Cake

[mixfinder]

Gift of Time

I'd love to get strong enough to host a week long "Grandma Cooks" and have those who love celebrating vintage foods and the traditions of our mom's and grandma's dishes. I can sleep 10 people on beds before going to the couch or floor. Its been a dream when I see the food of Norgeway, Dynaflow, Matt, Mickey, Eugene, Jacque and Andy, Appliance nut and anyone one else who wanted to come. I can't foray into the public arena but there are two cars which could be used to see Seattle, Vancouver, the Indian heritage of this state, junking and skiing if its after November. Think about it guys.

 

[mixfinder]

Finally, and Exit Route

My daughter in law teaches health, PE and a science class at her school as well as coaching all women's sports at Kittitas High School. Josie and I baked for each meal period and have scones, cookies and banana bread that surely none of us need. Judy said she buys snacks for the kids who don't have breakfast or are out gas by afternoon practice. I can finally bake to heart's content and send it out the door. I am really looking forward to the next few months while they stay with me.

 

[polkanut]

In this household we like our doughnuts "raised & glazed".  I could sure go for a hot and fresh one right now.  Sounds heavenly. 

 

[dynaflow]

Kelly

Im ready for a cook in just let me know

 

[franksdad]

Wow!

I need a shot of insulin just looking at your treats!  You are an amazing baker!  I also never knew Corning Wear make cake pans.  So sorry you broke one.

 

[oldskool]

Cake & Pies

Wow!  Everything looks terrific.

 

For some of us, who rely on a recipe (for most things baked), I am blown away!  We are simply doomed to a life of many short trips to crazy, as we toil through our "laborious" reading, measuring, and cooking, with the hopes that something turns our right.  LOL  Too funny!  My trips to crazy (which are too numerous to count), would only be increased if the recipe was taken from me for most baking projects. 

 

Please, when sure you're feeling up to it, set a date for the "Grandma Cooks" so I can buy my ticket, set my calendar and fly away!

 

So good to see you back baking and posting!

 

John

 

[bajaespuma]

Kelly,

 

I loved this thread. Happy you are home from the hospital and happy you are baking. I enjoy baking therapy a lot myself except, when I bake at home rather than at work, I find the endless cleanup massive compared to my usual domestic mess. Last night I made apple strudel and my kitchen floor is still slippery from the butter I sprayed over the dough.

 

I too am a huge fan of Trader Joe's because of products like that UHT whipping cream. I keep a supply on hand because my only complaint about Trader Joe's is that you can get hooked on one of their products and they have no problem with then discontinuing that product without notice. They did that to me with their Hoisin Sauce, which was by far the best Hoisin Sauce I have ever used--made the traditional way with sweet potatoes instead of just red beans.

 

I wish they'd market a UHT half & half; that would be very welcome in my house.

 

 

[kevin313]

Kelly,
Thank you for sharing all of your incredible baking adventures with us! It makes me feel very good to know that you are at home and in your kitchen creating these wonderful baked delights that are as much filled with love as they are with talent. I hope all this baking means that you continue to feel better - you remain in my thoughts and prayers!

A cooking retreat with you would be a blast - what fun that would be!

 

[mixfinder]

My Heart is Thumping

How wonderful it would be to have the cookers surrounding the island and testing the tensile strength of button holes as we gorge ourselves. There isn't a shower on the main, but a large guest bath. If we needed to for those with stair challenges we can shower at the pool in town. I have a sofa, a full size click clack and a blow up twin mattress. In the city we have two queen size air beds. The master has a king size (3 if you like each other) and a sofa. Guest room has a queen size sleigh bed and the third room has two cribs and full size wool bed. There is a large guest bath on the upper floor and a great walk in shower in the Master. I do really well with utter confusion and chaos. Kyler and Judy will be here until November when they move into the new house. That means after Christmas for our sleep over. Flying into Seattle is the best option. Its 2 hours if the road is open. I live in the mountains so there are two passes to cross to get her. I can play taxi driver I just can't enter an area I don't control for germ and bacteria warfare. There is also a shuttle that brings you to Ellensburg for $37.00. Once here we are just minutes from snow shoeing, cross country skiing, down hill skiing and lots of sitting inside to watch the pillowy snow. I strongly suggest travel insurance since I'm not very dependable even though I want to be. Sometime flights are delayed due to weather. Spokane, Pendleton or the Tri Cities are an option but Spokane is an extra 50 miles and only certain air lines fly into the Tri Cities. Pendleton is a historic cowboy town and home to the Pendleton Round Up as well as Pendleton Woolen Mills. My feeling is that if you can get her I'm happy to cover food once you arrive. We can always wait till after the spring that when its 50 one day and 10 below the next. We're legend for Chinook Winds. If you like Casinos they abound. I just want to be together, love and hug on each other and have the most laid back time ever. I understand time constraints for those who work. We'll make the planned events a week long and you're more than welcomed to stay two weeks and see the Ocean, Seattle, Vancouver and anything else that flips your trigger. I cannot wait.
Love and hugs
Kelly

