tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post8154682091548872494..comments2023-10-28T05:33:15.060-05:00Comments on The Writing Playground: Guest Blogger: PM's MotherMarilyn Puetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-13259675573506501022008-08-01T14:03:00.000-05:002008-08-01T14:03:00.000-05:00congrats on all the hard work and rasing kids. khcongrats on all the hard work and rasing kids. <BR/>khAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-74448193761444102152008-07-31T23:20:00.000-05:002008-07-31T23:20:00.000-05:00Hi PM's Mom!So nice to have you here! Really enjoy...Hi PM's Mom!<BR/><BR/>So nice to have you here! Really enjoyed reading your lovely post! I might be the only one who has never tried Creme Brulee'! Don't faint now!<BR/><BR/>I would have to say my most memorable dining experience would be at the Ritz Carlton Restaurant in Chicago. My husband and I dined there several times while dating. When we got married we stayed there for our honeymoon in 1985. Well, needless to say, I got very sick and wound up in the hospital! The food was fantastic as usual but my stomach was poked and proded, by the ER people, because I had it coming out of both ends that night, and they thought I had food poisening. I never had any pains though but food poisening was the diagnosis.<BR/><BR/>Well, the hotel was so sorry for what happened to me that they gave us a complimentary 5 course meal on the house! We went back about 3 weeks later when I was totally recoved and feeling much better so I could enjoy their food! <BR/><BR/>Michele L.Michele L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15827059770508809460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-76487233180462341632008-07-31T18:05:00.000-05:002008-07-31T18:05:00.000-05:00Welcome, PM's mommy.I love to eat - so great topic...Welcome, PM's mommy.<BR/>I love to eat - so great topic.<BR/><BR/>I have eaten a yummy meal at my cousin's wedding - a buffet many years ago.<BR/><BR/>Pat L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-75265877315342532782008-07-30T21:18:00.000-05:002008-07-30T21:18:00.000-05:00PM's Mom, thank you so much for blogging with us t...PM's Mom, thank you so much for blogging with us today! I'm always more than happy to talk about food. :) And you are right, the clotted cream and jam did take an ordinary scone and make it melt in your mouth!<BR/><BR/>Until tomorrow!<BR/>AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-9072313467423926412008-07-30T20:15:00.000-05:002008-07-30T20:15:00.000-05:00TO ALL:I guess this blog constitutes my fifteen mi...TO ALL:<BR/><BR/>I guess this blog constitutes my fifteen minutes of fame. I have enjoyed reading each of your special dining experiences. Some have tickled my funny bone while others have touched my heart. A memorable dining experience is not necessarily a pricey meal in an elegant dining hall, but the simplest of food in a hole in the wall place with a loved one. My late husband and I use to share a can of sardines, some cheese and crackers while sitting on the river bank while he fished. (I do my fishing with a knife and fork.)<BR/><BR/>In my 81 years I have had dining experiences similar to yours:<BR/><BR/>kansassue: I am familiar with Cumberland Island. On a clear day I can see the northern tip of Cumberland from the pier on the island where I live. I, too had a deli sandwich there, but mine was eaten while sitting on the white sand of the beach.<BR/><BR/>Sherry W: Re HOD Potluck. If Playground Monitor provided a dish I am sure it was delicious. I sew…she cooks!<BR/><BR/>Angel: I love scones also…but a scone ain’t nuthin’ but a biscuit. It’s the clotted cream and strawberry jam that makes ‘em tasty. My memory recalls eating scones, clotted cream and jam at an inn in Cornwall overlooking Bodmin Moor that Daphne DuMaurier described in her book “Jamaica Inn”. <BR/><BR/>Jolie: I’ll share a high school dining experience with you. The Minister at my church invited all six of the high school graduates from our church to dine with him in the local hotel dining room. This was the fanciest place in town (except for the Country Club). He had chosen the menu which included half a fried chicken. I had never been served chicken this way before. At our house it was always cut into pieces (leg, thigh, breast, etc.) which one picked up with one’s fingers and ate away. I had a terrible time trying to eat this properly with a knife and fork. I have since mastered this skill.<BR/><BR/>Robertsonreads: Sometimes a special meal is a combination of food, place and companion. It doesn’t have to be fancy nor pricey.<BR/><BR/>Cherie: It’s always special to share dessert. Next to Crème Brule’ I like bread pudding next best. The very best bread pudding I have ever shared was at Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church Street, Charleston, SC.<BR/>To Those of you who’s Fabulous Meal was on a boat or ship: You should try the Princess Cruise Line’s Inland Passage from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. The Alaskan King crab legs are to die for. They are already split – all you need to do is pick the meat up with a fork and dip it into drawn butter. Yum!PM's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589041787489100928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-67697986103913127502008-07-30T17:09:00.000-05:002008-07-30T17:09:00.000-05:00PM'a Mom, what a great post! Thanks for sharing.PM'a Mom, what a great post! Thanks for sharing.