tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post706202918287545857..comments2023-10-14T08:27:27.676-07:00Comments on ~~~ Sharon Lovejoy: Aromas from a Well-Loved KitchenSharon Lovejoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-1531558420220216632011-05-04T07:51:49.834-07:002011-05-04T07:51:49.834-07:00May I inquire as to where you find those dryer bag...May I inquire as to where you find those dryer bags?? I would love to make some myself....<br />Thanks!sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321200669390606299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-31735040315744929912011-01-27T07:08:11.424-08:002011-01-27T07:08:11.424-08:00It is ALWAYS a joy to visit your blog. Thank you!...It is ALWAYS a joy to visit your blog. Thank you!!giginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-38747201002693858702011-01-22T18:21:48.723-08:002011-01-22T18:21:48.723-08:00Sharon and Jeff- thank you for this deeply persona...Sharon and Jeff- thank you for this deeply personal tour into your beautiful kitchen and your process of making pasta and good times. How wonderful that you share the cooking- and that you both enjoy it so. Your herb garden is a cooks delight- I love mine also- just outside my door. <br /><br />I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend- your caring spirits will be a great comfort to broken hearts I am sure. <br /><br />Every day is a blessing- I love that you appreciate that-<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-22967294032188390232011-01-22T13:25:28.665-08:002011-01-22T13:25:28.665-08:00What a pleasant journey through the words of your ...What a pleasant journey through the words of your blog post. :) Then came the final picture (for this post) and what is there but a picture of of one of Gladys Taber's books. At one time I was able to find them in my local library and read every one of them more than once. They were a soothing balm. I have not seen any of Ms. Taber's books in years. What a delight!Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05315980350142729265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-82758332827437952522011-01-21T16:03:20.965-08:002011-01-21T16:03:20.965-08:00Dear Friends,
I've fallen down on the job of ...Dear Friends,<br /><br />I've fallen down on the job of posting and am so sorry. When the magazine article came out we were slammed with over 200 letters, e-mails, etc. and I am trying to answer them so that folks know how much they mean to us. THANK YOU ALL!<br /><br />Jeff and I are working together on the next blog post of "Before and After in the Kitchen," which we'll do on Saturday. We're both writing it since we both planned, outfitted, painted, installed lighting etc. <br /><br />Stay tuned and thank you for all the wonderful words.<br /><br />SharonSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-52887003362232545812011-01-21T13:04:10.843-08:002011-01-21T13:04:10.843-08:00Sharon, you are always such an inspiration. Your c...Sharon, you are always such an inspiration. Your chicken and pasta meal looks fantastic. Your garden-at-a-reach is perfect. I love your home - both of them!... DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959146424077963520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-52437473250491980002011-01-21T00:15:50.608-08:002011-01-21T00:15:50.608-08:00Impressive your husband is. Mine has never cooked ...Impressive your husband is. Mine has never cooked and the other day he said he might take it up for a hobby. WOW! I am going to show him this post;)<br /><br />Your cozy kitchen sound like a wonderful place to spend with the hubby!a woman who ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136374470040601602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-9521282159335602452011-01-20T22:41:49.005-08:002011-01-20T22:41:49.005-08:00Just read the article about you in Country Gardens...Just read the article about you in Country Gardens, so I Googled you, which lead me to your lovely blog!<br />You are an inspiration...a modern day Tasha Tudor! love it!<br />Visit me anytime:<br />www.soverypretty.tumblr.com<br />www.gwynsgarden.blogspot.com<br />Smiles! GwynethGwynhttp://www.soverypretty.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-39272938330560935302011-01-20T15:09:25.688-08:002011-01-20T15:09:25.688-08:00Dearest Sharon and Jeff,
