tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post90567529941845093..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Lost Recipes by Marion CunninghamNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23948861098514546492011-02-01T10:08:12.445-05:002011-02-01T10:08:12.445-05:00Cath, that is amazing. I just don't even think...Cath, that is amazing. I just don't even think of mixes, and when I read a recipe that begins with a mix I'm flummoxed. <br />I love the steak and kidney pie story. Sounds like your girl has herself a great fellow!!<br />I'm interested in English and American pies. I know there are 'pot pies' over here, but mostly when we say pie, we mean a dessert - chocolate pie, lemon meringue pie, a fruit pie. So when I first saw the British tv show, 'Pie in the Sky' I assumed his restaurant was a dessert place. :<) I love that show beyond words!<br /><br />Margot, I so agree. Again, I thank you for offering this great challenge.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-46406033091395389262011-02-01T02:02:07.743-05:002011-02-01T02:02:07.743-05:00I like the quotes you used and you opinions as wel...I like the quotes you used and you opinions as well. Of course, I agree with you. There is one thing I see that gives me hope for the future: the way buying and eating local foods has become so popular.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-31619781203235012212011-01-31T19:13:49.359-05:002011-01-31T19:13:49.359-05:00What an interesting post, Nan. One of the reasons ...What an interesting post, Nan. One of the reasons I was unable to swap recipes, many years ago, with an American pen pal was her recipes always seemed to start with, 'Take one pack of such and such a mix'. She didn't seem to understand that I couldn't get that mix in the UK and anyway always cooked from scratch. So I know exact;y what you mean.<br /><br />My youngest daughter and her new partner came to lunch just after Christmas and because we'd had umpteen roast meals I cooked them a homemade steak and kidney pie. He'd never had homemade before and was astonished at the taste of it. Being a keen but novice cook, he *had* to cook it himself and is now addicted to steak and kidney pie. LOL!<br /><br />Am saving that recipe to cook with my grandaughter when she comes to stay in a couple of weeks.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-38872147109826311322011-01-31T10:51:41.758-05:002011-01-31T10:51:41.758-05:00Mary Lois, I love it that she is 'known for he...Mary Lois, I love it that she is 'known for her homemade apple pies.' That is so great!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-10264151708928584212011-01-30T17:28:21.720-05:002011-01-30T17:28:21.720-05:00I'll never forget baking some cookies with my ...I'll never forget baking some cookies with my daughter when she was a little girl and saying, "Cooking is FUN!" as we mixed. "It sure is!" she said, and I was so pleased. Today she is known for her homemade apple pies, but she doesn't love all cooking as much as I do. Glad to meet with others.Mary Loisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-79908930013379989402011-01-30T12:46:33.866-05:002011-01-30T12:46:33.866-05:00Margaret, it was so lovely to read this!
Rowan, t...Margaret, it was so lovely to read this!<br /><br />Rowan, that is so true! And I think it is the same for mixes. It is incredibly quick to mix up a homemade recipe. Hooray for your kids!!<br /><br />Les, it is so worth you getting your own copy. I saw lots and lots of recipes you would enjoy.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-81638541839880504522011-01-29T15:54:13.841-05:002011-01-29T15:54:13.841-05:00I'm so glad you're enjoying this book!! Af...I'm so glad you're enjoying this book!! After reading your review (and quoted passages), I'm tempted to buy myself a copy.<br /><br />Those chocolate chip bars look wonderful. I should bake some for my hubby tomorrow. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-49723110260529576332011-01-29T13:54:38.448-05:002011-01-29T13:54:38.448-05:00I'm always amazed at how many US recipes consi...I'm always amazed at how many US recipes consist of opening a packacke of this and a can of that. I've always cooked and baked from scratch and my daughter also cooks from scratch - she's a better and more adventurous cook than I am now:) One of my sons can cook pretty well and his wife is also an OK cook, my other son has fortunately married a lovely girl who also cooks from scratch including things like pizza bases. In general it's the same over here in the UK though, a whole generation has grown up without any idea how to make tasty home cooked food. Home made is not only more nutritious it's also more economical. I can never understand why anyone would buy a crumble topping - it takes nearly as long to open the pack as it would to just throw one together yourself!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-53148142547663065382011-01-28T14:31:07.900-05:002011-01-28T14:31:07.900-05:00Nearly all my cookery--probably 95%--is done witho...Nearly all my cookery--probably 95%--is done without any mixes or prepared items. We use fresh items as much as possible, although tinned tomatoes and flash-frozen meats & fish are necessary, and some frozen veg (actually, only okra and spinach come to mind.)<br />As for baking, everything is by scratch. I have a box of Bisquick in a cupboard that I really ought to toss out, because I've only used it once or twice that I can recall. <br />If I don't feel like cooking, we have a pizza or Thai curry noodles from local takeaway. Or dine out. Our kitchen is a point of connection and communion--and my husband and I enjoy cooking together (most of the time!) <br />I will defintely try this brownie recipe!Margaret Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16202290659191790984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-43197645803914537242011-01-28T10:23:18.062-05:002011-01-28T10:23:18.062-05:00Life on the cut off, it means so much to me to hav...Life on the cut off, it means so much to me to have you say that. <br />And I think you are absolutely right about kitchens and bookshelves. I'd never thought about that. And one's garden, too, I'd guess.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-68900369982779451762011-01-28T10:11:56.587-05:002011-01-28T10:11:56.587-05:00I thoroughly enjoyed this post this morning, Nan, ...I thoroughly enjoyed this post this morning, Nan, and will be on the lookout for this cookbook.