tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.comments2023-03-14T06:19:17.330-07:00Mary-MakingMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03372207938735792253noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-41505865533202997852022-11-27T16:37:39.370-08:002022-11-27T16:37:39.370-08:00"[Grandma's] house on Christmas Eve was j..."[Grandma's] house on Christmas Eve was just about as close to heaven as I've ever experienced." <br />This is true. I was there. Say a novena.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-81031176874117497792022-10-05T17:10:52.017-07:002022-10-05T17:10:52.017-07:00This recipe is almost exactly what I use! I includ...This recipe is almost exactly what I use! I include some freshly grated nutmeg along with cinanamon...try it! and thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-22181825438083010132017-03-18T10:01:58.190-07:002017-03-18T10:01:58.190-07:00How many cupcakes does this recipe make?How many cupcakes does this recipe make?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-54494616363110051372016-03-31T09:20:48.826-07:002016-03-31T09:20:48.826-07:00Mary, thank you for the kind tribute. I'm hon...Mary, thank you for the kind tribute. I'm honored by your words. However, it's easy to be that kind of dad when he has a wonderful daughter like you with so many talents. Now, about the brownies: I want to issue a warning about these brownies, and propose a simple three-step procedure for taking in their delight. As Mary said, when cooled, cut them into 16 to 25 squares. Next, step 1, remove one of those squares and place it on a dish. Step 2, cut that square in half. Step 3, now cut the two halves into quarters. You're there! The tasty richness of these brownies cannot be overstated. (And besides, now you've got brownies that will last four times longer, or you can make four times more friends, or any combination thereof.) Enjoy! DadPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079666302210076042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-9537676642339289352014-06-10T09:57:22.310-07:002014-06-10T09:57:22.310-07:00Mary, love your post, love your poem.
Mary, love your post, love your poem.<br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785931004987430097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-26520963288982095282014-06-09T20:27:01.883-07:002014-06-09T20:27:01.883-07:00Thanks, Ali. I'm okay. I miraculously escape...Thanks, Ali. I'm okay. I miraculously escaped without any lasting physical damage. Scary as heck, though. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372207938735792253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-29953965760309654272014-06-09T18:22:21.574-07:002014-06-09T18:22:21.574-07:00Oh my gosh, Mary, I am thinking of you and hoping ...Oh my gosh, Mary, I am thinking of you and hoping you are OK?! Or as ok as one can be in this sort of situation. Are you in the hospital? How frightening and awdful. I'm happy to read this poem only because I know your brain is still working beautifully. Hope physically you are ok, too. Hugs. xoxoAlexandra Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182045909100086059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-72094645196565279892014-04-02T10:33:03.800-07:002014-04-02T10:33:03.800-07:00Oh wow. Next girls night in I want these!!!
Oh wow. Next girls night in I want these!!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-39458095872870986072014-04-01T16:00:06.266-07:002014-04-01T16:00:06.266-07:00You might try adding some cloves, allspice, or raw...You might try adding some cloves, allspice, or raw sugar to the spices you use to flavor the apples.<br /><br />I sometimes add a teeny sprinkle of chilli powder. I just shake a little dust out of the chilli powder jar into my palm, and then put it in the bowl (just in case I shake out "too much"). <br /><br />The chilli powder and the cinnamon both go well together (surprisingly).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-21998892366690446242014-04-01T15:45:00.846-07:002014-04-01T15:45:00.846-07:00To get the dome to puff up (and stay), set your ov...To get the dome to puff up (and stay), set your oven temperature to 400 to preheat. Bake at 400 for pretty close to exactly 5 minutes (I set my oven timer so I'm not tempted to rush it or forget). If it doesn't dome the first time, try the second batch at 6 minutes.<br /><br />Then reduce it down to 350 and bake for the rest of the time (usually about 15 minutes).<br /><br />Some batters are a little fussier than others, and maybe after preheating the first batch needs 6 minutes, but the 2nd and later batches only need 5 minutes each (because the oven is fully heated after baking a batch). A little trial and error will sort it out.<br /><br />This is how caterers and "pro" bakers get their cupcakes to dome. :D.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-66966929927378050182014-04-01T14:08:37.466-07:002014-04-01T14:08:37.466-07:00Since you're Polish, you might try making buck...Since you're Polish, you might try making buckwheat pancakes. They have a little bit of a "nutty" taste but otherwise are very similar to wheat pancakes.<br /><br />You can tell yourself they're your breakfast blini :D<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-21264542223021000232014-04-01T13:56:39.204-07:002014-04-01T13:56:39.204-07:00Polish cooking has it's own Soda bread: Piecze...Polish cooking has it's own Soda bread: Pieczenia Proziaki<br /><br />I'll call it Polish soda bread because despite being slightly more than 1/4 Polish, I can't pronounce any Polish words :D.<br /><br />To make Polish soda bread, you want to combine flour, baking soda, sour cream and a bit of honey or sugar.