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Jenny [Visitor] — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:03:18 +0000

Dear Robert,

Complaining to you about the weather did the trick. On Friday the weather in Minnesota was a balmy 40 degrees and I ran outside for the first time since Thanksgiving. It felt great. I tried to look at winter this year as a time spent for preparations. I've been doing lots of strength training to help increase my speed and overall endurance and so far so good. I have little Robert biceps and my torso and legs are looking pretty good too.
When I panic after reading the newspaper about all the chaos in the world and the crumbling economy I try to remind myself that we, as a country, can spend this time in preparations too. We need to fill the gap in GDP for the economy to grow and resume consumer confidence. I feel like we need to pursue new avenues, greener energy, greener agriculture practices and greener cars. If we embrace this opportunity to create something healthy that the world needs our economy, the nation and the world will heal and grow.
As a nursing student, I support stem cell research and in the last 8 years there really hasn't been any growth in stem cell research. Now that laws are changing I hope research can continue and flourish so that again new products will be available in hospitals, new jobs can be created and lives can be saved. As an almost nurse I see the potential in stem cell research to create skin for burn victims, new organs for diseased patients and there is budding research, taking place in another country, that red bone marrow can cure AIDS. We can produce red bone marrow with the right stem cells. I get excited thinking about the possibilities.
I read a great quote the other day in my psychology text book. It's from Leo Vygotsky, a Russian cognitive psychologist who studied how children learn, "What children can do with the assistance of others might be in some sense even more indicative of their mental development than what they can do alone." This quote is very true about the importance of teaching children and their endless potential but it is also true about us adults too.

Take Care,
Jenny

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mike c [Member] — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:34:15 +0000

Chef Robert, welcome back and good luck. Loved your show and always looked forward to watching it. You are the best chef for that format. A loyal fan!

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Ryan Walsh [Visitor] — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:48:32 +0000

Robert,

Excellent recipe! Sounds delicious. I just wanted to comment on your seasonings. I don't really buy seasonings very often but when I saw you put your name on a few, I had to try them.

Recently, I made burgers and roasted potatoes and used your smokey rotisserie seasoning and they turned out incredible! I can't recommend these (especially the smokey rotisserie) highly enough!

Thanks and keep up the good work-- it was great meeting you (again) in Disney World, can't wait to see you on TV again.

-Ryan

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jeanine flory [Member] — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:58:26 +0000

HI BIG GUY, GOOD ADVICE ON STAYING THE COURSE...AND ALSO, NEVER GIVING UP...THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. I TRY TO ACCOMPLISH EVERYTHING I SET OUT TO DO, AND MOST TIMES DO. YOUR MOCK BEEF TENDERLOIN IS ALSO GREAT WITH JUST YOUR GARLIC PEPPER SEASONING DID THAT BY TRIAL AND ERROR AND IT FELL APART AFTER IT WAS COOKED.WISH YOUR HASSELBACK POTATOES WOULD OF HAD THE SAME RESULT, THEY DID'NT TURN OUT LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. OH WELL, I AINT GIVING UP ON THEM WILL JUST HAVE TO TRY THEM AGAIN. FN HAS'NT BEEN RUNNING ANY OF YOUR RERUNS ANYMORE, WHATS UP WITH THAT.I'M HAVING ROBERT WITHDRAWLS LOL. DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE NEW ONES WILL BE AIRING NEXT MONTH? AND WHAT ABOUT YOUR NEW BOOK, WHATS GOING ON WITH THAT. WILL TTYL YOUR VA GAL, JEANINE

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DSM [Visitor] — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:01:41 +0000

Chef Irvine is sorely missed on his show "Dinner:Impossible". It was always one of the highlights of my week and that of my retired mother as well. She says "where is that lovely large man who cooks like a madperson?"

Hope always the best and my favorite show will always be the one where you were unable to light the fire for the 18th century meal.

Much respect and good wishes from Columbus, Ohio

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Rachaelle P. English [Visitor] — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:31:13 +0000

Dear Robert, HI I wanted you to know,I really do appreciate you. Last week I made your 3 Cheese Peas with our Dinner and Mike just LOVED them! Last time I tryed to make Hassleback Potatoes, still didnt come out that well, I cant seem to get the shape right, and they were, overcooked,.. I got Distracted.You have the most Fantastic recipies..Can I tell you just what happened?Today I went shopping,and got a huge scare,someone tryed to run me over with their car.I got out of the way really fast. Life is too short not be appreciated. I was thinking about what you said,and you are very right, renewed LIFE goes with second chances. I hope you can come to Central Pa. I LOVE YOU, your Pa Poet Rachaelle

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christina pirello [Visitor] — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:14:59 +0000

hey handsome-

i loved this blog...just so you know...i do read them!

remember everything we have said and go get 'em!

love,
c

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Rachaelle P. English [Visitor] — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:44:17 +0000

Dear Robert,yes...sir... your right. Ill act like a lady around here. Hey,I just got back from Rachels house, I MADE MY 1st SUCCESSFUL pies! one cherry,(MY FAV) and one apple.I took my time, as she was teaching me,and did it right! YOU WOULD BE PROUD.Tonight im making Chicken Parm. I held her Daughter, 5 month old Bethany Grace,and she reminded me of one thing Children are a Reminder, that God wants the best for us,we need to try for it. (This ones for you) I Take a look inside your eyes,and keep looking up for that it your Prize. Not looking back,to stop and Ponder, walking Straight,never to wander.Looking towards your new Destination,with each challenge and dedication. You are the GOLD STANDARD to your Craft, A fact thats plain to see.They try to emulate you that can never be. Take good care, From Pa, YOUR POET, LOVE Rachaelle