tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post5386698328262882692..comments2024-01-05T21:35:15.199-08:00Comments on The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: Tea Time!!Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-41284354591894942752012-01-06T06:51:30.664-08:002012-01-06T06:51:30.664-08:00What wonderful kittens, so adorable.What wonderful kittens, so adorable.art on canvashttp://www.mohka.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-81773776102013645922011-09-19T14:38:37.467-07:002011-09-19T14:38:37.467-07:00Holy cats! KISSES! She got so big! I was so happy ...Holy cats! KISSES! She got so big! I was so happy to see her. If you hadn't said that was her, I don't think I would have recognized her. She changed so much!Toni Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358340328755652021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-14754748253991679712011-09-16T09:24:19.263-07:002011-09-16T09:24:19.263-07:00everything you do is so charming!everything you do is so charming!angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273161867493673147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-13227986258523803682011-09-15T23:13:51.490-07:002011-09-15T23:13:51.490-07:00What an utter delight, every single detail. I love...What an utter delight, every single detail. I love living in a world where a world famous kitty hosts a tea catered by her equally world famous artist/blogger mom. <br /><br />And as others have said, a big thanks to Stevie and Kara for their generous donation that won them Tea with the Bean, and for braving the border crossing!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788610902096354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-1487010180840634902011-09-15T17:33:31.411-07:002011-09-15T17:33:31.411-07:00Aw, I wanted to be the first to comment on the Por...Aw, I wanted to be the first to comment on the Portmeirion China lol. Got that pattern for my former MIL a couple of years ago. It was at TJ Maxx. :P<br /><br />Kisses looks great! Looked like a fun party. I'm jealous!!Michelle McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517462173360463606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-2983706771023115582011-09-15T07:16:17.647-07:002011-09-15T07:16:17.647-07:00I'm so glad to see Kisses mostly grown-up and ...I'm so glad to see Kisses mostly grown-up and looking all ready to share her fabulousness with her forever family. I was a bit concerned about her, TBQH, from that first photo. She looked so small and even a bit frail, and while I know she got the best of care and lots of love... well, sometimes that isn't enough. <br /><br />Thank you, and all the other foster moms and dads, for all you do.Lilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-64966482042267997112011-09-15T06:40:05.553-07:002011-09-15T06:40:05.553-07:00This post is yet another reminder of why I am tota...This post is yet another reminder of why I am totally addicted to this blog. Thanks for all you do, Laurie! And Charlene! And yay for Kisses!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907262502981798737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-56328385630474442862011-09-14T21:24:37.311-07:002011-09-14T21:24:37.311-07:00Everything was just so perfect...it's as if th...Everything was just so perfect...it's as if the stars just seemed to align magically...<br /><br />Your home looked so beautiful...Charlene looked so...well...floofy and fabulous...the kittens bouncing around and being kittens...<br /><br />(Every time I see those curtains, I think of that awesome post "While you were sleeping"...)<br /><br />The table was so gorgeous...all of the special little touches here and there added up to such a magnificent whole...bravo!<br /><br />The pictures of the food set my mouth to watering...<br /><br />Yum...chocolate...<br /><br />I cannot know for certain, and I do not mean to speak out of turn, but I am willing to bet that your wonderful, fabulous, cat loving guests were thrilled beyond words!<br /><br />A special thank you to the two wonderful ladies who gave so generously to the fund raiser...<br /><br />And to you Laurie...thank you so much for all that you do...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-92111466894188059432011-09-14T18:53:03.452-07:002011-09-14T18:53:03.452-07:00Stevie - that's awesome!!!