thank you so much fo...Dearest Sharon and Jeff,<br /> <br />thank you so much for your lovely blog. Sharing your home, recipes, and love has been a joy for so many. I had not heard of Gladys Taber but plan to now investigate her and will head to Barnes and Noble for the magazine. I still do Sunflower houses for my seven grandaughters(no sons). My oldest at 18 still loves them just as I do every word that comes from Sharon Lovejoy. My herb garden is asleep as we get ice and snow at this very minute but ya'll did make my mouth water. Keep enjoying each other in all thingsgrand pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455505600191811967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-66321135742087882282011-01-20T12:52:20.869-08:002011-01-20T12:52:20.869-08:00We are headed to -21 below tonight and it is snowi...We are headed to -21 below tonight and it is snowing as I type...my copy of Country Gardens just arrived in our very cold mailbox and I am transported to your sunny garden...lovely article and full of such fun & inspiring things!The entire issue was well done.<br /><br />Absolutely must try making pasta too - it has to be so delicious when made at home.<br /><br />Thank you for helping me through a very cold, winter day.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-14487182301209780372011-01-20T10:01:41.534-08:002011-01-20T10:01:41.534-08:00The secret life of pasta!The secret life of pasta!The Red Umbrellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583349909636801645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-6426170821864583322011-01-19T15:40:15.556-08:002011-01-19T15:40:15.556-08:00MerrieSherrie,
Thanks! The iron squirrel is a nut...MerrieSherrie,<br /><br />Thanks! The iron squirrel is a nutcracker, a gift from a man named Ralph, so it is named Ralph in his honor.<br /><br />He had a store in Cambria and that squirrel sat in his window for 25 years. I always stopped to visit him and the squirrel. One day he just handed it to me and said, "this will help you remember me." He died soon after.<br /><br />SSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-87813445996268676332011-01-19T14:12:57.878-08:002011-01-19T14:12:57.878-08:00Oh, thank you so much for the inspirational blog!!...Oh, thank you so much for the inspirational blog!! Love the darling stove & treasured squirrel, too!<br />I so enjoyed the article about your garden and had to have this issue to keep and pour over!!<br />You are so lucky in your sweet hubby and I hope he always finds joy in the kitchen.<br />Sending hugs, SherryMerrieSherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034978465563959966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-51896947686399044492011-01-19T08:15:18.201-08:002011-01-19T08:15:18.201-08:00Hi friends,
I've gotten lots of mail asking I...Hi friends,<br /><br />I've gotten lots of mail asking I learned how to make the pasta too. Nope, this is Jeff's thing. I love it that he get so involved in the process. His last batch for the party truly lived up to the name of "angel hair." Wonderful.<br /><br />Yes, the lavender bags are simple and you can also stuff some stem into them. I used all the tops and a bit of stem. When they're in the dryer the sweet scent is amazing. The rest of the stem was tied at each end to make a "lavender log" and was used at the beginning or the end of fire making to give us their aroma as they smolder.Sharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-13030681988764416532011-01-19T04:36:24.101-08:002011-01-19T04:36:24.101-08:00First of all, the pasta looks great. A few years ...First of all, the pasta looks great. A few years ago I set out to learn that skill myself and have never been disappointed with the results. Homemade is always good.<br /><br />Second, I love the idea of making lavender bags for the dryer. I'm hoping to get more use out of my lavender this year, may have to try this. Might be a lovely gift too.Angela Fausthttp://gardentable.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-89753681325235894782011-01-18T19:42:38.995-08:002011-01-18T19:42:38.995-08:00So... can I borrow your husband for about a week? ...So... can I borrow your husband for about a week? Mine is a great cook but he doesn't do Italian, and that is my favorite cuisine>jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-58457522225234451532011-01-18T16:31:15.999-08:002011-01-18T16:31:15.999-08:00Hello Sharon, what a sweet story and thanks for sh...Hello Sharon, what a sweet story and thanks for sharing 'em. Jeff looks very professional, too. And I can smell the sweetness aromas from your simmering spices. <br /><br />p/s I love ur scraper :)Nina Suriahttp://ninasayu.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-43176325109021046542011-01-18T10:14:54.761-08:002011-01-18T10:14:54.761-08:00I just found your lovely blog. How nice to see yo...I just found your lovely blog. How nice to see your fresh herbs, and fresh pasta. I love simmering spices too ~ I never thought to put them in the dryer. <br /><br />I've enjoyed my visit!