tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post9116364728370263094..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Christmas: Italian Style by Loree LoughPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-55025463678582602372014-12-18T11:10:16.281-08:002014-12-18T11:10:16.281-08:00Oh, it was a joy, Patricia! And now, we try to rep...Oh, it was a joy, Patricia! And now, we try to reproduce it at our house. :-) Wishing you and yours a happy and beautiful Christmas!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-19449696338264037112014-12-18T11:09:38.688-08:002014-12-18T11:09:38.688-08:00Traditions are what it's all about, aren't...Traditions are what it's all about, aren't they, Cherie! The most fun of all is passing them on and watching the younger generations put their own touches on them! :-) Hope your Christmas is beautiful, and filled with traditions!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77077118651573151712014-12-18T11:08:19.527-08:002014-12-18T11:08:19.527-08:00LOL Amy! "Italian" and "hungry"...LOL Amy! "Italian" and "hungry" seem like oxymorons, don't they! LOL Wishing you and yours the very best Christmas, ever!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91806833704664479022014-12-18T11:07:12.797-08:002014-12-18T11:07:12.797-08:00Thank you, Sandra, and a buon Natale to you, too!Thank you, Sandra, and a buon Natale to you, too!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-82092688066278639462014-12-14T19:15:13.251-08:002014-12-14T19:15:13.251-08:00Sounds like a wonderful Christmas at your Grandmot...Sounds like a wonderful Christmas at your Grandmother's house! Thanks for sharing.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67703478275484806392014-12-14T08:20:50.957-08:002014-12-14T08:20:50.957-08:00LOVE holiday traditions! THANKS for sharing, Lore...LOVE holiday traditions! THANKS for sharing, Loree!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943845924958472236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42042144597906050382014-12-12T19:40:52.813-08:002014-12-12T19:40:52.813-08:00Lovely memories, Loree! Thanks for sharing them an...Lovely memories, Loree! Thanks for sharing them and making me hungry ;)Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-62309870859595273462014-12-12T14:10:49.128-08:002014-12-12T14:10:49.128-08:00We'll say it was an EPIC chat. :) It was a bla...We'll say it was an EPIC chat. :) It was a blast! Love talking to you!Cerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-74988634509144975722014-12-12T13:53:23.136-08:002014-12-12T13:53:23.136-08:00My best friend is Italian so I know what most of t...My best friend is Italian so I know what most of these fun traditions are-especially the food. Yum. What great memories you have and I'm sure they go into your stories. Buon Natale.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85890190812215862662014-12-12T13:34:53.693-08:002014-12-12T13:34:53.693-08:00Oh, you're so right, Kristine...Italians know ...Oh, you're so right, Kristine...Italians know how to throw a party AND make people feel like part of the family, don't they!<br /><br />Here's hoping you and yours enjoy a happy and healthy Christmas!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37206475441906912702014-12-12T13:33:51.695-08:002014-12-12T13:33:51.695-08:00Those turkey-ham pies sound fantastic, Liz. What&#...Those turkey-ham pies sound fantastic, Liz. What's a gal have to do to get the recipe! LOL (Actually, you can delete that LOL...I'm not kiddin'!)<br /><br />Have a happy, healthy, safe Christmas!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-60538428157434510642014-12-12T13:32:39.286-08:002014-12-12T13:32:39.286-08:00Hey, Roz! Yeah, Nonna didn't have a fireplace,...Hey, Roz! Yeah, Nonna didn't have a fireplace, but she made it an event, even without flames!<br /><br />Hope your Christmas is warm and toasty and memorable!<br />Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-73772074468004980492014-12-12T13:31:24.281-08:002014-12-12T13:31:24.281-08:00Thank you, Marion! The nicest thing about all thos...Thank you, Marion! The nicest thing about all those memories and traditions is that they're being passed on to two more generations through my daughters and grandorables!<br /><br />ONE of you who comments here will win a copy of ONCE A MARINE...who knows? It could be you! <br /><br />Have a wonderful Christmas, Marion!<br /><br />All best,<br />LoreeLoree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22684757613454952172014-12-12T13:29:39.850-08:002014-12-12T13:29:39.850-08:00LOL! We have SO many things in common, and food is...LOL! We have SO many things in common, and food is definitely one of them! Enjoyed our chat today (can you call a 2-hour phone-fest a chat? LOL)! Love you, girlfrien'!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69246405447438754442014-12-12T13:28:08.314-08:002014-12-12T13:28:08.314-08:00Here's hoping you and yours enjoy a happy and ...Here's hoping you and yours enjoy a happy and healthy Christmas, Melinda!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-53776310085810617282014-12-12T13:27:27.440-08:002014-12-12T13:27:27.440-08:00It really IS all about family, isn't it! Wheth...It really IS all about family, isn't it! Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or the Fourth of July, every celebration is more festive when we're part of a happy, mess-making crowd.<br /><br />Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy, very merry Christmas, Muriel!Loree Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301137461076730218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37622731676258705242014-12-12T09:29:56.219-08:002014-12-12T09:29:56.219-08:00Loree! You've made me so homesick! Our famil...Loree! You've made me so homesick! Our family was French and Portuguese rather than Italian, but everyone stuffed into the kitchen helping, and laughter that could be heard in Space is so what I remember! My dad fixed chestnuts, too, but I remember them being put in a pan of water - don't know if that was a first step to soften shells, or something, but do remember that chestnuts are Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29973648865624558822014-12-12T08:01:59.635-08:002014-12-12T08:01:59.635-08:00Thanks for sharing your memories.Thanks for sharing your memories.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29394706100570192502014-12-12T07:24:12.486-08:002014-12-12T07:24:12.486-08:00Loree, what beautiful memories! As a child I live...Loree, what beautiful memories! As a child I lived across the street from a boisterous, lively Italian family whose food was the highlight of every holiday. We were lucky to be invited to the celebrations, and to be greeted by their "Nonna". Yum!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467763685088439163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37188132510845870502014-12-12T07:05:24.058-08:002014-12-12T07:05:24.058-08:00I love the memories, and, like Cerella, the FOOD! ...I love the memories, and, like Cerella, the FOOD! I really love our turkey-ham-PIES traditions, but I think I'd like a Nonna-type celebration sometimes, too. Merry Christmas!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-39934006260681341872014-12-12T06:42:35.663-08:002014-12-12T06:42:35.663-08:00Lovely memories Loree. I've never tasted chest...Lovely memories Loree. I've never tasted chestnuts, but always loved the idea of them roasting on an open fire. In the oven works, too. rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77997216877785533382014-12-12T06:36:55.238-08:002014-12-12T06:36:55.238-08:00Sounds like some wonderful traditions and even bet...Sounds like some wonderful traditions and even better memories. I look forward to reading your book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-46516444734723735142014-12-12T04:53:07.755-08:002014-12-12T04:53:07.755-08:00I loved reading all these family memories, Loree! ...I loved reading all these family memories, Loree! Not to mention...the FOOD. :DCerella Sechristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627773842494621678noreply@blogger.com