Your cat is so pretty. Just relaxing and in charge...Your cat is so pretty. Just relaxing and in charge of the bed I'm sure. Even with a few little hiccups your day sounded like a lovely time. Your photography is stellar as usual. My mother has been asking me to take her to Wilson Farm, maybe tomorrow.From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-12625494234416957172011-11-25T22:00:33.112-05:002011-11-25T22:00:33.112-05:00I love your blog more and more. Your photos are di...I love your blog more and more. Your photos are divine, your dinner looks scrumptious!<br /><br />What a lovely post. Thank YOU!Makeminemidcenturyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304535583168822160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-25511690452726541822011-11-25T21:36:49.475-05:002011-11-25T21:36:49.475-05:00The last image of your cat is exactly how I feel t...The last image of your cat is exactly how I feel today!! I let my turkey rest for a full hour yesterday, and I have to say, it was great. I got that tip from Food Network's Thanksgiving Live. I didn't know it should sit that long. And, like you, I put all the sides in the oven in the meantime. It worked out perfectly. Definitely a do-again.Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-38987210904893103802011-11-25T21:12:55.111-05:002011-11-25T21:12:55.111-05:00Cheryl,
I never thought to give them the liver! I...Cheryl,<br />I never thought to give them the liver! I usually cut a bit of the dark meat off when the turkey comes out so it can cool and the cats each get a plate full before we all sit down. Otherwise, no one would get a moment's peace.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-25525010460154137512011-11-25T21:08:09.524-05:002011-11-25T21:08:09.524-05:00Oh, no, Linda. My turkey was done an hour early l...Oh, no, Linda. My turkey was done an hour early last year and I discovered that it's totally fine to sit for an hour or more. It stays plenty hot for over an hour.<br /><br />This time around, I didn't even start anything else--including the fire--until after the turkey came out of the oven.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.com