tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post231844420831196384..comments2023-10-15T04:50:11.964-05:00Comments on Journey of an Italian Cook: The Christmas SpiritClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-20006698249132187482011-01-02T21:32:23.309-06:002011-01-02T21:32:23.309-06:00Wow, great job on the yule log! I was thinking of ...Wow, great job on the yule log! I was thinking of making meringue mushrooms, but I didn't want to have egg yolks left over in the fridge!<br /><br />Great post, Claudia!Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282136590721912150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-19481872239424667982011-01-01T20:41:50.487-06:002011-01-01T20:41:50.487-06:00What a beautiful post. I'm so happy your new t...What a beautiful post. I'm so happy your new tradition turned out so well, the buche is gorgeous.Lynn @ I'll Have What She's Havinghttp://www.iwantthepie.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-52907072899948272922010-12-31T15:11:15.002-06:002010-12-31T15:11:15.002-06:00Ohh...how I'm sorry I had missed this wonderfu...Ohh...how I'm sorry I had missed this wonderful venture through your Christmas spirit Claudia.<br /><br />Well, maybe, it's not such a bad thing...since you made me celebrate this event cheerfully with you just as you shared it so lovingly.<br /><br />What I missed the most this year is not having had anyone to bake with...especially my Nonna. Partly my fault since I was so busy with clients...sigh.<br /><br />Alright...I'm on towards your latest post...ta ta for now,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-75086841055010845262010-12-30T15:09:04.927-06:002010-12-30T15:09:04.927-06:00A beautiful post, Claudia. We have a fairly small...A beautiful post, Claudia. We have a fairly small family as well, and I know that when one of us is missing it will indeed be heartbreaking. Your photos are beautiful! I particularly like the kitty pics. We lost our 18 year old girl this year. I love the one of the kids by her and the water bowl, and the one of her in the bag! Mine used to do that too!Kim - Liv Lifehttp://livlifetoo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-67477480410025718652010-12-30T10:44:08.805-06:002010-12-30T10:44:08.805-06:00What a beautiful, festive holiday you had, Claudia...What a beautiful, festive holiday you had, Claudia, complete with a gorgeous Bûche de Noël. Families can be small, but the love and strength within makes them all the more special.<br />All the best to you and yours for a healthful and happy new year! Thank you for sharing such a glorious family celebration.Barbara GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570905498600770632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-56043242994639413632010-12-30T00:40:26.894-06:002010-12-30T00:40:26.894-06:00I have just discovered your blog! What a wonderful...I have just discovered your blog! What a wonderful Christmas Eve! Love the pics!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446223754527194283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-15799593529053736742010-12-29T23:07:38.393-06:002010-12-29T23:07:38.393-06:00How wonderful that your Dad joined you at the last...How wonderful that your Dad joined you at the last by showing his bloom! I know how hard the first Christmas is, but it seems as though you have already begun to forge new Christmas traditions. Happy New Year to everyone in the house. TheresaIsland Vittleshttp://www.islandvittles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-31434605792030462022010-12-29T20:33:28.387-06:002010-12-29T20:33:28.387-06:00you certainly had a busy but wonderful day! Your ...you certainly had a busy but wonderful day! Your buche noel, and lasagna must have been delicious!<br />Thank you so much for sharing so much of your day with us!<br />Cheers<br />DennisChef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-66057880002406068562010-12-29T20:21:56.801-06:002010-12-29T20:21:56.801-06:00Beautifully written post. Just beautiful.Beautifully written post. Just beautiful.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-47548467838338873002010-12-29T19:40:22.450-06:002010-12-29T19:40:22.450-06:00Claudia, I really enjoyed this post. Christmas has...Claudia, I really enjoyed this post. Christmas has a way of really making us miss those we love....This is a wonderful post in their honor.<br /><br />The Buche de Noel? Stunning. If only I had the patience to create such a wonderful, new Christmas tradition.<br /><br />Happy new Year! I am looking forward to your enjoying your blog in 2011.<br /><br />VelvaVelvahttp://www.tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-24924625856458436032010-12-29T19:10:40.887-06:002010-12-29T19:10:40.887-06:00That Buche de Noel looks sublime mmm ideal for me!...That Buche de Noel looks sublime mmm ideal for me!<br /><br />Happy New Year!!<br /><br />GeraGera@SweetsFoodsBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514975756946730873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-22221298296732822162010-12-29T17:39:44.722-06:002010-12-29T17:39:44.722-06:00The Buche de Noel is gorgeous, complete with daint...The Buche de Noel is gorgeous, complete with dainty little meringue mushrooms. I love hearing about family cooking adventures like this. I'm a firm believer that a family who cooks together stays together!