tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post5097513185406894181..comments2023-10-23T13:21:53.098-04:00Comments on My Carolina Kitchen: The great little guide book that saved the day while searching for gifts for friends in ProvenceSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-30365037416726714302010-05-14T07:40:47.459-04:002010-05-14T07:40:47.459-04:00Love this post. My next stop is Amazon to order th...Love this post. My next stop is Amazon to order the book. <br />I really need a Pintade and a Chien de Guarde sign. <br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823045128266781018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-26593979827340464162010-05-13T22:34:38.253-04:002010-05-13T22:34:38.253-04:00I have committed to a bike ride next month in the ...I have committed to a bike ride next month in the Loire Valley of France with friends . Jill Butler's book may be good buy for us, before we go.Velvahttp://www.tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-89851669802576795092010-05-13T06:26:16.630-04:002010-05-13T06:26:16.630-04:00Good morning, Sam!
I noticed on your sidebar that ...Good morning, Sam!<br />I noticed on your sidebar that under "Followers" you mentioned that "There are no followers yet" - I signed up as a follower a long time ago and I am also receiving updates regularly. However, I have signed out and then signed up anew today. I hope this works for you!<br />A wonderful day to you,<br />MerisiMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-64588650366613614072010-05-12T17:20:00.385-04:002010-05-12T17:20:00.385-04:00I love reading about trips to Europe and yours is ...I love reading about trips to Europe and yours is no exception. Thank you for the story and for the link to Jill Butler's guidebooks. My daughter and I will be going to France in March of next year and I am ordering these now.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018172805489963981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-79484876367710461162010-05-12T12:55:41.848-04:002010-05-12T12:55:41.848-04:00Wonderful, all of those gifts. I think I've gi...Wonderful, all of those gifts. I think I've given over and over every single one. Have you given those divine -- can't think of the name, but I'll explain -- lavender thingies woven with ribbon to put into linen closets?<br /><br />Everyone loves them.<br /><br />Sorry I've been awol.<br /><br />TishxoTish Jetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-86624343964945173012010-05-12T11:09:12.065-04:002010-05-12T11:09:12.065-04:00Hi, Sam!
I hope you got back safely and found e...Hi, Sam! <br /><br />I hope you got back safely and found everything in good shape.<br /><br />Loved reading this post. And please tell me you brought back one of those adorable hens with you! How cute is that!<br /><br />I think you found the perfect gifts for your friends. What fun to have those signs!<br /><br />As to the lobster, if you cook, I'll clean! ;-)<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />Sheila :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-65976416274188726382010-05-12T10:40:32.705-04:002010-05-12T10:40:32.705-04:00I am taking note! I love to collect travel books a...I am taking note! I love to collect travel books and I am sure I will make it back to Provence again at some point! Thanks!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-84622689953603337092010-05-12T10:09:26.770-04:002010-05-12T10:09:26.770-04:00Hi Sam - I'm back to let you know I did a post...Hi Sam - I'm back to let you know I did a post today on your delicious French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese. This will be such a nice addition to my summer salad list. thank you.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-37130534887987043822010-05-11T14:27:07.559-04:002010-05-11T14:27:07.559-04:00I shall have to order that book,
just what I will...I shall have to order that book, <br />just what I will needed!<br /><br />Your friends are lucky indeed, such thoughtful and original gifts.Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-71663066072268635002010-05-11T14:18:51.382-04:002010-05-11T14:18:51.382-04:00You are so thoughtful to think of your friends whi...You are so thoughtful to think of your friends while traveling. Your basket of goodies was great! now days, one really has to travel light or else you pay, with the extra baggage, so I do not bring back as much! I did love your idea of the dog sign for your friends. Hope you found some.Jannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121472782540485266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-33239750543012037432010-05-11T11:24:53.259-04:002010-05-11T11:24:53.259-04:00We just come back from a week spent in Baltimore, ...We just come back from a week spent in Baltimore, Maryland, and I am catching up with your posts. We did eat some very good crab cakes in town and other sea food. My problem about finding little gifts is the reverse, I have to buy American souvenirs for my family and friends in France. I bring pecans from Georgia, but what else can I bring them? Do you have any ideas? Everything that I find that is fancy is usually imported. It is not very easy.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-67349211842981361792010-05-11T04:20:07.016-04:002010-05-11T04:20:07.016-04:00Oooh, I do so envy your lifestyle. I'll be hon...Oooh, I do so envy your lifestyle. I'll be honeymooning in Greece and Italy in April next year - will have to try and squeeze in a visit to Provence as well...Robynhttp://maclarty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-16699833771562065852010-05-10T19:50:13.959-04:002010-05-10T19:50:13.959-04:00Hi Sam,
