I love things that are infused with history, like your cutting board (or chopping board as I call it). How lovely you were able to keep it! I love Doctor Who and your kitchen could be in an episode 🙂
Your cutting board lunch reminds me a little of a Ploughman’s lunch. I used to make a similar thing for my children when they were little. Cute! Although I only eat fresh tuna (I’m not a fan of canned)
I love that description, Amie! “a portable slab of history” 😊 I’m cringe-enjoying, Feud, too — I thought the latest episode was better, there’s so much jumping around timelines, hard to follow (and we know the story!) hope you’re well. :)
A friend made me a beautiful clean board from leftover floor boards from a remodel. I use it as a canvas for appetizers but will now consider it a sharing plate for lunch and easy dinners. Thank you! I love your centurion board. Can you tell us about the oval dark board in the photo, to the left and the round grates on it? I’m intrigued. Thank you!
Your board sounds beautiful, Tatyana! The dark oval board was a recent gift from a friend who had inherited it — I believe it was used as a carving board for roasts, there were a a little gulley for juices to accumulate at the end, I’ll find out more. It’s heavy and beautiful and I’ve only used it for decoration (so far!) thanks for your comment. :)
Love that retro glass! And... if one grew up with Cool Whip Non-Dairy Topping instead of real whipped cream on their red Jell-O, could they admit that here? Asking for a friend.
Your cutting board reminds me of my almost 60 year old (or possibly more) cast iron sheet pan. I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere. It was gifted to my mother my a woman in our building circa 1966 and it already had a good amount of wear and tear on it. I’ll never part with it and it still holds its own. Enjoy reading your writings.
Thank you, Amy, and hello from Chicago!! I’ve got to try a stinger with cognac next. Maybe this will be the beginning of “Summer of Stinger” or “Stinger Renaissance”?!
Love this. My apartment here in Europe was built in 1930 and, while the original kitchen has long gone, I continue to be inspired by its modernist lines. It has a sense of solidity that many new buildings lack.
Beautiful and yummy post as always, Jolene! I’m curious. Do you use pickles with your tuna salad? I love the crunch of celery and the spicy mustard. I’ll have to try the muffins. I’m wondering? Would you ever consider adding a podcast with interviews on your substack? Or cooking/baking classes a la Julia Child? Thought it might be fun and encourage new readers. Happy Friday, friend! Oh, loved your former kitchen and all your adventures. Xo
Love the story of that board and the picture of the colorful old kitchen! In fact the story of your board makes me think I need to have a special place on the counter for the board my sister got me for my 60th.
I have a story about another Corning cutting board given by a couple in 1984, a few months after our own wedding in Jan 1984. I love it and it has traveled with me through three homes in Northern California. Last year, out of the blue, completely out of the blue, I set it on the counter after washing it and it severed in two. Exact halves almost. I was heartbroken. Guess what, I found the exact same thing (in even better condition) on Etsy (in the vintage section) and bought it right away....for $25. It's so strange, my husband who is not acquisitive or possessive about anything, wondered if we could find a similar one online. And we did. I think both of us associate so much goodness with something as utilitarian and everyday as a cutting board. The couple who gave it to us got divorced some 20 years ago and I think this one gets even more meaning because of it, you know? Writing about this makes me think there's a beautiful story here....I need to mull over this.
Thanks for making me think about this, Jolene. I love your posts. You know that!
Kalpana, what a wonderful, poignant story and I’d love to read an essay post about your board and the deep meaning of it and finding another that is whole and intact. Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I’ll be watching for a story about your beloved board. ❤️
The board is beautiful and your lunch looks divine. The ladies who lunch still exist. I’ve been one. Maybe I am one still. I am not intending shameless self promotion here, but I just wrote about one of those lunches this week. I felt that song and Stritch always delivers.
Love the story of the board. My house growing up had 3 stations like that and I wish I had thought to grab the board!
Thanks so much, Stephanie. A friend and I were saying we wish those boards were built into more modern kitchens, they really are practical!
I love things that are infused with history, like your cutting board (or chopping board as I call it). How lovely you were able to keep it! I love Doctor Who and your kitchen could be in an episode 🙂
Your cutting board lunch reminds me a little of a Ploughman’s lunch. I used to make a similar thing for my children when they were little. Cute! Although I only eat fresh tuna (I’m not a fan of canned)
Another lovely read! Thanks, Jolene!
I do too, Lisa, I love ‘feeling’ the history. Googling Ploughman’s lunch now, thanks so much, hope you’re well! :)
How many stories that cutting board has told! A portable slab of history.
PS: I’m also watching Feud, in alternating cycles of cringing and enjoyment.
