tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post7220587036909394788..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Going to the Greek....Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21159728335193464772011-09-14T23:11:45.169-04:002011-09-14T23:11:45.169-04:00I'm off to dream of Mykonos and Athens, Stamos...I'm off to dream of Mykonos and Athens, Stamos and Diesel, baklava and moussaka!<br /><br />Thanks for hanging out with me today!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-77622673049162960202011-09-14T22:54:57.791-04:002011-09-14T22:54:57.791-04:00Louisa also said: And I know more about the practi...Louisa also said: <i>And I know more about the practice of voodoo than I sometimes care to know!<br /></i><br /><br />Remind me to ask you about this....Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46864322246598022092011-09-14T22:12:28.325-04:002011-09-14T22:12:28.325-04:00Hi Louisa!
You said: I've wanted to be Britis...Hi Louisa!<br /><br />You said: <i>I've wanted to be British since I lived there as a child. I was SO fortunate we lived in an English village and not on the base. It was definitely a life changing experience. I've been a devout Anglophile ever since. </i><br /><br />And a brilliant one too! LOL. <br /><br />And I love all your heritages. I love too, that your dad spoke Welsh as well. I hope it never dies out, as it's a fabulous language to hear spoken.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12661945716523514722011-09-14T22:07:59.770-04:002011-09-14T22:07:59.770-04:00Caught the GR on your first day? Good job, Mozette...Caught the GR on your first day? Good job, Mozette! <br /><br />Lovely post Duchesse! Lovely eye candy as well. And you KNOW how we duchesses are about our EYE CANDY!<br /><br />I've wanted to be British since I lived there as a child. I was SO fortunate we lived in an English village and not on the base. It was definitely a life changing experience. I've been a devout Anglophile ever since. <br /><br />Of course part of it is due to my heritage. My father was three quarters Welsh and a quarter English. His ancestors came to the States in 1892 and he grew up hearing Welsh spoken in his home by his maternal grandmother. <br /><br />I do honor my Mom's heritage as well. She is half Creek and half Cherokee. <br /><br />Another culture I have always loved and been fortunate enough to experience up close is the Cajun / Creole culture. I have friends of both cultures and some who are a mix of the two. I've had some interesting food, some delicious food, danced on an outdoor wooden dance floor until dawn to zydeco music and negotiated with a pair of alligator yard dogs to get from the air boat dock to the front porch. And I know more about the practice of voodoo than I sometimes care to know!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48236594805700326652011-09-14T21:34:13.248-04:002011-09-14T21:34:13.248-04:00Hey Suz!
Scotland is one of those other places I&...Hey Suz!<br /><br />Scotland is one of those other places I've always - ALWAYS - wanted to go. I think my blood calls me there, while my stomach calls me to Greece and Italy. Ha!<br /><br />You said: <i>I've never been there, but I'm pretty sure my soul cries out for Scotland. It's my dream vacation! And my love of Italian cooking, I'm thinking Tuscanny might be my second "soul" home.<br /></i><br /><br />You are SUCH a fabulous cook, Suz. Some of the recipes....oooh. Yummy.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40119656278097806992011-09-14T21:32:57.738-04:002011-09-14T21:32:57.738-04:00Hey Pat! Wow, that is a really cool ancestry!
I ...Hey Pat! Wow, that is a really cool ancestry!<br /><br />I love what you said: <i>As for a food "calling," I will always answer when called by<br />Mexican and Chinese dishes. Maybe<br />there is something to the migration<br />theory of populating as regards this continent! LOL</i><br /><br />Love that! I'm pretty much going to answer for Chinese too. Mexican - real mexican, yes; "American-mexican" is always made with bell peppers for "color" and I can't eat them. Sigh. Love them, can't eat 'em.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25781775584455736552011-09-14T21:30:44.865-04:002011-09-14T21:30:44.865-04:00Hi Gannon!
We also went to Corfu---another fab ti...Hi Gannon!<br /><br /><i>We also went to Corfu---another fab time! Love me some Greek food...and dancing around the restaurant. :-)</i><br /><br />Yippeee!!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64844279839918988862011-09-14T21:29:04.193-04:002011-09-14T21:29:04.193-04:00Hi Catslady!
You said: If I could blend the Ital...Hi Catslady!<br /><br />You said: <i> If I could blend the Italian and French I think that would be perfect.</i><br /><br />That would be awesome!!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16152208033710015462011-09-14T21:28:03.445-04:002011-09-14T21:28:03.445-04:00Hi Jo!!
