I want to thank you guys for making this such a fun giveaway. And I really appreciate all those that helped spread the word about this giveaway by posting about it on your blogs. You guys rock!
And now, the winner of the French Grain Pillow Slip Giveaway is:
…Suzanne from Meridian Road…
Suzanne, please contact Michelle at petitcoterie[at]gmail.com to claim your prize.
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Do you ever find yourself craving “comfort foods”? Sometimes for me it can be a glass of Ovaltine, or something really quirky like a peanut butter–honey–and banana sandwich (yes, I know…so 3rd grade!)
The other day, I purchased a great big bag of fresh oranges, and instead of doing the typical routine of peeling the skin and eating the wedges, I decided to slice them in halves…
And juice them by hand on my high-tech plastic juicer…
As I squeezed and I juiced, it brought me back to when I was six years old, when my Grandpa Jack taught me how to hand squeeze fresh oranges at the breakfast table one morning. He was a very tall man with a low voice and a gentle demeanor. He looked a lot like John Wayne. He taught me that pulp was good for you, and the seeds were not. It is one of two memories I have of him. He died when I was eight.
As I drank down my tall, cold glass of fresh squeezed juice, at that moment I could not remember a single time that orange juice tasted any sweeter. It was the best glass I ever had.
YUM! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice story~ thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet memory of your grandfather. Love this post. The orange juice looks so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet memory! That oj looks so good! :) Congrats to your winner...I am sure she will enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Victoria
What a nice memory of your grandpa.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited that I won! Thank you!
Congratulations to the giveaway winner Suzanne - lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteIsn't wonderful the lovely memories we have of our grandparents.
Alison
Fresh squeezed orange juice reminds me of my mother making it when we were sick and the little electric juicer we had when we were first married.
ReplyDeleteLove this story:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and story. I sure miss my grandpas. I hope my grandchildren have fond memories of me someday.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than fresh squeezed orange juice!
ReplyDeleteO, Jennifer, it's memories like this that make our life so worthwhile..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos...
Congratulations to the winner. Nothing better than old fashioned hand squeezed orange juice, such a sweet story about your grama. Hugs, cindy S
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and love it, so I decided to follow. Oh the orange juice looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Melissa
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteThat juice looks so good. There is nothing like fresh juice!
Love the new Cottage of the Month. I spied a few of my pieces in the photos!
Yay!
Chat soon,
Rosemary
Hope you had a Wonderful Mothers Day! Your Mom is a Doll! Stop On Over I'm having a Virtual Baby Shower for my daughter Breezy, games and prizes, would love to see you there! Let's Get This Party Started!! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeletemmmmm! liquid sunshine!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a loving memory of your Grandfather.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos too!
*hugs*deb
I need to try this. I always think that I need a high-tech juicer to do this. Been away from your blog for a bit due to the passing of my brother and I missed it.
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