Ears, Books & Ginger Ale
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The bulk of my week so far has consisted of the following:
- My ears being poked and proded at the doctor’s…
- Multiple trips to the pharmacy…
- Antibiotics, ear drops and sprays…
- And a depleted appetite (to put it mildly).
What has my week not included? Any time in the kitchen. {sad face}
But I’ve been putting the non-kitchen time to good use and have totally engrossed myself in Plate to Pixel – a wonderful book on food photography written by the fabulous Helene from Tartelette. I am on the 5th chapter and am already gathering a wealth of information that I can’t wait to put into practice. Some tidbits I have heard here and there, but what a wonderful and concise book with all of the information in one place! If you are a blogger or interested in food photography, I highly recommend it!
I’m also about to pick up Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Have any of you read it? Thoughts?
Now, back to my mint ginger ale (Tom Tucker shout out for all you Pittsburghers!)…
That book is good! A little sad, but good. The middle is bitter and the end is sweet, like the title says…hehe! Check out Goodreads.com too for other reader reviews!
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Sorry to hear you are sick.
Lame way to spend a week. 
I’m motivated by your post to buy this book since it’s not available at my local library. I don’t often buy books, so I hope it’s amazing! 
I need all the inspiration I can get. 
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Loved the book, it’s a nice and relaxing read…a curl up on the couch kind of read. Hope you feel better.
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Still blogging when you are sick…when I’m sick, It just takes me down! I have this book on reserve at the library…but mostly styling books just make me wish I had a better camera. It’s good to want things.
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Great book. Quick read. Hope you feel better soon!
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I just bought that book! Can’t wait to dive head first into it! Feel better!
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Could definitely use a copy of Plate to Pixel; taking pics of food is so difficult (and very time-consuming and sometimes even a little frustrating?!). Don’t know the Jamie Ford book.
Hope you feel better soon!
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hope you feel better very soon…so we can “play” with you in your kitchen!
ginger ale does it for me also…when i am sick.
i so enjoyed “the hotel on the corner of bitter & sweet” … good read!
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Sorry you’re not feeling well – will have to look into the food photography book – my pictures are less than stellar. Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is great!
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I just bougt that book last week, should get it any day in the mail! Cannot wait to learn. I also bought the online digital photography class taught by Penny Robinson! Can’t wait to watch that too!
Hope you get to feeling better soon!!
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Hope you feel better real soon! Miss all the great posts . What a blast from the past ….Tom Tucker Mint ginger ale, my mom loved the stuff! Thank You for a great flash back moment!
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You are going to love the book — it is a wonderful story of friendship between young people especially given the time period of this piece. It is one of my favorite books. Have you read “The Help” or “A Reliable Wife”? Others I read about the same time as the one you are reading. Hope you are feeling better…
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That sounds miserable – I hope you’re feeling better soon! I’ve been meaning to pick up Plate to Pixel, thanks for the review.
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That sounds like an awesome photography book. First I need a better camera!
I think you’ll like the fictional book – it was really interesting to read about that whole time period from the perspective of children and the story was touching. I enjoyed it a lot!
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Hope you are back to normal soon.
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Sorry to hear about the ear! That is terrible! Thanks for sharing the book, I am totally going to get a copy this weekend!! I need all the help I can get!
Feel better soon.
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I loved Hotel On The Corner Of Bitter And Sweet. Especially since it’s set in Seattle where I live!
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I can’t wait to get a copy of Plate to Pixel… I am sure it’s wonderful!
Hope you’re feeling better soon!
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We still drink Tom Tucker Mint Ginger Ale….When we were sick, Mom always added a cherry..made us feel better. It can’t hurt! Hope you feel better soon.
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LOVED that book! I am sure you will love it too! I am battling my own ear and allergy problems this week. I would just like to hear clearly again!
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I have read that book. It was good. It didn’t make my list of all-time favorites, but I did enjoy reading it.
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I’ve been thinking of picking up Helene’s book (I’ve been a longtime admirer of her blog and styling). I also have read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, as I love a good historical fiction novel, and it was really good!
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Aww, I’m sorry about your ears. I had an infection back in January and it was no fun at all. I hope you’re feeling better soon!!
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Mint Ginger Ale rocks!! It is the best thing when you don’t feel well. Hope you feel better soon as the sun my actually make an appearance in Pittsburgh over the weekend!
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Michelle,
Thank you SO much for highlighting Helene’s “Plate to Pixel” book. I’ve been looking for something that would help me with food photography. It just arrived this afternoon, and I’m completely enthralled. Thanks for the recommendation!
-Jeanne
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Glad to hear you are enjoying the Plate to Pixel book. I ordered a copy online last week and can’t wait for it to arrive. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Michelle on May 31st, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Lori, I hope you enjoy the book. I think it’s fabulous!
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After you read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, pick up Unbroken for a look at the other side of the war (POW’s in Japan). Unbroken is a true story….amazing
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