tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post1358177876247208803..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Rude BarbCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53416634708791285892014-05-22T23:22:44.593-04:002014-05-22T23:22:44.593-04:00I am definitely going to need to listen to the Cli...I am definitely going to need to listen to the Cliff Richards song again... LOVE the Disco Bunny! Rhubarb is so wonderful... wish we had more here in the desert!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47021468425038125732014-05-21T10:52:53.786-04:002014-05-21T10:52:53.786-04:00OMG, I love this post! Both the commentary, photos...OMG, I love this post! Both the commentary, photos and recipe! My college roommate thought that Cliff Richard's "It's so Funny (how we don't talk anymore)" was "Disco Bunny"! <br /><br />And speaking of rhubarb...I bought 10lbs last week and have run out already! YES...I adore rhubarb and go through withdrawals when I can't find it in the springtime. I'm off to buy more this morning!! ;)<br /><br />Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-89478095138634749582014-05-15T09:34:03.076-04:002014-05-15T09:34:03.076-04:00"Stringimi nel night" is such a wonderfu..."Stringimi nel night" is such a wonderful mishearing! It should probably be the sequel song to "Strangers in the Night!" Thanks for making me laugh this morning, Fiona - I am glad you enjoyed the post and that it brought back memories of your grandmother.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84795760605437128372014-05-15T06:46:41.095-04:002014-05-15T06:46:41.095-04:00I laughed so much reading this post, I loved it. I...I laughed so much reading this post, I loved it. It is so true, we all grow up with these misunderstandings. One funny one that comes to mind now was from a friend. It is in Italian, but I believe you understand a little? Italians are always misunderstanding songs in English (not surprising since us native speakers always misunderstand them too). This friend thought the Frank Sinatra song "Strangers in the night" was "Stringimi nel night" (embrace me in the nightclub) and sang it for years that way until I told her that was not what the song was saying... and that Frank didn't usually sing in Italian. <br />I love rhubarb and it reminds me of my grandmother. <br />Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-79969095419226603712014-05-03T17:07:32.668-04:002014-05-03T17:07:32.668-04:00Hope you enjoy it!Hope you enjoy it!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58510196994616697642014-05-03T16:34:58.474-04:002014-05-03T16:34:58.474-04:00I'm inspired to take some out today and try yo...I'm inspired to take some out today and try your recipe!Bizzy Lizzy's Good Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382454508192859147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-21756734169446698972014-04-25T19:39:11.646-04:002014-04-25T19:39:11.646-04:00You know, Nazneen, I never think of forsythia anyw...You know, Nazneen, I never think of forsythia anywhere but in New England. I don't know why... I am glad you have those good memories - can you grow it in Colorado? I would imagine so.<br /><br />Yes, I know you love rhubarb - and I have read your post partially. Only partially because my iPad kept shutting down. So, I am REALLY behind in reading my blogs for the week. Glad to be home with my real computer!<br />Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-63158610767209414952014-04-25T19:36:45.722-04:002014-04-25T19:36:45.722-04:00Karen - when we lived in Maine, we could not wait ...Karen - when we lived in Maine, we could not wait for the first night where the temperatures stayed above freezing. We would go out the next day and pick forsythia whips and force them. So much more beautiful were they with a snow-covered landscape in the background.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-59574965249891804872014-04-25T11:22:52.429-04:002014-04-25T11:22:52.429-04:00Some of my most amusing misheard words are from so...Some of my most amusing misheard words are from songs! They are hilarious when you realise what they really sang! Forsythia has been one of my favourites since childhood. There was a big bush on the way to Regents Park by my flat in London, springtime it would burst into bright yellow sprays of flowers. I loved that bush, as much as I love rhubarb but you know that already. Rhubarb compote sounds wonderful! With ice cream....even better! Have a great weekend David. Sorry, it's taken me so long to come and visit, it's been a crazy week, take care xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-21202097438317273362014-04-24T08:45:13.413-04:002014-04-24T08:45:13.413-04:00Spring so far has been cold and windy…the forsythi...Spring so far has been cold and windy…the forsythia is just starting to show yellow and rhubarb has not arrived in our market yet. I like your addition of rosemary to your compote, it sounds delicious. Your black and white photos of Maine are wonderful.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42373211317041729422014-04-23T02:02:45.253-04:002014-04-23T02:02:45.253-04:00Well, Valentina, if you think of some, definitely ...Well, Valentina, if you think of some, definitely come back and share them!