Hi all. Sorry for the silence this week. Three things to say/ask today:
1) Those of you who read Dinner: A Love Storyย might remember the introduction about my friend Lori. She was the first mom I ever talked to who was really weighed down by her family dinner situation and the fact that she hardly ever cooked homemade food for her kids. The conversation we had at a Jewish deli in midtown, and the week I spent as her โdinner doulaโ pretty much launched the whole DALS operation. Well, in case youโre wondering where Lori is today, you can hear for yourself in โThe Dinner Dilemma,โ which is episode four ofย Real Simpleโs Labor of Love podcast. We had fun โ I encourage you to give it a listen.
2) So it only took me four years, but Iโm finally sort of up to speed on Pinterest. Many of you have followed my main board โ Dinner: A Love Story Faves โ but now, Iโm happy to report Iโve organized others boards, by season, by ingredient, birthdays, kid stuff. I even have one dedicated to nothing but Books, Books, Books. Iโve only pinned about half my posts, but Iโm getting there. Thanks to everyone who has been on me for this. Next up: A DALS App. I promise, or as Abby would make me say, โA mommy prommy.โ
3) Lastly, to be filed under โa nice problem,โ it appears the server Iโve been using for so many years is getting a little small for my traffic because at least once out of every three or four times I log on to this blog I get a message saying โError Establishing Database Connection.โ I have a favor to ask you guys: Will you let me know if youโve gotten this message as well? And if so, has it prevented you from visiting? I find that I just have to refresh after about 15-30 seconds and itโs back up, but I know thatโs an eternity in Interweb time, so let me know what you think. If this hasnโt been a problem for you, Iโd like to know that as well. Iโd really appreciate it. Thanks.
I know I said three things, but I had to just throw this in, too. Happy Holidays Everyone!
No problems with your website from my end. Will be making both the matzoh lasagna AND the grilled leg of lamb from this site over the weekend! Now for a Sunday morning brunch ideaโฆ.(overnight houseguests!)
I havenโt had a problem loading the site, although I usually only come on to read the new posts. Hooray for getting on Pinterest, I havenโt taken the time to pin my own posts yet, but someday! (I always say Iโll do it in the winter when itโs cold, but since I coach a winter sport I donโt actually have any of that cold weather free time).
looking forward to listening to the podcast whilst I do some cooking
No problems loading your site for me! Love your posts and recipes, as usual. Pomegranate Pork Loin w/ Cabbage is on tap for dinner tonight, and Grandma Turanoโs Meatballs are on heavy rotation here as well!
I have no trouble with the site loading. But I read the posts in a reader and only occasionally access the full site for recipes. Which, by the way, we are in the middle of moving. I had to pack my cookbook collection and kept only five books out to plan meals from during the move. Two of them are yours! They are that often used in our home. Thanks!
I havenโt had any trouble accessing the site.
I did get the โError Establishing Database Connectionโ message just today, but I donโt think Iโve ever had problems before.
Thanks!
No problems accessing the site, though I will note that since the redesign itโs kind of a nightmare on a mobile phone. Excited for the app!
I am not surprised to learn that your blog was born from an act of helping a friend. That sincerity shines through every post.
No trouble viewing pages so far.
Havenโt had any issues with your site loading. Although you are in my โFeedlyโ feed, and thatโs where I read your posts, mostly. Not sure if that makes a difference.
Never had any problems with your website, ever! Love it!
I check in a couple of times a week for new recipes and readings and Iโve never had any problems loading the page. Thanks for sharing!
I havenโt had a problem/received a message that says that.
No problem at all loading your website!
Iโve been reading the blog for a few years and have never had that problem, fortunately! Good luck with it!
No problem with your site for me. I use feedly to read blog posts.
Iโve noticed that it takes a long time to load on my phone and the layoutโs a bit wonky. No problems on the iPad though and no msg.
I havenโt receiced the server error. Love your site snd books and โฆ
Jenny, I have had no problems getting your site to load. I check everyday to see what is new.
I did have trouble getting to the site a couple days last week- same error message. Then tried again a minute later and it worked. Congrats on your over-trafficked server ๐
No issues with iPad. Just found the site a month ago and love it. Weโre trying the Old School Chicken for Easter.
Loved the podcast with Lori โ so fun!
No problems from my end. I am connecting from Spain, euther directly or through Bloglovin and I have not ecperienced any misconnection. Thanks!
I have never received that message or had a problem getting on to your site.
Yay! Iโm following you on pinterest now. I have not had any issues accessing your site. Thanks for all that you do!