tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post2437502030966215405..comments2024-03-29T01:40:44.775-05:00Comments on CleanReads: Author Recipe: The Origins of MacTunaPeaStephanie Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13396676424895522032noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-12369670229894737372012-03-24T12:31:25.514-05:002012-03-24T12:31:25.514-05:00Nell:
re: excerpt --- Thanks!
re: recipe --- you d...Nell:<br />re: excerpt --- Thanks!<br />re: recipe --- you don't know what you're missing!jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-68192429687888161682012-03-24T12:30:11.111-05:002012-03-24T12:30:11.111-05:00Thanks, Tonette.
I thought my mention of a recipe ...Thanks, Tonette.<br />I thought my mention of a recipe might lure you over here. LOLjeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-58266962707721982122012-03-24T05:47:00.524-05:002012-03-24T05:47:00.524-05:00Love the excerpt - think I'll pass on the reci...Love the excerpt - think I'll pass on the recipe! :)Nell Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346808072962615721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-60704837810524055772012-03-23T23:32:13.034-05:002012-03-23T23:32:13.034-05:00Thanks Louisa.
Tell your husband that it's ble...Thanks Louisa.<br />Tell your husband that it's bleached ham chunks. That ought to assauge him.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-9636701363757906002012-03-23T23:30:01.620-05:002012-03-23T23:30:01.620-05:00Thanks, Elaine!Thanks, Elaine!jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-38967161379373041182012-03-23T19:24:48.507-05:002012-03-23T19:24:48.507-05:00You know you can't talk about food without MY ...You know you can't talk about food without MY input, Jeff. I do the tuna-noodle casserole with cream of celery soup and short-cut green beans. I had a friend had made it as a young bride.The husband told her he didn't like peas, so please not to put them in.She never did again, but whenever she made it, he told her not to put in peas... did it for over 20 years!<br />As for your story, Buster, it sounds like every professional romance novel I have ever read...hard to believe that you are just getting out there! Congrats, Friend! I have to say, I really love the last paragraph, truly! Continued success!Tonette Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282619985489614075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-72647984873683017712012-03-23T16:18:26.100-05:002012-03-23T16:18:26.100-05:00My husband puts peas in his mac & cheese, but ...My husband puts peas in his mac & cheese, but we use the frozen kind. I think it gives him his veggies all in one. He would cringe at the tuna ;-)<br /><br />Enjoyed reading the excerpt, and I look forward to see more from you!Louisa Baciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465650692407681636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-58411869975535712872012-03-23T15:37:24.038-05:002012-03-23T15:37:24.038-05:00Nice excerpt. Recipe too.Nice excerpt. Recipe too.Elaine Cantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05668294337075373288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-53631491167044035502012-03-23T13:02:33.598-05:002012-03-23T13:02:33.598-05:00Thanks, Rebecca.
What is it about spouses that the...Thanks, Rebecca.<br />What is it about spouses that they don't like green peas. Do they think the world was made of BEANS? Sheesh.<br />Well, I'm glad my dish still has a chance with your kids.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-69716322503728092042012-03-23T13:00:45.663-05:002012-03-23T13:00:45.663-05:00Well, Meg, if your Mom was making this dish back w...Well, Meg, if your Mom was making this dish back when I was still a teen-ager ... then my million dollar invention may be in jeopardy.<br />Does this mean you won't be attending my big Patent Party?<br />LOLjeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-12897545717723100792012-03-23T12:42:36.088-05:002012-03-23T12:42:36.088-05:00Thanks, Tonya. Your on-going encouragement has me...Thanks, Tonya. Your on-going encouragement has meant a lot to me.<br />Yeah, youse guys would enjoy my dish. For your hungry boys, however, you might oughtta double the recipe!jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-71777237400330691512012-03-23T12:41:02.971-05:002012-03-23T12:41:02.971-05:00LOL, Chris. When I say the title, it's Mac-TU...LOL, Chris. When I say the title, it's Mac-TU-na-pea.<br />But my wife partly inverts it and says TU-na-mac-pea ... which sounds rather like Nanny McPhee.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-90548689568068111622012-03-23T12:32:51.922-05:002012-03-23T12:32:51.922-05:00Well, Delaney, this particular 'dish' has ...Well, Delaney, this particular 'dish' has developed quite a mystique in my extended family. When my wife's on-board with the concept of tuna & mac at all --- I always carve out a bowlful for her with NO peas.