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-75379052576595564072014-04-22T15:36:59.613-04:002014-04-22T15:36:59.613-04:00I love it, David. So funny! I know I have a mill...I love it, David. So funny! I know I have a million of these, but like trying to remember a song to download, they are escaping me. Rhubarb and rosemary is sounds like such a delightful blend of flavors. I will have to explore this. :-)Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1886168561422553632014-04-22T15:33:52.051-04:002014-04-22T15:33:52.051-04:00hilarious, Greg!hilarious, Greg!Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65292058991317694032014-04-22T08:56:54.584-04:002014-04-22T08:56:54.584-04:00Oh, Colette - you definitely need to try rhubarb! ...Oh, Colette - you definitely need to try rhubarb! It has such a wonderful tingly feeling - I think you will love it.<br /><br />Glad you like the pics form Maine - ah the days when I actually used B&W film! I loved all your Easter pics - so I know you three had a wonderful one. xoxCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54589694282229963432014-04-22T08:55:15.077-04:002014-04-22T08:55:15.077-04:00Haha! And that, Susan, takes me down a completely ...Haha! And that, Susan, takes me down a completely different path - as in, don't you think Miss Conceived would be a great name for a drag queen?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70678904085846166282014-04-22T00:39:45.064-04:002014-04-22T00:39:45.064-04:00Terrific post! Loved the recipe, the photos, and ...Terrific post! Loved the recipe, the photos, and the stories. My contribution is about something the young daughter of a dear friend once said--she asked her mother (my friend), "Just who is Miss Allaneous?" apparently having no idea where to put papers her mother asked her to put "under miscellaneous."Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17234115356453887892014-04-21T15:58:23.033-04:002014-04-21T15:58:23.033-04:00Alright, so I take it from all the recent bloggers...Alright, so I take it from all the recent bloggers that rhubarb must be in season. I don't think I've ever tasted it and am so curious. My hubby says he remembers it not-so-fondly from his childhood. But, I still want to give it a go with your recipe here. Sounds delicious.<br /><br />Love the pics from your Maine home. Forsythia is also on my shopping list.<br />Hope you had a very sweet Easter, D. xoxoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23178490067173446102014-04-21T06:13:39.880-04:002014-04-21T06:13:39.880-04:00Thanks for sharing another really fun misheard lyr...Thanks for sharing another really fun misheard lyric, Laura! I never realized till this post how big rhubarb is in England!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8546314627178300932014-04-21T06:09:20.244-04:002014-04-21T06:09:20.244-04:00Haha, that's such an awesome play on words. Ru...Haha, that's such an awesome play on words. Rude barb! Indeed, there have been many, many misunderstood lyrics for me too. One other church one is 'swinging in the trees' instead of 'bringing in the sheaves'... haha! I've always loved rhubarb... probably due to my English upbringing and many comforting apple and rhubarb crumbles with thick custard! This compote looks delicious. I can imagine eating it warm with ice cream and some pistachio crumble... delicious. Great post David! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65433916164921353402014-04-21T00:22:49.309-04:002014-04-21T00:22:49.309-04:00Moi, aussi. All varieties... though I have not yet...Moi, aussi. All varieties... though I have not yet had pork liver.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28569925412212800972014-04-20T21:44:35.877-04:002014-04-20T21:44:35.877-04:00I love liver... GREGI love liver... GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-73847509981897989422014-04-20T21:08:23.594-04:002014-04-20T21:08:23.594-04:00Thanks, Cheri! Glad I was able to give you a laugh...Thanks, Cheri! Glad I was able to give you a laugh! I have to say, the comments I am getting are really funny! I was just looking at your blog, and enjoying it a lot. Maybe sometime when I am in Phoenix or you are here, we can get together for coffee.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-73444895224893576432014-04-20T20:36:26.401-04:002014-04-20T20:36:26.401-04:00What a great post, I laughed until I cried, I also...What a great post, I laughed until I cried, I also have misunderstood a few lyrics in my day. Just noticed you are in Tucson, my daughter and son-in-law live there and we are in Phoenix. Great blog!Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-11764446328322593152014-04-20T20:29:44.525-04:002014-04-20T20:29:44.525-04:00I kissed a seal, too. But keep that quiet - it isn...I kissed a seal, too. But keep that quiet - it isn't good for my employers to know that....<br /><br />Wow, that is a lot of ginger. I bet the tartness of the rhubarb was a really nice countering for the cake!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-28631088289789319412014-04-20T20:27:26.482-04:002014-04-20T20:27:26.482-04:00That has to be the funniest misheard lyric ever! L...That has to be the funniest misheard lyric ever! Liver trees! Do you even like liver? I wish we had been in grammar school together. The place would never have been the same again!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com