Tracy Porter Blog… be inspired!

Hello from Canada! Thank you! This is so original and perfect for potlucks (which are all the rage right now in this economy)

I’ve never heard of savory bread pudding. What a great brunch or shower idea. Your combination sounds perfect, but I’m thinking this would also be good with artichokes, spinach and red bell peppers! Oh yum!

Tracy it is such a delight watching you every morning! I look at Mondays in a whole new way now! I will be trying the bread pudding this week for sure! I love the idea of artichokes, and spinach and peppers…sundried tomatoes would be fun too! I must share that while living overseas we traveled to La Gruyere, Switzerland. It is the most charming little town. And of course…the cheese! I think I could live on bread, cheese and wine! (I do miss my wine being pregnant…)Thank you again Tracy!

Tracy, I Love your blog I am totally obsessed with it. For years I have felt bad about all the stuff I collect, saying do I really need all this stuff. I really love all the things I collect with so much passion it is sometimes crazy. Through your blog I realize that its not bad to love all the things I have. I am really into tea parties and anything about tea. I owned 2 tearooms for 10 years. I am currently writing several cookbooks. The first one that I want to get published is all about bread pudding. I have 120 sweet recipes. When I saw your post this morning I had to tell you how excited I was to see that you also have a passion for it too.You are really a big inspiration for me. How do I tell you how much? Thank you does not seem like enough. Anyway, thank you so much and I look forward to all your information.

Tracy, so here’s my second blog comment ever so I guess I’m hooked now!!! Love the recipe idea, this is all new to me.
I just had to tell you that I spoke in front of 350 people this weekend on the topic Organizing Your Time with Style!!! I had to dress in style so I wore The Age of Elegance Jacket!!! I got so many compliments before my speech that it gave me confidence and eased my nerves. My presentation was a success and anyone that complimented me I immediately told them to go to your website. I thought it was the least I could do since you inspire me so!!!
I”m a Director with Southern Living at Home. Have you heard of it in your state?

YUMMY….this version looks soooo good. I do a breakfast type with Italian sausage (could use bacon , red pepper, mushroom, green onions, spinach…I have even made it the night before, cover w/plastic wrap and bake in the morning…perfect for weekend guests! Thanks for kicking off my week.

Oh…we had Porter Pot Roast yesterday for dinner with friends…AND Baked Brie (which I just finished off for breakfast!)…both were a HUGE hit with our friends and my boys!!

Good Morning Tracy! When does the next catalog come out? I just ordered the Mossy Sweater the other day and I’m very excited to get it!

I love bread pudding too – making a savory one sounds like a perfect idea. This will have to be worked into the repertoire. Like Debbie B., I wore the Age of Elegance jacket a few days ago to a legislative session at the capitol in Denver and received a ton of compliments – I agree, it really does help the confidence level. It is a bit magical – when you are wearing a Tracy Porter piece, you feel like you can do anything!

I was also thinking sausage, Dawn. Yum! Great recipe, Tracy. I’m thinking turkey sausage would be good with the asparagus. Oh, man, am I getting hungry!

Can’t wait to try it.

thank you!

jenny

Tracy, we are all excited for the new catalog… when? This looks wonderful. I too have made the breakfast version and the sweet version but never the savory. Thanks for a new meal!! Love the sweater and belt you are wearing.

This is an amazing recipe and I love how you can make it your own………… ok so darling sweater and t- are these coming soon??? Also wanted to say that Tracy your hair has been looking especially darling these days. Do you have any special tricks up your sleeve?? Inquiring minds would love to know… xoxo Stephanie in Seattle

Good morning loves!…… Oh, I just knew you were bread pudding lovers! This one is good as leftovers too… (a weakness for me for sure)
* Hi Liberty Post!!… yes, I think perfect for potlucks as well… an easy do ahead, serve a lot of people dish!
* Emily… yes, yes… artichokes and spinach for sure!! Do you buy the marinated ones, those would be perfection!
* Pam, maybe I was from Gruyere in another lifetime? Could it be… can I go with you next time?!
* Laurie… ok, 2 TEAROOMS… well that’s a fantasy if I have ever heard of one! How fabulous… I adore tearooms, I hunt them down anywhere I go, you could say I am obsessed with “high tea”… LOVING!!… Thanks so much for your kind words, let us know when your books come out!… Also check out breadpuddingallday.blogspot.com… I just found this!
* Debbie… I’ll bet you were divine! I am proud of you… never easy to put yourself out there… way to go sis!… I do hope you are hooked!
* Dawn… you are my girl… mmm… yummy wasn’t it!
* Tina & Artist… no catalog this year, too pricey my love in this economy. One of our goals this year was to have REALLY great prices for all of you, so we are holding off on the catalog for this year to help us have better pricing!… Hopefully back next year… check out all the new product videos on each item, and there are lots more new items coming, check back often, thanks for asking!
* Mallory… so glad you feel magical with our goodies…. now that’s a feeling we can all relate to, thank you for sharing!
* Jenny, too funny, I had considered sausage in the mix… I agree, sounds scrumptious!
* Stephanie, you are too cute! My joke is always that every day is a bad hair day for me, so thanks… I feel honored. I do a quick five minutes with hot rollers, then let it fall… it falls REALLY fast, my hair won’t hold much of anything but some color… shhhhh
xoxo

Fellow Goddess’ I am just catching up… I finally watched Friday’s video. What a delight. I too collect tiny treasures and plates.

