tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post6394722678458107662..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Welcome Theresa RomainLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67928522104775004932011-10-08T15:26:49.880-04:002011-10-08T15:26:49.880-04:00Jeanne--sounds like a funny coincidence and a fun ...Jeanne--sounds like a funny coincidence and a fun trick. A sense of humor is a great trait in a man!Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74922682384349091932011-10-07T22:05:45.619-04:002011-10-07T22:05:45.619-04:00Theresa,
When I was in college in Arizona my cousi...Theresa,<br />When I was in college in Arizona my cousin who also went to the same school "set me up" with a friend. His friend had the same last name as I did and he was curious what would happen when we walked into a party together and were introduced to other couples.<br /><br />Needless to say that when our first date was for a "dinner party" ever one assumed we were married! We decided to play along and you know the old saying when you assume something without questioning someone and took a lot of ribbing later on! We ended up being great friends and he even took me up to Scotdale later to meet his family. <br /><br />No we didn't play the same trick on them - we learned out lesson the first time!Jeanne Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111451097520221555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74124348360642286092011-10-06T09:31:22.540-04:002011-10-06T09:31:22.540-04:00Rosie--that does sound like fun! You got the chanc...Rosie--that does sound like fun! You got the chance to try lots of different foods and flavors, all in one visit. I have a Korean friend who's introduced me to bibimbab (if I've spelled that right), and I really ought to try kimchee too. Spicy is just what I like.Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3384654190458196792011-10-06T09:29:25.014-04:002011-10-06T09:29:25.014-04:00Linda--thanks for the kind words about SFT! And ho...Linda--thanks for the kind words about SFT! And hooray: I'm always glad to share my love of coconut.<br /><br />A really easy way to make a coconut cake is just to get a white cake mix and white icing. Then stir as much flaked coconut into them as they'll hold! I've found this doesn't really affect the way the cake bakes, since coconut has some oil and moisture in it. And it is reallly good. At least, if you love coconut. ;)Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-26152816622576519822011-10-05T22:05:20.762-04:002011-10-05T22:05:20.762-04:00Theresa - I love the Korean BBQ ribs, but my famil...Theresa - I love the Korean BBQ ribs, but my family also makes a really tasty version of it. I also really like kimchee (a pickled spicy veggie dish) and I remember a sweet and rich kind of potato salad from that night the most. I like the concept of a meal that is made up of a few main dishes but also accompanied with a dozen little dishes that kind of serve as condiments to those main ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64501992060896428752011-10-05T22:04:57.369-04:002011-10-05T22:04:57.369-04:00Happy release day Theresa & congrats! The book...Happy release day Theresa & congrats! The book looks awesome & I've added it to my wishlist. Can't wait to read it.<br /><br />My family tends to eat at home mostly; which rather lessens the risk of a surprise.<br /><br />I love coconut too & I'm always on the look out for good recipes. Hope you'll share some of your fav recipes!<br /><br />thumbelinda03@yahoo.comLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796250279878652019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11764572608213633442011-10-05T20:07:38.296-04:002011-10-05T20:07:38.296-04:00Di--getting "best ever" instead of "...Di--getting "best ever" instead of "underdone" is a great surprise! Have you been able to make those potatoes again?Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46101532062222845212011-10-05T19:16:05.770-04:002011-10-05T19:16:05.770-04:00I have a new, bigger kitchen so I've been host...I have a new, bigger kitchen so I've been hosting more meals. Of course in the summer I've been cooking on the grill. But something happened & it wasn't working well on night so everything was delayed. I had done some quartered red potatoes in the oven & thought they would be overdone. Instead I was told they were the best potatoes ever!Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21604290279270080602011-10-05T14:33:51.971-04:002011-10-05T14:33:51.971-04:00Cathy P--that's a fun story! Meeting at a wedd...Cathy P--that's a fun story! Meeting at a wedding is lovely. I think I can guess what you mean about the way he was looking at you, based on the fact that you wound up getting married. :)Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-9629617827613768912011-10-05T13:27:04.975-04:002011-10-05T13:27:04.975-04:00The dinner that surprised me most was the first ti...The dinner that surprised me most was the first time I went out with my husband of 38 years. We net at a wedding. He was best man and I was Maid of Honor. After the wedding, he asked me out to dinner as friends. I didn't know him except as Doug's oldeer brother, but from the way he was staring at me, I wanted to say no. I opened my mouth to say no, and imagine my surprise when I said yes. He took me to a nice steak restaurarnt, and we had a good time.Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14249102116476299122011-10-05T10:32:20.033-04:002011-10-05T10:32:20.033-04:00Laurie G--sounds like it was all set to be delicio...Laurie G--sounds like it was all set to be delicious. That's too bad about the potatoes! Yikes, I had no idea Pyrex would shatter like that. <br /><br />I really enjoy the Food Network too, though I like the competitions more than the cooking shows. I learn something from every show, that's for sure.Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28780375768442804502011-10-05T09:08:35.852-04:002011-10-05T09:08:35.852-04:00I remember making a prime rib dinner with oven roa...I remember making a prime rib dinner with oven roasted potatoes for a dinner for my husband's new partner and spouse. I had everything ready oven roasted potatoes, broccoli casserole etc. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn off a burner and the pyrex dish shattered that contained the roasted potatoes. It made a terrible sound and then scattered glass everywhere. Embarrassing!<br /><br />I love the Food Network channel. Ina, Giada, Rachel, Sandra etc they all make cooking and entertaining look so easy and fun.Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69851940738335606402011-10-05T09:07:27.183-04:002011-10-05T09:07:27.183-04:00Good morning, everyone! I think we've got a li...Good morning, everyone! I think we've got a little more time before the giveaway closes, so let's have a little more fun. :)<br /><br />Maureen--that sounds lovely! Two reasons to celebrate at once. Congratulations!Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76825289924040621592011-10-05T06:44:32.159-04:002011-10-05T06:44:32.159-04:00Congratulations on your new book! I think my bigg...Congratulations on your new book! I think my biggest surprise was a birthday dinner at my parent's house that was actually a baby shower.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31923029797120473812011-10-05T00:32:29.496-04:002011-10-05T00:32:29.496-04:00Thanks so much to the Bandits, and to all you visi...Thanks so much to the Bandits, and to all you visitors to the Lair. This has been such a fun day!<br /><br />I'm turning in for the night, but I'll be back in the morning, hungry (ha!) for more stories. The giveaway of SEASON FOR TEMPTATION will still be open for a while tomorrow, so come on back and chat some more. Good night, and sweet & sour dreams!Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44605592308189935242011-10-05T00:27:16.860-04:002011-10-05T00:27:16.860-04:00meganconnors--WOW. That's a memorable dinner, ...meganconnors--WOW. That's a memorable dinner, all right! The wife sounds the way Luna Lovegood was described in the Harry Potter books: always good entertainment value. Wonder if she got an earful when they left the dinner function.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! :)Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11141716186034999562011-10-05T00:22:16.201-04:002011-10-05T00:22:16.201-04:00Wow, "Season of Temptation" sounds wonde...Wow, "Season of Temptation" sounds wonderful! I'm definitely adding it to my "to read" list.<br /><br />The only time I was ever surprised at dinner was when we went to some University function with my father and his cronies. One of his friends brought his very young new wife. I was there with my husband, and at some point, I leaned over to give him a kiss. She turns to me and says,<br /><br />"Oh, are you guys brother and sister?" When we both stared at her, she said, "Because, it's, like, really weird if you're kissing your brother in public."<br /><br />But the kicker was when she said to my dad's other friend (who was there with his wife), "Do I know you? You look familiar."<br /><br />And he replied, "Yeah. I'm your vet."<br /><br />To which SHE replied, "Oh! I totally didn't recognize you with your clothes on!"<br /><br />Most awkward moment EVER, especially since the vet's wife worked in his office. I kind of thought she was going to claw little Missy's eyes out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66900055821335209092011-10-04T21:10:43.461-04:002011-10-04T21:10:43.461-04:00Louisa--thanks for your lovely comment. Yep, I was...Louisa--thanks for your lovely comment. Yep, I was a contest courtesan too. I chose contests with judging editors that I really wanted to get my work in front of (er, until my house flooded and I went into survival mode). Best of luck to you!<br /><br />You cooked a whole Thanksgiving dinner? Color me impressed! I know you're not the only person to think the bird came "pre-stuffed." :) How did it taste, cooked with gizzards in the bag?Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48197182197742576052011-10-04T21:04:05.393-04:002011-10-04T21:04:05.393-04:00Christie--I understand, I know this was a full day...Christie--I understand, I know this was a full day for you! Heck, I'd need help studying for an engineering test too. :) It's been a fun day--thanks for getting the party started this morning!Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2093149485085273702011-10-04T21:02:51.315-04:002011-10-04T21:02:51.315-04:00Rosie--you found a hidden gem. How fun! I haven...Rosie--you found a hidden gem. How fun! I haven't tried a lot of Korean food--what were your favorites?Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57451976298223958232011-10-04T21:01:14.755-04:002011-10-04T21:01:14.755-04:00Sonali--it does sound good! Was your aunt trying o...Sonali--it does sound good! Was your aunt trying out a new dish?Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84015499339828002552011-10-04T21:01:07.539-04:002011-10-04T21:01:07.539-04:00Jane got the chook! Congrats! Bet your next meal i...Jane got the chook! Congrats! Bet your next meal is going to be a surprise. The GR LOVES surprises! <br /><br /><br />Theresa, congratulations on your debut! I'm always up for a good love triangle. And what a great call story! As an aspiring historical write AND a "contest courtesan," as La Campbell calls me, your story gives me hope! <br /><br />A meal that completely surprised me, and not in a good way, was the first Thanksgiving Dinner I cooked for my family. I was fresh out of college and living in a big rented farm house. I invited my entire family over for Thanksgiving Dinner. I thought I had everything done to perfection. Turns out, not everything! <br /><br />In the process of carving the turkey my father discovered I had cooked the turkey with that lovely bag of gizzards, livers and the neck bone STILL inside! The cookbook I consulted said nothing about removing the turkey's luggage before I sent him on his final journey! My family has never let me live that one down!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41744624557296875592011-10-04T20:58:33.528-04:002011-10-04T20:58:33.528-04:00Barbara E--that could definitely include a few sur...Barbara E--that could definitely include a few surprises! Do you remember any foods that were really unusual (like tofurkey)?Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22579514430925027082011-10-04T20:56:53.990-04:002011-10-04T20:56:53.990-04:00Kate--thank you so much for the kind words! :) I s...Kate--thank you so much for the kind words! :) I second you: I'd define a great meal as "a good meal I didn't have to cook."Theresa Romainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099703501049369958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33797112151040131232011-10-04T20:55:28.106-04:002011-10-04T20:55:28.106-04:00Sorry I couldn't get here much, Theresa. I can...Sorry I couldn't get here much, Theresa. I can't access most of the web from work because of the firewalls and my son needed major help studying for his engineering test. 9th grade is killing us!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.com