tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post7692422188444702501..comments2024-03-28T01:49:29.773-07:00Comments on lostpastremembered: Art, Comfort and Cheese ToastiesDeana Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-86057482403125983812011-04-04T08:36:56.716-07:002011-04-04T08:36:56.716-07:00Loved your heartfelt post as well as the beautiful...Loved your heartfelt post as well as the beautiful photos!Needful Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619367713876353115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-87981248518864459832011-03-24T19:30:00.365-07:002011-03-24T19:30:00.365-07:00We do live in a mad world and Kennedy's words ...We do live in a mad world and Kennedy's words are beautiful and inspiring. Lovely post. I too take comfort in the toasted cheese.Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-34821596845096513242011-03-24T13:13:39.364-07:002011-03-24T13:13:39.364-07:00Beautiful post!Beautiful post!BigAppleNoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468005426755659330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-47804387207176433252011-03-23T15:34:15.756-07:002011-03-23T15:34:15.756-07:00There's not much better than melted cheese on ...There's not much better than melted cheese on good bread. Though given my Italianate leanings, I almost always try to sneak a little tomato (fresh or paste) under there before melting it. The pine tree screen is one of my favorites, and I say that as someone who thinks Rembrandt was the greatest painter of all time.Peterhttp://www.acookblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-28175608242646123752011-03-23T09:10:02.306-07:002011-03-23T09:10:02.306-07:00my heart has been heavy for so many different reas...my heart has been heavy for so many different reasons. i happened upon your blog this morning, through a friend of a friend of a friend. this is why i love the www! lovely, eloquent writing. thank you so much. what a gift to stumble upon this today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-6602409628606952002011-03-23T05:47:42.224-07:002011-03-23T05:47:42.224-07:00Your post gave me chills. I am generally not very ...Your post gave me chills. I am generally not very good at writing sincere and heartfelt things, which doesn't mean I don't feel them ... and so it is good to read something so thoughtful and eloquent from a great writer and thinker like you. And you have chosen a dish that is perfect in its elevated simplicity and comfort.Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-1698348239600568402011-03-22T15:21:08.231-07:002011-03-22T15:21:08.231-07:00Sweet Deana....no truer words spoken or written......Sweet Deana....no truer words spoken or written...I so agree with all you have said!<br />Love to you...<br />L~xoLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731127892542929874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-8396892929737615192011-03-22T10:49:18.429-07:002011-03-22T10:49:18.429-07:00Lovely post, both in spirit and prose. I might sug...Lovely post, both in spirit and prose. I might suggest that the Dutch, during the period you mention, were experiencing some of the same things you attribute to North Africa due to their ongoing 80 year conflict with the Spanish Empire. The newly formed, well-armed, organized and confident United Provinces then struck out for the New World/s. If for no other reason than their spreading the gospel of gouda to such diverse places as Indonesia, Mexico and South America, we should all be grateful that they did.Jonnyhttp://weareneverfull.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-17978703736904461922011-03-22T10:48:18.458-07:002011-03-22T10:48:18.458-07:00I enjoyed reading this. I'm still in awe at w...I enjoyed reading this. I'm still in awe at what's happening in our world (trying to avoid apocalyptic thoughts) These are really comforting and what is better than melted cheese! I too love art (studied art history in college), could read and talk about it forever... :)Karen from Globetrotter Diarieshttp://globetrotterdiaries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-64701415106161636802011-03-22T07:43:14.000-07:002011-03-22T07:43:14.000-07:00Cheese toasties are totally one of my all time fav...Cheese toasties are totally one of my all time favorite comfort foods, but you have totally kicked yours up a notch. I'll join you gobbling these up. I'm in need of a bit of comfort food too!<br />*kisses* HHHeavenly Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283933713343453486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-48289863917259091112011-03-22T05:13:41.122-07:002011-03-22T05:13:41.122-07:00I loved reading your thoughtful post and would lov...I loved reading your thoughtful post and would love to have a few of those comforting delicious cheese toasties! They sound so good with the addition of chipotles too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-14280827976661010062011-03-21T09:58:42.464-07:002011-03-21T09:58:42.464-07:00Your photo is unbelievable, incredibly artistic !!...Your photo is unbelievable, incredibly artistic !!a frog in the cottagehttp://froginthecottage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-39177644590395525532011-03-20T07:29:10.775-07:002011-03-20T07:29:10.775-07:00What a thoughtful, timely post. The toasties warm ...What a thoughtful, timely post. The toasties warm the stomach but your words warm the soul and spirit. Have a wonderful weekend. BlessingsMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-56725209287750743772011-03-20T06:49:32.879-07:002011-03-20T06:49:32.879-07:00there is so much going on in the world these days,...there is so much going on in the world these days, from the problems with Kadafi to the condition of Japan, it does make you wonder where we are headed and what another race might think of us Earthlings.<br />Lets hope we have done enough good to justify our being...<br />You really are a treasure, and thats not even taking into consideration those lovely cheese toasties, which would be welcome at anytime of the day or night.<br /><br />Thank you for such a wonderful post!