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drbabs
May 22, 2011
boulangere, you only joined us about 3 months ago--is that right?--but I remember thinking when you posted your first recipe, that woman is a FORCE. That you're also fun, funny and generous has been to the greater good for all of us in this amazing community. It's so nice to see you in the spotlight, and I only wish I were close enough geographically to consider coming to one of your classes...I'd be there in a heartbeat.
boulangere
May 23, 2011
If I were closer, you'd be my optometrist in a heartbeat, and hardlikearmor would be my veterinarian. Yes, I joined recently, but had kept an eye on this amazing site for a few months before signing on. You are SO kind and emblematic of all that is kind and generous about food52. Thank you so much. And if you can't have fun with food and laugh at yourself, well, . . . . .
RIPNGUITAR
May 21, 2011
Your knowledge, taste and flare for the art of cooking are impeccable. It's awesome to watch you in the kitchen. I'm inspired by your wisdom, enthusiasm and determination. As a Teacher, You fill me with the desire to succeed. The Knowledge and the skills you instilled into me, My mind reels at the possibilities. I thank You.
lmayb6
May 20, 2011
Thank you for being such an inspiration. It is an honor to be in your class and learn from you on a daily basis, congrats on a much deserving spotlight.:)
Waverly
May 18, 2011
Love seeing you at work decorating what I know has to be a delicious cake - so nice to see you in the spotlight!
monkeymom
May 18, 2011
boulangere, you've blown me away with some of your foodpickle answers. I've learned so much through them! Thanks so much for taking all the time to share your knowledge!
Daphne
May 17, 2011
Such fun getting to know you here, boulangere! can't wait to try your recipes when we get our kitchen put back together! Thank you for all your clever contributions!
Daphne
May 17, 2011
It's coming along... all the suggestions from the replies on foodpickle have been so helpful. Our twenty somethings have weighed in from a distance too. " Mom, keep it simple, all you need is fire" and " Lets look at flea markets for old cupboards, cabinets and hardware, instead of ordering all the manufactured new stuff" Meanwhile, we put down some plywood on top of the subfloor, pulled in a pastry table to the center of the room to sit around and we're happy campers using the outside barbeque, rain or shine!
TheWimpyVegetarian
May 17, 2011
I'm so happy to see you spotlighted here!! I love your recipes and always look forward to seeing what you're cooking each week. Keep 'em coming!!!
lorigoldsby
May 17, 2011
Congrats on the spotlight article! Very well deserved. You are an inspiration to all of us food52 readers. I love your food pickle contributions almost as much as your yummy recipes...but I really appreciate the encouragement and enthusiasm you provide. Keep it coming!!
lapadia
May 17, 2011
@lorigoldsby - just want to mention that I love that profile photo with your new BF Martha! :)
Brokenfoodie
May 17, 2011
Well Deserved my friend! What's the best about you? Your sense of humor radiates throughout your kitchen and creations. Congratulations!
aargersi
May 17, 2011
YAY Boulangere! Such a well deserved spotlight. Wishing I were in Montana or the PNW too, for a meet-up feed-up ... lacking that I certainly do love your recipes, headnotes, comments, Pickles, and everything!
boulangere
May 17, 2011
Thank you, thank you! Speaking of pickles, those onions of your are freaking amazing.
betteirene
May 17, 2011
Me too, me too!. . .and there's more of us around the Sound: Syronai, lapadia, ChefDaddy, Abra Bennett, hardlikearmour is nearby (Portland)--Yes, let's do something!.
cookinginvictoria
May 17, 2011
Yay, boulangere! So happy to see you in the spotlight. It is so well-deserved. You are such a great and generous presence on food52. I love your wise and witty responses on food pickle. And your imaginative and delicious-sounding recipes always make me hungry. I would so love to take one of your cooking classes. I'm not sure if I could swing it, but it would be so great if a PNW meet-up could be arranged. (Did I see Seattle mentioned below?) How awesome it would be to meet some of the talented and wonderful food52 cooks who live in this neck of the woods (figuratively speaking!). Please keep me posted on the plans!
thirschfeld
May 16, 2011
It is so wonderful to see you in the spotlight and so great of you to share your wonderful recipes with all of us. It is a wonderful community and we are lucky to have you as part of it.
boulangere
May 16, 2011
thirschfeld, you have no idea what your affirmation means. I am the fortunate one to be among you. I and the 3 cats milling around the keyboard, expecting dinner.
SKK
May 16, 2011
Boulangere, what class are you teaching? I want to register!
boulangere
May 16, 2011
You live in Seattle, right? Well, I'm thinking we need to arrange a meetup this fall (September?) and cook together. Are you in?
SKK
May 16, 2011
Would love to come stay with you and learn from, prep for, cook with you! And I live in Seattle. And would come to a meet-up. Whoopee - having it all. Yes, I live in Seattle with family in northern Idaho and Montana.
boulangere
May 16, 2011
Oh we are so on! Seattle, yes! Where in Montana and Idaho do you have family? I'm sensing some seriously great food and friends and stories here.
SKK
May 17, 2011
I have family in White Bird, ID and Helena MT - also had a place on Big Mountain. Defintely stories and sources of seasonal great food. A lot of history. Many moons ago (like that term better than years) would haul peaches over the LoLo and sell them in Missouia right off the truck.
fiveandspice
May 17, 2011
Oh man, I want to come too, even though I don't live even remotely close by!
gingerroot
May 17, 2011
Aw, me too! I'm definitely not close, but the PNW is as close to me as anywhere else...
BlueKaleRoad
May 17, 2011
Congratulations, boulangere! And I live in Seattle, too, so would love to join a meet up and cook.
boulangere
May 17, 2011
I'm giving a lot of open to the public one-day classes in August, and I would LOVE for any food52ers who want to come to Montana to come and stay with me, and help me teach some very fun classes. I'll be working on them this weekend and will post them to anyone interested. Leave your interest here, and we'll be talking. Tease, tease: I'm very close to Yellowstone Park. Field trips can be arranged.
phyllis
May 16, 2011
I love reading your recipes. Congratulations, boulangere.
boulangere
May 16, 2011
So envy you that stove. Where in NJ are your? My family lived for a few years in Hopewell, near Princeton. Thank you so much!
phyllis
May 16, 2011
It's a fabulous stove!!! I live in Westfield, NJ. It's about 45 minutes from the Hopewell/Princeton area. I love your homework assignment for your students. I've not been successful trying to teach people how to build a taste palate (just friends and family). Does it work for your students?
boulangere
May 16, 2011
Oh my gosh, you should have been in the room when we were discussing/voting this afternoon! I won't tell you (all) which recipe we ultimately voted for, though they were all encouraged to cast their own votes based strictly on discussion of the flavor profiles of each. This is such fun!
I have a nephew in Seattle who I suspect would love to have us all invade their kitchen and cook for them this fall. Cannot wait, my friends!
I have a nephew in Seattle who I suspect would love to have us all invade their kitchen and cook for them this fall. Cannot wait, my friends!
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