tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post389938157808422219..comments2024-03-29T09:14:34.358-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: Consulting for Pond's (India) Limited Mushroom ProjectMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-47662183226868272382018-12-21T10:37:20.386-05:002018-12-21T10:37:20.386-05:00💚💚Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-45227159937900880652018-12-21T06:32:12.330-05:002018-12-21T06:32:12.330-05:00I like shi-take too!So delicious.I like shi-take too!So delicious.Tomokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489670893543758352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16189393070350612492018-12-18T14:07:59.463-05:002018-12-18T14:07:59.463-05:00Dearest Betsy,
Oh, this is just a very simplified ...Dearest Betsy,<br />Oh, this is just a very simplified way as the climatic conditions high in the mountains were already more favorable. But in general it is a very high tech state of the art enterprise! Husband Pieter's book did cover all the details in over 400 pages: <a href="https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2018/03/1978-pjc-vedders-modern-mushroom.html" rel="nofollow">1978 - P.J.C. Vedder's Modern Mushroom Growing Book Published in English</a><br />Thank you for your comment on my header. That highly fragrant candle is one that I've found at Last Call Neiman Marcus outlet.<br />Hugs to you and a Merry Christmas for you and yours!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-69645672445221249892018-12-18T13:57:42.957-05:002018-12-18T13:57:42.957-05:00Dearest Marie-Anne,
Thank you very much for your v...Dearest Marie-Anne,<br />Thank you very much for your visit.<br />We too lived through some very hectic months, not that much time for blog reading etc.<br />Hope your brother's health issues are under control and that he is on the mend!<br />How exciting for having your first grand daughter on her way! So very special; wishing you all the very best and hoping things go well.<br />Wishing you all also a Merry Christmas, from Pieter as well!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38066967648162368022018-12-18T13:53:23.823-05:002018-12-18T13:53:23.823-05:00Dearest Tomoko,
This is just a fraction of the ver...Dearest Tomoko,<br />This is just a fraction of the very detailed process for growing mushrooms commercially.<br />In fact it is all about how to best 'mimic' Mother Nature as we all see mushrooms grow in the woods in the fall when climatic conditions and humidity are at their optimum. In Japan it is all about commercially growing the, in our opinion, most delicious one of all mushrooms, the Shii-take. They also have more medicinal value. We LOVE their taste!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-90931029876549262642018-12-18T13:49:19.800-05:002018-12-18T13:49:19.800-05:00Dearest Dimi,
Thank you and yes, it is interesting...Dearest Dimi,<br />Thank you and yes, it is interesting to see how we manage to mimic Mother Nature in triggering the growth of mushrooms after preparing the suitable substrate and growing them in the optimal climatic conditions.<br />High tech but rewarding to see the final crops that will get harvested.<br />To both of us those are special memories.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-92018553545462508842018-12-18T13:46:28.215-05:002018-12-18T13:46:28.215-05:00Dearest Tamago,
Yes, regardless of not feeling my ...Dearest Tamago,<br />Yes, regardless of not feeling my best, I felt grateful for getting great medical attention and help.<br />We both have given all our heart for sharing our knowledge with those that needed it the most! <br />Those written notes meant so much...<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-35080019705860797412018-12-18T13:44:08.548-05:002018-12-18T13:44:08.548-05:00Dearest Anne,
Well, it is quite a complex business...Dearest Anne,<br />Well, it is quite a complex business for trying to economically 'mimic' nature's fall weather and condensing the growing cycle into several weeks instead of one year! Controlling the climate and also for making the substrate selective, so no competitor molds start growing, is all high tech and complex.<br />Glad you enjoyed it.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-48238143388276774402018-12-18T13:41:55.151-05:002018-12-18T13:41:55.151-05:00Dearest Tammy,
Yes it is quite an endeavor. The lo...Dearest Tammy,<br />Yes it is quite an endeavor. The location was great for the perfect climate but construction is more complicated in the mountains and also the transport of ingredients and canned products. Pond's has sold it and we have no contact anymore with the staff. Several have moved on so we don't know about the present day production, if at all.<br />We at least enjoyed the years that we were involved, in helping the local people to make a better living.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33029452866738391892018-12-18T13:15:30.982-05:002018-12-18T13:15:30.982-05:00Liebe Elisabeth,
Danke! Es ist schwierig für dieje...Liebe Elisabeth,<br />Danke! Es ist schwierig für diejenige die nie im fremden Land gearbeitet haben und in eine fremde Sprache.<br />Wir liebten es.<br />Liebe Grüße,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-55166888195856301682018-12-18T13:14:15.566-05:002018-12-18T13:14:15.566-05:00Dearest Jim,
