tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post1667093912145074152..comments2023-07-24T11:50:34.446-04:00Comments on my little kitchen: My Favorite Hand-Formed CookiesCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-53733839937454270412007-07-22T16:08:00.000-04:002007-07-22T16:08:00.000-04:00Hi Nupur! Thank you! I have to say that Maida's ...Hi Nupur! Thank you! I have to say that Maida's precise instructions are a big help in getting good results! I think I'll probably be a little sad when it's over too - but not too sad. :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-19193407919666612682007-07-20T06:51:00.000-04:002007-07-20T06:51:00.000-04:00Those washboards look like something I would just ...Those washboards look like something I would just love! Your hand-made cookies are so professional, Cathy. There is something to be said for cookies that are made lovingly by hand, one by one.<BR/> This project of yours is really something!! I look forward to "et cetera" and am going to be a little sad at the end.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-8781148282750249602007-07-19T23:42:00.000-04:002007-07-19T23:42:00.000-04:00Hi Leigh! It's not too late for the library! Act...Hi Leigh! It's not too late for the library! Actually, it'd be nice to get a little weaving done - it's been a long time!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-81922193983304629082007-07-19T23:27:00.000-04:002007-07-19T23:27:00.000-04:00The library! Duh, why didn't I think of that. Ju...The library! Duh, why didn't I think of that. Just think, once you're done with your cookie baking you can learn to spin :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-52873038706683215682007-07-19T23:25:00.000-04:002007-07-19T23:25:00.000-04:00Hi Niki! Can you believe we've been blogging that...Hi Niki! Can you believe we've been blogging that long? Enjoy your winter weekend... and your cookies!!<BR/><BR/>Hi Rowena! Well, my Maida cookies may out-number yours, but I'll bet your lifetime cookie count far exceeds mine... or at least your gingerbreadman count does! So you don't get much use out of your little torch, huh? I keep thinking about buying one and then don't. Maybe I can wait a bit longer then :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-91680988158455019452007-07-19T09:41:00.000-04:002007-07-19T09:41:00.000-04:00Yes I did those Hamentaschens, but that was nothin...Yes I did those Hamentaschens, but that was <I>nothing</I> compared to what you've done and are still doing!<BR/><BR/>I hope you do something on craftwork or knitting. I'm thinking of heading in that direction because of the beautiful yarns that I see in the shops here. As for your comment on "the torch", let me just say that that piece of "weakness" sees more use as a candle lighter than anything else. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-34430508389005803162007-07-19T05:49:00.000-04:002007-07-19T05:49:00.000-04:00My god - I simply can't believe you've been doing ...My god - I simply can't believe you've been doing this since 2004, and I've been reading them every week! I'm so impressed at your dedication and stamina. I'm about to go for a winter girly weekend with lots of mulled wine and open fires, and I'm looking to bake some cookies to take up; most definitely they'll be something from the Maida book!Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724833882784937754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-74523389930274401812007-07-18T22:06:00.000-04:002007-07-18T22:06:00.000-04:00Hi Rowena! But you made the Hamentaschen, didn't ...Hi Rowena! But you made the Hamentaschen, didn't you? I'm sure there'll be plenty of time for baking cookies when the weather turns cool :) As for my next project, I can tell you this: it won't be cookies and it won't involve cooking my way through a book! I do have an idea and I've started to think about it and do some reading, but I won't say what it is just yet :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-43529189455594510612007-07-18T08:11:00.000-04:002007-07-18T08:11:00.000-04:00Only 16 more to go? And then what? I have yet to...Only 16 more to go? And then what? I have yet to make some of Maida's cookies! I beg off with the excuse that for <I>now</I>, it's too hot to be cranking up the oven for dozens of cookies. For now. I'll wait until after August when all of the guinea pigs, errr... the boys at hubby's office are back from vacation. ;-)Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335673619430109527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-57792314968070771442007-07-17T21:47:00.000-04:002007-07-17T21:47:00.000-04:00Hi Hendria! This book has always been a favorite....Hi Hendria! This book has always been a favorite. I had a few favorite recipes in it that I made quite often, but hadn't tried most of the recipes in the book. One day after I'd sort of randomly picked a new recipe to try from the book (which was very yummy), I just started thinking it would be wonderful to try all the recipes - partly as a tribute to the book and Maida Heatter, but mostly for the experience and to be able to share that experience with my neices someday when they're old enough to cook from the book. I have three copies stashed under the bed awaiting that day!<BR/><BR/>Hi Veronica - thanks so much!<BR/><BR/>Hi Lisa! Thank you very, very much - what kind words and it makes me so happy to know you've enjoyed following along each week. I too have an oversized collection of cookbooks - it's hard not to acquire several more each time my interest expands into another cuisine or cooking method! But it really is wonderful to have all those resources at your fingertips, isn't it? And yes, some of those books make for the finest reading anywhere!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-76724653082048185082007-07-17T15:05:00.000-04:002007-07-17T15:05:00.000-04:00Cathy,I can imagine that you are becoming weary. ...Cathy,<BR/><BR/>I can imagine that you are becoming weary. This has been a huge effort! I read every week with great interest. The amount of time and effort you put forth is obvious. Your effort has made it clear to me that the number of cookbooks I own is nothing short of ridiculous! Cooking just one recipe a week, it would probably take me several lifetimes to make my way through. You have helped me accept that I enjoy reading about cooking and eating almost as much as I enjoy cooking and eating!<BR/><BR/>This is just to say thanks for the effort you have brought to your cooking and blogging. I enjoy it immensely.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>-LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-33059857793761410152007-07-17T11:08:00.000-04:002007-07-17T11:08:00.000-04:00I must say that your fudge mallows looks delicious...I must say that your fudge mallows looks delicious!<BR/><BR/>Best regards/<BR/>Veronica in SwedenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157527.post-76621673863385526252007-07-17T07:54:00.000-04:002007-07-17T07:54:00.000-04:00Hi CathyI have to agree that the Fudge Mallows are...Hi Cathy<BR/>I have to agree that the Fudge Mallows are very good. I will make them again. I have tried the Peanut Butter Pillows and they were good as well.<BR/>May I ask what made you start to try each and every cookie in this particular book?Jannetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296438259458199620noreply@blogger.com