Comments on: Rutabagas and Swine Flu Recovery Cupcakes

By: Elissa

Elissa — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:43:25 +0000

Mariah – You could use hot water instead of the coffee, but I do recommend using coffee if you can. It adds a nice depth of flavor with the chocolate that I really like :)

By: Mariah

Mariah — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:26:26 +0000

Could I not use the coffee? My family dosnt drink coffee so could i make this without it?

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:09:27 +0000

Hi, I first read your blog back in the fall when I was looking for fall recipes for my upcoming book. I would love to include several of you recipes and surrounding stories, primarily those about the Fall and Harvest and the Holidays through New Year’s. My writing partner and I are slated to be published in August and would love to hear from you. Our first official draft after a year of rewrites is due the end of January. Please be in touch. Your recipes and stories would be in very good company and your name will stay with everything you submit. Your accompanying photos are really lovely, by the way. Monica

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By: Ju

Ju — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:00:20 +0000

kkkk os porquinhos ficaram fofos….

By: Elissa

Elissa — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:45:31 +0000

Nastacia – I have yet to make a good chocolate chip cookie, but I know there are a couple basic tips when making them. Don’t let the butter get too soft, and if it calls for melted butter, melt it slowly. Also, I’ve found that putting too hard cookies in a plastic bag with a piece of bread softens them. I have no idea why!

By: Rebekah (a professional baker in Edmonds)

Rebekah (a professional baker in Edmonds) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:23:20 +0000

An aunt in Michigan told me about you and as I was reading through your blogs- this swine flu one really caught my eye. For the past two months my husband has been coping with swine flu related coughs, ect. I was very curious to see what you would write for this! From my own baking experience, I have found the best chocolate cake recipes include a “boost” of flavor from coffee, espresso powder…or even my favorite- porter. It is really great to hear your enthusiasm. Keep enjoying pastry arts!

By: MotherLodeBeth

MotherLodeBeth — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:11:06 +0000

Growing up on Vashon Island I love rutabagas, as my Dad liked them. We peeled them and then grated them, steamed them and added butter, salt and pepper. Still a favorite. Another is where I take rutabaga, turnip, parsnips, carrots and red potato and slice then thin and layer each in a casserole dish, drizzle with melted butter and bake until tender.

~Beth~

By: Nastacia

Nastacia — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:41:35 +0000

This is the cutest cupcake I have ever seen. My mom is born in the year of the pig, so I can make her these for her birthday. I love to bake, but each time I try it just dosent come out right but I do exactly what it says to do in the cook book. Once I tried to mkae choclate chip cookies but I tried to make them soft bake but they came out hard as rock….any advice on how to make them soft?

By: Tania

Tania — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:04:11 +0000

Elissa, I can’t believe I didn’t see this post sooner! What happened to all my time? I used to check your blog every couple of days :( But I swear, I’ll work my way back to #2 fan status!

… and I’m most certainly #1 fan of these swine cupcakes. (cute name, too!) I squeed when I saw them – although by the time I’d gotten back to the lunch table, there were only five left! (and one by the time I got home, which I saved for Juli)

Adorable and delicious! I’m so glad you took photos. (and the farm work looks like fun, too! I wish I’d been there!)