I was in NYC yesterday, I could not resist the heat wave. Toasted you-all at the St. Regis. My amazing boyfriend (at this age it sounds silly, does anyone know a better term) got a real laugh when I lifted my glass to my friends at Tracy Porter. Tracy, we had lobster BLT’s with avocado. OMG amazing !!!!

It makes me so happy to know that others enjoy a slice of heaven everyday!!!!! Keep the faith ladies and celebrate, HUGS ! FIFI

I’ve been loving your longer videos – thank you. Always inspiring, even if I’m not as glamorous, your videos always inspire me to spruce something up or enjoy my kitchen that much more. Tracy, your passion is contagious – thank you.

AND yum!!! Have to try this along with the baked brie w/ bacon (genius).

LOVE it!!! (she says in her opera voice)
Can’t wait to try it!
Dena

Tracy,
I love your genuine passion as you share all the facets of your life with us. You are such a “GIFT” and I agree with everyone who says the first thing every weekday they have to check to see what you are up to. Everything I have purchased from T.P. has been fabulous! I confess I love all the comments by everyone too! I have never chimed in, but I have been there from the get-go. Thanks for reminding all of us that life is meant to be lived to the fullest every day!

PS Several years ago my mom and I had the most wonderful Heirloom Tomato Bread pudding at Tra Vigne in Napa. It was so good that if we hadn’t been in a restaurant, we would have been tempted to lick the plates. Your recipe conjurs up fond memories.

On the topic of “things from Tracy Porter attract tons of compliments,” I have been wearing my Kensington Handbag everywhere I go (now sold out and no wonder, but it’s the one in the enlarged photo of the Charcoal Cardigan…anyone else have one?) I get compliments from people ranging from my father to the lady at the food co-op! I also wore my new Evangeline Oval Ruby Ring out and about, and it attracted rave reviews too! I always let them know where I’m getting such great stuff (even Dad…wish list, right?), and usually they listen and then at the end say, “so what is the website again?” We should all carry around Tracy Porter business cards!

Tracy, I must say, I have only heard of the sweet version of bread pudding. So I was kind of like, ‘WHAAATTT?” when I saw what you were adding into your concoction:) But it looks yummy!!!!!

Also, completely understand about not sending out a catalog this year. Totally makes since. We get a lot out of your website and videos, which by the way… thank you for the videos. I did notice the lower prices and I am so excited. My birthday is creeping around the corner, so I’m thinking that Printemps Dress might be in my future:)

Tracy I soooo understand the cost of retail and print. Thank you for choosing the better price points. You can see we are really enjoying the shopping. We do appreciate everything you do! This spring has been the best yet, the sale is fabulous and the new things are affordably priced. The peek into your life has been the icing on the cake. Too good for sure!!!

Tracy, one more thing. You must reassure me that the Scottish Cardigan will be back. It is totally off the website. I panicked. Please bring it back, I was promised you’d have more the end of this month. My heart is set on it. LOL

A Warm Hello Tracy AND

Just a quick note to say “Thank You” for NOT doing a catalog this year.

For one thing it is the GREEN thing to do.. So many trees will be saved and that is a very good thing.

Also… I TRULY think that your website does SUCH a better job of showcasing the clothing… close ups from every angle (perfect and SO helpful) .. along with the fashion videos which REALLY show you what the item looks like ON a person… amen! (NO catalog does that!!!)

This, along with the lower and more affordable prices (especially with the way things are in the world)… ALL WORK beautifully.

“Hats Off” to You All for NOT doing a catalog this year. I (really) hope that you choose not to do them in the future. The website is a MUCH ‘friendlier’ way all around.. (from the perspective of nature AND your appreciative friends/customers it is a VERY positive thing!

with appreciation and gratitude,
Sandi

Tracy, have you thought about doing a Tracy Porter and family cook book? It would be a best seller, for sure. Having a dinner party for Valentines. Six couples. Your punch bowl is all set up. Also the pink and red birds will be part of the party. So fun to share your treasures. Planning a day to go to the stores again. Glad Beaver Dam is close!!!!!

