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ANECDOTE 003: March 28, 2006
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All the Rage
-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Brown II [mailto:ed@eatingredients.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:01 AM
To: PB & J
Subject: All the Rage
PB and J:
Colleen has stated over and over again for me not to worry
myself about the garden stake (lawn ornament) that Eddie
and I broke during our Christmas visit.
I did take a look to replace the ornament at the store
and online, but in December, the pickings were slim and
not of the same style as the one I wanted to replace. Even
still, as the Season is "Spring," the store in
this Philly urban demographic does not carry an abundance
of lawn ornaments.
So, I am at a loss as to what to do. I'm stuck with the
dilemma of guest/host etiquette and familial recompense.
Perhaps I'm obsessing.
My cause for concern is embellished by the hospitality
with which you have ingratiated Colleen and I (and Eddie).
I recall our first visit to the A state--in your previous
home. Colleen and I had brought along with us a phlavour
of Philly, in particular the carrot cake.
I remember that we also brought along some pizza shells
for which we topped one with spinach mushroom, and mozzarella
cheese--and another with a ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomato
and garlic spread. In the gatherings that followed, I was
able to prepare the cassoulet
for everyone, and during our last visit I was able to recreate
the Three
Wise Cheeses and Macaroni as well as introduce a new
version of meat and potatoes. Colleen's turkey chili was
a heartwarming sensation.
The best was when we all met in the Chicago suburb for
the Fourth of July. I made the pollo guisada. However, the
birthday cakes were all the rage!!!
Each gathering has been a treat. Perhaps that is why I'm
still concerned about this broken ornament thing.
All the rage...
Eating and making up (guest/host etiquette) is easier than
kissing and making up (familial recompense). Especially
with eating, the polite thing to do is to use a napkin when
one is inadvertently sloppy, whereas with a sloppy kiss???
Let me know what, if anything, there is to do.
Regards,
Ed
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