I've always wanted to be more "...Hi Jo!! <br /><br /><i>I've always wanted to be more "native American" than my slight percentage. My fraternal grandmother's mother was Cherokee and her "husband" was a mountain man, probably had a nice still in the Kentucky wilds LOL.</i><br /><br />Heehee. I'd love that too, but haven't ever been able to prove it. Grins.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66648440169577310832011-09-14T19:23:38.497-04:002011-09-14T19:23:38.497-04:00I've never been there, but I'm pretty sure...I've never been there, but I'm pretty sure my soul cries out for Scotland. It's my dream vacation! And my love of Italian cooking, I'm thinking Tuscanny might be my second "soul" home.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36799641202174715732011-09-14T19:19:40.724-04:002011-09-14T19:19:40.724-04:00I'm Spanish, Mexican (grandmother
always sai...I'm Spanish, Mexican (grandmother <br />always said we had a drop of Incan <br />blood), and German (great-great-<br />grandfather was a Hessian soldier).<br />Of my sibs & I, 5 of us have dark<br />hair and eyes. The twins were "tow-<br />headed" with hazel eyes, one brother<br />had dark hair with green eyes, and<br />one sister had green eyes and bright<br />red hair. They also had very fair <br />complexions. As for a food "calling,"<br />I will always answer when called by<br />Mexican and Chinese dishes. Maybe<br />there is something to the migration<br />theory of populating as regards this<br />continent! LOLPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14560872347162997962011-09-14T15:28:22.134-04:002011-09-14T15:28:22.134-04:00Jeanne, I love your story...and that inspirational...Jeanne, I love your story...and that inspirational photo. WOW!<br /><br />I'm of Irish, English, Scottish, Swiss, Czech, and Native American descent---can you say "melting pot." *g* I've always loved Scotland---been there twice and it's a dream. I'm dying to go to Ireland. I have a feeling once I get there I won't want to leave. :-)<br /><br />Prague is gorgeous---we went there when we were living in Italy, and it is really magical. And speaking of magic, yes, Italy definitely fits that category. The food, the culture, the men. LOL Lucky for me my husband is half Italian. *snork*<br /><br />We also went to Corfu---another fab time! Love me some Greek food...and dancing around the restaurant. :-)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86769004337889854172011-09-14T15:26:07.794-04:002011-09-14T15:26:07.794-04:00Both sides of my family are Sicilian but unfortuna...Both sides of my family are Sicilian but unfortunately I've never been so it's hard to say. A country that I really enjoyed was France (my husband was born there but is American although he is half French on his mother's side). If I could blend the Italian and French I think that would be perfect.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27128953538325973592011-09-14T14:44:31.794-04:002011-09-14T14:44:31.794-04:00Delightful post, Jeannie. Glad to hear "the ...Delightful post, Jeannie. Glad to hear "the rest of the story"!<br /><br />I've always wanted to be more "native American" than my slight percentage. My fraternal grandmother's mother was Cherokee and her "husband" was a mountain man, probably had a nice still in the Kentucky wilds LOL.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-10031630162706312972011-09-14T13:57:50.753-04:002011-09-14T13:57:50.753-04:00Hey Kate!! I think that's why they call Ameri...Hey Kate!! I think that's why they call America the Melting Pot - we're always willing to put a pot on and throw food in it and eat! At least we are at my house, and the more varied in culture, the better. Ha!<br /><br />You said: <i>Wait. I was doing fine until somebody mentioned Vegemite. Now I'm not so sure. Okay, I admit I've never tried it, but it sounds scary. But I promise I'll give it a try someday. Is there any way to deep fry it? I agree with Jeanne that almost anything tastes better deep fried. ;-)</i><br /><br />Deep fried Twinkies, anyone? Grins. I'll admit that Vegemite sounds fairly vile, but then again so does Spam.<br /><br />SNORK!!!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59631868010262848382011-09-14T13:55:42.136-04:002011-09-14T13:55:42.136-04:00Janga! My Hellenic soul-sister!
Grins. How cool...Janga! My Hellenic soul-sister!<br /><br />Grins. How cool. You've traced some of my steps in tandem. Although my Classic Cultures prof. was a complete wastoid, rather than tough. Snork!<br /><br />My favorite teacher for history was my HS Western Civ Teacher Nick Wilberscheid. He made history come alive. BRILLIANT man. And he too loved the Greeks. Grins.<br /><br />You also said: <i>One of my dearest friends since grad school days is Greek. Not only are her Greek dishes wonderful, but she is also the most hospitable person I know. Her husband is German, and they have two Chinese daughters. It’s like a mini-UN at their house.<br /></i><br /><br />I love that! How fun! My neighborhood is this way, as you can imagine from being in DC. Greek, Italian, Persian, Argentinian and us good 'ol 'Mericans. :>Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34553111690479599232011-09-14T13:52:02.477-04:002011-09-14T13:52:02.477-04:00Hi Donna! How's the writing going today?
