So someone sent me a link to the Miracle Whip You-Tube Video contest. You could win $25,000 for your wedding or divorce by submitting a video on how miracle whip has shaped your relationship with a current or former partner.
For Beloved and I the battle started over Hellman's Real Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip Salad dressing. I'm happy to report that I won that battle long ago. The only Miracle Whip that resides in my household is the smallest jar made by Kraft foods and it sits on the side door of the refrigerator waiting to be used once in a blue moon. I have always been a MAY-O-NNAISE girl. However, my allegiance has shifted from Hellman's real mayo to Duke's.
I had first heard of Duke's while reading the novels of Mary Kay Andrews. I picked up a jar when I was in South Carolina a few years ago and have been a devoted user ever since. (Living in the midwest, Duke's is not available in my area. I need to rely on the generosity of others who visit or live in the south to keep my supplied.) Recently, my friend, L brought me back a jar after her Myrtle Beach vacation. (Thanks, L! I was running low!)
So-the question remains....Are you a mayonnaise or miracle whip lover? Have you had discussions in your household regarding the use of either product? Beloved and I went toe to toe when first married because I did not use Miracle Whip when making macaroni or potato salad. Obviously, he's a convert now.
Condiments aside, because it's summer and because I haven't posted on books in awhile I thought I'd do a little update. Several months ago, I posted about the release of "Emily and Einstein" by Linda Francis Lee.
I have to be honest. I resisted reading this book. Although I dearly love all books, LFL, the premise of this book was a little different for her. So, I kept picking it up and putting it back down again. Luckily, I found the audio version at my local library and said, "what the heck, it's a sign." I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't want to like this book even after starting it, but I have to tell you, I fell for it. Pick it up, you will fall for it too.
I gobbled this up while on vacation. Again- I'm a huge MKA fan, liked this book quite a bit but to be honest not one of my favorites. This story follows three friends while on vacation from their lives for one month during the summer. I liked the story line- but I kind of wanted more. However- a great beach read and I will continue to worship at the shrine of MK. (Again- she had me at Duke's.)
I have been reading Jodi Picoult for many years. I have pretty much loved everything she's written up until her last few novels. They were okay- but I just couldn't get into the subject matters. Her newest novel, however was intriguing. I listened to this one- and would heartily recommend you all do the same. Ms. Picoult introduced us to her lyric writing talent in this book. Each chapter beings with a song and I understand if you buy the book, it comes with a CD of the songs.
Can I just say- I loved this book. This book made me cry. It made me uncomfortable. It made me smile. And for once- a Jodi Picoult book had an ending that didn't make me SCREAM! The novel is the story of a couple who after 10 years of a happy marriage and infertility, call it quits. One partner goes off the deep end back into alcoholism and the other falls in love with a person of the same sex. When the new couple decide they would like to have a baby using the still frozen embryos from the marriage- they need the permission of the ex-spouse, who now is a cleaned up- born again Christian. As you might imagine, a court case ensues over the custody of those frozen embryos.
I didn't think I was going to like how this one ended. But I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. I was so emotionally invested in this book and I find myself still thinking about it. Pick this one up or if you have the chance- listen to it! So worth it.
Final book of this post-
I had never read anything by this author before. I can remember seeing her novels on the shelves at the bookstore and at the library, but just never chose them. I take that back, I did check out "Hope in a Jar" once on audio book and never got a chance to listen to it before needing to return it to the library. I won't make that mistake again.
I liked this book. I bought this book on my Kindle based on a brief summary on a Facebook banner ad! (I know right? Who'd of thunk it?!)
The idea of this book is- "Do you ever really get over your first love?" And how does it shape you for future relationships? This story is told between the main character from both the past and present. We get a detail account of her first love relationship and how it is affecting her as an adult in the present. This was a fast read, enjoyable and fun to think about. Nothing heavy, just a fun little trip.
Okay reading fans- still about six more weeks of summer reading fun to be had....go on out get some. Be sure to check back and let me know all about it. If nothing else- tell me which you prefer-
MAYONNAISE or Miracle Whip?
Definitely mayonnaise for me! I have a sister who makes a dip we both love and I swear I can always tell when she uses MW rather than M. Even the Lite M tastes so much better than MW. Down with MW and M forever! :-)
Posted by: Judy Fegley | July 24, 2011 at 09:00 PM
My parents had the same battle when first married. My mother and Mayonnaise won! That being said thee was never Miracle Whip in our house BUT my paternal grandmother only had Miracle Whip (hence my parents dilemma.) I still use only mayonnaise in any potato/pasta salads but I keep a tiny jar of miracle whip to occasionally use on a burger or turkey sandwich. That "tangy zip" always reminds me of summers at Grandma's house.
As far as summer reads, I am still working through all of Jocelyn Jackson's novels as recommended by a certain friend. Enjoying them more and more. Thank you!
Posted by: lam | July 26, 2011 at 01:46 PM
MW only. Can tolerate mayo.
Posted by: LAF | July 27, 2011 at 01:01 AM