I love that description, Amie! “a portable slab of history” 😊 I’m cringe-enjoying, Feud, too — I thought the latest episode was better, there’s so much jumping around timelines, hard to follow (and we know the story!) hope you’re well. :)
A friend made me a beautiful clean board from leftover floor boards from a remodel. I use it as a canvas for appetizers but will now consider it a sharing plate for lunch and easy dinners. Thank you! I love your centurion board. Can you tell us about the oval dark board in the photo, to the left and the round grates on it? I’m intrigued. Thank you!
Your board sounds beautiful, Tatyana! The dark oval board was a recent gift from a friend who had inherited it — I believe it was used as a carving board for roasts, there were a a little gulley for juices to accumulate at the end, I’ll find out more. It’s heavy and beautiful and I’ve only used it for decoration (so far!) thanks for your comment. :)
that fab cutting board is such a pleasing/inspiring situation...the ideas you come up with! its regal.
and that cocktails rings similar bells, although then I went a nap!!
Thank you, Jess! I swear, just touching that board brings ideas—a little kitchen magic 🪄!!
Love that retro glass! And... if one grew up with Cool Whip Non-Dairy Topping instead of real whipped cream on their red Jell-O, could they admit that here? Asking for a friend.
Yes! All versions of whipped topping are welcomed, Melanie! 😉
Lovely
Thank you so much, Rose.
Your cutting board reminds me of my almost 60 year old (or possibly more) cast iron sheet pan. I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere. It was gifted to my mother my a woman in our building circa 1966 and it already had a good amount of wear and tear on it. I’ll never part with it and it still holds its own. Enjoy reading your writings.
Thank you so much, Dina. That cast iron sheet pan a treasure!
I am so delighted to read the story of the breadboard for the first time!
Thank you, Maddie! ☺️ hope you’re doing well!
What a fun story! And I’m in Chicago too - we have been seeing a little stinger renaissance at cocktail bars here!
Thank you, Amy, and hello from Chicago!! I’ve got to try a stinger with cognac next. Maybe this will be the beginning of “Summer of Stinger” or “Stinger Renaissance”?!
“Another long exhausting day / Another thousand dollars”! 😂
The song needs to be updated to “another million dollars” a thousand sounds so “quaint” 😂
I love this Jolene. That board could tell some stories I’m sure.
Thank you, Julia, I think about all the different people and eras and STORIES that board represents!
Love this. My apartment here in Europe was built in 1930 and, while the original kitchen has long gone, I continue to be inspired by its modernist lines. It has a sense of solidity that many new buildings lack.
Thank you, Annabelle. Yes, the structures felt “solid” as you say and built to last — love the way you describe the lines of your 1930’s building!
Beautiful and yummy post as always, Jolene! I’m curious. Do you use pickles with your tuna salad? I love the crunch of celery and the spicy mustard. I’ll have to try the muffins. I’m wondering? Would you ever consider adding a podcast with interviews on your substack? Or cooking/baking classes a la Julia Child? Thought it might be fun and encourage new readers. Happy Friday, friend! Oh, loved your former kitchen and all your adventures. Xo
I have pickles on the side, lol! I’d love to do a podcast or classes if I could find the energy and organize myself! 🤪 xx
Yum!
It was just an idea. lol. If you need an assistant eventually, I’m here! Do what brings you joy. Xoxo
Love the story of that board and the picture of the colorful old kitchen! In fact the story of your board makes me think I need to have a special place on the counter for the board my sister got me for my 60th.
Thank you, Kalpana and what a great birthday gift! If you set up a special spot, post a photo, would love to see. 😃
Absolutely will!!!!
I have a story about another Corning cutting board given by a couple in 1984, a few months after our own wedding in Jan 1984. I love it and it has traveled with me through three homes in Northern California. Last year, out of the blue, completely out of the blue, I set it on the counter after washing it and it severed in two. Exact halves almost. I was heartbroken. Guess what, I found the exact same thing (in even better condition) on Etsy (in the vintage section) and bought it right away....for $25. It's so strange, my husband who is not acquisitive or possessive about anything, wondered if we could find a similar one online. And we did. I think both of us associate so much goodness with something as utilitarian and everyday as a cutting board. The couple who gave it to us got divorced some 20 years ago and I think this one gets even more meaning because of it, you know? Writing about this makes me think there's a beautiful story here....I need to mull over this.
Thanks for making me think about this, Jolene. I love your posts. You know that!
Kalpana, what a wonderful, poignant story and I’d love to read an essay post about your board and the deep meaning of it and finding another that is whole and intact. Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I’ll be watching for a story about your beloved board. ❤️
You've got me thinking, Jolene!!!!!! Thank you for the inspiration....
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The board is beautiful and your lunch looks divine. The ladies who lunch still exist. I’ve been one. Maybe I am one still. I am not intending shameless self promotion here, but I just wrote about one of those lunches this week. I felt that song and Stritch always delivers.
https://open.substack.com/pub/kathydasgupta/p/so-youre-a-cheerleader?r=1m94hp&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Thank you for the link, Kathy!