Comments on: something has got to give

By: jennywenny

jennywenny — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:45:59 +0000

So behind on my reader! Thanks for the candied fruit recipe, I think I might end up making my own for my christmas cakes…

By: jenyu

jenyu — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:40:03 +0000

You guys are great and I enjoyed reading what Thanksgiving means for you. I think this time of year more than any other is when I take a good look at the past year, at my life, at the wonderful people around me both near and far, and I am so thankful for all of it. I’m also thankful for all of you. xxoo

Manisha – I haven’t tried it! I have to admit that I stopped buying ice cream once I learned how to make my own – mostly b/c it uses up all the egg yolks leftover from making buttercream frostings or macarons! :)

Allison – I think it’s a tough call with the citrus. Candying orange peels versus lemon slices versus calamansi lime slices has all been trial and error for me. I guess if they are super hard, then you’ve simmered them too long or perhaps on too high a temperature? Also, I think blanching them first really makes a difference in removing bitterness as well as softening the rinds. I blanch my orange peels 3 times before simmering in sugar syrup.

Collette – I haven’t been keeping track of yarns for the past couple of years, so I haven’t tried Malabrigo. It sounds lovely. I’ll definitely look into it. Thanks!

Jess – parrots, crows, birds like shiny, sparkly, colorful things :) That’s why I’m a parrot. I love colored glass :)

Kim – I’d hardly call myself a knitter. I’m just a knitting enthusiast with minimal skills! My friends are PHENOMENAL knitters :) I froze the passionfruit pulp. Will have to plan a special dessert with it when I have more time (like in 2010).

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:50:22 +0000

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for our blessings. The family and friends gathered around a table of food in a warm house remind us of what is important in our lives.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:36:01 +0000

Thanksgiving is about eating tons of Chinese and American food with 20 families that we know packed in one house. It is ridiculous, crazy, but awesome. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

By: audra

audra — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:22:07 +0000

i thought my answer would simply be “family”. but i’m realizing it’s much more loaded than that, now. it’s still about family, but in a different way. my older cousins are married, have dispersed, and are starting their families (two new babies in the last year), as well as their own traditions. i am often the only 3rd gen. at family functions in recent years, since my sister lives so far away. so i think the simple answer is still family, lots of food (we’re Chinese after all!).. and finding out what the new traditions will be, and learning to love those memories as well.

thanks for the contest, and happy thanksgiving to you and yours. =)