tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post2199425014765573644..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: 5 summer into fall perfect vintage comfort food recipesWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58738652884190275782016-09-13T16:45:26.806-07:002016-09-13T16:45:26.806-07:00Thank you very much, sweet Kate. I really apprecia...Thank you very much, sweet Kate. I really appreciate your caring words. I'm happy to report that I'm recovering fairly well from August's little procedure. The results of which were something of a middle ground in terms of what they could have been. I was honestly thinking they'd be worse, but by the same token, they could have been better (and they surprised both me and my main doctor that I work with for this particular condition of mine a bit). I'll be heading back in for more invasive surgery (again), but luckily, not for a while. My next surgery for this condition is slatted for early January 2017, which means that, thankfully, I'll get to enjoy all of the fall and then the Christmas holiday season before that happens. <br /><br />Same here! Pie is one of the best foods ever invented, IMO. Canadian Thanksgiving is less than a month away and I can hardly wait to tuck into pumpkin pie again for it. :)<br /><br />Many heartfelt thanks again,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-196265897969313452016-09-11T10:23:25.795-07:002016-09-11T10:23:25.795-07:00I hope that you are recovering well from your surg...I hope that you are recovering well from your surgery and that your results contain good news. I'm glad that you had your holiday to look forward to at this time. I do love a bit of comfort food in Autumn and winter and some kind of pie normally does it for me!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22421048841369369832016-08-30T22:44:03.188-07:002016-08-30T22:44:03.188-07:00You're very welcome, Elizabeth. I have an occa...You're very welcome, Elizabeth. I have an occasional ongoing post series here called "Adventures in Vintage Advertising". Perhaps on of these days I'll shine the spotlight on the long and exciting history of this world famous cosmetics brand. <br /><br />Many hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16496016703258655752016-08-30T20:48:49.582-07:002016-08-30T20:48:49.582-07:00101 years old Maybelline! Thanks for that. xx101 years old Maybelline! Thanks for that. xxElizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-77199638906486108542016-08-30T16:22:29.584-07:002016-08-30T16:22:29.584-07:00Thank you very much for your deeply kind and compa...Thank you very much for your deeply kind and compassionate comment, honey. I want you to know that it truly means a lot to me.<br /><br />Yum-yum! Great choices as some of your favourite comfort foods. I go weak in the knees for both of those as well. Mashed potatoes could easily - and happily - be a food group unto themselves in my books. :)<br /><br />Huge hugs & many heartfelt thanks,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74112598619473883192016-08-29T05:03:15.710-07:002016-08-29T05:03:15.710-07:00Great post, it's made me super hungry now thou...Great post, it's made me super hungry now though! I love comfort foods, mashed potato has to be involved somehow or my Mum's Lasagna! I love the Chilli con Carne and Raisins in cake. I used to eat loads of raisins as a kid! <br />I've just been reading your comments above, I'm sorry to hear you have to have some surgery in the new year. I really hope you can enjoy the next few months as much as possible. Well done for being so strong and keeping on with your blog while you have chronic illnesses to deal with, I don't know how you manage! Take care and have a fabulous time in Edmonton, you deserve so much happiness and to be able to make wonderful memories. XxxXSecond Hand Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937657828552984478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85844083098618478552016-08-27T16:32:25.431-07:002016-08-27T16:32:25.431-07:00Hi Holly, thank you very much for your kind, carin...Hi Holly, thank you very much for your kind, caring words. In general, I keep most of the happenings pertaining to my health to myself (with more than 15 different chronic illnesses, I could literally post multiple times a day on topics pertaining to my health, if so desired - which it absolutely is not in the context of this blog), but sometimes a mention occurs here and this time around, I felt it was needed, as I had a feeling this was just the start of my current dealing with this particular condition. I was right, as I'll be needing a more invasive surgery for it again in a few months time, but luckily for now, unless something drastic arises, I can carry on with life and work as usual. <br /><br />Me, too! This afternoon I've started packing for our upcoming trip to Edmonton and leaned heavily on fall colours for my on the road wardrobe this time around. <br /><br />Thank you again & have a beautiful weekend,<br />♥ Jessica<br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64121068617036243322016-08-27T16:28:13.399-07:002016-08-27T16:28:13.399-07:00Hi sweet Melanie, thank you very much. In the end,...Hi sweet Melanie, thank you very much. In the end, I got an interesting sort of middle ground result. Not perfect, but not as bad in the here and now as it could have been by any means. I'll be needing a more invasive procedure again for this condition and already have my surgery date for it (in the very early new year - so luckily, not for a while still). So believe it or not, I'm fairly happy and will just cross each future bridge as they come.