July 27, 2008

a tribute

The only things I knew for sure about Sher of What Did You Eat were that she created masterful dishes, loved cats, and wrote very well. However, that lack of familiarity didn't stop the tears from streaming down my face upon hearing about her untimely death.


As a tribute to Sher, Glenna from A Fridge Full of Food and Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen have encouraged bloggers to post a recipe from Sher's archives as a memorial for her. I knew in an instant that I wanted to participate.

My once-delicious coffee cake was bordering on stale and inedible, and Sher's wonderful butterscotch sauce and a little whipped cream quickly brought it back to good.

There's no doubt that Sher will be missed. May she rest in peace and may those who loved her be comforted.

23 comments:

  1. Jacqueline MeldrumJuly 27, 2008 at 6:12 AM

    That is such sad, sad news, Grace! It is nice that you are remembering her like this.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    A wonderful tribute. I've got that recipe bookmarked... it was one of the contenders for my post, too. :)

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  3. April was in CA now MA July 27, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    What sad news for her friends and family. :( The tribute is such a thoughtful gesture in memory of something she loved.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    your a sweatheart grace, a wonderful tribute.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    How sweet of you for that. It looks amazing.

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  6. The Blonde DuckJuly 27, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    That was very kind of you. What a tragic loss.

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  7. Susan @ SGCCJuly 27, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    What a creative and delicious use of Sher's recipe! She would be proud, for sure! I thought about this one too.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    As I am relatively new to the food blog world, I had yet to discover Sherry's blog. I checked it out now and am sad I didn't discover it sooner. Your creation looks delicious Grace, a tribute I'm sure would have made the chef quite happy.

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  9. gizJuly 27, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Grace - you're a very kind soul and deserve all the best that life has to offer. Although I didn't know her, Sher's death at such a young age, with so much to live for is a cause for real sadness. You honour her with your tribute.

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  10. Astrid (…and the kitties too)July 27, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    oh yes the butterscotch sauce! I made it before ans it was so delicious!
    a wonderful way to tribute Sher...

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  11. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswerJuly 27, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    That is tragic - Your tribute to her is very thoughtful and kind.

    Cheers
    Cathy
    www.wheresmydamnanswer.com

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  12. OhioMomJuly 27, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    I have never been to Sher's blog either, what a lovely tribute.

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  13. Jessica@FoodmayhemJuly 27, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    I couldn't imagine a better way to remember a food blogger. So Sweet!

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  14. RachelJuly 27, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    A very lovely Tribute.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 3:20 AM

    What incredibly sad news. I didn't know Sher, but am touched by your tribute to her.

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  16. Albany JaneJuly 28, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    This looks lovely, and has got to be a darned good comfort food.

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  17. PaulaJuly 28, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    A lovely tribute to a lovely woman. How wonderful that her life touched so many others. Lovely recipe.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    What a lovely tribute grace! It was very touching, heartfelt and sincere

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  19. Kalyn DennyJuly 28, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    A lovely tribute to a very lovely person.

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  20. DeborahJuly 29, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    I didn't know her personally, just through her blog, but I bawled. I love what you've made!

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  21. LyBJuly 29, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Unfortunately, I only just discovered Sher's blog, she seemed like a wonderful person. I'll certainly be going through her archives to find other gems like this butterscotch sauce, it sounds delicious. Lovely post Grace. :)

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  22. TBCJuly 29, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    I only knew Sher through my occasional visits to her blog.

    What a wonderful tribute!

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  23. GlennaAugust 2, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    That's a wonderful recipe. Thank you so much for posting about Sher.

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