tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post7453955689857686165..comments2024-03-25T11:04:10.945-07:00Comments on Chez Danisse: Perfect and WildDenise http://www.blogger.com/profile/08269617590521412393noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-56316607252549464892011-05-05T07:07:18.739-07:002011-05-05T07:07:18.739-07:00Mette, I hope you like it.Mette, I hope you like it.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-90973220635427101332011-05-04T05:43:01.247-07:002011-05-04T05:43:01.247-07:00I've never heard of this book before, but it s...I've never heard of this book before, but it sounds like a must read. Thanks:)<br />MetteItalian Noteshttp://www.italiannotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-38247935122157446432011-05-04T05:42:39.798-07:002011-05-04T05:42:39.798-07:00I've never heard of this book before, but it s...I've never heard of this book before, but it sounds like a must read. Thanks:)<br />MetteItalian Noteshttp://www.italiannotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-77491486300360140932011-05-03T18:51:10.356-07:002011-05-03T18:51:10.356-07:00Marguerite, Thank you.
Anna, I can live with a pe...Marguerite, Thank you.<br /><br />Anna, I can live with a perfect cake.<br /><br />Ida, I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />nancy (at good food matters), I love that idea, that the wild side of ourselves is always out there waiting for us.<br /><br />rachel(eats), Almond ice cream for lunch? You know how to live.<br /><br />Gracia, Such a beautiful perspective. Thank you.<br /><br />lisa, I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />Joyti, Have fun!<br /><br />Annie, I know, perfection just feels odd. Yes, butter, actually butter slightly mispronounced.<br /><br />design elements, I hope it suits you too.<br /><br />Erin, Yes, I agree. I'd rather avoid creepy.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-50949189722383067102011-05-03T16:51:02.553-07:002011-05-03T16:51:02.553-07:00Nancy, I enjoyed reading this book in hardcover fo...Nancy, I enjoyed reading this book in hardcover form. I hope you like it too.<br /><br />cookiecrumb, Really... Thank you very much.<br /><br />coco, This pleases me.<br /><br />Raina, Your making me think I should switch my usual Vesuvio order from beer to wine.<br /><br />nadine, No, I don't think Gabrielle is much like M.F.K., but she is good in her own way. And yes, wild I will go! Dreaming of pesto alla genovese...<br /><br />Lecia, Enjoy.<br /><br />Rachel, Hopefully she learned a lesson and ceased trying to change style. It's such a bad idea.<br /><br />Rachael, I wish I could clearly articulate how I find the books I read. It's all pretty willy-nilly. I read about books on blogs, in magazines, and in newspapers. Often it's just a slight reference to an author or a quote that will prompt me to dig deeper and I'll stumble upon a good book. Sometimes someone will tell me about a book. Also, I love browsing bookstores (especially used bookstores) and libraries. <br /><br />Amelia, Enjoy.<br /><br />Julia, Agreed, this is far from a formal review. Just a few personal thoughts.<br /><br />alexandria, Thank you.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-43953544980148347932011-05-01T17:47:23.867-07:002011-05-01T17:47:23.867-07:00Imperfection is what makes us who we are, no? Wen...Imperfection is what makes us who we are, no? Wend all be little robot Stepford people without a little imperfection, and that would be plain creepy.Erin Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740698417495064304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-84964861043879273632011-04-29T09:04:46.572-07:002011-04-29T09:04:46.572-07:00I'm really curious. off to amazon... hugs to y...I'm really curious. off to amazon... hugs to you, Denisedesign elementshttp://design-elements-blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-80303952128388488162011-04-27T20:42:05.499-07:002011-04-27T20:42:05.499-07:00there's something about perfection that feels ...there's something about perfection that feels too complete, too stifled and closed. wild, unresolved, free...room to grow and change is much better I think... interesting your first word was butter...<br />the book looks interesting...i shall seek it out.Elsa Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652787657325357638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-4222207374344116152011-04-27T20:25:29.837-07:002011-04-27T20:25:29.837-07:00I haven't read the book yet. I think I'll ...I haven't read the book yet. I think I'll order it from Amazon, I'm in the mood for a good read...Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-78350506348252336162011-04-27T19:18:28.951-07:002011-04-27T19:18:28.951-07:00couldn't agree with you more about perfection....couldn't agree with you more about perfection.... <br /><br />and now i have another book added to my to read listlisa solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-54174005814771931182011-04-27T03:22:52.896-07:002011-04-27T03:22:52.896-07:00Wild determination! I like that. I am very determi...Wild determination! I like that. I am very determined in things I do, sometimes to point of ridiculousness, but add 'wild' before it and... yes! I like that.<br /><br />Wild is a great word. It should be used more often. And I hope it features in your drawings in all its many guises. A balance of the two perhaps. Abandonment tethered but not always. Skill and craft and considered attention underpinning something seemingly loose and free. Your post makes me want to draw more!