<br />DennisChef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-35633482418266166082011-03-20T06:10:39.884-07:002011-03-20T06:10:39.884-07:00Lovely conforting thoughts and gestures. Beauty a...Lovely conforting thoughts and gestures. Beauty and food can be a solace and a strength to get together what it takes to prevail and rebuild in a better way.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360598590326695970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-59523654881794485232011-03-20T04:38:26.410-07:002011-03-20T04:38:26.410-07:00I really truly wish more people like you existed i...I really truly wish more people like you existed in this world. It would be much more a beautiful place to exist in. Thanks for posting this.Plu Tiennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-25576829608195346212011-03-20T02:16:15.474-07:002011-03-20T02:16:15.474-07:00I enjoyed reading this post. Very thoughtful and t...I enjoyed reading this post. Very thoughtful and the cheese toasties looks very delicious. I love the photos too. Lovely!Quay Po Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828992142187594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-86829624930095397492011-03-19T23:39:14.263-07:002011-03-19T23:39:14.263-07:00This is such a lovely post, the writing is beautif...This is such a lovely post, the writing is beautiful and the recipe combines two of my favorite things, chipotle chili and burnt cheese. Thank you so much for participating.Megan @ FeastingonArthttp://www.feastingonart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-53990773829339064752011-03-19T16:24:15.427-07:002011-03-19T16:24:15.427-07:00Not only are you a wonderful writer but you are a ...Not only are you a wonderful writer but you are a wonderful thinker.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-31491536453816851032011-03-19T08:03:36.351-07:002011-03-19T08:03:36.351-07:00AMEN. AMEN to all that you have so eloquently expr...AMEN. AMEN to all that you have so eloquently expressed on my comments page and HERE, in this delicious post that helps us survive the uncertainties around us. A dear colleague with whom I have worked for 8 years, a young man, was diagnosed with terminal cancer last week. In light of all the doom, LOVE, shelter and food is what we need to live in this life and prepare us for the next....your words here and art are again an art of INSPIRATION and food for more reflection that brings us together as the humans that we are......in need of nourishment of the body and soul. You are a wonderful friend, Deana.....happy Saturday dearest. OH, one day, I need to direct you to my other team blog NOWHERE, where my husband wrote a hilarious ODE TO CHEESE, and I drew our character TEA RAT...you would chuckle......AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-61366526217709790052011-03-19T08:02:31.924-07:002011-03-19T08:02:31.924-07:00Cheese toasties are definitely comfort food...some...Cheese toasties are definitely comfort food...something we all had as children and serve to our children. Quick and delicious, especially when you've added some lovely extras. Mine was always a good piece of bread, good cheese and chili sauce on the side. Yours is rather more the British version...with the mustard. Yum.<br /><br />The falling "dominos of dictators" is a good thing; one can only hope that whoever comes after is an improvement. It worries me.<br /><br />The world is not simple and nature is not predictable. Japan is suffering and all of us are suffering right along with them. Much as I love art, In doubt those who war are much interested and nature goes its' own way. We are insignificant, really, and can only try our best to keep our spirits up and hope alive. If art helps us in this regard, I am thankful.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-3555716467112573502011-03-19T05:38:02.671-07:002011-03-19T05:38:02.671-07:00Your thoughts resonated with me and I especially l...Your thoughts resonated with me and I especially liked your conclusion that art or art appreciation would save humanity; the problem is how many people are receptive to art, or beauty? <br />these cheese toasties remind me of what my mother used to fix often while we all lived in France; she would throw all the leftover cheeses in a big pot and melt them with some milk or cream and they would go on the baguette for some toasties. Love your idea of adding cognac now that makes it festive!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-27611549908769576612011-03-18T21:27:42.370-07:002011-03-18T21:27:42.370-07:00There has been an unusual array of significant geo...There has been an unusual array of significant geopolitical events these past few months. I'm glad to see you record your thoughts as they happen, you shouldn't change it, they are precious and real records. <br /><br />Comforting with a splash of sophistication is how I would describe these cheese toasties. Totally fab!Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-64287057630462899552011-03-18T21:17:35.770-07:002011-03-18T21:17:35.770-07:00our cheese toastie is just perfect! Beautifully sa...our cheese toastie is just perfect! Beautifully said Deana! Having lived in Japan I'm at a loss for words. I know I have met and known people that have passed or been injured and I just don't know what to say. YLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8778626287556834261.post-16290585605936087442011-03-18T14:10:31.854-07:002011-03-18T14:10:31.854-07:00Have I told you ..that I think you write beautiful...Have I told you ..that I think you write beautifully?<br />My heart goes out to japan also..and I too hope you never change that paragraph..<br />Your cheese toasties? W/ the cogans added reminds me of Ju..but you ahve added all that gooey comfy cheese mayo chipotle:) <br /><br />Great old world charm photos again.<br />I agree..food ..music..art..<br /><br />I have a neighbor/friend across the street..an artist..I am at such peace in her home w/ her beautiful huge canvases in her art room..her palettes.. her brushes..her antique frescoes..(Sp?) her paintings..and music..<br />She is just like that.Calm.<br />I love this post..because you are right.La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com