<br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-1364898213097700542011-01-18T08:28:04.945-08:002011-01-18T08:28:04.945-08:00Dear Sharon, It is snowing and sleeting outside on...Dear Sharon, It is snowing and sleeting outside on this New England hillside I call home. I so enjoyed reading your post this morning! A lovely story weaving food and tradition and a cozy kitchen . . . along with threads to help heal a dear friend. Great lavender bags . . . I so hate those toxic sheets that claim to be lavender and they are so strong when coming out of my neighbors dryer vent! Maybe that is an idea for me to present to her!! Thank you! I look forward to seeing your bird book!! Authenticity is a word that arises in my mind as I read and see your magical world. ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-90977871019613119632011-01-17T17:37:09.004-08:002011-01-17T17:37:09.004-08:00Sharon,
How wonderfully timed it was that you foun...Sharon,<br />How wonderfully timed it was that you found my blog and posted a comment on my Meyer Lemon tree! I loved coming here and seeing your herbs. But was really wonderful was seeing the Imperia pasta machine and the pasta you made. We just purchased an Imperia and plan on making our first pasta in the very near future.<br /><br />Sadly my potager is under snow right now, but come spring I will be back outside picking my herbs, planting my veggies and enjoy our almost finished pergola in our back yard.<br /><br />I have just added you to my google reader, so I can keep up with your posts, hope you do the same for me!<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-38587899997274826272011-01-17T10:22:37.725-08:002011-01-17T10:22:37.725-08:00Hi Sharon,
Oh my, your kitchen makes my heart sin...Hi Sharon, <br />Oh my, your kitchen makes my heart sing....I adore your long white country sink, I spotted it right away, oh and your stove I have dreamed of a stove like this..<br />My guy also lovea to cook, but boy does he make a mess, LOL. <br />My husband is half Italian too and his Grandmother came to give me a cooking lesson on how to make sauce, right after we were married (35 years ago)so anyway she began her lesson and started adding her spices and then a (pinch of sugar) I had never heard of sugar (my Mother didn't use sugar in her sauce)LOL and I had learned to cook from my Mom..I learned never to question the Italian Grandmother! just add the sugar..<br />By the way I do not use sugar in my sauce hehehehe..<br />I enjoyed your post so much!<br />Have a sweet day and hugs, ElizabethElizabeth and Gary https://www.blogger.com/profile/15849231608931954395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-72128502349656840132011-01-17T09:26:52.673-08:002011-01-17T09:26:52.673-08:00But, in general the two big chains carry it regula...But, in general the two big chains carry it regularly and a lot of grocery stores. Sometimes it’s not at the grocery store check-out, but in the back at the “mainline”. Also, you should be able to find it at Home Depot, Lowe’s and Wal-mart.<br /><br />This JUST came in this morning. So look for the magazine at the above mentioned spots.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />SSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-35953800875229319472011-01-17T08:22:00.826-08:002011-01-17T08:22:00.826-08:00i can confirm that i bought my issue of COuntry Ga...i can confirm that i bought my issue of COuntry Gardens at Borders in Falls Church, VA! tTheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317627113212677863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-6983079184155628772011-01-17T07:20:23.660-08:002011-01-17T07:20:23.660-08:00I've finally had a moment to read your past 3 ...I've finally had a moment to read your past 3 entries and I'm so glad I saved them for today! After a very stressful morning (tech issues on my blog, computer not working right - ugh) I decided to transport myself into your world. Sharon, I don't know how you do it but your beautiful writing and photos are better than a 90 minute massage! My day is off to a good start again, and all is right with the world. Thank you, my friend....rebecca sweethttp://www.gossipinthegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434499602695302521.post-66348406751681955132011-01-16T22:41:06.288-08:002011-01-16T22:41:06.288-08:00Oh Sharon...a new post on your blog always makes m...Oh Sharon...a new post on your blog always makes my day. I miss having fresh herbs right outside my door this time of year. I do love the seasons though..and will soon be planting seeds for my spring garden. You are so inspiring! Your kitchen is perfect...love it!! And how fun to have someone grown up to cook with. I can't imagine how that would be.I do love cooking with the kids though! <br />Have a wonderful week!!Aunt Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722500555023093431noreply@blogger.com