tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post8531117194220959111..comments2024-03-28T03:47:42.232-07:00Comments on My Mother's Apron Strings: Lemon~Pistachio Tea CakeSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-21284522501376220062012-07-13T04:31:08.095-07:002012-07-13T04:31:08.095-07:00This looks and sounds luscious!This looks and sounds luscious!PCStamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376326366932002095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-19196238219553463102012-07-07T16:26:39.613-07:002012-07-07T16:26:39.613-07:00Luckily Plan B worked!Luckily Plan B worked!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-29375346144312815832012-07-07T08:36:57.685-07:002012-07-07T08:36:57.685-07:00Beautiful loaf! It looks great with those squared ...Beautiful loaf! It looks great with those squared edges!NancyChttp://nancycreative.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-87827023196783006492012-07-07T06:33:33.243-07:002012-07-07T06:33:33.243-07:00It was a perfect day! and we have more sun today--...It was a perfect day! and we have more sun today--hurray!! Stay cool where you're at; I hear you're going to hit triple digits again...at least with the heat index:-( XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-56101558925912274982012-07-07T06:32:23.751-07:002012-07-07T06:32:23.751-07:00Dearest friend, have a wonderful holiday and when ...Dearest friend, have a wonderful holiday and when you get home, the Sunflower apron will be on its way! XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-75327977000862428552012-07-07T06:31:39.194-07:002012-07-07T06:31:39.194-07:00Hi Rose, if you "click" on Pistachio Pas...Hi Rose, if you "click" on Pistachio Paste at the top, I give you the source I use, which is Nuts.com. They have everything! Even, pistachio flour, which I've used a lot of times in place of some of the all-purpose in recipes. Thank you for stopping by, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-33907844833385616122012-07-07T06:29:43.538-07:002012-07-07T06:29:43.538-07:00Bonnie, The recipes are my own creation--a combina...Bonnie, The recipes are my own creation--a combination of a science (and pastry) background and watching my mother "throw" together ingredients:-D That's the reason for "Plan B" for this one today...but the cake itself is delicious. <br />I love wandering through your post too; it's, as my grandson son says, "So cool" to see your gardens, what you're up to in the kitchen, and just learn about living in the midwest. XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-31436640717692010582012-07-07T05:32:39.875-07:002012-07-07T05:32:39.875-07:00a cup of tea and lemon tea cake....what more could...a cup of tea and lemon tea cake....what more could one ask for. <br />stamping sue<br />http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/stamping suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190644334669574160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-27803156144345836512012-07-07T03:16:35.117-07:002012-07-07T03:16:35.117-07:00So glad you have some sunshine Susan. We have some...So glad you have some sunshine Susan. We have some too today, which is a blessing as we have to pack up the car ready for our holiday. The cake looks delicious - nothing wrong with a Plan B!Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-2949365773034480132012-07-07T01:49:08.220-07:002012-07-07T01:49:08.220-07:00This looks amazing, will have to source some pista...This looks amazing, will have to source some pistachio paste :) xRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763857031636484404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-19182055662290905092012-07-06T20:48:15.226-07:002012-07-06T20:48:15.226-07:00You are amazing. Where do you find all of the rec...You are amazing. Where do you find all of the recipes! You make them look so good and so easy. I can't wait to try this. Always a pleasure to wander through your posts.Bonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-55024451745530950482012-07-06T18:39:53.563-07:002012-07-06T18:39:53.563-07:00Sweet friend, you've done some baking today! ...Sweet friend, you've done some baking today! The recipe for Irish Oats Bread really is a Plan A! And Grandma Carrie's scones are my tried and true "go to's" for a morning treat. I bet your guys really enjoyed the outcome:-D Happy Baking, Love you, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-50183774712705801032012-07-06T18:37:35.203-07:002012-07-06T18:37:35.203-07:00I've had to do a lot of Plan B's, but this...I've had to do a lot of Plan B's, but this time I really wanted to show that I'm not a perfect baker--something Martha Stewart would never admit to:-D At least my recipes are original...oops, am I being too catty, meow!<br />I will enjoy this beautiful weather; it doesn't come around that often. Love you, MeSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-79654382717565559012012-07-06T18:35:30.535-07:002012-07-06T18:35:30.535-07:00The texture turns out remarkable in both the tea c...The texture turns out remarkable in both the tea cake and the spritz so I do recommend it. I like it better than almond paste, but admittedly, it has it's place in my pantry as well.<br />Stay cool--I'll send good thoughts for the oppressive weather to pass quickly...without thunderstorms:-) XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-55080754127199621762012-07-06T18:14:00.858-07:002012-07-06T18:14:00.858-07:00So glad to hear you are getting your sunshine Susa...So glad to hear you are getting your sunshine Susan! We have a little too much of that here in Va! Your plan B looks delicious my friend! I'm adding another ingredient to my list of never tried items to my shopping list. xoxo ♥<br />Martha EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-85780327321110225872012-07-06T15:41:49.704-07:002012-07-06T15:41:49.704-07:00Real baking, I LOVE it! I always hope for plan A ...Real baking, I LOVE it! I always hope for plan A but am always glad when plan B tastes great. :) Beautiful tea cake that my own dad would love as pistachios are his all time favorite. Enjoy the sun, my friend! Hugs!!Ellen @ BakeItWithBoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010792456761991466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-7665004026498708702012-07-06T12:52:46.720-07:002012-07-06T12:52:46.720-07:00That looks perfect for afternoon tea. I baked the...That looks perfect for afternoon tea. I baked the bread made with left over porridge, today. It is so good, possibly the nicest loaf I have ever baked. I also made a batch of scones to your Great Grandmother's recipe - they came out looking and tasting superb! Thank you, Susan.xElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.com