<br /><br />Yum! Those foods all sound delicious! Mashed potatoes are one of my favourite eats of all time. I'd happily make them a food group unto themselves! :)<br /><br />Many hugs & heartfelt thanks,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-52313895966723953742016-08-27T15:14:39.832-07:002016-08-27T15:14:39.832-07:00Your attitude toward your illness is awesome. I re...Your attitude toward your illness is awesome. I really hope that this hurdle isn't too difficult but with that attitude I am sure it won't be! I am so happy that fall is almost here :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211556085042300328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35779900905824224362016-08-27T07:46:35.520-07:002016-08-27T07:46:35.520-07:00I sincerely hope you feel better soon and that you...I sincerely hope you feel better soon and that you receive a positive outcome when you see your doctor *hugs* I so want you to feel both happy and healthy, you're one of my absolute favourite online friends xxx<br /><br />I love comfort food, mashed potatoes and gravy with peas and vegetarian sausages, yes please! I am also so very partial to chip sandwiches, yummy! As you can tell, I have no concept of low carbohydrate meals, hehe!<br /><br />Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-73475758920159853672016-08-26T15:48:20.050-07:002016-08-26T15:48:20.050-07:00Thank you deeply, honey. I just had my follow-up d...Thank you deeply, honey. I just had my follow-up dr.'s appointment yesterday and the results were a bit surprising for all involved. Not horrific (thank goodness), but not perfect either. I'll be heading back for further surgery in the very early new year and then we'll continue to take things from there as needed. Honestly, given how south the results could have gone, I'm really okay with this outcome and adore that I get to enjoy the fall and early winter holidays before (for this particular condition at least) needed to head back to the operating room again. <br /><br />It's awesome that Halloween is really starting to round the bend again. I haven't quite settled on what I'm going as this year - perhaps I'll ponder it during the many hours of peaceful driving time we'll have en route to Edmonton next week. :)<br /><br />I hope that all is well on your end and that you're having a fantastic tail end of August.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51489830762937230072016-08-26T10:27:10.628-07:002016-08-26T10:27:10.628-07:00I am sorry to hear that this previous week has bee...I am sorry to hear that this previous week has been a bumpy one for you Jessica and that the routine doctor's visit was more complicated than routine. I hope everything gets back on track soon and that things go smooth. Love this post and it comes at just the perfect time. Comfort food is my favorite food and I love transitioning into Autumn! Only 66 days today until Halloween according to your count down. <3 Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43250994953465881982016-08-24T19:41:34.705-07:002016-08-24T19:41:34.705-07:00It absolutely can be, I completely agree. Plus, le...It absolutely can be, I completely agree. Plus, leftovers served on baked or mashed potatoes is a think of great culinary beauty (and wonderful filling power). <br /><br />Many hugs & thanks for your caring well wishes, my dear friend,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-3413377641945904202016-08-24T19:37:28.069-07:002016-08-24T19:37:28.069-07:00You definitely can! Chili made with tomato soup wa...You definitely can! Chili made with tomato soup was a staple food for me when I young and living on my own, especially since it was quite easy on the pocketbook and one pot would last for a few days. <br /><br />Many hugs & thanks for your lovely comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-897915243438854552016-08-24T19:33:43.198-07:002016-08-24T19:33:43.198-07:00Hi Elizabeth, thank you very much for your wonderf...Hi Elizabeth, thank you very much for your wonderfully lovely comment and for reading a number of my recent posts upon your return from holiday. You're such a sweet, fantastic person. <br /><br />Great question! The Maybelline brand is a venerable 101 years old, having been founded all the way in 1915. <br /><br />Thank you again & have a splendid tail end of August,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74194500724727122392016-08-24T19:18:55.664-07:002016-08-24T19:18:55.664-07:00Most traditional versions are spiced with autumnal...Most traditional versions are spiced with autumnal flavours like cinnamon and nutmeg (both found in the classic store bought "pumpkin pie spice" itself) and has a soft, silky texture and medium to firm degree of consistency. If you're able to get ahold of canned pumpkin puree where you live (or are up for making such from scratch yourself), I highly recommend giving pumpkin pie and/or cake a spin.<br /><br />Many hugs & thanks for your caring comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-86629091100334068242016-08-24T19:01:32.786-07:002016-08-24T19:01:32.786-07:00Sweet Rhiannon, thank you very much for your deepl...Sweet Rhiannon, thank you very much for your deeply caring comment. I know that you've been through some extremely challenging times on the health front yourself lately and am truly sorry that such has been the case - and that you're still waiting to find some massively needed answers. You've been in my thoughts so much in recent weeks and will continue to be for a long time to come.