Yes, there are good and bad parts of ...Dearest Jim,<br />Yes, there are good and bad parts of consulting.<br />Being there only temporarily does help you stay more focused on the job and for making decisions that need to be addressed, without being influenced by other aspects too much. More like a surgeon, he/she too is doing the job and often rescuing his/her patient, but without any bond. The nursing back to health is left to others.<br />It always has been a high responsibility as you are dealing with multi-million dollars and things have to get better!<br />But we loved the challenge and we also love people. It always has been a rather intense experience of both, in a short period of time - well used!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-55557554912897145352018-12-18T13:08:14.028-05:002018-12-18T13:08:14.028-05:00Dearest Krishna,
It sure is and we both have India...Dearest Krishna,<br />It sure is and we both have India forever inside our hearts. Great food (we both love the spicy food from the South), warm people and great nature, stunning architecture etc.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38643790197345893162018-12-18T09:18:49.134-05:002018-12-18T09:18:49.134-05:00Never had any idea that so much went into growing ...Never had any idea that so much went into growing mushrooms. The planning and work that went into growing mushrooms. Such an interesting read. <br />I like your header picture. Unique basket designed candle.<br />Happy Christmas holidays<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285774814387516190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-42067610197488317782018-12-17T18:04:20.940-05:002018-12-17T18:04:20.940-05:00Dearest Mariette, I have not been around lately to...Dearest Mariette, I have not been around lately to comment on your posts as I was very busy caring with my brother's health issues. <br />Now, we are very excited waiting the arrival of our first grand daughter any day now!!!<br />She will obviously be our grandest Christmas gift from our daughter!!!!<br />I send you and Pieter my best wishes for a very merry Christmas !!!<br />With many hugs and my love,<br />Marie-Anne Marie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107777204581721076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-21975008607046689992018-12-17T06:54:06.550-05:002018-12-17T06:54:06.550-05:00It is amazing for me to see such detailed process ...It is amazing for me to see such detailed process to grow mushroom and great workers.<br />No aluminum shelves...locally grown bamboo....very impressive,Mariette.<br />Lovely new header again!<br />Have a good new week.Tomokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489670893543758352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-20359802854902114242018-12-17T02:20:09.469-05:002018-12-17T02:20:09.469-05:00Hello dear Mariette!
Wonderful pictures and very i...Hello dear Mariette!<br />Wonderful pictures and very interesting to see how mushrooms grow.<br />Thank you for sharing all those beautiful memories and informations!<br />Wishing you a lovely day and a happy week! Hugs!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-86801498353235051252018-12-16T16:30:05.436-05:002018-12-16T16:30:05.436-05:00It was interesting to see all these photos. Bamboo...It was interesting to see all these photos. Bamboo shelves look great :-) It’s so sweet they gave you a hand written thank you note. It must be really rewarding to help them for better lives. <br />And I’m glad medication helped you with bronchitis :-)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing, Mariette. Have a great new week!Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-36987838951239572082018-12-16T12:17:35.894-05:002018-12-16T12:17:35.894-05:00How interesting! It's great to see how mushroo...How interesting! It's great to see how mushrooms grow. Thank you very much Mariette!Anne Hagman-Niilolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304937783573595329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-75148635953101046302018-12-16T06:42:47.544-05:002018-12-16T06:42:47.544-05:00That certainly is quite an endeavor to create such...That certainly is quite an endeavor to create such a facility. Do you know if it is still there? The handwritten notes are so lovely. Don't find that much anymore. It's nice to be appreciated for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171418303494806370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-8073104193245662682018-12-16T03:26:33.205-05:002018-12-16T03:26:33.205-05:00Liebe Mariette,
das ist ein wunderschöner Post.
F...Liebe Mariette,<br /><br />das ist ein wunderschöner Post.<br />Frohe Adventsgrüße<br />ElisabethElisabeth Palzkillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317485402480629093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-42996601476019714792018-12-16T01:53:26.945-05:002018-12-16T01:53:26.945-05:00Hello Mariette, That is both the good and bad par...Hello Mariette, That is both the good and bad parts of consulting. The good part is that you always get to start on a new and challenging project. The bad part is that as soon as you have formed a bond with the team, it is time to leave.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-17621253591266724222018-12-15T23:41:54.892-05:002018-12-15T23:41:54.892-05:00Beautiful memoire..Beautiful memoire..krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.com