tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post7542333226911665871..comments2024-01-26T13:12:55.520-08:00Comments on Feel Free to Read: The Litany of LeaveningGlenn Buttkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10680725814199700692noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-7799344826258397402014-12-17T23:34:25.979-08:002014-12-17T23:34:25.979-08:00Ghandi's quote - have always tried to imagine ...Ghandi's quote - have always tried to imagine being that hungry...<br />cool on the history of bread...<br />The memories of your mother's bread are touching; I have similar ones of my grandmother. Bread has always been my downfall, now sugar...yeegads, talk about overpowering cravings..and love the word sustenance for bread!Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326495504453579091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-60283153199133915722014-12-17T21:07:20.898-08:002014-12-17T21:07:20.898-08:00Starting from the history with your personal anecd...Starting from the history with your personal anecdotes, it's a beautiful piece Glenn - I have never done baking myself, but to see it in the making is a pleasure. Mon.Esprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348192101465775124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-45113151939313101592014-12-17T18:45:46.795-08:002014-12-17T18:45:46.795-08:00Cool essay on your feelings toward the glory of th...Cool essay on your feelings toward the glory of the loaf. I wrote of the same history you mentioned, albeit with fewer words.<br /><br />Bread is undeniably a joy!Sabio Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963476276106907984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-43150764567733357342014-12-17T17:13:44.800-08:002014-12-17T17:13:44.800-08:00I love this more than I can say. What an informati...I love this more than I can say. What an informative and beautiful celebration of bread. As I was reading it I thought how I would love to share it at Facebook, then I noticed that you are on FB....so I shall see about this. <br /><br />Here are to the memories of those breads that warmed us and continue to enrich us. Happy Holidays to you, Glenn. Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-88959831351511905132014-12-17T16:57:53.862-08:002014-12-17T16:57:53.862-08:00giving up bread for me is the equivalency for othe...giving up bread for me is the equivalency for others<br />of giving up smoking, alcohol, weed, chocolate, or hard drugs,<br />making it my major addiction<br /><br />Bread is that serious Glenn! Very much like our feel for rice! Yes, it is not just an addiction but survival. But recently there is a rethinking though. Rice gets into being sugar and not good for health.<br />Am thinking also of bread now, brown bread so they say. Wonderful take!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-47171737722279624782014-12-17T12:34:28.661-08:002014-12-17T12:34:28.661-08:00visceral bread: how memories of scent have so much...visceral bread: how memories of scent have so much more impact than just the visual. finely crafted, Glenn ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-69610800978348777932014-12-17T09:41:03.324-08:002014-12-17T09:41:03.324-08:00indeed, this is a wonderful tale. I never really t...indeed, this is a wonderful tale. I never really thought about how bread has such a profound influence in the lives of many... My mom makes fry bread from time to time, we have it dripping with maple syrup and butter...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359959975341890512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-82292166650916640022014-12-17T08:30:59.355-08:002014-12-17T08:30:59.355-08:00Glenn, I absolutely love your poem. You had me no...Glenn, I absolutely love your poem. You had me nodding from the start and never let me go. So many types of bread, so little time. Once again, the memories associated with bread and the breaking of it are key. I've always thought it ironic that at one time, white bread was for the rich. My, how times (and cost) have changed. <br /><br />My grandmother made bread but also the most wonderful cinnamon rolls. Ahhhh, such sweet memories.<br /><br />janetjanethttp://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-29666209252843414632014-12-16T21:56:28.227-08:002014-12-16T21:56:28.227-08:00It does seem like the smell of bread fresh out of ...It does seem like the smell of bread fresh out of the oven does something to our mind - at least in the Western world, I don't think the rice-growing nations feel quite the same.<br />I love your journey from factoids to the very personal - learnt some amazing new things about bread. And no, I don' like mine sliced...Marina Sofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251903359649828285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-32500379622794238792014-12-16T21:34:45.477-08:002014-12-16T21:34:45.477-08:00This has made me run out and get some fresh bread ...This has made me run out and get some fresh bread running with butter. Lovely imagery and descriptions in this poem - you have captured the tiny details so well. Leavening is something I do not really think much ofPrajaktahttp://anarmchairperfectionist.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-78686400260531743092014-12-16T18:25:24.845-08:002014-12-16T18:25:24.845-08:00A great ode to one of my favorite foods and a wond...A great ode to one of my favorite foods and a wonderful image to accompany it.Paul Baucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-68089023271637777932014-12-16T18:02:26.645-08:002014-12-16T18:02:26.645-08:00Hi Glenn,
I really enjoyed reading all about brea...Hi Glenn,<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading all about bread. I found it interesting about how in medieval times they thought white bread was better leaving the dark grains for the poor. That is really quite amazing considering today we know that the brown grains are healthier for you. <br /><br />I had Native American fry bread topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. It was almost like fried dough but, a bit thicker. I went to a gathering and it seemed to be a big hit with people. I have not seen it dripping in cinnamon & butter. <br /><br />All this bread talk is making be very hungry for a slice of warm baked bread.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-39263909274342810932014-12-16T16:27:51.875-08:002014-12-16T16:27:51.875-08:00Ahh I can taste this poem and have my own memories...Ahh I can taste this poem and have my own memories flooding back to me of my Mother's bread fresh out of the oven with butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. <br />Cheers!Delainahttp://delainamiller.com/over-our-tables/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-82976605946538911072014-12-16T16:17:08.310-08:002014-12-16T16:17:08.310-08:00"Ritual of the Hot Loaf."
