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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Vicki, I do enjoy how you connect the tariffs of today to ads for foreign goods in a 212-year-old broadsheet (wow, what a collector your dad was!) to a lovely carrot recipe for Easter. So fascinating--and the recipe looks delicious, especially in that bowl on that tablecloth with that painted figurine. Happy Easter to you and yours!🐇

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Ruth. Happy Passover to you!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

This, exactly! Not just making historical analogy but connecting it to an artifact!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

It was great fun discovering that old newspaper!

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Elizabeth Anti-Panic's avatar

Newspaper is so beautiful. I can see the subscriber's name written in script at the top. In the photo it almost looks like the figurine is a cover for the dish, if it weren't too small to be so.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Interesting observation about the little figurine. She was hard to photograph, but she was just so perfect for the time period.

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Amy Allen's avatar

I am fascinated by all the antiques and historical documents in your collection and how they find their way into your stories. Your carrot recipe is intriguing, and I love the combination of flavors.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Amy! It has been enjoyable to delve into some of the artifacts that my family collected. It can be like holding history in your hand.

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Peggy Hill's avatar

Thank you for such an interesting article! There is So much to be gleaned from old newspapers! I hope you find someone, or a library, who might be interested in your Dad’s collection, if you have to find a new home for it. Thank you too for exploring the spices!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Peggy!

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Jolene Handy's avatar

This post is fascinating, Vicki and I love how you managed to weave it all together! Gorgeous carrots, pastel and the ones you can eat!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Jolene!

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Caroline Soer's avatar

Another very interesting post. Lovely pastel and delicious sounding recipe! Thank you!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Caroline!

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Collette Greystone's avatar

I like the contrast of the green and orange. Sounds like a good side dish. I make preserved lemons so I’ll give it a try! Thanks!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

I was thinking of making my own. It seems pretty simple, yes?

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Collette Greystone's avatar

Yes, very simple. I’ve tried these two, the npr one worked the best. I’ve also canned them and sold them at farmer’s markets.

https://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176577903/preserved-lemons-older-wiser-and-full-of-flavor

https://honest-food.net/preserving-lemons/

https://www.reesedixon.com/2012/06/recipe-preserved-lemons.html

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Colette!

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