tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post9157968842297644621..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Visitors from Wyoming | Chihuly Glass Museum | Fremont | Vegan Iron Chef cookbookAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-41963322219156237962013-07-15T18:23:42.405-07:002013-07-15T18:23:42.405-07:00After a vacation like yours, I'd be suffering ...After a vacation like yours, I'd be suffering from vacation withdrawal, too. As it is, we're in Wisconsin, and while we see lots of friends and go out to dinner (and lunch!), it doesn't quite feel like a vacation. Too much work on the house — sorting and packing and attending to things. Even some spackling, painting and calking to add to the fun.<br /><br />Hope all was well when you returned home and the pups were in good health and happy to see you.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-53813125309123239132013-07-15T18:15:11.746-07:002013-07-15T18:15:11.746-07:00Wouldn't it be even more exciting if you were ...Wouldn't it be even more exciting if you were one of the bloggers? (hint, hint) I never get tired of visiting favorite spots and showing them to guests. Maybe I should be a tour guide. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-33495936224776856182013-07-15T06:51:37.267-07:002013-07-15T06:51:37.267-07:00Hi Andrea!
I visited this post when you mentione...Hi Andrea! <br /><br />I visited this post when you mentioned it in your email, but never had time to peck out a comment on the iPad's tedious keypad so have waited till I got home. Where I am suffering from serious vacation withdrawal! It's true our Seattle sojourn was far too short, but so were our stays in all our other destinations (even our week at Someday Farm was too brief! We really loved every bit of our visit to the beautiful PNW). It didn't help our cause that we got stuck in all the traffic coming through Snohomish Pass, lopping 2-3 hours off our limited time in Seattle the day before. :-( But hey, at least we brought our Wyoming weather with us, right? (Sorry it was several degrees hotter than I'd ordered from the National Weather Service - you just can't count on the gubmint!) :-)<br /><br />Chihuly was everything I'd hoped and imagined it would be and then some (the fact it was at the base of the Space Needle was a bonus!) And your photos are gorgeous! They're every bit as good as mine, and in many cases better. That ceiling was really something, wasn't it? Funny Cadry would mention that it reminds her of the one at the Bellagio, because it was seeing online photos of the Bellagio ceiling last year that first acquainted me with the name Chihuly and his beautiful, unique work. So when I found out about this exhibit in Seattle, I knew I had to see it! Sure was wonderful! As was our foray into fun & funky Fremont (the troll under the bridge was my favorite!) and our visit to "Veganville." :-) Haven't had a chance to try the soy curls yet, but will let you know when we do! Thank you again for the mung bean noodles, which we are also eager to try. (I haven't cooked a thing since we got home very late Saturday night, as our neighbor brought us dinner last night - we're so spoiled!) Speaking of food, your photos of lunch made me wish I had about a dozen of those delicious spring rolls! We were glad we chose their all-you-can eat buffet - we were hungry! :-)<br /><br />That fountain was amazing (great pics!!), and I loved how we'd all paused to look at it when it was just sitting there doing nothing, and you guys commented on how odd it was because usually it was spewing lots of water and then WOOSH! As if on command! It sure was fun to watch and listen to - and like you I wish we could have joined all those kids in it! I haven't watched any of the videos I took of it yet, but sure hope to have at least one that's blog-worthy, because that was another highlight of our day.<br /><br />As was getting to see your charming, lovely home and pretty neighborhood! We just loved it! And I thought the wedding party really added to the enjoyment of Kerry Park (sure beats a drive-by shooting!!) The views from there were indeed great for photo-taking!<br /><br />Thank you again for driving us around and suggesting Fremont! Next time we promise we'll stay longer, and we'll finally visit Theo's. :-)<br /><br />And last but not least, congratulations on being in the Vegan Iron Chef cookbook!! Am off to download it now (for when I finally get over my vacation-induced slothfulness and resume cooking!) :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-40485207735822293532013-07-13T19:22:14.809-07:002013-07-13T19:22:14.809-07:00We had a fun day with Laurie and BW, and although ...We had a fun day with Laurie and BW, and although it was a long day, it was far too short!<br /><br />Next time you come to Seattle, perhaps you can spend some time with us, too!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-71488732516904141062013-07-13T19:05:02.923-07:002013-07-13T19:05:02.923-07:00What fun! I bet that you and Laurie had the best ...What fun! I bet that you and Laurie had the best time! David and I went to Seattle for our one year wedding anniversary, and Fremont was our favorite area. I loved the pictures from the glass museum. The ceiling reminds me of the ceiling at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. So beautiful! <br /><br />Congrats on being included in the Iron Chef cookbook! Very cool!Cadryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399243851341274599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-3311333057783470792013-07-13T11:59:54.837-07:002013-07-13T11:59:54.837-07:00I love it when bloggers I "know" get tog...I love it when bloggers I "know" get together. I don't know why it's so exciting for me, but it is! :) I'm glad you had a nice day. So much to see and do. It's nice sometimes to see your own city through the eyes of a tourist. Of course, all of the tear strips were gone. That's funny.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320336368732794711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-24843409300238638292013-07-11T18:03:41.151-07:002013-07-11T18:03:41.151-07:00It was definitely an unusual exhibit - very colorf...It was definitely an unusual exhibit - very colorful!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-23072820786454316062013-07-11T14:11:46.061-07:002013-07-11T14:11:46.061-07:00I love Chiuhly's stuff! There've been a co...I love Chiuhly's stuff! There've been a couple of little exhibits in London over the last few years - so good. I'd definitely pop down there too!Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-62343909035639343182013-07-10T09:17:13.195-07:002013-07-10T09:17:13.195-07:00I love Mighty-O! I was lucky enough to try them i...I love Mighty-O! I was lucky enough to try them in Portland and they're fantastic. Totally different from my other fave donuts from Vegan Treats and Cinnamon Snail. If I lived that close I'd have donuts for breakfast every day.Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-82518643330686097292013-07-09T18:26:55.648-07:002013-07-09T18:26:55.648-07:00It only took a year, and a visit from friends to g...It only took a year, and a visit from friends to get us to the museum!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-90976925788707253552013-07-09T17:20:07.252-07:002013-07-09T17:20:07.252-07:00Chiluhly's work is so inspiring...and I've...Chiluhly's work is so inspiring...and I've only ever seen pictures. You get around, lady! urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-65934542613068816912013-07-09T10:37:29.201-07:002013-07-09T10:37:29.201-07:00Whoa. That was something I hadn't considered. ...Whoa. That was something I hadn't considered. I know about the body on display, I just didn't connect that you had seen it in Russia. Yikes, that must have been ... intense. I, too, have Russian heritage, but I've never been to Russia.<br />Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-33080218657272829012013-07-09T10:30:52.094-07:002013-07-09T10:30:52.094-07:00I always enjoy playing tour guide/tourist — it giv...I always enjoy playing tour guide/tourist — it gives me a push to see new places and revisit old favorites. Plus, I get to spend time with friends. <br /><br />I always promise myself that I won't overeat, and I take lots of salad to fill the plate, but what can I say? I'm weak. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-35971864413150261672013-07-09T09:49:37.173-07:002013-07-09T09:49:37.173-07:00What a fun day! Sometimes it's nice to play to...What a fun day! Sometimes it's nice to play tourist in your own city and visit places you wouldn't normally go. The Glass Museum looks amazing, love all those pics! I don't see vegan buffets all that often, and I can't pass up Thai food. No doubt I would have overeaten too. :-)chow veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067485016430365599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-45762563723285104892013-07-08T17:34:44.731-07:002013-07-08T17:34:44.731-07:00Why did I say 1992? I meant 1990. I met G in 199...Why did I say 1992? I meant 1990. I met G in 1992! :-)blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-38754873028349698072013-07-08T17:31:47.180-07:002013-07-08T17:31:47.180-07:00They have his body preserved and on display in Re...They have his body preserved and on display in Red Square, at least they did in 1992 when I was there. There was a very long line that took at least an hour to get to the front. Inside one of the buildings, his body is lying in state, but in plain view, heavily guarded, and the line slowly walks by. People had several seconds to look at him before they were out the door - he is within ten feet or so of the line, if I remember right. It was fascinating to me. I had a double minor in college of Russian language and Soviet Studies, and my heritage is part Russian, so this was a big deal to me. :-)blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-20292735658370338322013-07-08T15:27:19.845-07:002013-07-08T15:27:19.845-07:00If my work ever allows me more than a week off, we...If my work ever allows me more than a week off, we definitely will! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-49090028494071652582013-07-08T13:05:54.532-07:002013-07-08T13:05:54.532-07:00You should be able to download and save the cookbo...You should be able to download and save the cookbook to your computer by following the link. <br /><br />Yeah, I'm almost never in any photos, but being camera shy, I don't usually care. <br /><br />What do you mean by "the real Lenin?"Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-90487159869117653242013-07-08T12:36:44.004-07:002013-07-08T12:36:44.004-07:00Wow, I'll have to see if I can pull up that co...Wow, I'll have to see if I can pull up that cookbook and see your recipe - congratulations! How fun with another blogger. Who knew Seattle was cahrazy? I know what you mean about being the photog and not in any photos. By the way, I've walked by the real Lenin! :-)blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-34325614631147061782013-07-08T12:03:53.650-07:002013-07-08T12:03:53.650-07:00I hope if you get to Seattle you'll consider s...I hope if you get to Seattle you'll consider seeing me, too! As for Lenin, it's a long story and I'm going to add a Roadside America link to the post for the curious. And why wouldn't one be curious about such a strange situation. I keep trying to answer your question in some detail and blogger keeps deleting it, so here's a link: http://bit.ly/pUkCYN<br />Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-58209070648791131262013-07-08T10:10:22.998-07:002013-07-08T10:10:22.998-07:00Haha. Behind Mighty-O. Mighty-O is just a short wa...Haha. Behind Mighty-O. Mighty-O is just a short walk from my house. With all the access you have to amazing vegan baked goods, I wonder how Mighty-O would stack up.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-19676423947230988522013-07-08T10:01:46.310-07:002013-07-08T10:01:46.310-07:00That museum looks amazing! Thank you for sharing;...That museum looks amazing! Thank you for sharing; that goes on my things-to-do-in-Seattle list right behind Mighty-O. Abby Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060920122127099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-57862944474105355252013-07-08T09:49:53.318-07:002013-07-08T09:49:53.318-07:00Wow, I looove Chihuly - thank you for posting the ...Wow, I looove Chihuly - thank you for posting the photos! (Including the one of yrself.) The pics that you said were from yr favorite room are great - they look like jellyfish! I'd love to eventually get to Seattle and see them in person. (As well as a ton of other things.)<br />The skyline shot is great.<br />Why, though, is there a statue of Lenin in Seattle??foodfeudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589414740603993442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-87337473075567506572013-07-07T17:48:46.831-07:002013-07-07T17:48:46.831-07:00The glass museum was certainly a good place to tak...The glass museum was certainly a good place to take photos. I can't wait to see the ones Laurie took. As for the cookbook, I'm definitely not an iron chef — more of an ironic chef. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64375678431412664192013-07-07T17:46:40.915-07:002013-07-07T17:46:40.915-07:00Thank you, Amanda. I'm looking forward to tryi...Thank you, Amanda. I'm looking forward to trying the other recipes in the e-book.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.com