tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post4137231257751909200..comments2024-03-28T08:34:02.923-04:00Comments on Stacy's Rantings and Whatnot: Wednesday ReadsStacy McKitrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-9400418745656452622014-06-12T07:48:58.625-04:002014-06-12T07:48:58.625-04:00Ivy - Don't you be dissing the Cheesecake Fact...Ivy - Don't you be dissing the Cheesecake Factory. I LOVE their cheesecake. Of course, I get it from their restaurant, not B&N, so maybe that's the difference?<br /><br />Jemi - I so agree! Of course, writing is a close second. Strange to think I could decompress while writing (isn't that supposed to be work?), but I could! Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-44157752229335805872014-06-11T19:30:28.818-04:002014-06-11T19:30:28.818-04:00Reading works best for me to decompress too. Nothi...Reading works best for me to decompress too. Nothing quite like disappearing into a world full of adventure, love, fantasy or whatever mood we're in! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-73914673376223939062014-06-11T10:09:41.394-04:002014-06-11T10:09:41.394-04:00I agree about the libraries. Always thought a nic...I agree about the libraries. Always thought a nice cafe area would be great there. And maybe some local bakers, with real bakes, not frozen crap from the Cheesecake Factory.<br /><br />20 miles is too far for you? We have to travel 30 to get to our Barnes. They have tables too but the bar is nice and high and faces the wall. Love it.<br /><br />Though without the cafe, I wouldn't go as much. I like that sitting, reading, sharing a drink whilst Frankenberry does his writing.<br /><br />I'm about to toss together another creation. I'm not sure if I'll go Chocolate Cranberry Cookie, or Peppermint Crunch. So many fun bakes.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-74550263298942626462014-06-11T09:37:40.020-04:002014-06-11T09:37:40.020-04:00Our B&N doesn't have a bar. It doesn't...Our B&N doesn't have a bar. It doesn't have much of a cafe, either (maybe a couple of seats). Even the one in Cincinnati (West Chester) isn't all that big. However, I saw a two-story one in Ventura, CA. Would have loved to explore that one. I bet it would have had a bar.<br /><br />Our Borders was too far away to visit (20 miles). Heck, even our B&N is far (over 10 miles). I just never thought of a book store for anything other than buying books. Go figure!<br /><br />I'm thinking maybe libraries should have cafes. They'd make some money then, wouldn't they? And you can sit and read the books and magazines without having to pay for them. Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-89801789553372459022014-06-11T09:21:48.637-04:002014-06-11T09:21:48.637-04:00Not the food, no. Most of what they have is froze...Not the food, no. Most of what they have is frozen and no where near as good at homemade.<br /><br />I love sitting at the bar with Tim. He breaks out our non-online writing laptop and works and I read cookery magazines and books. We'll share a drink and just enjoy being there.<br /><br />The staff is fantastic. They know our drinks, and we really like being there. <br /><br />The only issue I have is where Borders would carry WAY more metric cooking/bake books, Barnes is slllloooowwy getting on board. Right now they carry my BBCGoodFood, which I love, but I'd like to see more cookery books from New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.<br /><br />Did you ever do Borders, back in the day? We loved that place. We had our own table and the drinks were amazing. Again, we knew the girls, they made what we liked. But the bakes, still sucked. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-47358816214061808072014-06-11T09:09:01.515-04:002014-06-11T09:09:01.515-04:00Ivy - What is it about B&N that you like? I...Ivy - What is it about B&N that you like? I've been in their store, but never felt the need to plant my butt and sit and read. It would be quieter (with less distractions) at home. Or is it their food you're drawn to? :)Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917316172488329464.post-81900453132095403912014-06-11T06:35:21.583-04:002014-06-11T06:35:21.583-04:00I like to write bakes, helps me relax. I also lik...I like to write bakes, helps me relax. I also like to hit the Barnes cafe' and read cookery books and magazines. So peaceful.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.com