I can imagine the ...Stevie - that's awesome!!!<br /><br />I can imagine the customs officer going home that evening and saying - you'll never guess what I heard today!snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-15507844762660281822011-09-14T17:37:06.340-07:002011-09-14T17:37:06.340-07:00And I'll bet that border guard told the other ...And I'll bet that border guard told the other border guards about the crazy cat ladies!jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03684471131160867402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-27854029556958058192011-09-14T17:01:58.805-07:002011-09-14T17:01:58.805-07:00that conversation is fabulous, Stevie. Clearly the...that conversation is fabulous, Stevie. Clearly the Border Patrol needs to fear an international kitten smuggling gang.georgiacatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-10579933018946340252011-09-14T16:25:00.089-07:002011-09-14T16:25:00.089-07:00@connie - well, the actual conversation went somet...@connie - well, the actual conversation went something like this: <br /><br />"Purpose of your trip?" <br /><br />"Going down to Tacoma to have lunch with a friend." <br /><br />"And how do you know this friend?"<br /><br />"Um...through the internet. She has a blog. About cats."<br /><br />"You're going down to meet someone you met on the internet? How do you know she's not crazy?"<br /><br />(Momentary silence as we try to imagine Laurie as some axe-wielding serial killer who uses the Bean as bait for unsuspecting Canadians) "um...well...we're crazy too. Crazy cat people. So I guess it would be ok."<br /><br />There was a bit more explanation about the auction and yes, we did say "...so now we get to go down and have lunch with her and her cat." After asking if we intended to bring any cats back with us (further silence as we contemplate the logistics of smuggling kittens across international borders), he handed back our passports and told us to have a nice day.Stevienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-45289830606919623682011-09-14T16:21:08.971-07:002011-09-14T16:21:08.971-07:00Hi everyone, Stevie here. We had an AMAZING time w...Hi everyone, Stevie here. We had an AMAZING time with Laurie and the Bean, and I can't thank her enough or say enough wonderful things about them and our time there. Lunch was absolutely delicious, the cake was to die for, the kittens were adorable, and Charlene was every inch the lovely, floofy girl that she appears on the site, and a very gracious hostess. :)<br /><br />At the shelter, we almost fell over when we walked into the foster room and saw Kisses! You can tell she's used to her stardom because she was completely unfazed by us fawning over her. <br /><br />Watching Cheryl and Victoria get picked up to go to their forever home was also a very special treat. I won't give the story away, but will just say that you can't help but get a lump in your throat when you see them with those little yellow tags, knowing that they're going with wonderful people who are going to treat them like the special little kitties they are. <br /><br />All in all it was an absolutely amazing day, and it reminded us of just how amazing Laurie and the IBKC community are.Stevienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-44397935507115198432011-09-14T15:02:34.847-07:002011-09-14T15:02:34.847-07:00I hope your 'break' was enjoyable - it hel...I hope your 'break' was enjoyable - it helped me realize just how much enjoyment I get from the IBKC!<br /><br />Wow, an excellent day all around!<br />Miss Charlene is an incredible hostess. She learned that from her people, obviously.<br /><br />I am tickled by the idea of the customs conversation. <br /><br />Lovely to get a last glimpse of Cheryl & Victoria - and Kisses!!!! OMC all 3 are beauties...<br /><br />I eagerly await C&V's adoption story -KatBoxJanitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304795377085010072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-37487479382330831982011-09-14T14:52:40.445-07:002011-09-14T14:52:40.445-07:00I still think a vegan fundraising cookbook would b...I still think a vegan fundraising cookbook would be faaaaabulous. You could call it "Tea with The Bean". Maybe folks could donate recipes. I am sure I have at least one or two good vegan recipes up my sleeve I could contribute and I happen to know a couple vegan cookbook authors who might be happy to do the same. Just an idea! You're a busy gal as it is!Kelly Peepleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512810882819930092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-1321439685192375152011-09-14T14:34:41.101-07:002011-09-14T14:34:41.101-07:00Here's the recipe... http://www.epicurious.com...Here's the recipe... http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Edamame-Succotash-Salad-243129<br /><br />I did it a little different though. I used roasted corn, not frozen. Also, I didn't cook the tomatoes. I added them after the onions and edamame had cooled. <br /><br />Gigi, our shelter does a bit on the Comcast and one of the local stations too.Laurie Cinottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-68045030561177309772011-09-14T13:56:32.337-07:002011-09-14T13:56:32.337-07:00Let me just say something...
