Melanie Marie Gould's Favorites

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Melanie Marie Gould

Oakland, CA

1940 - November 1, 2022

1940 - Nov 1, 2022

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What were Melanie's favorite performances to watch?

dorothy ferguson

We went to the Freight & Salvage (Iris Dement, John Prine) and signed up for the mailing list.
Ever since... Read more We went to the Freight & Salvage (Iris Dement, John Prine) and signed up for the mailing list.
Ever since we've gotten their... Read more We went to the Freight & Salvage (Iris Dement, John... Read more

What were Melanie's favorite ways to spend free time?

judy vasos

Making bright, sparkly cards for her family and friends for no particular reason - just to let you know you... Read more Making bright, sparkly cards for her family and friends for no particular reason - just to let you know you were thought about... Read more Making bright, sparkly cards for her family and friends... Read more

Linda Patch

Literally walking around & talking to people - back when she was more mobile, we’d be out & about walking... Read more Literally walking around & talking to people - back when she was more mobile, we’d be out & about walking or getting lunch and... Read more Literally walking around & talking to people - back... Read more

What were Melanie's favorite drinks?

judy vasos

MEL AND I DISCOVERED - MANHATTENS - AND SHARED OUR DELIGHT IN DRINKING THEM WHENEVER WE WENT OUT TO EAT. ... Read more MEL AND I DISCOVERED - MANHATTENS - AND SHARED OUR DELIGHT IN DRINKING THEM WHENEVER WE WENT OUT TO EAT. LATER WE MIXED THEM OUR... Read more MEL AND I DISCOVERED - MANHATTENS - AND SHARED OUR ... Read more

Emily Sullivan

Every time she came over at or after cocktail hour she had a glass of white wine. She wasn’t picky but ... Read more Every time she came over at or after cocktail hour she had a glass of white wine. She wasn’t picky but preferred Chardonnay ... Read more Every time she came over at or after cocktail hour ... Read more

What were Melanie's favorite local spots?

judy vasos

following the exploits of the former QUEEN and her family.
She generously shared all the dirt with me while... Read more following the exploits of the former QUEEN and her family.
She generously shared all the dirt with me while I was recovering ... Read more following the exploits of the former QUEEN and her ... Read more

Emily Sullivan

She loved fun and quirky restaurants but also classic places with good service like Lafayette Park Hotel,... Read more She loved fun and quirky restaurants but also classic places with good service like Lafayette Park Hotel, Metro in Lafayette and... Read more She loved fun and quirky restaurants but also classic... Read more

What were Melanie's favorite foods?

Judy Vasos

For years every time we went out to eat, she ordered Caesar salad. The Caesar rubbed off on me and from Mel... Read more For years every time we went out to eat, she ordered Caesar salad. The Caesar rubbed off on me and from Mel knew the best places... Read more For years every time we went out to eat, she ordered... Read more

Emily Sullivan

She loved classic cooking, nothing too spicy. But I always knew she would love it if I made pot roast or... Read more She loved classic cooking, nothing too spicy. But I always knew she would love it if I made pot roast or Mac n cheese or a salad... Read more She loved classic cooking, nothing too spicy. But ... Read more

Emily Sullivan

Neldam’s Dream Cake or their flat dinner rolls. Chop House burger (plain). She insisted we cater Nuria’s... Read more Neldam’s Dream Cake or their flat dinner rolls. Chop House burger (plain). She insisted we cater Nuria’s wedding shower from... Read more Neldam’s Dream Cake or their flat dinner rolls. Chop... Read more