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Will You Marry Me?

December 21, 2009

Merrill and Jonathan

Hope I've hacked my way far enough into your heart that you'll say yes.

All my love, Jonathan

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Fabulous!! Congratulations to you both and well wishes for a beautiful future together!!

Babette_s_feast Reply

Merrill, I just saw this post now, wow, I am so happy for you and Jonathan, waht a lovely way to propose. May God shower you with good luck, and the best life can bring you.

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Congratulations....what a lovely couple!

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Oh my goodness, how romantic! Congratulations!!
(This blog just gets better and better.)

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Ain't love grand!!! Merry Christmas to you both and to all food 52 ers!!!

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Congrats you guys! Love this proposal. May I suggest the Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée 2004?

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But of course!

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Congratulations! I just saw this post. I am newly engaged too and let me just say, that Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee is amazing. I know Joy quite well from Iron Horse, so if you want to go do an absolutely necessary pre-wedding, bridal tasting, I'd love to accompany you!

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What a wonderful holiday surprise! Congratulations!

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I guess that means yes! Congratulations to both of you!!

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Merrill: Congratulations! What wonderful news. I hope that you and Jonathan will be very, very happy, and that the chemistry in your life together will be every bit as wonderful as that in your kitchen. I feel lucky to be part of the Food52 community, especially with such a public expression of love and joy here! Cheers, happy holidays, and all the best for an exciting new chapter in 2010. ~ Allison

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Indeed, there was no better gift to give your family this year than this wonderful news. We are all happy to share in this joyous moment and send our warmest congratulations. Chantal and Mark Salerno

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This news made my year! So happy for you both.

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Again, thanks to all of you who have taken the time to comment below -- your messages have really made this experience an amazing one for both us. And I agree: he couldn't have done much better on the proposal front! Hope you all have the happiest of holidays.

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Congrats! How romantic!

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What a fabulous way to propose! You both have a lot of people raising a glass to toast you and your happiness. Many congrats and hope there are many years full of joy and celebration of your love ahead for you both!

Girl_dog Reply

What fantastic news! And such a creative, inventive proposal - how fun! Enjoy the beauty of the moment and look forward to the richness that life is sure to bring to you both. Our very, very, best wishes!

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Fabulously wonderful. Congratulations, Merrill and Jonathan!

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What an enormous and joyful present you have given everyone--am still weepy (with glee) and so looking forward to the days ahead. Congratulations and all the love in the world to you both. You've put those glorious smiles of yours on any people's faces and in many people's hearts today!
XOXOXO
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Mum/V

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Wow, what a great proposal! Mazel tov!

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So excited and happy for you! Thanks for sharing the love.

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I love that! It made me smile...as I am sure it did you!

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Wow! What an awesome and creative proposal. Congratulations!!

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Congratulations!!! How exciting! Time for more punch!

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Congratulations! What a romantic and contemporary proposal! Will you whip up a winter wedding?

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My very best wishes to you both. Congratulations!

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ahhhh how exciting! congrats! you two are such a handsome couple! Can't wait for the wedding menu :)

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Oh, my gosh! Congratulations. Although, I think we're supposed to congratulate the man, and tell you best wishes. So best wishes! And thanks for Food52, while I'm at it.

You said yes, correct?

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Looks like 2009 is shaping up to be a great year for you, Merill! Happy for you and best wishes for the next one! Congrats!

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It made my day. Best wishes!

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I'm so happy I've been in tears all AM... What wonderful news. Can't wait to meet the great hacker. He has great taste, so he already has 5-stars(or tocques?) in my book. Lots of love, "Aunt" Diana

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yahooo! congratulations Merrill! we are so happy for you guys! we can't wait to meet Jonathan and celebrate with you.
all our love,
monica, dan and benjamin

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Congratulations....and lots to look forward to in 2010!!!

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This is the sweetest day -- I'm so happy for Merrill and Jonathan!

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SWEET! Congratulations and all the best to both of you!

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This is so, so lovely and romantic! Congrats to you both from one mushy mushy lady! :)

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Hoorayyyyy! I am so thrilled for you both. It's not everyday that my favorite person on the planet meets the love of her life. Love to you both on this exciting day. :) Sarah

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How sweet and thoughtful. Congratulations and may the two of you have a lifetime of happiness, love, and friendship.

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I love this!! Very sweet!! Congratulations!!

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Congrats Merrill!!

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HOOOORAAAAAAAY!! Congrats!! I'm so excited for you both!!!

xoxo

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Congratulations Merrill and Jonathan! Fantastic news!

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Love the (yummy, raspberry sorbet colored) hat. Jonathan's not too bad, himself. ;o) Congrats to both of you. May you raise many glasses, to celebrate many things, in the years to come.

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aaaaw! Congrats!

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I cannot think of a better holiday gift. Congratulations!

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Merrill, how exciting! Congratulations - wonderful way to celebrate the holidays for your whole life to come!

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Thanks, everyone, for all of your lovely comments and good wishes. Needless to say, it was quite a surprise and very exciting!

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DELICIOUS!! Congratulations a gazillion!

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Too good! What a wonderful way to start the New Year! JBA

Ry_400 Reply

So cute. Definitely sounds like a keeper. Congrats!!

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All the best to you both -- wonderful!

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Too cute! What a fun surprise!

Ashtaco Reply

congratulations! how exciting!

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Woo hoo! Congratulations you two!

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Brilliant! Congratulations!

Lnd_jen Reply

This is just the best. Here's to many years of happiness!

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hear hear! clink clink, m&j!

Winnie100 Reply

This just made my day, too. You are an adorable couple!

Ham Reply

cooking with love. that just made my day! warmest congratulations to you!

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Finally, a recipe we can all hope to follow.

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Utterly delighted for both.

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Wonderful, wonderful news
A big juicy, tender, fragrant, spicy, yummy hug to both of you!

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so so exciting! best wishes.

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how exciting! i've got butterflies in my tummy!

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I was looking for a good recipe for veal, but hey this is much better!

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I hope she said "Yes"!

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