I MISSED YOU SO MUCH...Let me just say something...<br /><br />I MISSED YOU SO MUCH.<br /><br />Tea with Bean must have been (nudge, nudge) awesome! I wish I could fly from Rio de Janeiro too :(<br /><br />Can't wait to get to know the new parents!G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02396212384233605065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-62932192665787706492011-09-14T13:50:53.116-07:002011-09-14T13:50:53.116-07:00Three cheers for vegan lunch! I can vouch for the ...Three cheers for vegan lunch! I can vouch for the deliciousness of eggless-milkless chocolate cake. It's not a new idea at all. I actually prefer vegan cake!Michigoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848146059091597526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-15717271242501323122011-09-14T13:44:49.644-07:002011-09-14T13:44:49.644-07:00Looks like Portmeirion china ,Looks like Portmeirion china ,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-26220522316892047442011-09-14T13:36:12.877-07:002011-09-14T13:36:12.877-07:00What fun!!! And to help see the girls off to their...What fun!!! And to help see the girls off to their new home AND meet the famous Kisses....a perfect day!Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-26632320346627350292011-09-14T13:30:26.473-07:002011-09-14T13:30:26.473-07:00Ooh so much to comment on.
Firstly, yay for fello...Ooh so much to comment on.<br /><br />Firstly, yay for fellow Canucks who won Tea with the Bean. I would love a transcript of the conversation with the customs agent...haha. So jealous you got to meet the kittens and of course the Bean in her regal pose and her curious one!<br /><br />Also yay for Kisses the kitten. What a sweet little lady.<br /><br />Love the foods (look delicious) and love the little maple leaf flags on the chocolate cake. :) <br /><br />And Laurie your table setting and decorations? Simply amazing. <br /><br />Can't wait to hear the tale of the departing sisters.Waheedanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-90613404423061073602011-09-14T13:29:13.449-07:002011-09-14T13:29:13.449-07:00almost forgot...YAY KISSES!!!!almost forgot...YAY KISSES!!!!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931819694333817040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-15572865046774583722011-09-14T13:28:09.864-07:002011-09-14T13:28:09.864-07:00Does your local public access channel (or any loca...Does your local public access channel (or any local channel, for that matter) do pet adoption segments? Around here, they do a show called "Homeless Tales" where they feature some dogs/cats that are available for adoption in local shelters. <br /><br />I think Charlene should host a show called "Tea with the Bean" where she talks about the importance of spaying/neutering, caring for companion animals and then introduces the audience to a few of the available adoptees. I can already imagine the opening credits and the classy music that would be playing as the camera slowwwwwly pans onto Bean sitting very primly and properly next to a fine tea setting.<br /><br />Clearly I've spent way to much time thinking about this :) But, if it ever happens, can I be Bean's personal assistant? You can pay me in sparkle balls!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931819694333817040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-76872738619985735112011-09-14T13:27:56.659-07:002011-09-14T13:27:56.659-07:00Heidi,
The chocolate cake recipe was from Joy of C...Heidi,<br />The chocolate cake recipe was from Joy of Cooking, it's the vegan chocolate cake. There are also similar recipes on epicurious.com if you search for vegan chocolate cake. It's actually a recipe from the Depression years, when folks didn't have access (or funds) for eggs and butter. It uses vinegar and oil instead. Yummy and easy to make!Sarah in T-townnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-50744207850174777862011-09-14T13:22:38.145-07:002011-09-14T13:22:38.145-07:00Wow! The Bean has international guests for tea! Sh...Wow! The Bean has international guests for tea! She is such a rock star.<br /><br />That's a really lovely bouquet of paper flowers and sparkle balls, too, Laurie.Tabby in Texasnoreply@blogger.com