Fifi…lobster BLT….I can not handle it! YUM!! must make one!and cheers to you love….!
Trudy…thank you…i am delighted to know! more to come!!
Dena..fellow opera singer….TRA-LAAAAAA!!!! somehow i cannot manage to cook without singing opera…( again, remember..I am for sure tone deaf….)
Jan…sounds to me like you are living life to the fullest….soaking up ever moment! and..BTW…heirloom Tomato bread pudding, insane! We grow heirlooms in our garden , but i now have a new recipe to create….oh joy! Summer tomatoes cannot come soon enough…I eat them like apples right off the plant…the smell i adore….
Rebecca…how i love you SO!!
Melissa..happy birthday early…xo
Artist, oh it will come back….soon….you’ll get one! I am thrilled you are enjoying the peek in…you guys are the best..
Sandi..i hear you on the no catalog going green…we never really wanted to do one, just needed to drive people to the website, i agree…this is better! thanks!
Becky…indeed…the cookbook is in the works…thanks to all of you!!..and your endless support of all that we do!
xoxo
Happy day!
T.

Hi Tracy,
I’m new to the blog and love it. I’d love to see a video tour of your kitchen. The materials you’ve used have resulted in a great look and as someone hoping to do a kitchen remodel in the near future I’d love to hear more about your choices. I must say you are cracking me up when you lick the spoon throughout the recipe and then continue to use it to prepare the meal. I’m telling myself it’s okay because your planning on eating the whole thing yourself!

I am so grateful for each and every one of you who’ve posted here and on all the other topics – reading your posts is such a TREAT and an inspiration! Just before I discovered that there was a blog on this site I was pining for connection with fabulous women, and voila! Here you all are…

With Valentine’s-Week love and thanks! Rebecca

Is anyone else having trouble with the audio on this video? I can hear it very, very faintly but that isn’t a problem with the other videos. Michael? Help!

P.S. I totally agree with Sandi that a no-catalog policy would be great for the environment! The website absolutely delivers in terms of being able to see the items in all their glory. Maybe a beautiful postcard mailing for those who wouldn’t otherwise find the site?

Tracy, licking the spoon, dropping the dishtowel on the floor and continuing to use it, brushing your hair back with your hands…all this has made you so REAL!!!! No, it’s not the way of the food network but it sure makes you very endearing to us!

Tracy, I just noticed your toaster, I’ve been researching for a new one. Do you LOVE yours??? I LOVE toast. I love the retro look of yours yet the reviews are mixed….your opinion,please.

ohhh, yes,, you know me by now…i really can’t cook without a taste..it’s the only way i know how. It’s how i’ve learned…and it is just a natural for me to taste with all of you…… as it is when it’s just our family…i supose you get how very comfy i am with you guys! Don’t you guys taste as you go? My DH John does not….odd to me? Mind you he is quite a remarkable cook…always amazes me…..
Mudrick, our kitchen is very practical, clean and we adore restaraunt supply stores….you could bathe in our sink….( in fact our kids did when babies)….all stainless…everywhere, great for cooking….double ovens, double dishwashers….a pantry that we adore…deep drawers, good for pans..etc..It works well , all of it….we just tried to think about how we live, and function as a family…it’s a pretty busy home, and the kitchen is the center…we have an island and a peninsula, great with kids…counter space is key for me…I like to spread out…..think about how you function….pretty is good, but not if it doesn’t work well for you and the way you need to move about….
Rebecca…..you are most certainly home here with this cool bunch….xo
Artist…..thanks…xoxo
T.
xo

This recipe is printed and ready to go. LOVE this version – I, too, did a breakfast type. Tracy – I’ll gladly forgo your catalog for the lower prices. It’s obvious that many of us are grateful for that!!!!! And, these videos are on my daily “must.” TTFN!

Hi Tracy
Wow, I have become such a huge Tracy fan since I discovered “Jolly Ol’ Snowy” out here in LA last christmas! I then looked you up online and discovered the treasure house that is Tracy Porter!! Then I found out you are from and still live in WI…I just LOVE your style and share your website with anyone who will listen!! I’m from Wausau, WI and have two boys myself. What an amazing creative spirit and talented artist you are…I am always inspired. Just wanted to say that I made the Savory BP and used whole grain kalmata olive bread…WOW…so delish and my 3 & 5 yr olds gobbled it up…same with the Cherry Clafoutis. Two wonderful new recipes to add to my repetoire. To imagine that you create all that you do and are able to maintain such a great family lifestyle while remaining in WI is just SO cool! Thanks for your authentic enthusiasm for living out loud!!!
xoMindy (a fellow Wisconsinite…always at heart!)

Oh my gosh! I made this delightful savory bread pudding for our Valentine’s dinner…it was amazing!!! I paired it with a salad of spring greens & arugula with tiny mandarin oranges, thin red onion slices and black olives…and a crisp pinot grigio! My husband swooned! (And he is the “good” cook of the family!) I was thinking of experimenting with this recipe in the future…maybe adding oysters or sausage…Thanks for another wonderful recipe! I don’t get a chance to blog often, but rest-assured I visit your site almost daily for a few minutes, just to see what delightful things you’re up to now! Thanks for the inspiration!