tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post2242496968498412270..comments2023-05-05T05:55:39.625-04:00Comments on The voice of melody: The taste of autumnthe voice of melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554382428127646569noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-80267796694376713652008-11-09T23:05:00.000-05:002008-11-09T23:05:00.000-05:00Melody,TQ for visiting and passed comments....if I...Melody,<BR/><BR/>TQ for visiting and passed comments.<BR/><BR/>...if I may add a little... <BR/>the palm trees in this picture are actually coconut trees (as we call them here in Malaysia).<BR/><BR/>We have plentiful of them by the beach and also some small holders planted them for commercial values.<BR/>The coconut milk is extracted and sold in the form of packed thick milk or in powder forms. We Asians, use a lot of them in our cooking.<BR/><BR/>The bottom inner part of the tree has got tender and succulent edible 'umbut' as we called it. Am not too sure in English word.... But they could be cooked as pickled "umbut" or cook in coconut milk as a vegetable dish. <BR/><BR/>The juice inside the coconut itself could be drank to quench your thirst. It is very refreshing.<BR/><BR/>The husk could be used in orchid planting. The shell could turn into activated carbon to purify waters.<BR/><BR/>The middle part of the leaves called "lidi" could be used as a broom. The leaves are removed using small knife and the clean "lidi" are tied together (fastened with strings) into the size of our fist and turn into a broom.<BR/><BR/>The young leaves are woven into square shaped box-like and used to put in glutenous rice or plain rice . Which is later boiled in coconut milk or plain water. These are normally prepared for festive seasons such as Eid ul Fitri and Eid dul Adha. They are eaten with beef or chicken special dish called "rendang".RoyalTLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155765039510872767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-21435371694350882902008-11-07T22:44:00.000-05:002008-11-07T22:44:00.000-05:00We make a similar goody here at my place: Pumpkin...We make a similar goody here at my place: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!! All of my guys love them, so we bake them almost weekly!<BR/><BR/>I happen to have two cans of pumpkin puree in my pantry just waiting for your recipe!<BR/><BR/>If you're interested in experimenting, here's a link to my recipe: http://butterfliesofthemoment.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-day-in-pictures-its-fall-yall.html<BR/><BR/>Autumn Blessings to Ya!!The Butterfly Catcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12871165363045916277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-59089662717507704612008-11-06T22:21:00.000-05:002008-11-06T22:21:00.000-05:00Ooooh... those look tasty! Thanks for stopping by ...Ooooh... those look tasty! Thanks for stopping by my blog while I was in Bermuda. I do have pictures of the trip up now, we had lots of fun!<BR/><BR/>I have to say, I know what you're feeling about the changing of the seasons. I was a military kid growing up, and we spent most of our time in North Carolina, Arizona, and Hawaii, none of which are known for their beatiful falls. :) I used to miss the changing of the seasons awful, and right before we moved from Hawaii, when I was 18, i swore I never saw another palm tree again I'd die happy.<BR/><BR/>But, it just goes to show that the grass is greener, because know that I live in the north east, while I do love the fall, I *hate* the winter. i hate how dark it gets, how cold it is, the tons of snow we get, the ice on everything... just yuck. So... it's a trade off. I know if I lived in Hawaii again I'd get sick of no seasons, but in the dead of winter I would probably trade places without being asked twice. :)<BR/><BR/>God bless and I am enjoying your blog!<BR/><BR/>-NicoleNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412744189611967954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-31363760032812853152008-11-06T17:33:00.000-05:002008-11-06T17:33:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting! YUM!!! I really enjoyed the...Thanks for visiting! YUM!!! I really enjoyed the two different autumn pictures BUT then I saw the dessert photo and that looked even better. lol<BR/>Happy Autumn!!!TheSmellyArmpithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00228153317543694330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-47516686967707419352008-11-06T16:17:00.000-05:002008-11-06T16:17:00.000-05:00Delicious and inspiring! Now I want to bake someth...Delicious and inspiring! Now I want to bake something!LAUREN at Faith Fuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123609025411858471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-91562084891473291422008-11-06T10:53:00.000-05:002008-11-06T10:53:00.000-05:00These look wonderful! I'll be printing out the rec...These look wonderful! I'll be printing out the recipe and hoping to find the time to make them soon!<BR/><BR/>Although this is my first visit, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading at your place today, and hope to visit often!<BR/><BR/>By the way, once our leaves are gone, we'll all be wishing we were your neighbors!Raise Them Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131235222116977410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-61296645378108499372008-11-04T01:52:00.000-05:002008-11-04T01:52:00.000-05:00You're making it awfully hard for me to want to ad...You're making it awfully hard for me to want to adhere to my diet. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, those look luscious. <BR/><BR/>And, when you're lamenting the look of fall, just take a dip in the pool. We have pretty trees here in the NW, but it's "winter" now. Rainy and dark.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-80565335445670257102008-11-03T19:43:00.000-05:002008-11-03T19:43:00.000-05:00The recipe looks very yummy! I love anything pump...The recipe looks very yummy! I love anything pumpkin. I also enjoy baking at this time of year. Thank you for sharing it.<BR/><BR/>We are just beginning to have cooler temperatures, and the leaves are starting to turn color on the trees. I think autumn has arrived!Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193049178630106990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-20158656817750426802008-11-03T17:08:00.000-05:002008-11-03T17:08:00.000-05:00Hello Melody,It was so nice to see you drop by, ve...Hello Melody,<BR/><BR/>It was so nice to see you drop by, very warm comments, thank you!<BR/><BR/>I see we share a lot of the same interests, I'm excited to meet you and see what you'll be up to. Our fall has arrived and there is talk of cold and snow by the end of the week, we shall see. I love the palm trees :).<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful evening!<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Kathi :)Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782261786291024562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-37342051226141987692008-11-03T16:49:00.000-05:002008-11-03T16:49:00.000-05:00Go check out my blog. I put a welcome on it to yo...Go check out my blog. I put a welcome on it to you!Miss Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856562175207518634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-73606278850289045942008-11-03T13:55:00.000-05:002008-11-03T13:55:00.000-05:00That looks delicious! I must make those! And I am ...That looks delicious! I must make those! And I am DEFINITELY enjoying fall here in the midwest. One of the best things about living here. Although I would enjoy some warmer temps!<BR/><BR/>StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-53612472734836656022008-11-03T13:02:00.000-05:002008-11-03T13:02:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. We are ac...Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. We are actually getting some fall weather in our neck of the woods. Because of where I live in central Califoria, often times we go from summer right to winter. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and pumpkin on of my favorite flavors. Is there pumpkin ice cream in my freezer? You betcha! I'll for sure try the brownies.<BR/><BR/>I love your tea room and wish I could wander over for a chat.<BR/><BR/>Welcome to blog land.Miss Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856562175207518634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-76322001980432759392008-11-03T11:59:00.000-05:002008-11-03T11:59:00.000-05:00Definitely a way to bring in fall. I've never hea...Definitely a way to bring in fall. I've never heard of pumpkin brownies. I'll be giving these a try.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-75773926965538411532008-11-03T10:04:00.000-05:002008-11-03T10:04:00.000-05:00"Shoulda Been A Belle", thanks for adding my blog ..."Shoulda Been A Belle", thanks for adding my blog to your list. How sweet of you! :)the voice of melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554382428127646569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-55776897628588754952008-11-03T09:24:00.000-05:002008-11-03T09:24:00.000-05:00We live in the Smokies(Mtns.) we are BLESSED!Thank...We live in the Smokies(Mtns.) we are BLESSED!<BR/>Thanks for the recipe!<BR/>Have agreat day!<BR/>Blessins',LibLibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854570178942602696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-23420415551920768192008-11-03T09:05:00.000-05:002008-11-03T09:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for the recipe, Melody! I've been seeing a...Thanks for the recipe, Melody! I've been seeing a lot of non- traditional pumpkin recipes around the Internet lately. I should be brave and try one!<BR/><BR/>~ Hearts ~Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840763198355567689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-6838892062064272472008-11-03T08:46:00.000-05:002008-11-03T08:46:00.000-05:00Up here in the north a lot of our leaves have hit ...Up here in the north a lot of our leaves have hit the ground, but it was beautiful while it lasted!<BR/><BR/>You have some wonderful recipes on your blog. Those pumpkin bars look scrumptious. I'm going to have to try those!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment you left on my blog. I hope you come back soon! I love making new friends!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983747923969997503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-68465581767989717782008-11-03T05:18:00.000-05:002008-11-03T05:18:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting my blog!Just been reading your...Thanks for visiting my blog!<BR/>Just been reading yours...LOVE your tea room, by the way.<BR/>And anything with Martha's name attached is bound to be good!<BR/>Will keep popping in:-)Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04169694233917336137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-61620455525689963942008-11-02T22:24:00.000-05:002008-11-02T22:24:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for your comments on my Christma...Thank you so much for your comments on my Christmas blog! I've added your blog to my "followers" list - and I LoVe how you got your blog name inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-43505928806736537872008-11-02T22:13:00.000-05:002008-11-02T22:13:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting my blog today. Living in centr...Thanks for visiting my blog today. Living in central Fl, my autumn looks like yours, and I cope the same way...by baking spice cookies and pumpkin bread :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04689724207043206712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-29206201828327638112008-11-02T20:17:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:17:00.000-05:00Funny, our "fall" looks very similar to yours!! We...Funny, our "fall" looks very similar to yours!! We must live in the same neck of the woods!! :) Thanks for stopping by my blog! I've enjoyed yours and will stop by often... can't wait to taste those pumpkin squares. I'm a sucker for anything pumpkin!! :)Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424491171871213073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3584975888897816792.post-53512009607579934112008-11-02T17:45:00.000-05:002008-11-02T17:45:00.000-05:00we're going to take a drive next weekend and hopef...we're going to take a drive next weekend and hopefully find some beautiful foliage. thanks for visting my blog.Melissa Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839619836478423452noreply@blogger.com