tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post3043225235536632353..comments2022-12-01T05:28:18.742-08:00Comments on Beyond Ramen: Happy Easter!Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-40155613175332894882008-03-26T16:55:00.000-07:002008-03-26T16:55:00.000-07:00So all this time I've been "trendy" Who knew!Clin...So all this time I've been "trendy" Who knew!<BR/><BR/>Clinton will be impressed! (#3 son, who finds me very embarrassing)Brave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-24052877044705030642008-03-26T13:40:00.000-07:002008-03-26T13:40:00.000-07:00I have been catching up on the back-and-forthing a...I have been catching up on the back-and-forthing about height. Ya'll do your best stuff when I'm asleep at night!<BR/><BR/>Today I was at the clinic (picking up meds for Simon; I'm in perfect health) and I was flipping through a Hello magazine. (Hello=UK version of People) Apparently it is a trend for short men to date tall women. Just in this one issue there were pictures of:<BR/>Sarkozy andBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-69671440178422854312008-03-26T09:47:00.000-07:002008-03-26T09:47:00.000-07:00True, it goes both ways. I think it's a bit of a s...True, it goes both ways. I think it's a bit of a shame: why miss out on what could be a great relationship just because of some weird cultural norm about the guy being taller?<BR/><BR/>But I'm getting ahead of myself. We can discuss all this if/when you write that post on height. :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-64354039373163201662008-03-26T04:11:00.000-07:002008-03-26T04:11:00.000-07:00Anne I see. If I wouldn't date a taller woman, my...Anne I see. If I wouldn't date a taller woman, my dating pool would shrink drastically.<BR/><BR/>btw - go look at comment 4.Brave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-34184728872042981372008-03-25T21:11:00.000-07:002008-03-25T21:11:00.000-07:00Some men (people in general, I assume, but since w...Some men (people in general, I assume, but since we're talking about men dating women, I'll just say men) are intimidated by tall women. See, for example, comment #2 on <A HREF="http://feministing.com/archives/008872.html#comments" REL="nofollow">this thread</A>. <BR/><BR/>I don't know how common such sentiments are. I get comments about my height from male strangers more often than from female Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-81253303583941642292008-03-25T20:28:00.000-07:002008-03-25T20:28:00.000-07:00Props to me? Props to her!I can't imagine why a g...Props to me? Props to her!<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine why a guy wouldn't be willing to date someone taller? <BR/><BR/>His loss.Brave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-16502534725533187222008-03-25T16:02:00.000-07:002008-03-25T16:02:00.000-07:00Rene' was 5'-11". Think we didn't get a few looks?...<I>Rene' was 5'-11". Think we didn't get a few looks? </I><BR/><BR/>Dude, props to you for dating a taller woman. Twice I've been into a guy who was clearly into me, but wouldn't date me because he was a few (or several) inches shorter than I am. At least I assume that's what it was, since the interest was apparent on both sides and there weren't any other obvious obstacles.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-61012042565860884422008-03-25T15:39:00.000-07:002008-03-25T15:39:00.000-07:00Do we have to talk about height, (or lack thereof)...Do we <I>have</I> to talk about height, (or lack thereof).<BR/><BR/>I have actually been working on a post about that. <BR/><BR/>I am short.<BR/><BR/>Very short.<BR/><BR/>As a far shorter than average male, society expects me to act in a certain way. When I don't, well then I obviously have "issues" or a "Napoleon complex" etc. . <BR/><BR/><BR/>I am 5'-2", and taller than my Mother, sister, andBrave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-42532959213982909492008-03-25T15:24:00.000-07:002008-03-25T15:24:00.000-07:00Both of my parents are of above average height for...Both of my parents are of above average height for their respective genders: Mom is 5'8" and Dad is 6'2 or 6'3". I have some tall extended family, too. Mom's father, at 6'2", is the shortest of the men in his family. And I think that on Dad's side, I have a 6'7" cousin somewhere, as well as a number of other 6'2" uncles and cousins and such. <BR/><BR/>My dad's a California native, but only to theAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-863637652816716982008-03-25T14:32:00.000-07:002008-03-25T14:32:00.000-07:00Oh, I just have to laugh at the height comment . ....Oh, I just have to laugh at the height comment . . . 5"11!!!!<BR/><BR/>I am (almost) 5"6 -- and by far the tallest female in my family. Where does your height come from? I'm assuming both parents? Are your parents California natives?<BR/><BR/>I just checked my pecans -- and they are from South Africa (and not as big as Texan ones, unsurprisingly). I think you're right though; I know that I'veBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-64103083628829152942008-03-25T09:02:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:02:00.000-07:00If I remember correctly, pecans like hot weather.....If I remember correctly, pecans like hot weather... perhaps yours come from Spain or Turkey? I would like to grow (or for my parents to grow, since they're the ones with a big enough garden) pecans, but it doesn't get hot enough here. Can't have everything, I suppose.