tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post3755165584599934610..comments2024-03-27T22:29:34.670-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: The Tastes of Christmas Return!pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66695939024502328262011-12-08T01:49:21.798-05:002011-12-08T01:49:21.798-05:00Hi Buffie,
Latkes are a kind of potato pancake tr...Hi Buffie, <br />Latkes are a kind of potato pancake traditionally served during the Eight Days of Hanukah. Here are some sites that explain the holiday and the reasons for eating Latkes.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latke<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkahfsbuchlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928364594015643639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45333866312154722402011-12-07T09:45:40.114-05:002011-12-07T09:45:40.114-05:00We make spritz cookies!
All of these recipes look...We make spritz cookies!<br /><br />All of these recipes look and sound delicious!!Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90728565759445906932011-12-07T01:29:10.315-05:002011-12-07T01:29:10.315-05:00Thank you for some good recipes. Not sure, but th...Thank you for some good recipes. Not sure, but the peanut butter pie will probably be made first <br /><br />We will be out of town the week before Christmas, so will not be doing much cooking. If I do get around to making something, it will likely be rum balls, mince pie, and gingerbread men. We don't send out as many Christmas trays or Goodie Bags as we used to. I miss all the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73360352329476476812011-12-07T01:18:31.240-05:002011-12-07T01:18:31.240-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amy Valentinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725078863607000204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47929617774928795632011-12-07T01:17:55.568-05:002011-12-07T01:17:55.568-05:00If anyone makes cheesecakes, melt some white choco...If anyone makes cheesecakes, melt some white chocolate chips and cool slightly while blending till smooth then add it to your cheesecake batter just before pouring into the pan ... makes the cake dreamy smooth and a touch sweeter than traditional cheesecake. It's my family's favorite. Enjoy all these goodies, y'all ... at least I can dream about them! : )Amy Valentinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725078863607000204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-4087603448942849072011-12-07T00:35:56.765-05:002011-12-07T00:35:56.765-05:00i'll write all the recipes and give it to my s...i'll write all the recipes and give it to my sister, she loved cooking ;)Eli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-31269817718876492622011-12-06T20:51:32.437-05:002011-12-06T20:51:32.437-05:00I love the Turtle Cake--I've made it frequentl...I love the Turtle Cake--I've made it frequently. The Peanut Butter Pie is a recipe I will be trying. Yum!<br /><br />We bake lots of cookies during the holidays and we always decorate sugar cookies.LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27021307807856262492011-12-06T20:46:52.753-05:002011-12-06T20:46:52.753-05:00The turtle cake looks delicious. Well, actually th...The turtle cake looks delicious. Well, actually they all do. My family loves to cook up a storm but the focus is more on the "meat" of the meal than the desserts. I've been craving chocolate cake lately...Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720440727711737600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38849938608423564502011-12-06T19:19:53.114-05:002011-12-06T19:19:53.114-05:00My Christmas catering is going to be seriously und...My Christmas catering is going to be seriously under-value this year as my oven died a few weeks ago. I've been head down on a deadline so haven't done anything about getting a new one and I think it might be the new year before I do. But man, I'm missing the baked goodies!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-41730151593954771092011-12-06T19:18:47.693-05:002011-12-06T19:18:47.693-05:00Ooh, that's some seriously yummy stuff on show...Ooh, that's some seriously yummy stuff on show here. Firstly, apologies for coming so late - quick, get me a kir royale so I get into the party spirit! I laughed at how much chocolate features in all the recipes. You'd think it was a popular flavoring or something! ;-) <br /><br />Dishies, you're even more delicious than your recipes. And thanks for making me part of your family. MwahAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87294175716076212012011-12-06T17:51:55.524-05:002011-12-06T17:51:55.524-05:00Gannon, thanks. We enjoy our Swedish pancakes, th...Gannon, thanks. We enjoy our Swedish pancakes, though the traditional lingonberry jam for filling the crepes isn't in just every store. The dh's mom used to serve lutefisk with them, but the dh had no desire to repeat that part of his childhood.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-35961074099642569632011-12-06T17:04:33.370-05:002011-12-06T17:04:33.370-05:00Nancy said: On Christmas morning, the dh makes Swe...Nancy said: <i>On Christmas morning, the dh makes Swedish pancakes like his mom used to serve.</i><br /><br />What a nice tradition, Nancy!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70874508140665287972011-12-06T17:03:23.559-05:002011-12-06T17:03:23.559-05:00Connie said: I love making peppermint bark.