<br /><br />I love to read cookbooks (as well as to cook) and they are as often my bedtime reading choice as a novel. I do admit to keeping a few box mixes on hand for "just in case", but most of my baked good and dinner are from the ingredients I have on hand. <br /><br />I think a kitchen reveals a bit about a person, much as their bookshelves, or lack of them, does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-4831661458312450522011-01-28T09:34:53.723-05:002011-01-28T09:34:53.723-05:00Thank you, Clair!!! I so loved that. I've read...Thank you, Clair!!! I so loved that. I've read her name before but not read her work or her blog. I shall remedy that. Thanks again.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-85720520378009241042011-01-28T09:26:32.485-05:002011-01-28T09:26:32.485-05:00I'm back with one more comment. You might be i...I'm back with one more comment. You might be interested to see/read Jane Brocket's "i bake" post today: http://yarnstorm.blogs.com/jane_brocket/2011/01/i-bake-.htmlclairzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076402619649343527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-28723530294319495002011-01-28T09:16:07.866-05:002011-01-28T09:16:07.866-05:00Sprite, and I thank you! I've never heard of t...Sprite, and I thank you! I've never heard of this, and it sounds right up my alley! Breakfast foods are my favorites.<br /><br />Clair, that's a good point about the 'no kids' and absolutely true. I try really hard to balance now and then. As Joni Mitchell wrote, 'something's lost, but something's gained in living every day.'<br /><br />Sarah, that is SO great! <br /><br />Staci, for me it is soothing, and I always find myself smiling as I cook. I put on some good music (like Bobby Darin!) and have a great time. That's why our Bose is in the kitchen. <br /><br />Librarian, I read and hear that a lot -that people don't like to cook for 'just' themselves, whereas I am my favorite person to cook for because I know I'll always like it! (and Tom too!)<br /><br />Uniflame, that's so great that you do half yourself!! I use some cans myself - like crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. I couldn't live without them. :<)<br /><br />Commonweeder, that's a heartbreaker for sure!! Did you threaten to write him out of the will? :<) Same with me about the raw eggs. Aren't we so, so, so lucky to have our own chickens? <br /><br />Niki, this book is just your cup of tea! Glad you are liking 'Plum' as he is nicknamed.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-21530530217201893302011-01-28T08:55:51.353-05:002011-01-28T08:55:51.353-05:00once again you've sent me scurrying to my libr...once again you've sent me scurrying to my library...<br /><br />I'm really enjoying Mr. W. as you called him...funny stuff :)<br /><br />Have a cozy weekend<br />NikiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-47001961660576600072011-01-28T08:48:06.330-05:002011-01-28T08:48:06.330-05:00It was a black day for me when my 30 year old son ...It was a black day for me when my 30 year old son ate the birthday cake I made for him, and said (unthinkingly) that his favorite cake was Duncan Hines. One of the things that has changed with people using cake mixes is that the children don't want to lick the bowl anymore. totally understandable when the bowl only held Duncan Hines. Oh well, I still lick my own bowls, and I don't worry about the raw eggs. They are out of my own chicken coop. I love Marion Cunningham. Thanks for this.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9689352144073072842011-01-28T04:47:27.871-05:002011-01-28T04:47:27.871-05:00This looks good! I have to admit that I am one of ...This looks good! I have to admit that I am one of the children who was brought up with cans & packages. I am not a child anymore now but I use both. I don't home cook every day. But I can say I cook 50/50. And baking I will never ever do out of a box anymore! <br /><br />I am also in the foodie's reading challenge and I am currently reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I love her book :) <br /><br />Thanks for this great review :)Uniflamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181945318301274101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-21182749338364077792011-01-28T01:25:33.420-05:002011-01-28T01:25:33.420-05:00I like the comparison to other arts and crafts suc...I like the comparison to other arts and crafts such as painting or pottery!<br />As far as home-cooking goes - guilty as charged... when my husband was still alive, he did all of our cooking (and he made most things from scratch; his home-made chips/fries were legendary!), but since I am alone, I do not cook for myself, only when I have visitors; then, I enjoy it.<br />My mum is an excellent cook, and my dad is not far behind, but in spite of having been raised on their delicious, genuine home-cooked food, I simply can't be bothered to do that just for myself.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-67815756773010351312011-01-27T20:28:38.975-05:002011-01-27T20:28:38.975-05:00This one sounds interesting..I like to read cookbo...This one sounds interesting..I like to read cookbooks, but the cooking part...not so much!! LOL!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41126963335311442332011-01-27T20:05:17.893-05:002011-01-27T20:05:17.893-05:00Liz whipped out a batch of these this afternoon. I...Liz whipped out a batch of these this afternoon. I can taste the chemicals in a mix...none of my family will eat a mix cake.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718731023662212448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-15368656011848996152011-01-27T19:56:06.165-05:002011-01-27T19:56:06.165-05:00So right, Nan. I see bigger kitchens with no cooki...So right, Nan. I see bigger kitchens with no cooking happening in them, and bigger houses with no kids in them. It mystifies me. I don't want to be one of those crotchety old people who always talks about things being better in the good old days, but I'm certainly glad that I got to live through them!clairzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076402619649343527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-81580683155026070332011-01-27T16:30:46.147-05:002011-01-27T16:30:46.147-05:00I love Marion Cunningham's The Breakfast Book,...I love Marion Cunningham's <i>The Breakfast Book</i>, but it never occurred to me to look to see what else she's written. Thanks for alerting me to yet another book for my to-be-read pile!spritehttp://www.spritewrites.netnoreply@blogger.com