A Word From Our Sponsor
Feb 18th, 2009 by Marilyn
So, let’s say you were lucky enough to create something you actually like.
It might be a cake or a drawing, or a business or a blog or a particularly tart-tongued child. These are rosti potatoes, extremely high on the likable scale. Still, they are just sitting there. Sitting there.
Just sitting there and they won’t budge, won’t be fully done, until I help them out of that spot.
So out they go…
…up, over…
…and back again. Watching potatoes fly, you see them neither on the counter nor in the pan. You catch a startling glimpse of difference; a spatula could do the job, but why deny yourself the flip? To reach its crunchy potential, that Rosti must see the other side of the mountain. And because I do too, things here at Simmer will be taking a short break.
There’s an extra-secret project in the works, and I do believe that a clear head – along with espresso, honey and butter – will help me get the job done. A little voice said “step away from the blog” – and when you hear an order, well, you can be stubborn or you can listen up. I feel deeply about this project, the way Josie feels about puppies and Jayhawks and lip gloss, so I’m listening up. Step away it is.
But not forever, mind you, just a few weeks. Think of it as a commercial break, a quick off-season in which you catch the re-runs. Or not. With the sincere hope that you’ll stick around, and won’t trash the place while I’m gone – I am making pencil marks on those bottles, young lady - please use this handy little poll to explore your options. And don’t worry about me – right now I’m all fired up, to see another side, to get things fully done. In no time at all, I’ll be back in the pan.
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Come back soon…I only just found you!! LOL, have a good break!
I’ll really miss you. Have fun!
How do you take delicious photos while flipping rosti? So much talent at Simmer. You’ll be missed and I’ll take whatever blog crumbs you throw out there. Return refreshed!
Of course I understand your need to do something ELSE for a little while. I’ll miss you though. Simmer helps to get me though my days of cubical walls and customer service!
Good luck on the extra-secret project — I’ll look forward to your return to blogging!
Don’t stay away too long Marilyn, we’ll miss you! Although a super-secret undercover project is very intriguing. Hope you have a good break and get everything you want accomplished!
OHHHH….extra top secret project in the works. How exciting. Good Luck with that project. You will be missed. I will make extra Jam Tarts, and Turkey Meat balls.
I will bide my time making my favorite Simmer Till Done recipes until you return and reveal your extra secret project. Hope it goes well.
A super-secret project, eh? I can hardly stand the suspense. Knowing that I specifically do not know something drives my imagination to wonderment, even if momentarily, even while it is most certainly none of my business. Which it isn’t. That said, what ARE you up to?
What I really must know is why didn’t I get a chance to vote? Is the ballot box broken? I so desperately wanted to throw my hat in the ring for the shirtless George Clooney thing. Gah. Can you imagine? Shirtless George in the kitchen making jam tarts? Wait…this is a family-friendly blog, no? I will show self-restraint. But seriously, if you get Clooney in the Simmer kitchen shirtless, I want to see the photos.
Enjoy your sabbatical and hurry back. I’ll miss reading you!
Funny—after I submitted my comment it let me vote. Finally. Shirtless George, here you come!
I will miss you and your fun blog but I truly understand. Take care! : )
Excellent action shots! Good luck on your Top Secret Project – we will be here when you get back!
okay,I admit…I want the brownies
(how did you like the tart tatin??lol! I forgot about the creme fraiche…given the fact I have been under the weather I should be forgiven!)
what!! You woo us with that buffet, wow us with your rosti flipping and then just go off to do something secret? OK, a picture and a sentence, just to keep my habit up.
I can’t believe my warmed-over posts would beat a bare-chested George. I’m just saying.
if there must be a blog break, please post KC BBQ pRon fotos every day. thank you.
nooooooooo….darn I will miss my daily dose. but you got to do what ya got to do! have fun and best of luck with whatever!
I vote for shirtless George! Only because I can easily view the archives whenever I want; I feel they are all ‘best-of’. Best of luck on the Extra-Secret Project. Enjoy your break and come back soon.
Oh sure, offer to interview me, then go on hiatus!
I hope your super-secret project has something to do with all your awesome food. Have fun working on it, but come back soon. I love a shirtless GC as much as the next girl, but he can’t compare to a really good brownie. Or your blog.
The people have spoken. Repeats begin today – with a shirtless George waiting in the wings. Thanks for your input, all. I’ll be back soon.
i want to see one photo and one sentence a day!
lurve rosti, nice flipping skill without breaking it… hehe