daring bakers: chocolate eclairs
To my darling Daring Bakers: I had planned to make the challenge this weekend, but was thwarted by a traitor within our own ranks: my appendix! I am typing from my hospital room right now – they said they’d have to keep me here for a few days. My apologies to our wonderful hosts Meeta and Tony because they are not only two of my favorite bloggers, but Meeta picked a recipe I really wanted to make. Please see what the rest of the lovely (and handsome) Daring Bakers made by visiting their blogroll. And as always, pay homage to the great ones, our founders: Lis and Ivonne. Besos, Bisous, xxoo.
August 31st, 2008 at 1:20 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
August 31st, 2008 at 1:36 am
Yikes! This is just not fair Jen. I thought of you while I was out enjoying the great outdoors in Moab, last week too; wondering if you had some new Colorado altitude shots at the photoblog. All my best to you my dear.
August 31st, 2008 at 1:42 am
Oh Lordy, girl! That’s the last thing you need! Please recover quickly. (Dog kisses are known to promote quick healing — the hospital should let your puppy in!)
August 31st, 2008 at 2:02 am
Oh!!! I hope you’ll recover fast!
All the best,
Rosa
August 31st, 2008 at 3:07 am
Besos, chica. Hope you have a speedy recovery (though you are probably already making plans. Bad Jen! Lol).
August 31st, 2008 at 5:00 am
I”m so sorry! I just had my appendix out in July and it is the worst. They act like it’s no big deal, but hello! They are still cutting you open – that ALWAYS a big deal. I feel your pain. I wish you a speedy and peaceful recovery.
PS – the one good thing about it was that I spent a week on the couch surfing the internet and that’s when I found your blog. :)
August 31st, 2008 at 5:23 am
Best wishes continue from Texas, Jen. Mend well, mend fast and don’t rush things. Give your body extra TLC. We be anxiously awaiting your return to the scene of all things wonderful. XO :)
August 31st, 2008 at 5:59 am
I hate when the rank and file revolt, instead of rank and filing!
I hope you get well quickly and as pain free as possible!
August 31st, 2008 at 6:05 am
wow your appendix. I’m glad I’ve had it removed years and years ago. at least, now you’re done with it.
all my love.
xxxx
August 31st, 2008 at 6:41 am
Get well soon!
August 31st, 2008 at 6:59 am
Jenny, speedy recovery and take care.
August 31st, 2008 at 7:01 am
oh no! hope you recover soon!!
August 31st, 2008 at 7:36 am
here’s the deal! when you get out of that hospital – let’s make these eclairs together. i really want to make them again – so why not together?
August 31st, 2008 at 7:44 am
Get better soon! I’m sure you’ll try them sometime!
August 31st, 2008 at 7:51 am
Feel better soon – it’s never good to have a traitor within the ranks.
August 31st, 2008 at 8:15 am
Get well pronto ok….eclairs can wait….
You come first :)
August 31st, 2008 at 8:50 am
Get well soon, Jen! Hopefully you’ll get to make the eclairs at some point – chocolate pastry cream is so yum…
August 31st, 2008 at 9:40 am
Take care of yourself and get home soon!
August 31st, 2008 at 9:51 am
Get well soon Jen!
August 31st, 2008 at 10:02 am
Hey, hope you get well soonest!!
August 31st, 2008 at 10:22 am
Oh ouch! Knowing you, your recovery is bound to be the fastest in history — I hope so.
August 31st, 2008 at 11:33 am
Get well soon, I’m sure the eclairs can wait until you’re feeling better! I know how strong you are, so hopefully you’ll be out there causing trouble in no time.
August 31st, 2008 at 11:56 am
Thinking about you! Wishing you lots of good healing energy. xoxo
August 31st, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Yikes–appendix! Be well and heal quickly.
August 31st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Speedy recovery, and a healthy return to your camera, dog, skiis and boots.
I’ll look forward to reading about the effects of pastry cream on recovery from abdominal surgery. That’s coming out in the next Science, right?
August 31st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Wishes for a speedy recovery!
August 31st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hope to see you on the next one!
August 31st, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I hope you feel better! I always look forward to your posts!
August 31st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
feel better soon!
August 31st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Jen- I am SO sorry- hope you feel better soon!!!
xxxxoooo
August 31st, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Get well soon!!
August 31st, 2008 at 5:47 pm
oh, noooo :( get better soon! You can always make Γ¨clairs another time :)
damn appendices…
August 31st, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I’m glad it was “just” your appendix and nothing more serious. Now you won’t have to worry about it for the rest of your life. Hope you’re feeling better. Hungry Bear says, “get well soon!”
August 31st, 2008 at 8:38 pm
feel better. the eclair recipe will always be there waiting for you when you get better.
August 31st, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Appendix! WTF? I’m so sorry. That really sucks. I hope you’re back on your feet soon. You will really need a few eclairs once you’re convalescing at home!
August 31st, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Oh dear! Sorry you’re sick – best wishes for a quick recovery!
September 1st, 2008 at 3:06 am
Hope you’ll be out of hospital swiftly!
September 1st, 2008 at 4:41 am
oh f…ck !!!!!!