<br />Happy New Year!Table Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401880474390111390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-2485965821526143232010-12-29T17:28:11.206-06:002010-12-29T17:28:11.206-06:00Looks like you had a lovely celebration, and the B...Looks like you had a lovely celebration, and the Bûche de Noël & meringue mushrooms turned out so nicely! Happy New Year!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-37225372386087089712010-12-29T14:59:40.967-06:002010-12-29T14:59:40.967-06:00What a great writer you are!! And the buche, resul...What a great writer you are!! And the buche, result of all a family effort couldn't be nicer! Congrats to you all, and happy New Year!!Cristina, from Buenos Aires to Parishttp://frombatoparis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-44548784700510778212010-12-29T00:02:14.303-06:002010-12-29T00:02:14.303-06:00A beautiful post Claudia, but really, do you write...A beautiful post Claudia, but really, do you write any other kind?<br /><br />The yule log is perfect - I chickened out on making meringue mushrooms and settled for a dusting of powdered sugar, plastic holly and cranberries :D<br /><br />How lovely that the orchid bloomed!<br /><br />Hope your New Year is as beautiful!denise @ quickies on the dinner tablehttp://www.quickiesonthedinnertable.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-91062403402724993552010-12-29T00:01:07.339-06:002010-12-29T00:01:07.339-06:00Lovely and warm descriptive of a blessed day! Love...Lovely and warm descriptive of a blessed day! Love the final photo of the orchid which participated too in the general festivities.<br />I am making a bûche too, just for New Year's eve!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-52295064079430031852010-12-28T22:40:34.115-06:002010-12-28T22:40:34.115-06:00Pip is just so adorable, love the way cats nap...s...Pip is just so adorable, love the way cats nap...such a joy!<br />And so is this post, what a beautiful Christmas with such wonderful food...and an equally beautiful family.<br />Wishing you and your loved ones a most amazing 2011! Happy New Year ClaudiaMagic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-1406320540599792292010-12-28T21:39:02.135-06:002010-12-28T21:39:02.135-06:00i stopped by to wish you a happy hloiday and found...i stopped by to wish you a happy hloiday and found this wonderful post, filled with great words, lovely quotes and such family love!!<br />love your buche de noel, but the lasgana really had me drooling!1<br /><br />sweetlifesweetlifehttp://sweetlifebake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-2419759132633577882010-12-28T15:12:22.655-06:002010-12-28T15:12:22.655-06:00What a wonderful recounting of a beautiful Christm...What a wonderful recounting of a beautiful Christmas holiday. I loved reading your words and seeing your pictures. Everything looked just scrumptious...especially your lasagna. I'm craving Italian. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. Here's to a great week with lots of good eats and laughter!Monethttp://anecdotesandapples.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-72781032056559874302010-12-28T13:19:27.887-06:002010-12-28T13:19:27.887-06:00Everything looks divine! You are brave to attempt ...Everything looks divine! You are brave to attempt this Buche de Noel. It looks wonderful as well. I'm glad you had a nice Christmas together with loved ones. I also love the photo of the doves! :)theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-81512435226075953552010-12-28T10:55:56.024-06:002010-12-28T10:55:56.024-06:00Hugs to you for not allowing grief to become the c...Hugs to you for not allowing grief to become the centerpoint of Christmas. This post so resonated with me as I've watched my father retreat into moroseness for decades over the loss of his father during the holiday season. To see you rally around family, push through to the joyful things that are still out there and come out whole was wonderful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752458901614211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-91982500699455834932010-12-27T22:04:21.046-06:002010-12-27T22:04:21.046-06:00What a beautiful post laced with family, challenge...What a beautiful post laced with family, challenges, love and a touch of sorrow. Thank you for sharing. I am so glad the buche turned out.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14679600158510598106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-72291781954589977222010-12-27T21:07:05.541-06:002010-12-27T21:07:05.541-06:00wow its beautiful I am going to try and make one i...wow its beautiful I am going to try and make one inspiring love ya <br /><br />Rebeccachow and chatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225995063075911644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-35300682548592453862010-12-27T17:14:13.951-06:002010-12-27T17:14:13.951-06:00What a touching post Claudia. I love your new tra...What a touching post Claudia. I love your new tradition - the Buche de Noel looks fantastic!Jen_from_NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843380156838470036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-45302167310238053862010-12-27T16:14:25.351-06:002010-12-27T16:14:25.351-06:00Such a lovely tale of Christmas day, which turned ...Such a lovely tale of Christmas day, which turned out so nicely despite the concerns. Traditions do change and I am learning that first hand. I loved reading how you handled it all with beauty, grace and of course wonderful food.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.com