A parting shot of the Versatronic range of the 70.[this post was last edited: 9/4/2013-09:08]

 

[mixfinder]

My Heart is Thumping

How wonderful it would be to have the cookers surrounding the island and testing the tensile strength of button holes as we gorge ourselves. There isn't a shower on the main, but a large guest bath. If we needed to for those with stair challenges we can shower at the pool in town. I have a sofa, a full size click clack and a blow up twin mattress. In the city we have two queen size air beds. The master has a king size (3 if you like each other) and a sofa. Guest room has a queen size sleigh bed and the third room has two cribs and full size wool bed. There is a large guest bath on the upper floor and a great walk in shower in the Master. I do really well with utter confusion and chaos. Kyler and Judy will be here until November when they move into the new house. That means after Christmas for our sleep over. Flying into Seattle is the best option. Its 2 hours if the road is open. I live in the mountains so there are two passes to cross to get her. I can play taxi driver I just can't enter an area I don't control for germ and bacteria warfare. There is also a shuttle that brings you to Ellensburg for $37.00. Once here we are just minutes from snow shoeing, cross country skiing, down hill skiing and lots of sitting inside to watch the pillowy snow. I strongly suggest travel insurance since I'm not very dependable even though I want to be. Sometime flights are delayed due to weather. Spokane, Pendleton or the Tri Cities are an option but Spokane is an extra 50 miles and only certain air lines fly into the Tri Cities. Pendleton is a historic cowboy town and home to the Pendleton Round Up as well as Pendleton Woolen Mills. My feeling is that if you can get her I'm happy to cover food once you arrive. We can always wait till after the spring that when its 50 one day and 10 below the next. We're legend for Chinook Winds. If you like Casinos they abound. I just want to be together, love and hug on each other and have the most laid back time ever. I understand time constraints for those who work. We'll make the planned events a week long and you're more than welcomed to stay two weeks and see the Ocean, Seattle, Vancouver and anything else that flips your trigger. I cannot wait.Love and hugs
Kelly

 

[mixfinder]

Good Sleuth Work

Bob, a.k.a. bobload forwarded two pans for sale. One was a fraction of the $59.00 offered up at ebay for $14.99 and the other was at esty for $19.00. Both are on the way so now we can make Corning Ware monuments. I am throwing away the buffet sever and its clumsy lid which took down my Corn Flower cake pan.
Thanks Bob, you're amazing.
Off the Seattle and the next great hop. Pray me through guys, I am a little frazzled to wake this morning and see my cuticles seeping.
Kelly

 

[mattl]

In honor of Kelly...

I decided to bump this thread in honor of Kelly's passing.  It is pure Kelly, it epitomizes his love of family, friends and food.  I am so honored to be among the group he wanted to get together with.  As one of his last posts here he shows so much joy in life no matter how bad he was feeling.  He loved his Mixmasters, his Frigidaire range that baked as he wanted but most of all his family and friends. 

 

He will truly be missed.

 

[appnut]

I am so humbled I was one of the last he gave tribute to for what I did just to make sure he had his Corning cake pans he so dearly loved. Kelly, I hope you will be the one BobLoading all the dishwashers needed for cleaning after the Heavenly banquets.

 

[launderess]

Peace Out!

We LOVE you Kelly!