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-89737216616474781322012-03-23T12:12:44.565-05:002012-03-23T12:12:44.565-05:00I'll have to give it a try! My kids will eat ...I'll have to give it a try! My kids will eat the peas, but my hubby won't. Wonderful excerpt! :)Rebecca Zanettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252156888953212601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-9788358705042143882012-03-23T12:01:40.872-05:002012-03-23T12:01:40.872-05:00HAHAHA, Jeff! My mom made Tuna Mac with thawed fro...HAHAHA, Jeff! My mom made Tuna Mac with thawed frozen peas, way back in the 60s. She also used boxed elbow macaroni and hand-shredded cheese. So your recipe is safe. ;-D Your excerpt sounds intriguing!!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734148270217773194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-82789404511468882972012-03-23T11:28:12.024-05:002012-03-23T11:28:12.024-05:00This sounds exactly like something my teenage boys...This sounds exactly like something my teenage boys would LOVE! This is a keeper! Thanks, Jeff. AND the new book sounds wonderful!! Can't wait!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-85517265715443542912012-03-23T11:26:42.601-05:002012-03-23T11:26:42.601-05:00My mother always made it tuna-mac casserole with g...My mother always made it tuna-mac casserole with green peas, but I'm sure not with your flair. You know what they say--no new stories, just old stories told in a new way. I'm looking forward to your release. In the meantime, please let us know where to place the emphasis in TunaMacPea. Would it be similar to Nanny McPhee?C. R. Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627499155109943973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-51021109740478502592012-03-23T11:25:25.409-05:002012-03-23T11:25:25.409-05:00Nice excerpt. Btw, does your wife know you added t...Nice excerpt. Btw, does your wife know you added the peas so she wouldn't eat any? Lol.Delaney Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703253397603304388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-1425214590034300762012-03-23T11:23:43.615-05:002012-03-23T11:23:43.615-05:00Lisa, if your kids don't like peas (which is e...Lisa, if your kids don't like peas (which is evidently a minor epidemic) just put them aside a bowl without the peas. That means more peas for YOU!<br />Hope you enjoy the book. It won't be long now, hopefully.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-88582547282401286592012-03-23T11:20:46.397-05:002012-03-23T11:20:46.397-05:00Thanks, Jennifer.
I had difficulty selecting the e...Thanks, Jennifer.<br />I had difficulty selecting the excerpt ... picked this one out of about a dozen potential samples. <br />I hope readers will enjoy the story.<br />It's special to me because the entire idea for this novel was inspired by the real-life belongings of a silent movie star.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-83490051084159178962012-03-23T11:01:31.866-05:002012-03-23T11:01:31.866-05:00Thanks, Laurie. I really appreciate all your enco...Thanks, Laurie. I really appreciate all your encouragement and kind words.<br />Concerning the recipe: when you take out the green, the coloring is too bland for me. The green makes it 'pop'. Just forget that they're peas. ha.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-79769564387404484322012-03-23T10:53:52.547-05:002012-03-23T10:53:52.547-05:00This recipe sounds like something my kids would en...This recipe sounds like something my kids would enjoy! I'm putting your book on my TBR list!lisa orchardhttp://www.lisaorchard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-34444431220615818922012-03-23T10:40:19.836-05:002012-03-23T10:40:19.836-05:00I loved the excerpt! Wonderful dialogue and emotio...I loved the excerpt! Wonderful dialogue and emotion between Shane and Beth. Sounds like an intense story!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039134485577549064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-21933685276153456592012-03-23T10:30:56.738-05:002012-03-23T10:30:56.738-05:00Woohoo! I have been WAITING for one of your storie...Woohoo! I have been WAITING for one of your stories to be out. Yay! It's a great excerpt with a very evocative ending, so April can't come soon enough, Jeff. <br />As for the recipe. I make mine with cream soup instead of cheese. And yeah, peas are optional for me. Why ruin a good carbohydrate rich, creamy dinner with vegetables? lolLaurie Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387925682730772552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567078841309273948.post-81317340044044171522012-03-23T10:12:40.253-05:002012-03-23T10:12:40.253-05:00Jessie, that sounds like a great variant. How man...Jessie, that sounds like a great variant. How many steps?<br />I guess yours has to bake for a while?<br />Funny thing about peas: I don't recall liking them as a kid. But now I think they're great. But I'm so tired of green BEANS, that maybe my attachment to green PEAS is reactionary. Ha.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.com