tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post8789446964717381316..comments2024-03-27T21:37:17.564-07:00Comments on gold country girls: And More From Peg BrackenHeidi Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666588441951832108noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post-53994079454948183072010-10-03T07:15:15.968-07:002010-10-03T07:15:15.968-07:00I collect old TV programs--mainly game shows--and ...I collect old TV programs--mainly game shows--and I have one from 1968 featuring an Birds Eye ad with Bracken.<br /><br />That is a good point about Bracken...I read the promo info about the 50th anniversary re-issue and how it noted Bracken for being someone who was saying (with humor) that women shouldn't necessarily define their existence in terms of how many hours a day they spend <br />in the kitchen.<br /><br />She also lived until 2007--long enough to see two distinct strains of cooking and eating American culture developed:<br /><br />On one hand...the fast food/takeout/microwave mindset. On the other, the Julia Child/Martha Stewart/Food Network mentality (which in general is even more involved and time-consuming than 1960-era home cooking).Paul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post-78333376401481931802010-09-29T16:55:13.547-07:002010-09-29T16:55:13.547-07:00My favorite Peg Bracken book is "I Didn't...My favorite Peg Bracken book is "I Didn't Come Here to Argue." It's a book of essays, all hilarious of course, but "101 Highly Original Sins" must be one of the funniest pieces she ever wrote.Tricks and Mannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513194540935540128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post-15682447611807902642010-09-28T07:58:03.657-07:002010-09-28T07:58:03.657-07:00I always especially loved the I Hate Housekeeping ...I always especially loved the I Hate Housekeeping book. Would love to reread them. The artichoke chicken casserole recipe sounds interesting, maybe a little less butter these days though. Love TTina Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674608813791302494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post-48200335032567028302010-09-27T16:06:45.399-07:002010-09-27T16:06:45.399-07:00no one speaks of her much anymore - which is a sha...no one speaks of her much anymore - which is a shame. the was an icon in her day and i am glad you make sure we don't forget heidi. well - i think i am caught up now and i am still sick. but i got thru the posts i hadn't seen yet and i now can shut of the computer and hope to recoup some more.yosemite faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099881025316197608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post-54865439244996804052010-09-27T10:16:39.731-07:002010-09-27T10:16:39.731-07:00I never heard of these, but they sure are cute! I ...I never heard of these, but they sure are cute! I think I need to read "I Try To Behave Myself" before my next trip to the flea market!<br />Happy Monday!<br />Carol★Carol★https://www.blogger.com/profile/18048131510779563893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1172620894432077557.post-4788943918354945102010-09-27T06:00:03.899-07:002010-09-27T06:00:03.899-07:00These are great! Thanks for sharing them with us! ...These are great! Thanks for sharing them with us! <br /><br />E+JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com