And ...Connie said: <i> I love making peppermint bark.</i><br /><br />And I love eating it, Connie! LOLGannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78087572441265301932011-12-06T17:02:39.738-05:002011-12-06T17:02:39.738-05:00Virginia, my grandmother used to make homemade can...Virginia, my grandmother used to make homemade candy. I never have, myself, but I love it.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27728996691369620812011-12-06T17:01:44.523-05:002011-12-06T17:01:44.523-05:00Anne, I love spinach, too. Makes me feel better--...Anne, I love spinach, too. Makes me feel better---kind of offsets the desserts. ;-)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86206993916471881852011-12-06T17:00:59.870-05:002011-12-06T17:00:59.870-05:00PJ, we used to make those no-bake cookies years ag...PJ, we used to make those no-bake cookies years ago when we were kids. Gonna have to start doing it again. :-)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21190429098343691702011-12-06T17:00:18.352-05:002011-12-06T17:00:18.352-05:00Marybelle said: I do have a sweet tooth.
Me, too...Marybelle said: <i> I do have a sweet tooth.</i><br /><br />Me, too!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21221585214791096402011-12-06T16:59:32.310-05:002011-12-06T16:59:32.310-05:00Oh, Amy, the vanilla ice cream in that pie sounds ...Oh, Amy, the vanilla ice cream in that pie sounds divine.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22358154784672485212011-12-06T16:58:53.488-05:002011-12-06T16:58:53.488-05:00Flora, latkes are yummy!!!Flora, latkes are yummy!!!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-85704762413435672862011-12-06T16:58:31.104-05:002011-12-06T16:58:31.104-05:00Carol, I don't think that calories should coun...Carol, I don't think that calories should count during the holidays.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87057819144102092362011-12-06T16:57:54.647-05:002011-12-06T16:57:54.647-05:00Jane, I'm getting hungry just looking at the p...Jane, I'm getting hungry just looking at the pictures, too.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-20231933696769574212011-12-06T16:57:34.365-05:002011-12-06T16:57:34.365-05:00Eli, I think the fun and food surrounding Christma...Eli, I think the fun and food surrounding Christmas is enjoyed by many, whether they celebrate it or not. :-)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68382954850593959172011-12-06T16:42:12.123-05:002011-12-06T16:42:12.123-05:00All of these treats sound fabulous! My mom used t...All of these treats sound fabulous! My mom used to make marshmallow cream fudge that was incredible, but I've never been able to duplicate it. The Dreaded Soft Ball Stage defeats me every time.<br /><br />We like chocolate chip cookies, or ball cookies with peppermint cream filling and crushed peppermint outside. We make fruitcake from a family recipe every year. On Christmas morning, the Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34489475614013671482011-12-06T16:37:54.139-05:002011-12-06T16:37:54.139-05:00I love making peppermint bark. It's so easy to...<i>I love making peppermint bark. It's so easy to make yourself so you don't need to buy the expensive stuff in the fancy stores</i><br /><br />Connie, I'm SO into the easy recipes this year.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21268973606781817612011-12-06T16:36:47.101-05:002011-12-06T16:36:47.101-05:00I usually make some home made candies this time of...<i>I usually make some home made candies this time of the year.</i><br /><br />Virginia, you will have to share one of your favorite recipes with us.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.com