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Comment on Yo soy como el chile verde, picante pero sabroso by Kristine in Santa Barbara

Kristine in Santa Barbara — Sun, 12 May 2013 02:02:14 +0000

I’ve probably made this chicken taco filling 5-6 times since you first posted about it on your blog. I cheat sometimes by using canned roasted tomatoes that have chilis already in them. I’ll use any chicken in the house: leftover, or poached on or off the bone. One time I bought an already roasted chicken at the nearby overpriced food emporium. I do add oregano. But the recipe is perfect as-is. Thank you for the sharing, the writing, the honesty and the inspiration.

Comment on Blue Plate Special by Interview: NY Times Magazine Columnist Rosie Schaap | Swallow Daily

Interview: NY Times Magazine Columnist Rosie Schaap | Swallow Daily — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:04:16 +0000

[...] I used the flights during my book tour as an excuse to read things wholly unrelated to what I’m working on. What a treat: reading for the pure pleasure of it! En route to San Francisco, I read Teddy Wayne’s new novel The Love Song of Jonny Valentine, and found it brilliant as commentary on pop culture, and also surprisingly tender and moving. On my way to the Arkansas Literary Festival, I read James Lasdun’s new memoir about being stalked by a former student, Give Me Everything You Have. (Full disclosure: I am also a former student of Lasdun’s, but not his stalker, I swear). It’s a chilling read, but thought-provoking and beautifully written. And on a brief break from traveling, I got to read galleys of my friend Kate Christensen’s gorgeous, food-filled forthcoming memoir Blue Plate Special. [...]

Comment on Oh how time flies with crystal clear eyes by Veronica

Veronica — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:10:31 +0000

what a beautiful sentence : ” I’ve always felt loneliest in the presence of other people – people I can’t connect with, people I feel unseen by, people who make me feel insincere or uncomfortable. For me, loneliness comes from a sense of missing something. I don’t miss anything when I’m alone.”
Indeed.
I do enjoy your blog.
Veronica

Comment on We’re going to lay down someplace shady, with dreamland coming on by Leah

Leah — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:06:23 +0000

Just discovered your blog today. We’re on week 6 of our own kitchen renovation. Saving a ton by doing the work ourselves. It was nice being in Maine last weekend (our first time since the snow melted).

Comment on But a dream should come true, and a heart should be filled, and a life should be lived in the piney wood hills by Howard, Gerald

Howard, Gerald — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:08:22 +0000

Jesus, what a beautiful writer you are.

Comment on Yo soy como el chile verde, picante pero sabroso by Kate Christensen

Kate Christensen — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:35:54 +0000

Me too — I love her table and the Mexican music she plays and the little pottery bowls of pepitas and pulpo and olives (and even the spicy crickets) she sets out while she cooks. I wish we could meet there tonight for tacos.

Comment on Yo soy como el chile verde, picante pero sabroso by Eve

Eve — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:31:18 +0000

Want shrimp tacos now. Preferably at Janice’s black, candle laden table, but my front porch will have to do. Thanks for the cinco de mayo inspiration.

Comment on The warm wind blows gently, and the red poppies dance by What We’re Reading | nostrovia!

What We’re Reading | nostrovia! — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:08:36 +0000

[...] “We couldn’t finish our breakfasts; this almost never happens.” [...]

Comment on We’re going to lay down someplace shady, with dreamland coming on by Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:35:47 +0000

I love reading your blog, Kate! How lucky I am to work with you – and to see that your time at the studio practicing your Pilates with me is part of your motivation to stay in Portland even through kitchen renovations!! I hope to come see the product of all of this investment of time & patience, when it’s done. 😊

Comment on We’re going to lay down someplace shady, with dreamland coming on by Juanita

Juanita — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:34:04 +0000

I always wonder where in NH you live. We lived in Lancaster for awhile and enjoyed it so much. The skiing, the hiking in the White Mountains, the autumn foliage,the notches, the people. We returned to Oregon because it is home but we miss New England.