It's me again...just wanted to let you...Hi Sam,<br />It's me again...just wanted to let you know that Penny (Lake Lure Cottage Kitchen) and hubbie came to dinner the other night. We had a great time. I did a post on it.<br /><br />I am thinking about having a get together luncheon sometime this summer for all NC and SC bloggers...I will let you know more about it when I get it figured out.<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-7505290786672357302010-05-10T07:42:34.036-04:002010-05-10T07:42:34.036-04:00May I officially be considered your friend, Sam? I...May I officially be considered your friend, Sam? I love the way you spend so much thoughtful time on each of your friends to find them the perfect gift!<br /><br />I've never heard of this book, but it certainly looks like a gem!Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-28123195761442011552010-05-10T07:00:04.866-04:002010-05-10T07:00:04.866-04:00I don't know this little book but shall have t...I don't know this little book but shall have to look out for it Sam...xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-71427168502657649742010-05-09T10:45:23.386-04:002010-05-09T10:45:23.386-04:00Ah.....longing for France!
September will soon be ...Ah.....longing for France!<br />September will soon be here....stop teasing me with these posts Sam!<br />Have a happy mother's day!<br />StaceyStacey Snackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957289962927855954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-56871358282452270602010-05-09T09:21:27.563-04:002010-05-09T09:21:27.563-04:00Please, please call me if you come to Paris!Please, please call me if you come to Paris!Laura in Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841145139429411322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-81420329621810875442010-05-09T07:14:02.921-04:002010-05-09T07:14:02.921-04:00I love the way you put such thought into your pers...I love the way you put such thought into your personalized gifts. What lucky friends you have.Donna-FFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380224050534765193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-90680693932097649292010-05-09T06:53:57.710-04:002010-05-09T06:53:57.710-04:00This sounds more useful that most of the books I&#...This sounds more useful that most of the books I've lugged to Europe. And, I'm going to let you organize my next gift-buying expedition, Sam!T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-30702124252601180652010-05-09T02:01:31.257-04:002010-05-09T02:01:31.257-04:00I have the hardest time finding gifts when I trave...I have the hardest time finding gifts when I travel. I should bring you along with me, you're brilliant! What a lovely trip! I dream of going to France one day. I'd love to study this wonderful book!theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-88134737879591718252010-05-08T19:15:34.335-04:002010-05-08T19:15:34.335-04:00What a nice trip...I love to search for the specia...What a nice trip...I love to search for the special something to bring home to family and friends. It is part of what makes the trip fun.<br />I appreciate the book recommendation! Thank you.Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-81527264552561084832010-05-08T18:56:36.245-04:002010-05-08T18:56:36.245-04:00Don't forget to add me to your gift list. I am...Don't forget to add me to your gift list. I am easy to buy for because I have a feeling that anything you would like... I would like! GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087073817681067448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-58673945885366153052010-05-08T15:01:05.978-04:002010-05-08T15:01:05.978-04:00Sam, I will definitely buy this book for our trip ...Sam, I will definitely buy this book for our trip next summer. I have learned much from you. Thanks!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-30510812874702668942010-05-08T00:50:51.846-04:002010-05-08T00:50:51.846-04:00Thanks so much for the tip. I am making a note of ...Thanks so much for the tip. I am making a note of her name and the book title. I just adore the gifts you brought home for friends - the dog sign is so perfect. How lovely of both of you to go to so much trouble, though I'm sure it was fun, too. :) I have to ask - how is Vicki Archer's new book - French Essence? I see it in your sidebar. I have it on my list to purchase, so I was curious to know what you thought.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273095879606906106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-67520384650738159192010-05-07T15:45:15.676-04:002010-05-07T15:45:15.676-04:00Finding those special little gifts is a challenge ...Finding those special little gifts is a challenge but one of the fun parts of traveling. So often I find some big, impossible thing and then have to lug it back home. Maybe refrigerator magnets are the way to go! LOLCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.com