tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post1363144401555432329..comments2024-03-28T15:53:41.979-04:00Comments on Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: Cottage Cheese Coffee Cake with Fig JamKorina Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-68943127073499574232011-08-13T20:24:36.276-04:002011-08-13T20:24:36.276-04:00Anonymous, too funny. You are the only person who ...Anonymous, too funny. You are the only person who caught that. It should be a warm brown. Don't know how I made that mistake! LOL<br /><br />I'll fix the recipe right now.<br /><br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-58181435760452796202011-08-13T19:24:25.537-04:002011-08-13T19:24:25.537-04:00Hi, I want to make this but the end of the recipe ...Hi, I want to make this but the end of the recipe confuses me. First it is supposed to be warm med. brown and then you let it cool 10-20 to light golden brown and cool again? Does that mean it gets lighter in color as it cools? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-66076416817209679632011-08-13T01:12:02.243-04:002011-08-13T01:12:02.243-04:00Yes, I use crisco & I try to make only the amo...Yes, I use crisco & I try to make only the amount I need. So I often half or quarter the recipe. I believe I have frozen the mix in the past too. Hope this helps.Helena Georgettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-15741759801660974362011-08-13T00:44:45.953-04:002011-08-13T00:44:45.953-04:00Helena, just wondering. The shortening doesn't...Helena, just wondering. The shortening doesn't spoil faster? I'm assuming that's the reason for dating it 10-12 weeks? Do you use Crisco?<br /><br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-47977783480631960992011-08-13T00:42:56.399-04:002011-08-13T00:42:56.399-04:00Helena, wow! Thank you so much. Can't wait to ...Helena, wow! Thank you so much. Can't wait to put this together!<br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-39898295864966159982011-08-12T15:47:19.701-04:002011-08-12T15:47:19.701-04:00Homemade Bisquick
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 t...Homemade Bisquick<br />4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />2 tablespoons baking powder<br />1 1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon cream of tartar<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />3/4 cup instant nonfat milk powder <br />1 cup vegetable shortening PLUS<br />2 tablespoons vegetable shortening<br />In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda and milk powder. Stir Helena Georgettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-41353554012820416242011-08-11T20:59:37.588-04:002011-08-11T20:59:37.588-04:00Nanc, cute. I've saved breakfast. This late in...Nanc, cute. I've saved breakfast. This late in the day? Hallelujah! LOL<br /><br />Helena, I hope you'll share the recipe for your bisquick. I'd love to have it.<br /><br />Hugs to all<br /><br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-65536766440617860732011-08-11T19:52:57.003-04:002011-08-11T19:52:57.003-04:00I make my own bisquick. It's so easy & hop...I make my own bisquick. It's so easy & hopefully cost efficient. At least I know what's in it. I've thought of you & your family today. Time & love are so important to all of us, but especially to those suffering.Helena Georgettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-21828197776279126322011-08-11T18:55:41.002-04:002011-08-11T18:55:41.002-04:00Avery,
Thanks so very much for sharing such a pers...Avery,<br />Thanks so very much for sharing such a personal story. It is courageous women and men like you, who are willing to share their stories that will help save lives...<br /><br />Your coffee cake recipe will save breakfast!! My om regularly made Bisquick coffee cake...using apples, peaches, cherries..whatever MI fruit was in season...I have just added Bisquick to my shopping list!<br />Nanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977306538398462043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-64978813013237069182011-08-11T17:44:54.390-04:002011-08-11T17:44:54.390-04:00Dave, Cleo, MJ, and Krista, thank you for your tho...Dave, Cleo, MJ, and Krista, thank you for your thoughts. It does speak to the power of love. I do not believe I could have gotten through the disease without the love and diligence. I am stronger for it, and I hope, I'm much more compassionate for people with emotional issues.<br /><br />Krista, change out the figs to anything else that you can make into jam, like peaches or apricots. I know Daryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-40632813178103344212011-08-11T17:21:03.991-04:002011-08-11T17:21:03.991-04:00Your story will surely inspire others who suffer f...Your story will surely inspire others who suffer from the disease and will give their families hope! I'm in awe of your fig jam. Wish we could get more fresh figs around here!<br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-590906446258308172011-08-11T16:44:16.949-04:002011-08-11T16:44:16.949-04:00This sounds great, Avery. I found your story very ...This sounds great, Avery. I found your story very moving. It sure does tell us a lot about the power of food and love used well and wisely. And of course, the power of cinnamon too. <br /><br />Thanks so much.Mary Jane Maffinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915831422058413668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-42621906117827929932011-08-11T15:48:39.931-04:002011-08-11T15:48:39.931-04:00Moving story, Avery, and an intriguing recipe. Tha...Moving story, Avery, and an intriguing recipe. Thank you so much for sharing both.<br /><br />~ CleoCleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-16809689086874546042011-08-11T15:34:48.074-04:002011-08-11T15:34:48.074-04:00Thank you so much for sharing that story. Makes e...Thank you so much for sharing that story. Makes everything more personal from now on.<br /><br />And just love the cake!<br /><br />DaveInspired by eRecipeCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104173871760979364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-62274623929922083392011-08-11T13:22:59.513-04:002011-08-11T13:22:59.513-04:00Helena, I know I shouldn't use a mix, but ther...Helena, I know I shouldn't use a mix, but there is something about the Nisquick aroma that sends me! Perhaps it's the cinnamon. LOL<br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-222720727291037732011-08-11T11:27:02.082-04:002011-08-11T11:27:02.082-04:00This will be perfect for tomorrow. I've made t...This will be perfect for tomorrow. I've made the bisquick coffee cake before, but not with cottage cheese or the extra water. I can smell the cinnamon now.Helena Georgettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-22089656582965456032011-08-11T09:54:08.622-04:002011-08-11T09:54:08.622-04:00Elizabeth, tempted is a little "soft," d...Elizabeth, tempted is a little "soft," don't you think? I ate the whole thing! What was that commercial, he liked it? Mikey liked it!<br /><br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-54614040205534278422011-08-11T09:51:50.168-04:002011-08-11T09:51:50.168-04:00Liz, I'm thrilled to revive such memories. One...Liz, I'm thrilled to revive such memories. One of my most favorite memories is teaching my son how to cook. He loved the task and is a great cook, now in his 20's. These were bonding times.<br /><br />~AveryDaryl Wood Gerber a.k.a. Avery Aames https://www.blogger.com/profile/14774220321350792346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-35895048615334323032011-08-11T09:41:52.366-04:002011-08-11T09:41:52.366-04:00Avery, thanks for sharing your story with us. I...Avery, thanks for sharing your story with us. I'm so glad that you got healthy and that coffee cake tempted your appetite! Thanks for this recipe--it sounds delicious!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-11367336575353478472011-08-11T00:57:00.972-04:002011-08-11T00:57:00.972-04:00Eons ago, one of the secretaries would treat the o...Eons ago, one of the secretaries would treat the office to her home baked coffee cake. I was in awe, not just of her baking but her ability to bake while getting two young children and a husband out of the house, before her long commute to work.<br />You have revived such memories!Liz V.noreply@blogger.com