tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post4764106706825186284..comments2024-03-28T11:46:13.645-04:00Comments on A Day in the Life on the Farm: Fried Smelt-Memories brought forth from Cook the Books for #SundaySupperA Day in the Life on the Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-88483127450331679662023-02-13T07:30:33.540-05:002023-02-13T07:30:33.540-05:00I do too Lois, thanks for stopping by. I would be...I do too Lois, thanks for stopping by. I would be interested in your soup recipe if you care to share it.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-67376079456490619642023-02-12T22:54:44.702-05:002023-02-12T22:54:44.702-05:00My late Dad would get smelt for he & I, Mum wa...My late Dad would get smelt for he & I, Mum wasn't a fan. They were a memory for him of living at Estevan Lightstation and fishing for food. Salmon heads made oop squee (my spelling of it) a fish soup. I love smeltLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389485449182611198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-10465541362332560172016-06-08T08:15:37.611-04:002016-06-08T08:15:37.611-04:00Thank you Simona. Well said.Thank you Simona. Well said.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-11102334684625541902016-06-07T23:46:48.724-04:002016-06-07T23:46:48.724-04:00Good memories are the best accompaniment to a meal...Good memories are the best accompaniment to a meal. They don't make the loss less painful, but they add a drop of sweetness to make sure we can smile a little. Very nice post: thank you for sharing the story. Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-46699925665309139482016-06-06T08:45:33.148-04:002016-06-06T08:45:33.148-04:00My dad loved fried smelts which were always served...My dad loved fried smelts which were always served at our Italian festival. Not located near a lake to catch them ourselves. Lovely story.Delaware Girl Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092821946914664689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-90015361828149431322016-06-04T19:28:16.557-04:002016-06-04T19:28:16.557-04:00Thanks Debra, I love when I can pair two challenge...Thanks Debra, I love when I can pair two challenges.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-75005819650820917022016-06-04T17:42:28.667-04:002016-06-04T17:42:28.667-04:00I love that you used a family recipe!I love that you used a family recipe!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06489846082214132063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-90186697037622947442016-06-04T11:33:37.828-04:002016-06-04T11:33:37.828-04:00What a great event. Sorry I am just now getting t...What a great event. Sorry I am just now getting to the post. I'm glad you paired the two.Debra Eliotseatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224613659027050135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-55474685342560068662016-06-03T09:23:35.076-04:002016-06-03T09:23:35.076-04:00Thanks Claudia.Thanks Claudia.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-68158392597733303612016-06-02T18:35:43.828-04:002016-06-02T18:35:43.828-04:00If there were any smelt around, I'd certainly ...If there were any smelt around, I'd certainly give them a try. Your moms look like they enjoyed life and had fun, great picture!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-6815855576505194722016-05-06T21:12:09.347-04:002016-05-06T21:12:09.347-04:00I'm going to Deb. I really enjoyed this memoi...I'm going to Deb. I really enjoyed this memoir.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-87720456565527634842016-05-06T18:13:34.180-04:002016-05-06T18:13:34.180-04:00Wendy, what a lovely post and contribution to Cook...Wendy, what a lovely post and contribution to Cook the Books. Having lost my mom just a couple of days after Mother's Day last year, I understand the sadness that comes along with the happy kitchen memories. So lucky though that we do have those good memories to think about. We had fried smelt growing up as well because my dad loved them, so this post takes me back a bit too. ;-) <br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed the book--definitely pick up Kathleen Flinn's other books, although different, they are equally enjoyable. <br /><br />Mahalo,<br />DebDeb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-63157683058452466272016-05-05T09:41:21.574-04:002016-05-05T09:41:21.574-04:00Thank you Maria, glad I could prompt some food mem...Thank you Maria, glad I could prompt some food memories...they are the best.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-88847687231772447662016-05-04T19:24:18.293-04:002016-05-04T19:24:18.293-04:00My sincere condolences Wendy... there really are n...My sincere condolences Wendy... there really are no words... <br />Fried smelts were a weekly Friday occurrence when I was growing up. Thanks for bringing back so many memories...mariahttp://www.shelovesbiscotti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-9734199562510943982016-05-04T08:18:36.904-04:002016-05-04T08:18:36.904-04:00Glad to prompt some fond food memories.Glad to prompt some fond food memories.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-61587372755016647122016-05-03T19:07:44.533-04:002016-05-03T19:07:44.533-04:00These make me think of my grandpa! He loved theseThese make me think of my grandpa! He loved theseSarah Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995934753291549654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-50341835127569911122016-05-02T13:51:06.833-04:002016-05-02T13:51:06.833-04:00Yep we are neighbors Cathy. I could never underst...Yep we are neighbors Cathy. I could never understand why we are considered Midwest because we are more Northeast but who am I?<br />A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-67183517661429192152016-05-02T12:37:06.543-04:002016-05-02T12:37:06.543-04:00My dad, who recently passed away too, was very fon...My dad, who recently passed away too, was very fond of fried smelts and although we lived in Ohio for many years I suppose it qualifies as "Midwest". I too participate in Cook the Books and am choosing a different but equally good recipe from the current read.... Cathy from Delaware Girl EatsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-48580063229134530432016-05-01T23:21:39.973-04:002016-05-01T23:21:39.973-04:00Yes, these store bought smelt do not compare to fr...Yes, these store bought smelt do not compare to fresh caught but you take what you can get Meaghan LOLA Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-48468695380406675972016-05-01T23:20:52.278-04:002016-05-01T23:20:52.278-04:00I really enjoyed the book Paula and just think of ...I really enjoyed the book Paula and just think of all the memories you are creating with your grands.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-62538355019990263402016-05-01T23:20:05.367-04:002016-05-01T23:20:05.367-04:00I do Carlee, thanksI do Carlee, thanksA Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-83077431075827888122016-05-01T23:19:44.522-04:002016-05-01T23:19:44.522-04:00Thanks Cam. I think Smelt is a Midwestern thing b...Thanks Cam. I think Smelt is a Midwestern thing but perhaps you can get them from freshwater streams where you are.....hmmmmm not sure.A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-27090790381350861002016-05-01T23:18:36.903-04:002016-05-01T23:18:36.903-04:00Thanks Lynne, candid photos are the best
Thanks Lynne, candid photos are the best<br />A Day in the Life on the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878132360387905867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-60904803503784561312016-05-01T22:51:30.882-04:002016-05-01T22:51:30.882-04:00What a beautiful photo of your Moms, the photo con...What a beautiful photo of your Moms, the photo conveys such joy and spirit.. My sincerest condolences on your lost, this is a wonderful post to honor two special woman, thank you for sharing.<br />Crispy smelts are one of life's little pleasures. I was raised on them and don't get to eat them nearly as much as I would like. You've inspired me to find smelts and cook a batch.Meaghanhttp://www.unassaggio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923453219156240289.post-40089319814083606882016-05-01T22:44:00.893-04:002016-05-01T22:44:00.893-04:00A wonderful picture of your moms!! Cooking togethe...A wonderful picture of your moms!! Cooking together in the kitchen is not memories I have of my mom. She worked and my sister and I figured it out for ourselves. Now I like to cook with Harley and Darian and Paige when she is here! The book sounds like a good read!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.com