<br /><br />be well, g xoGraciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058769540381241181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-70560815235330885132011-04-27T02:07:49.106-07:002011-04-27T02:07:49.106-07:00You are the third person to suggest 'Blood. bo...You are the third person to suggest 'Blood. bones and butter' to me. You are, as always, very pursuasive. Off to have almond ice cream for an early lunch.racheleatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479451792036401033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-52166921923422701542011-04-26T09:04:06.787-07:002011-04-26T09:04:06.787-07:00Hi Denise--wonderful post. this book is waiting fo...Hi Denise--wonderful post. this book is waiting for me to pick it up and read--so, soon. very soon. it's good to remember that wild part of ourselves--bold and brave and chancy, out there in the thick of life--is always there, waiting to be expressed.nancy at good food mattershttp://nancyvienneau.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-11521804203604961372011-04-26T04:05:26.269-07:002011-04-26T04:05:26.269-07:00I'd love to read that book!I'd love to read that book!Ida/FarEastLogbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022806712750536945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-69943950590814244212011-04-25T11:14:12.740-07:002011-04-25T11:14:12.740-07:00Perfection is boring. Unless it's in a cake. T...Perfection is boring. Unless it's in a cake. Thanks for pushing me in the direction of another chef/writer, I needed a new one. And thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />/A.Anna Anderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634420357625395484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-33986073171685023412011-04-25T10:32:21.897-07:002011-04-25T10:32:21.897-07:00After reading this post I feel like I need to read...After reading this post I feel like I need to read this book...now! You write so lovely, and you have such a wonderful blog -I'm very happy I stumbled upon it!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718935867478956326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-68361699298469929802011-04-25T09:54:10.972-07:002011-04-25T09:54:10.972-07:00Beautiful post and I'm excited for you and you...Beautiful post and I'm excited for you and your Italy plans.alexandriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503402007179961896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-20152310094700121882011-04-24T17:06:11.809-07:002011-04-24T17:06:11.809-07:00I've been wanting to read Hamilton's book ...I've been wanting to read Hamilton's book since there was an excerpt of it in the New Yorker. Your discussion (review is not the right word, right?) of it makes me want to read it all the more. Perfection is totally overrated.Juliahttp://whatjuliaate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-76265220567887475412011-04-24T05:39:24.459-07:002011-04-24T05:39:24.459-07:00I have this book on my MUST READ, soon, list... th...I have this book on my MUST READ, soon, list... thank you for making the read even more compelling for meAmelia PShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369970502817292944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-85390787340731641832011-04-23T20:13:42.799-07:002011-04-23T20:13:42.799-07:00Denise, I want to thank you for the list of books ...Denise, I want to thank you for the list of books in the side column, as well as the other books you mention in various posts. (I enjoyed both "Housekeeping" and "Shadow Tag.") When and if you're inclined, I'd like to know how you go about finding your books.<br /><br />Thanks and Happy Easter!Rachael | The Slow-Cooked Sentencehttp://theslowcookedsentence.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-48896286438807785042011-04-23T10:02:20.860-07:002011-04-23T10:02:20.860-07:00I've been wondering about this book ever since...I've been wondering about this book ever since you 'pinned' it a few weeks ago. Your words make me want to pick up a copy even more.<br /><br />I've taken one drawing class...in high school. My teacher basically spent a semester trying to change my style. In the end, she finally acknowledged she should never have done that. Your story reminded me of that. Interesting the idea of 'better' sometimes.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478839034249164862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-25626200061304320072011-04-23T08:19:40.821-07:002011-04-23T08:19:40.821-07:00I remember that essay, and it stuck me, too. Now I...I remember that essay, and it stuck me, too. Now I'm going to look for that book.<br /><br />Really nice, thoughtful post, Denise.Leciawphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387890066375679646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-69941972396967366692011-04-22T23:23:56.212-07:002011-04-22T23:23:56.212-07:00bloody hell, what a booster post, denise! [please ...bloody hell, what a booster post, denise! [please pardon my french, but thruth needs to be told. boldly]<br />i've loved every word of it. <br /><br />is gabrielle anything like mfk fisher, par hasard? <br /><br />go wild (again) in italy, girl!<br />n♥nadine paduarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665345657592667666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-74546616710026907382011-04-22T18:41:55.296-07:002011-04-22T18:41:55.296-07:00I love reading your write-up. I loved sitting in V...I love reading your write-up. I loved sitting in Vesuvio when we went to San Fran last year. Something about sitting there sipping a huge glass of wine (I don't think they could have filled it any higher). I have not read the book. But I like the way you write about it, so perhaps I need to read it now.raining sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04330747311809604870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232927064230838150.post-33856635671798814252011-04-22T17:24:50.493-07:002011-04-22T17:24:50.493-07:00I love reading your writting as your words put me ...I love reading your writting as your words put me in a calm peaceful mood.cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497205741253326043noreply@blogger.com