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-74896173171656748552008-07-30T16:22:00.000-05:002008-07-30T16:22:00.000-05:00Mine was many years ago. We took a trip to Europe....Mine was many years ago. We took a trip to Europe. My husband and I took a boat trip at night in France. I think there were like 7 different kinds of wine (which I would appreciate even more today lol) - escargot which I love and pate (which I no longer will eat like veal) and I don't remember exactly what else but only that it was all so wonderful. I was in my early 20's and this was all fairy tale to me.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-57854202045599475612008-07-30T15:41:00.000-05:002008-07-30T15:41:00.000-05:00If y'all want to check out the happenings in San F...If y'all want to check out the happenings in San Fran, click on the link for Barbara Vey's blog on the right side of the Playground blog home page. She's got a picture of the Maven's posted today!<BR/><BR/>AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-8757242104372612812008-07-30T13:45:00.000-05:002008-07-30T13:45:00.000-05:00Hi PM's mother!Your meal sounds lovely. Like you,...Hi PM's mother!<BR/>Your meal sounds lovely. Like you, I appreciate any meal I don't have to cook. The most memorable meal I remember is my husband's cousin's wedding. It was on a yacht out of Manhatten. I had filet mignon as we looked out the window at Manhatten and the Statue of Liberty lit up at night.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-88325721649187845842008-07-30T13:16:00.000-05:002008-07-30T13:16:00.000-05:00I defnitely have never had such wonderful dining e...I defnitely have never had such wonderful dining experiences as mentioned above. Being raised in the state of Wisconsin where every Friday night was 'Fish Fry Friday' and any restaurant or bar that had two chairs and a table served a fish fry I grew up to love my fish fries which were haddock, French fries or potato pancakes and cole slaw. I absolutely love to have broiled haddock with hot parsley butter on and potato pancakes with apple sauce to put on them...yummy!Shari Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144557689029067599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-87674943736932102752008-07-30T12:40:00.000-05:002008-07-30T12:40:00.000-05:00I have never had a dining experience to rival all ...I have never had a dining experience to rival all the ones mentioned here. But the CIA does sound like a place I would love to go.EllenToohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114930219445131840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-76280329783174592522008-07-30T12:39:00.000-05:002008-07-30T12:39:00.000-05:00This was a wonderfully entertaining story! Now I ...This was a wonderfully entertaining story! Now I need to go to the CIA myself the next time I visit New York!cheryl chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518179090170838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-51062372477949636902008-07-30T12:32:00.000-05:002008-07-30T12:32:00.000-05:00My most memorable dining experience was recent. H...My most memorable dining experience was recent. Hubby and I dined at the Columbia restaurant in Celebration, Florida. We started out with a glass of their delicious Sangria. Then we had a serivng of their signature house salad which was divine. Then i had the best Seafood Paella I have ever tried. Then hubby and I shared a scrumptious White Chocolate Bread Pudding that was divine. All in all a fabulous meal.Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-43634625559197943612008-07-30T11:33:00.000-05:002008-07-30T11:33:00.000-05:00Welcome PM Mom!What a great story. My favorite me...Welcome PM Mom!<BR/>What a great story. My favorite memory is taking my dad to Wendy's for lunch. He wouldn't go out very often, but I took us both, he wanted to pay for it and this was a few months before he passed away unexpectedly. So I treasure that memory.<BR/>robertsonreadsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-62230109638072111582008-07-30T10:20:00.000-05:002008-07-30T10:20:00.000-05:00This is sad--because I've been with my husband for...This is sad--because I've been with my husband for almost 11 years--but my most memorable dining experience was from high school. I was a cheerleader for the wrestling team and we'd made it to state semi-finals (or something...I don't remember the specifics about that LOL). As was tradition, the coaches took the team and us girls to a really fancy spancy restaurant after the meet. It was the first time I'd ever had steak (filet mignon to be exact) and I had no idea how I liked it done. So I ordered it medium rare like my boyfriend did. Well, long and short of this is, I gagged my way through the filet, which I swear moo-ed at me. :( Now that I'm more experienced with carnivorous consumption, I realize that there was no way my filet was MR--it was actually quite rare and probably someone else's. But because of my naivette and a fear of looking a fool in front of my older, much cooler bf, I choked my way through it. Needless to say, I don't eat meat any less than charred nowadays. :)<BR/><BR/>BTW, PM's Mom, that's a very sweet story. :)Joliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547729015953148511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-53163745654576106212008-07-30T09:16:00.000-05:002008-07-30T09:16:00.000-05:00Okay, I can finally face the subject of food. :)...Okay, I can finally face the subject of food. :)<BR/><BR/>I'm glad everyone liked the Creme Brulee picture. I'm a huge fan and can't get it often enough around here. Although, Ben and Jerry's had Creme Brulee ice cream for a while...