<BR/><BR/>Lol, I'm not short at all, except when standing next to my siblings. Perhaps I should have said "least tall" instead of "Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-71375167855818001492008-03-25T01:28:00.000-07:002008-03-25T01:28:00.000-07:00BSR,Yes, we can get pecans -- no problem. They co...BSR,<BR/><BR/>Yes, we can get pecans -- no problem. They come from some random place, though; I will try to remember to check where. English food has to be labeled so that you know where everything comes from! <BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about the ham stock! It just suggests a well-stocked larder, doesn't it? Last night I made a Sigmund a risotto with the leftover ham and ham stock. He Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-3479363803400795682008-03-24T12:10:00.000-07:002008-03-24T12:10:00.000-07:00You're right, it is a perfect spring cake! And the...You're right, it is a perfect spring cake! And the layers just melt into each other when you take a bite... it's heavenly. <BR/><BR/>Carrot cake is probably my all-time favorite cake. Grade-A comfort food. Red velvet cupcakes would be darling! I made red velvet cake for potluck a year or two ago, and it was a huge hit. The chocolate tuxedo cake sounds delicious, too. <BR/><BR/>I'm terrified of Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-78799045653265469562008-03-24T05:29:00.000-07:002008-03-24T05:29:00.000-07:00Wow Anne, how did I miss that cupcake post the fir...Wow Anne, how did I miss that cupcake post the first time around?<BR/><BR/>They look beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Bee - are pecans readily available over there?<BR/><BR/>btw - Ham stock in the freezer gives me a warm fuzzy feeling all over.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I am a hopeless dork.Brave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-40206523191809343442008-03-24T03:27:00.000-07:002008-03-24T03:27:00.000-07:00Oh, that coconut/ginger-lime curd looks yummy! Wh...Oh, that coconut/ginger-lime curd looks yummy! What a perfect spring cake! I loved your post about the Magnolia cupcakes as well. It was interesting to get some scientific explanation for all of the things that I've always been taught to do. (BTW, I always have to soften butter in the microwave -- with great care, of course! Our kitchen is too cold to ever get butter to a "soft" room temp.)Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-40937844020404732842008-03-23T21:08:00.000-07:002008-03-23T21:08:00.000-07:00Hang in there, Brave Sir. I usually find that home...Hang in there, Brave Sir. I usually find that homemade bread improves a rough day, and I hope you're finding the same today. <BR/><BR/>Do lemons not do well in England, Bee? They do seem to be cold-sensitive. I didn't realize that bay would grow in a cooler climate, but that's a wonderful thing to have around. Exciting, too, that your herb garden is doing well! <BR/><BR/>I have a hard time Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-42067293826594373952008-03-23T17:10:00.000-07:002008-03-23T17:10:00.000-07:00Sorry! I keep thinking of more to say . . .Anne, ...Sorry! I keep thinking of more to say . . .<BR/><BR/>Anne, I loaned Jenni the Tamasin foodie book, but Tamasin is really getting on her nerves. She finds her entirely too privileged and self-serious. (But don't let that put you off!) She just came into my study to borrow Nancy Mitford's "Love in a Cold Climate" -- one of the best titles, ever. Do either of you know this book? It is charming Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-69020636065214447402008-03-23T17:05:00.000-07:002008-03-23T17:05:00.000-07:00Anne,You know, chilling in the Big Sur sounds pret...Anne,<BR/><BR/>You know, chilling in the Big Sur sounds pretty darn good, too.<BR/><BR/>What kind of cupcakes? I need details!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-47082016058341274542008-03-23T17:02:00.000-07:002008-03-23T17:02:00.000-07:00Biscuits are scones.Everytime I make biscuits, som...Biscuits are scones.<BR/><BR/>Everytime I make biscuits, someone says "Oh! you've made scones!" Most English people pronounce scones with an "ah" sound. "Scahne"<BR/>It is considered declasse to say it the Texan way, with a long "o."<BR/><BR/>I'm so impressed both of you know about lemon curd -- and yet not surprised, as you are both fully-paid up members of the fanatic foodie group. I'm v. Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-75647383282325830992008-03-23T16:43:00.000-07:002008-03-23T16:43:00.000-07:00Alas, my lack of effort yesterday, has glued me to...Alas, my lack of effort yesterday, has glued me to the computer today, to finish up for tomorrow's meeting.<BR/><BR/>I will make the boys a holiday meal this week.<BR/><BR/>I did, however make H.T.'s Oatmeal bread today, and I will add a picture to the post.<BR/><BR/>You know, I have never made lemon curd. I have a lemon tree right in my backyard, and I have never made it.<BR/><BR/>Maybe this Brave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-74735841340121311612008-03-23T16:06:00.000-07:002008-03-23T16:06:00.000-07:00Oh, and as for my own meal: it is being postponed ...Oh, and as for my own meal: it is being postponed until tomorrow, or later this week. A few things came up that could only be down here, and I'm also feeling a bit under the weather again. I'm not particular about <I>when</I> I make a delicious meal as long as I get to do it eventually, so a few days' delay is fine with me.<BR/><BR/>But we did have a wonderful spring day in Big Sur: reading the Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-59017071323104103282008-03-23T15:59:00.000-07:002008-03-23T15:59:00.000-07:00The ham sounds delicious. I'm looking forward to t...The ham sounds delicious. I'm looking forward to trying my own ham at some point--not this weekend, probably not next weekend, but hopefully at some point in the near future. I've made a note to go with the smoked version!<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear that the gratin was not up to snuff. You could perhaps add more layers and cook it longer, and use cream instead of milk if you are looking for more Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338782102030629262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12904310.post-261815974561599062008-03-23T12:35:00.000-07:002008-03-23T12:35:00.000-07:00It looks like I'm first up to offer my Easter lunc...It looks like I'm first up to offer my Easter lunch breakdown! (Even though I'm about 8 hours ahead of you, coming in first was not assured . . . as we eat breakfast at eleven and "lunch" at five. There is method in my madness -- two holiday meals in one day is plenty!)<BR/><BR/>First of all the ham/gammon:<BR/><BR/>I bought two small gammons -- about 2 1/2 lbs each. They were both dry-cured, Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.com