Hope everything is ok and that you’re feeling well :)
September 1st, 2008 at 7:28 am
Sorry to hear! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:53 am
Hope you’re well on your way to recovery! My bf had his appendix out…it wasn’t a good time. But maybe yours will be? (Or…maybe not.) Feel better soon!
September 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
wow what wonderful photos you ve got here. i just discovered your blog. Hope you get well soon.
September 1st, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Feel better soon! <3
September 1st, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Speedy recovery to you my dear! I’ve forgotten to post up my challenge! I’m gonna do so by today. You take care. Jia you!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! Here is the only practical advice I cab give you (not that you want it, but I’m a mom, so mothering is what I do) – try to stand up as straight as you can while healing, try not to laugh a lot (because it hurts like crazy) and take it easy on yourself (no lifting). They are pretty trite things to do, but once you apply them they can really help. I really, really hope you feel so much better soon!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
“Can” not “cab” sorry! Typing one handed in the dark and apparently not that good at it!
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:20 am
Stupid appendices – what are they good for anyway? Hope you’re feeling much better soon and get lots of rest. Looking forward to your eclairs :D
September 2nd, 2008 at 8:29 am
being a doctor I was able to avoid the surgeon for my appendix twice…
but they’re still waiting for me.
I’m sure you’ll recover fast
September 2nd, 2008 at 9:03 am
Glad you are in recovery mode. I mean, I kind of can’t imagine lady deathstrike not finding a way to bake eclairs in her hospital room, but if you want to wimp out on this one, I guess we can give you a pass. :)
Get better quick girlfriend. I’m sure ‘weah can’t wait to get you home, not to mention J!
September 2nd, 2008 at 11:02 am
Jen,
Hope you make a quick recovery!! We’re all sending you our best wishes! XOXO
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Get well soon! I thought i had to have my appendix out a while back and in my haze, i was excited because i thought that meant i could eat all the ice cream i wanted…then I realized that that was for my tonsils…boooo. Feel better.
September 2nd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
oh noes! Stupid organs and their… breakingness.
I hope you feel better soon!
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Feel better my dear! I got rid of mine years ago…in similar fashion.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:55 pm
What I go away on vacay and you go to the hospital! Take care of yourself girl!! Thinking of ya!
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I really want to leave an encouraging comment yet can’t find anything more original to say than very best wishes for a speedy recovery. I hope your blog provides you with some comfort during your stay in the hospital; your posts are always enlightening and refreshing to others.
September 3rd, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Well, poo! What a year this has been for you. At least this didn’t happen during the winter! Hope you are feeling better soon.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
come back soon, and wish you a full and speedy recovery. i hope this is the last time you have a health crisis for a long long long time. you so deserve a break.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Hope you’re doing well after your surgery. Thinking of you…
September 4th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Not to put any pressure on you or anything but…
IT HAS BEEN 5 DAYS!!!
Could you maybe send up a flare so we know you’re still fighting the good fight.
Really and truly, do not let my comment add any stress.
Know that you are missed. I promise I will not get my nose out of joint if you were to tell us that you are in the pink of health and have been off frolicking through the wildflowers with your man, your pup, and your camera.
It would be wonderful, welcome news to hear.
there are volumes that I am not saying.
Stay Strong.
God bless you and heal you, Jennifer.
Oh, and I miss you.
September 4th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Sending you positive and healthy vibes through telepathic waves for a speedy recovery.
Miss ya and wish you good tidings!
Susan
September 5th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Okay, so is anyone else but me out there worried about Jen??? Hellooow…
September 6th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Hope it went well and you’re feeling better. :)
September 6th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
I’m worried…..
September 6th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Me too.
September 6th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Yes. It has been too many days since she has posted anything.
September 6th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
hope you are doing ok Jen! get-well wishes and cosmic hugs, looking forward to seeing you back here when you’re ready!
September 6th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Worried too –
Jen, I sent you a virtual card, and realized that it goes from a different email than the one I use to post comments. Anyway, if you don t know who it was from, now you do…
hope you are recovering quickly and will post soon
September 7th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Worried three…
Hmmm…. this seems odd, but I’m going to lean toward the positive side. Hope you’re better and back soon, Jen. Take care, and know we’re all thinking about you.
Jamie
September 7th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Checking the site at least once a day, feel better, Jen, and write soon. :) xoxoxo
September 7th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Hi there! Hope all is well and that you are feeling better. Like others, I eagerly wait your return…
September 7th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’ve given your site to so many of my friends in the last few days that they are starting to call you by name. “Did you eat that thing that Jenny made the other day?”
Feel better soon.
September 7th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I hope that you are doing better. I am starting to get worried that you are really sick. I miss you and your wonderful pictures/posts!
September 7th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
de-lurking to hope for the best and to send you good thoughts and prayers.
maybe “the dog ate your homework” or something silly like that, huh?
September 7th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Jen, hoping your recovery is going well. I agree with Cynthia who posted way near the top, This is just not fair!!! I miss your posts: A week without Butter is a week without sunshine… Be good to yourself and know that many, many of us are cheering for you.
September 7th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way. I am missing your posts and pictures.