You...Hi Donna! How's the writing going today?<br /><br />You said: <i>I've always wanted little bits of countries, not the whole enchilada - so I guess I'm like the melting pot that's American.</i><br /><br />I love this. We are a mish-mosh, aren't we? Maybe knowing that in my own background I was "boring old Scotch/English" is what made me so eager to learn about and embrace the Greek culture. I don't know.<br /><br />You grandparents came from Ireland? What part? I'm tracking my DH's g-parents now, in their imigration from Ireland to Canada to the US.<br /><br />Or the food. It's pretty much alllll about the food for me. Hahah!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27293372558304742732011-09-14T13:40:08.704-04:002011-09-14T13:40:08.704-04:00Great fun post, Jeanne! If my choice of nationalit...Great fun post, Jeanne! If my choice of nationality depended on my favorite food, I would be in big trouble. I'll eat almost anything! Oh, maybe it shows ... hmmm ...<br /><br />Wait. I was doing fine until somebody mentioned Vegemite. Now I'm not so sure. Okay, I admit I've never tried it, but it sounds scary. But I promise I'll give it a try someday. Is there any way to deep fry it? I agree with Jeanne that almost anything tastes better deep fried. ;-)<br /><br />Mozette, congrats on snagging the bird! Don't worry, he'll do anything you ask him to do--as long as there's a bribe of alcohol or chocolate involved. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19056338487472276682011-09-14T13:36:33.561-04:002011-09-14T13:36:33.561-04:00My heritage is Scots-Irish and German, but I’m def...My heritage is Scots-Irish and German, but I’m definitely a Hellenophile. I loved Greek mythology as a child, read and reread and reread Mary Stewart’s Greek novels later. One of my favorite courses as an undergrad was Classic Culture: Greece with an incredible—and super tough--professor. We read Mary Renault’s books and Gertrude Atherton’s <i>The Immortal Marriage</i> (about Aspasia and Pericles). I don’t remember the source, but I’ve never forgotten a quote about Greece the prof used: “All that we know of beauty, half is hers.” One of my dearest friends since grad school days is Greek. Not only are her Greek dishes wonderful, but she is also the most hospitable person I know. Her husband is German, and they have two Chinese daughters. It’s like a mini-UN at their house.Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65736045866068829272011-09-14T13:28:24.106-04:002011-09-14T13:28:24.106-04:00LOL - I've always wanted little bits of countr...LOL - I've always wanted little bits of countries, not the whole enchilada - so I guess I'm like the melting pot that's American. But if I had one country that I would get that "I'm home" feeling, I would guess it would be Ireland. I've never been there so I could be wrong in this - but as the grandparents that I never met both came over from Ireland, I feel a close connection (grandfather died before I was born, grandmother passed away shortly after I was born. It's my strongest ethnic link.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73481378185838569352011-09-14T11:42:45.620-04:002011-09-14T11:42:45.620-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75438727709505204712011-09-14T11:42:16.925-04:002011-09-14T11:42:16.925-04:00Trish said: My attraction has always been mainly f...Trish said: <i>My attraction has always been mainly for Native American cultures. They endlessly fascinate me. </i><br /><br />That's so cool, Trish! And you're right - its so sad that so many are losing their languages. The Irish and Scotch have been making a concerted effort over the last 20 years to make sure that Gaelic isn't lost.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-56723648215844700612011-09-14T11:23:31.124-04:002011-09-14T11:23:31.124-04:00Cool post, Jeanne. My attraction has always been m...Cool post, Jeanne. My attraction has always been mainly for Native American cultures. They endlessly fascinate me. One of the saddest things, other than the rampant poverty on the nation's Indian reservations, is that so many of the tribes are losing their very languages.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79035443314432953872011-09-14T10:25:16.923-04:002011-09-14T10:25:16.923-04:00Awww, Hellion, me lassie! Yer as Scottish as can ...Awww, Hellion, me lassie! Yer as Scottish as can be. Look at that red hair in yer icon!<br /><br />Grins.<br /><br />You said: <i>Scottish. I have a calling for Scotland. The fact that my favorite books--Harry Potter--are set in a school IN Scotland only makes it that much better. </i><br /><br />So true, so true!<br /><br />And my dad and step-mom went to Prague on their honeymoon. My Dad said it was one of the most fascinating places he'd ever been - entrenched, as you said as well, in history. <br /><br />You should go. Grins.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36955891340778895032011-09-14T10:23:05.097-04:002011-09-14T10:23:05.097-04:00Nancy, vegemite is a uniquely Australian food subs...Nancy, vegemite is a uniquely Australian food substance. It's made (of all things) from USED brewer's yeast. It's a spead for sandwiches and crackers and that sort of thing - evidently salty and kinda beer-y.<br /><br />I've not had the (dubious) pleasure, so I don't know if I like it or not. Grins.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.com