<br /><br />Feel free to cheat and use Greek yoghurt if you don't have sour cream. I use it all the time as it's healthier than sour cream :D.<br /><br />I mix about 2 cups flour, 1 cup sour cream (or yoghurt), 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon sweetening (a large dollop of honey, or a Tbsp of brown sugar).<br /><br />I make sure to mix my bread and lightly knead it until it's elastic. If it's too sticky I add a little extra flour. You don't want to knead it much...just enough that the stickiness is gone and you can roll it into balls. I make 4 bread rolls with this recipe...or...you can also make one single loaf.<br /><br />I bake mine at about 180 C (approx 360-375F) on the convection setting in my oven for about 20 minutes (for rolls) to 35 minutes (for a loaf). If you don't have a convection oven, increase the temp to around 400F (200C) and maybe bake it a little long. You want it to be a nice round domed shape and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.<br /><br />The traditional method to cook them is to fry them, or cut them into biscuit shapes and bake them. The traditional ones end up resembling a pita.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope that's enough to get you started enjoying guilt-free Polish soda bread that doesn't take all day to make!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-4550944697434928502014-03-10T11:54:46.336-07:002014-03-10T11:54:46.336-07:00I believe this is enough for 12 cupcakes. I believe this is enough for 12 cupcakes. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372207938735792253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-34662712036138316682014-03-10T10:11:51.969-07:002014-03-10T10:11:51.969-07:00Love the double chocolate cupcakes!! How many cupc...Love the double chocolate cupcakes!! How many cupcakes will this recipe frost?..approximately..donnacakes14https://www.blogger.com/profile/06409952694126729911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-10952419028016561282013-11-16T11:02:25.603-08:002013-11-16T11:02:25.603-08:00Another try......
Mary, I love this cake - it is ...Another try......<br /><br />Mary, I love this cake - it is "Beyond Awesome"!!<br /><br />Grandma's version of this was Black midnight cake which I always loved. Your blog said it all- it covered all that I treasure, too. Thank you for reminding me of all the emotions, anticipation, joy and love we share.<br /><br />Love,<br />Aunt Jean<br />PS - I still think you are the devil in an apron!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-77338753511906097892013-11-16T10:59:15.050-08:002013-11-16T10:59:15.050-08:00I just wrote a response and it didn't show up ...I just wrote a response and it didn't show up - why?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-13569044394395841572013-09-12T11:08:38.186-07:002013-09-12T11:08:38.186-07:00Thanks, Ali!Thanks, Ali!Mary-Makinghttp://mary-making.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-4092320257294475872013-09-12T08:38:55.946-07:002013-09-12T08:38:55.946-07:00I am so intrigued by your info regarding the turbi...I am so intrigued by your info regarding the turbinado sugar! So cool! WIll try these soon. Hope all is well! alihttp://www.alexandracooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-57614586156577526242013-06-05T09:17:51.471-07:002013-06-05T09:17:51.471-07:00This one is absolutely fabulous. You can't ea...This one is absolutely fabulous. You can't eat too much of this torte! DadPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079666302210076042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-16158532766422368982013-06-04T19:33:35.992-07:002013-06-04T19:33:35.992-07:00Of all you've made, this is my fav! - JoelOf all you've made, this is my fav! - JoelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-81374372132076426462013-03-20T09:02:18.728-07:002013-03-20T09:02:18.728-07:00Utterly and totally the most scrumptious cookie tr...Utterly and totally the most scrumptious cookie treats I've ever tasted. Best with your favorite hot tea.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079666302210076042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-51312673044498242522013-03-04T09:26:44.156-08:002013-03-04T09:26:44.156-08:00Thanks! (And thanks for the heads up on the typo!...Thanks! (And thanks for the heads up on the typo!) And I'd love to make your birthday cake!!!Mary-Makinghttp://www.mary-making.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-37256104756042478192013-03-04T09:21:40.529-08:002013-03-04T09:21:40.529-08:00Oh, man, am I going to ask you to provide my birth...Oh, man, am I going to ask you to provide my birthday cake this year since NO ONE in my family ever makes me one, even though I faithfully provide cakes on THEIR birthdays!! oh... this isn't about me.<br /><br />Looks too decadent to eat.<br />FYI - I'm not sure it you meant to dive the batter into the pans or divide it into the pans! Love the dive part.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785931004987430097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-76371669378856708072013-02-21T09:44:30.005-08:002013-02-21T09:44:30.005-08:00What a beautiful commentary on just being yourself...What a beautiful commentary on just being yourself -- good reminder for all of us. nd the cookies were great, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4632292690931632980.post-69051933171960949512013-01-17T18:55:54.704-08:002013-01-17T18:55:54.704-08:00So yummy. Even the cookie without the filling is t...So yummy. Even the cookie without the filling is to die for. But a thought: you could make some of them mini sized for those who can't stop at one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com