<BR/><BR/>The Red Pony, huh? We'll have to check that out.<BR/><BR/>I would say my most memorable dining experience in recent years was in a farmhouse in Scotland with PC's inlaws. They welcomed us into their home with abundant graciousness. The gorgeous view out the window near the table showcased green Scottish hills and occassional sheep. <BR/><BR/>Darling Geek's mother served some yummy food while we were there. Hummus. His Dad braved the midges to grill for us. And rhubarb crumble. I'd never had rhubarb before! Awesome. The bacon there is out of this world too. <BR/><BR/>And there is nothing like a scone eaten at the top of Edinburgh castle. That trip made me memories of a lifetime!<BR/><BR/>AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-36092332991277910192008-07-30T08:13:00.000-05:002008-07-30T08:13:00.000-05:00Hi PM's mom! Love your post!My most recent memora...Hi PM's mom! Love your post!<BR/><BR/>My most recent memorable meal was last month's HOD potluck luncheon. It was great! You would not have believed the amount of food and all the different tasty dishes. Not only are these ladies great writers, they're also great cooks!Sherry Werthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03411488573654323096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-18593751727344854362008-07-30T08:11:00.000-05:002008-07-30T08:11:00.000-05:00BTW, my friend's restaurant makes the best Creme B...BTW, my friend's restaurant makes the best Creme Brule` ever! If you are ever in Franklin,TN eat at The Red Pony.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-50610233327459480482008-07-30T08:10:00.000-05:002008-07-30T08:10:00.000-05:00I have a friend who graduated from CIA and now run...I have a friend who graduated from CIA and now runs two of the most amazing restaurants around. I eat at both restaurants as often as possible(luckily they are my best friends, so I get really great discounts).<BR/><BR/>I think the most amazing place I ever at was the Signature Room in Chicago. My friends and I all went for a 30th birthday dinner. The atmosphere was as wonderful as the food.mslizalouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346608035190326136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-9153720150490294942008-07-30T08:09:00.000-05:002008-07-30T08:09:00.000-05:00Hi PM's Mom. Thank you for sharing your wonderful ...Hi PM's Mom. Thank you for sharing your wonderful dining experience. Makes me want to eat there. <BR/>I have not had a dining experience like that.CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-13829511503702517322008-07-30T07:19:00.000-05:002008-07-30T07:19:00.000-05:00PM's momma....that sounds wonderful, and OF sounds...PM's momma....that sounds wonderful, and OF sounds like a prince.<BR/><BR/>My most memorable meal was lunch, and it was a bag of chips and a deli turkey sandwich, finished off with a can of soda and chocolate chip cookie. What made it special was the location - at a picnic table on the grounds of the burnt out Carnegie mansion on Cumberland Island, off the coast of the southernmost tip of Georgia. Simple food, but I was surrounded by beautiful scenery, fresh ocean air, and a few feral horses grazing freely around me. The feast for the eyes made the meager repast seem elegant, as I imagined the fabulous lawn parties that must have been thrown there eons ago.KansasSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467124743983418197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-4470832690782069562008-07-30T07:01:00.000-05:002008-07-30T07:01:00.000-05:00maryf, how romantic. Just like Charlene and Bill'...maryf, how romantic. Just like Charlene and Bill's rooftop dinner in Designing Women.PM's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589041787489100928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-77672245787213440282008-07-30T06:24:00.000-05:002008-07-30T06:24:00.000-05:00That was a wonderful post, PM's Mom!Now, I want to...That was a wonderful post, PM's Mom!<BR/><BR/>Now, I want to go to the 'CIA'. :)<BR/><BR/>My most memorable dining experience was very recent. A friend of mine set up her outside "bistro" with fine linen, china, etc. She made a gourmet meal (Salad with mango salsa, grilled steak, asparagus, garlic mash potatoes, with berry cobbler for dessert)and had another friend play violin, so my husband and I could celebrate our 20th anniversary in style.<BR/><BR/>I'll never forget it.<BR/><BR/>Now, I want some of the milk chocolate creme brule'....:)<BR/>but alas, its off to work.M.V.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680136284255619758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-31490079764409543902008-07-30T04:49:00.000-05:002008-07-30T04:49:00.000-05:00A-h-h-h, Creme Brule'-- the world's most elegant d...A-h-h-h, Creme Brule'-- the world's most elegant dessert! Angel, your illustration has captured my essence! Thank you for your kind words.PM's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589041787489100928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18688033.post-73923148656837515252008-07-30T01:24:00.000-05:002008-07-30T01:24:00.000-05:00Ugh! I don't want to even think about food. I've b...Ugh! I don't want to even think about food. I've been up sick tonight. It ended up being a good thing, though, because I'd forgotten to go let SP's dogs out before I went to bed, so I made a run to her house. <BR/><BR/>See everyone in the morning! Welcome, PM's Mom!<BR/><BR/>AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010424240956906870noreply@blogger.com