<br /><br />Gentle hugs & many thanks for your wonderfully lovely comment,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />*PS* I hear you there! Back when I lived in Ireland (2004 - 2006), I couldn't find tinned pumpkin anywhere - in in specialty food shops in Dublin, so I quickly got good at making my own pumpkin puree (both in the oven and in the microwave - the latter of which one of my grandmas taught me) from scratch. It's not that hard actually and the end product freezes really well, so if you make up a big batch one day, you can divide it up and freeze it for later use (in my experience, it keeps for at least a few months in the freezer). <br /><br />Huge hugs & heartfelt understanding,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23365217469483220102016-08-24T18:56:39.853-07:002016-08-24T18:56:39.853-07:00Thank you very much, sweet Kati. I really apprecia...Thank you very much, sweet Kati. I really appreciate your caring well wishes.<br /><br />It's so awesome that we're heading into "pumpkin spice everything" season again. Were it kinder to the waistline, I'd happily eat pumpkin pie or cake every single day of the season. :)<br /><br />Many hugs coming your way,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-92200841710231150672016-08-24T18:55:29.031-07:002016-08-24T18:55:29.031-07:00Thank you very much, my dear. It's a really ni...Thank you very much, my dear. It's a really nice touch - especially for those who prefer a milder chilly, as the natural sweetness of the bell peppers helps to temper the heat of the chilies/chili powder itself (plus you get some extra vitamin C from the bell peppers, too). <br /><br />Big hugs & happy tail end of August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13156550736157343292016-08-24T18:54:03.783-07:002016-08-24T18:54:03.783-07:00Pumpkin Cake rocks! It's become one of my abso...Pumpkin Cake rocks! It's become one of my absolute favourite desserts (autumn time or otherwise) over the years and I can hardly wait to whip up one (or more) this fall. <br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-3412801086057062272016-08-24T18:49:58.456-07:002016-08-24T18:49:58.456-07:00Massively so! Sunshine is a panacea of sorts for n...Massively so! Sunshine is a panacea of sorts for nearly any woe or worry. We've finally been getting a bit of sun here (Murphy's Law, of course, given that I've not been well enough to go out again since last Monday) at long last and it downright glorious. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it lasts throughout our trip next week and straight on into early autumn.<br /><br />Many hugs & heartfelt thanks,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-67387105748801227002016-08-24T18:47:59.190-07:002016-08-24T18:47:59.190-07:00Ooohh, you're making my mouth water, dear Mim....Ooohh, you're making my mouth water, dear Mim. I adore those types of food, too (I've been wild for steamed puddings my whole life - a love that took root with my paternal grandma's wonderful - and very classic - Christmas plum pudding), and was got my first taste of toad-in-the-hole when living in Ireland many years ago now. It's such a fun, homey dish - and one, IMO, that needs to catch on more over on this side of the pond. <br /><br />Your beautiful words touched me a great deal. Thank you so much for what you said, my friend. I won't soon forget it.<br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90905718888298645142016-08-24T18:40:52.860-07:002016-08-24T18:40:52.860-07:00There definitely isn't, sweet Ann, I completel...There definitely isn't, sweet Ann, I completely agree. Though such may very from person to person, and country to country, we are universally soothed and uplifted by comfort food and it surely one of the most important elements of our collective human diet. <br /><br />Tons of hugs (and sincere thanks) coming right back at you,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51088493597106750632016-08-24T18:39:18.149-07:002016-08-24T18:39:18.149-07:00Same here - massively (plus, I'll let you in o...Same here - massively (plus, I'll let you in on a wee secret...I'm planning a huge post devoted to just to apple recipes for this fall). What a sweet, charming memory. I've never worked in a bakery, but one of my first jobs was a candy store and there, too, folks either loved or loathed raisin goods. It's really cool that some of your customers would request raisin pies. I home that this humble dessert makes a stronger comeback one day. It's so tasty and homey.<br /><br />Thank you deeply, Michelle. That's truly kind and touching of you to say. <br /><br />Many hugs & joyful wishes for these final balmy days of summer,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25938309056818235652016-08-24T18:36:08.479-07:002016-08-24T18:36:08.479-07:00Thank you so much, dear Dee. I'm doing a bit b...Thank you so much, dear Dee. I'm doing a bit better physically this week, which is awesome - and definitely needed as we get ready to embark for Edmonton in precisely a week's time. <br /><br />I don't want it to end either, especially since it scarcely ever really began here (this month has been the most summery of the lot so far). If it must though, at least we get treated to the joyfulness that is autumn and the many gifts that that gorgeous season brings into our lives. That certainly makes parting ways with summer more bearable.<br /><br />That's really cool! I haven't encountered many others who do the same. I also - and this one comes down via my mom and paternal grandma - love putting bell pepper into classic spaghetti (with or without meat) sauce. <br /><br />Many hugs & happy tail end of August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com