tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post6226990203594618697..comments2024-03-29T08:42:30.985-04:00Comments on Mystery Lovers' Kitchen: Welcome Guest Blogger Kathleen Ernst!Korina Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-69095861626561184082010-10-19T03:56:51.167-04:002010-10-19T03:56:51.167-04:00I visited your blog nice info about kitchen applia...I visited your blog nice info about kitchen appliances, i want to share to my blogs with you.where you can get all the collections of Kitchen cabinets are something you use every day, yet you probably never take the time to appreciate them. They seem simple enough, but there is actually more than plenty involved behind the scenes. There are many things to consider regarding Discount Cabinets leenapaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930745930066853303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-87630393528515231992010-10-18T01:13:06.477-04:002010-10-18T01:13:06.477-04:00And the book winner is...Jenn McKinlay! Jenn, ple...And the book winner is...Jenn McKinlay! Jenn, please get in touch with me at k.ernst @ kathleenernst.com so we can work out the details.<br /><br />Thanks again for letting me visit, and for the good conversation!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-7280372529131716352010-10-18T00:59:14.297-04:002010-10-18T00:59:14.297-04:00Thanks for the tip about Bubble Tea. I will track...Thanks for the tip about Bubble Tea. I will track down the tapioca balls.<br /><br />The comment about family recipes being lost is a warning for all of us. Let's get those special traditions documented!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-77382358081893809482010-10-17T23:49:02.756-04:002010-10-17T23:49:02.756-04:00ALWAYS LOVE a Kuchen recipe! Thanks and greatest ...ALWAYS LOVE a Kuchen recipe! Thanks and greatest of luck on your book! Looking forward to reading it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-1518662467287392332010-10-17T22:36:22.928-04:002010-10-17T22:36:22.928-04:00My Swedish grandmother made rye bread almost every...My Swedish grandmother made rye bread almost every day. On holidays she made little things she called tassies (sp?). They were like tiny pecan pies, two bites each, or one if you were really hungry. And her spritz cookies! I've never been able to make them like she (and my mom) did. <br />Thanks for the post!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-82573007448939674712010-10-17T22:11:53.305-04:002010-10-17T22:11:53.305-04:00I am really looking forward to reading this book K...I am really looking forward to reading this book Kathleen. Growing up German and Polish in MN, only my Aunt Jeannie cooked for the family. As I grew up and became more interested in food, my Aunt passed away. Her recipes lost. My favorite dish she made was a seafood pasta salad.I know, neither German or Polish! I look forward to making the Kuchen- we just got a load of apples from GA! Though I Christine Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-21353869675138181542010-10-17T16:36:51.405-04:002010-10-17T16:36:51.405-04:00Thanks for joining us, Kathleen. I love ethnic fo...Thanks for joining us, Kathleen. I love ethnic foods -- almost too many to mention. Lil's post about Dim Sum has me missing my favorite Chinese restaurant. <br /><br />~ KristaKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002970043709820868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-1402412350555487322010-10-17T16:18:09.725-04:002010-10-17T16:18:09.725-04:00My favorite ethnic treats are those that are serve...My favorite ethnic treats are those that are served for Chinese Dim Sum. I just love the idea of lots of small dishes of dumplings, filled buns, etc to munch on with friends over several pots of black tea.<br /><br />Saw from the comments that you had recently tried Bubble Tea. You can buy the dried tapioca balls in Asian grocery stores and boil them up at home to add to your own beverage Lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13680968217522258788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-68527633682904857772010-10-17T15:44:26.376-04:002010-10-17T15:44:26.376-04:00Thanks so much for joining us in the kitchen, Kath...Thanks so much for joining us in the kitchen, Kathleen! Great post! I love the thought, I'm tasting what they tasted. Wonderful! I frequently consult my Grammy's recipe box -- it certainly keeps loved ones close and history alive.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034538053367194707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-37808117403280849412010-10-17T15:34:15.322-04:002010-10-17T15:34:15.322-04:00Wow, thanks, Lori! Fifty miles? I hope you enjoy...Wow, thanks, Lori! Fifty miles? I hope you enjoy it.Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-69473683415180605302010-10-17T15:08:18.325-04:002010-10-17T15:08:18.325-04:00i actually bought your book last week. traveled 50...i actually bought your book last week. traveled 50 miles to get it. I absolutely love rhubarb and would love to make this with it. Lori Ciminolori ciminonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-11044463819182985372010-10-17T14:46:23.021-04:002010-10-17T14:46:23.021-04:00This sounds so cool!This sounds so cool!Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-354528859655511002010-10-17T13:23:45.717-04:002010-10-17T13:23:45.717-04:00I should mention - I'll be on an airplane for ...I should mention - I'll be on an airplane for most of the day, and unable to post in a timely fashion. But I will check in as soon as I can! Be sure to check late tonight or tomorrow for the book winner's name.<br /><br />And there are more chances to win! You can see the schedule for the rest of my blog tour at my own blog, http://sitesandstories.wordpress.com.Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-54773537113205876192010-10-17T12:28:46.322-04:002010-10-17T12:28:46.322-04:00Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! And thanks...Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! And thanks for sharing your favorites. I am endlessly fascinated by our culinary diversity.<br /><br />One of the things I love about food traditions are the stories they tell. They reflect regions, families, ethnicity, personal tastes. Whenever I travel I love trying new and local dishes. (Just had bubble tea for the first time, in San Francisco's Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-14251972034603028702010-10-17T11:59:46.610-04:002010-10-17T11:59:46.610-04:00Looking forward to Cloak and Clue discussion of yo...Looking forward to Cloak and Clue discussion of your book. I'm going to try this recipe, my German heritage has been awakened!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191049780865840412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-76526470175387795822010-10-17T09:51:25.288-04:002010-10-17T09:51:25.288-04:00German here, Kathleen, so when I saw there was an ...German here, Kathleen, so when I saw there was an authentic kuchen recipe, I scurried over to Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. For over a year, I worked across the street from an authentic German bakery that made the most heavenly kuchen. They just couldn't make a go of it in our small town, unfortunately. (Or maybe fortunately for my wasteline.) Thank you for the recipe, and good luck with Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-85728475572460300692010-10-17T09:50:08.852-04:002010-10-17T09:50:08.852-04:00I also grew up on the east coast and although I th...I also grew up on the east coast and although I think it's regional, rather than ethnic, I can remember church suppers of "clam pie" - clams baked in a pie crust. Clams could be dug literally out our back door, so it was inexpensive as well as delicious. I'd love to win your new adult mystery.<br /><br />pennyt at hotmail dot compennythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02954661134848897320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-68088757764251968842010-10-17T09:40:50.487-04:002010-10-17T09:40:50.487-04:00Welcome to the Kitchen, Kathleen! Your tale of ins...Welcome to the Kitchen, Kathleen! Your tale of inspiration for OLD WORLD MURDER is fascinating. I'm so glad you shared it with us. (Your PW review was stellar, and I can't wait to read it.) The kuchen recipe is priceless, given its flexibility for using seasonal fruit, and I look forward to trying it. I must also agree with Laine - the "historical" photo of you cutting rhubarb Cleo Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557517506340986862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-17044683482673603192010-10-17T08:27:15.726-04:002010-10-17T08:27:15.726-04:00Another southern her too I agree with Elizabeth th...Another southern her too I agree with Elizabeth the Mennonites here in SC have great food. Of course like Nurse Judy said fried chicken, cornbread all comfort food. Thank you for being a guest Kathleen I will have to check out your books as well.~ Babs ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14447816893758898115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-21940670228898157422010-10-17T07:48:44.079-04:002010-10-17T07:48:44.079-04:00Kathleen, another Southern in the mix here. I like...Kathleen, another Southern in the mix here. I like to think in the South we just enjoy food. Love the recipe and the photo of you.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-57025828280795012712010-10-17T07:43:57.562-04:002010-10-17T07:43:57.562-04:00Thanks so much for coming by the Mystery Lovers...Thanks so much for coming by the Mystery Lovers' Kitchen today, Kathleen! I love the pictures and the coffeecake recipe. Mmm!<br /><br />I'll agree with Nurse Judy that the Southern culture is overwhelming with its own offerings! Although I will say that probably the Mennonite group, which does have a strong presence in South Carolina, has fascinated me. Their cookies and breads are Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-15754337029627845932010-10-17T07:30:48.395-04:002010-10-17T07:30:48.395-04:00I always thought being an interpreter would be a t...I always thought being an interpreter would be a thrill - getting to live history, to literally put myself into the shoes of women who lived so long ago. When I lived on the East Coast I haunted places like Williamsburg and Plimouth, soaking up everything the interpreters said and did. <br /><br />The photo of you is just classically beautiful. I'd have been proud to take it.<br /><br />MyLaineshotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404938863398418810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-21088030109761934962010-10-17T06:55:58.740-04:002010-10-17T06:55:58.740-04:00Love the recipe and the sepia pic of you. My Fathe...Love the recipe and the sepia pic of you. My Father's hertitage is also from Switzerland and Germany. His ancestors settled in Lancaster County Pennslyania in the late 1600's and were Menonites. My favorite recipe is Shoo Fly Pie. Great blog, enjoyed your story.<br /><br />Texasjayne@aol.comsusan e.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309470395783938361.post-64529801541570476642010-10-17T03:46:29.121-04:002010-10-17T03:46:29.121-04:00Hmmm, this might be a hard one since my "ethn...Hmmm, this might be a hard one since my "ethnic heritage" is actually Southern and my favorite dishes run to skillet cornbread and fried chicken, cream gravy, mashed potatoes with LOTS of butter, chicken and dumplings with flour dumplings cut into strips, barbecue anything...I think I'll quit there! I'm making myself hungry! Nurse JudyMacNurseJudyMac55http://twitter.comnoreply@blogger.com