tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post7047487960655910837..comments2024-03-28T03:47:42.232-07:00Comments on My Mother's Apron Strings: Lemon & Marcona Almond CookiesSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-41993121516864574572012-05-09T21:43:25.278-07:002012-05-09T21:43:25.278-07:00Sorry for your loss and the hard month that comes ...Sorry for your loss and the hard month that comes with it. One of my favorite food memories is of bacon and potato soup. My grandpa would stay in the sheep wagon on the farm during the lambing season. I loved to go and have dinner with him and he usually made me bacon and potato soup (and creamed peas). Try as I may, I have never been able to duplicate his soup. He was my favorite person in the world and I just adored him. He had lilac bushes lining one side of his property and would bring me fresh cut lilacs in the summer. Lilacs are still my favorite smelling flower to this day. I know the last memory isn't food related, but I couldn't resit. :) Thanks for letting me share my memories.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106368323676492808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-50679671553675082242012-05-03T15:41:48.428-07:002012-05-03T15:41:48.428-07:00Almonds were also a favorite of my mother's. ...Almonds were also a favorite of my mother's. I can't even begin to count how many pounds of Jordan Almonds she bought! I keep them on hand to snack on beside baking with just like you. Thank you for the hug...it certainly helps. XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-43148854801211378122012-05-03T15:39:33.695-07:002012-05-03T15:39:33.695-07:00Martha Ellen, Mac & Cheese is a staple with my...Martha Ellen, Mac & Cheese is a staple with my grands so I know the importance of its comfort. My mother also added tomatoes to ours, which makes me yearn for some right now. Once, when Kelly had an "overnight" with her best friend, she came home so excited..."Mom," she said, "did you know that you can get Mac & Cheese in a box." All I said was..."not the kind from the heart!" I'm sure you will agree;-) XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-64855307176075908172012-05-03T15:35:52.124-07:002012-05-03T15:35:52.124-07:00Thank you Meggie...it does put a smile on my face,...Thank you Meggie...it does put a smile on my face, especially since Kelly "launched" me into blogging. I have so many beautiful friends and I do feel we're a family. XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-81710318821185139522012-05-02T13:09:18.584-07:002012-05-02T13:09:18.584-07:00Ah, almonds...I am from a family that were almond ...Ah, almonds...I am from a family that were almond ranchers in Central California for 3 generations. Almonds (we pronouce them ammons, short 'a') run deep in food and family memories. I remember every Christmas opening packages of almonds and walnuts (my great uncles were walnut growers) never really knowing their value or rarety (in those days...). My mother always blanched some for us and especially for my dad. These from Spain are the closest I've ever found to home made blanched almonds. I love these from Spain and get them at Costco when I can. I eat almonds almost every single day and ALWAYS have them when folks come over to have with a cocktail before dinner. It's also funny because I have to think about how to pronounce them when I order something...Like my new favorite, once-a-week, breakfast: almond croissant. When the shipments stopped coming, I remember my supermarket shock at their value! We were very fortunate, indeed, to come from such a generous family. A very big month-long hug to you, my dear friend. lv, me.Ellen @ BakeItWithBoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010792456761991466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-52211751353457975012012-05-02T11:03:50.062-07:002012-05-02T11:03:50.062-07:00Susan I had no idea about your daughter. I am so ...Susan I had no idea about your daughter. I am so sorry--I can not imagine your pain. I have only been visiting your blog for a short time and I love it! <br />Thinking of fond food memories is a vast one for me as our family never got together without eating! Macaroni and Cheese has to be a long time favorite of my family history--I remember my Nanny making it! It's the baked one with eggs in it and brings me back to our dining room table at home as a child!<br />Martha EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-20855321872695868492012-05-02T05:31:28.830-07:002012-05-02T05:31:28.830-07:00OH WOW! Don't show Mom that bag - she loves t...OH WOW! Don't show Mom that bag - she loves that pattern! The VB Summer Patterns are always fun ones and that one - well...she loves it! So I won't show her this...he he he.<br />When it comes to a food memory - well, I heard Mom talk and talk about lemon cookies her Grandma used to make - almost like Lemon Bars...since lemon was always sweet it too the longest time for Mom to realize that lemon's could be sour. One day she saw at a restaraunt (she was about 12) and decided since lemons go in cookies - then you can eat a lemon raw. OH - that made people laugh when she peeled the rind back and took a big bite! Almonds - YUM! We bet these are spectacular - just like you!Cash Wall Browning-Smithhttp://www.facebook.com/therapeinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-48642796611049796212012-05-02T03:14:43.086-07:002012-05-02T03:14:43.086-07:00Hello Susan...I have no idea of the pain for your ...Hello Susan...I have no idea of the pain for your loss, but I do know you are strong. As I said before...brave! To help with your feelings this month, I want you to know the apron is on it's way to the UK. Elaine at Pear Tree Log should be receiving it in a few days. We are so excited to share in this beautiful gift that came from you. I will comment at another time on my baking memories.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-75306710278750742812012-05-01T19:55:50.762-07:002012-05-01T19:55:50.762-07:00I became addicted to Marcona Almonds while traveli...I became addicted to Marcona Almonds while traveling in Spain with my daughter, Amy, in 1992. We brought a supply home with us, but they didn't last long! I have since bought them at Whole Foods. I've never made anything with the almonds----they don't last long enough!! I know I would love these cookies and I think the lemon bits would make them even more delicious.<br />Kelly was very unique---loving, generous, creative and so much fun to be with and I'm so thankful for the beautiful memories I have of our times together. The Vera Bradley bag is a lovely gift to honor Kelly and thank you for reminding us of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. We must find a cure for this insidious disease. You all are in my thoughts. Love, BarbBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191307900762036804noreply@blogger.com