Perfect! What ...<br />"Ritual of the Hot Loaf."<br />Perfect! What a wealth of info in your poem. Wonderful.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-58128171726095220282014-12-16T16:10:03.616-08:002014-12-16T16:10:03.616-08:00Goodness this made me very hungry Glenn ~ I am sur...Goodness this made me very hungry Glenn ~ I am sure you miss your mother's freshly baked bread and smells of camaraderie as you break bread as a family ~ Very moving post too ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-58232493261635280532014-12-16T15:51:32.748-08:002014-12-16T15:51:32.748-08:00I almost forgot about Indian Fry Bread... one of t...I almost forgot about Indian Fry Bread... one of the best things I've eaten... but the whole glutton free thing keeps me from indulging, but maybe, just maybe for the holidays!Wolfsrosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295258422523621134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-76809298847077825302014-12-16T14:39:07.175-08:002014-12-16T14:39:07.175-08:00A lesson, a memory, a series of images as universa...A lesson, a memory, a series of images as universal and personal as they get. This piece bears your stamp, brother, and that's a big deal in my recipe book. Pax.Joseph Heschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217169295029029233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-71460119555453974822014-12-16T13:40:01.453-08:002014-12-16T13:40:01.453-08:00Glenn, I wrote about my mother baking bread too. I...Glenn, I wrote about my mother baking bread too. I love the history in your piece that I was unaware of.......interesting about the reaction to sliced bread!I love the description of your after-school attack on the last loaf of bread with all the butter and jam. Sigh. Happy memories. "what Home once was". Yes. Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-62479023706850836232014-12-16T12:43:42.981-08:002014-12-16T12:43:42.981-08:00Indian tacos on fry bread!!! The best ever!!! Gle...Indian tacos on fry bread!!! The best ever!!! Glen you've made me hungry in-spite of my ample bread-box.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-83440657427040220892014-12-16T12:15:03.474-08:002014-12-16T12:15:03.474-08:00What a great encyclopedic story of bread encrustin...What a great encyclopedic story of bread encrusting some significant truths. I've never had success baking bread (well, I've not had much success cooking anything) but do just fine consuming it.Victoriahttp://liv2write2day.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-46399267678942197502014-12-16T11:49:57.427-08:002014-12-16T11:49:57.427-08:00oh that was really moving glenn... so cool if we c...oh that was really moving glenn... so cool if we could turn back the clocks and re-live certain moments again... i used to bake bread a lot when the kids were small..and yeah the whole house just smells divine...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-41333773449528398032014-12-16T11:17:50.681-08:002014-12-16T11:17:50.681-08:00would def be nice to come home to that smell...and...would def be nice to come home to that smell...and those moments....especially when they are no longer possible...we do make bread though...and my does the house smell wonderful....<br /><br />the gluton thing...i worked with a kid that when he went off of it, is behavior so improved...it was amazing the change...so, it is a reality....sad one, for someBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-51253397239180963892014-12-16T11:07:22.607-08:002014-12-16T11:07:22.607-08:00I have a craving for bread too.. couldn't live...I have a craving for bread too.. couldn't live without it.. Particularly the Swedish crisp-bread.. Sold in big round pieces you break and eat with butter and strong cheese.. No concern for fresh bread.. we just eat, baked with lots of rye. But freshly baked one is good as well... mmm..brudberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563403553536472377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-35649181962220418232014-12-16T10:12:42.963-08:002014-12-16T10:12:42.963-08:00I love bread too, making it and eating it. One of ...I love bread too, making it and eating it. One of my favorite is Delia's Potato Bread with Goats' Cheese and Thyme. A ritual when I was growing up was tearing one small piece out of the fresh baguette. You still see a lot of people doing it when they exist the bakery. And I agree that cut bread goes stale more quickly, as does bread put in a plastic bag as opposed to a paper one.Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968615376035959259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6327165758377801408.post-48234783833987931882014-12-16T10:06:14.093-08:002014-12-16T10:06:14.093-08:00Ah, my mother used to bake bread too, Glenn; and s...Ah, my mother used to bake bread too, Glenn; and she would let it rise in front of old-fashioned heat registers. I just loved the smell, knew what would eventually result. Nothing like the smell and taste of fresh bread, is there? <br /><br />We had a Sunday morning ritual. After church we would drive to a local bakery where they had HOT fresh bread on Sunday mornings. On the way home I would often have a slice or two of that hot bread in the car (No worrying about calories then. Ha.)<br /><br />I, like you, really like bread. In restaurants, with the fresh bread baskets, I always have to restrain myself....and I love pita, tortilla, etc. too!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.com