tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post2334487935245990485..comments2024-03-28T03:47:42.232-07:00Comments on My Mother's Apron Strings: What's In a Name CakeSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-53816153019679915232012-04-16T07:54:33.328-07:002012-04-16T07:54:33.328-07:00This looks amazing! And, it gives me a great idea...This looks amazing! And, it gives me a great idea for a red hot red velvet cake I have in the works...I will definitely try the beets. I'm extremely intrigued. Great story!! My mom once added salt instead of sugar into hot chocolate, once. A big Monday AM HUG to you, my friend!!! :)Ellen @ BakeItWithBoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010792456761991466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-74598388992219702102012-04-16T07:35:06.419-07:002012-04-16T07:35:06.419-07:00I love your story and I wish my Mom was still arou...I love your story and I wish my Mom was still around to know that it can happen to anyone. She felt so badly that she had "ruined" a whole pot of chili, but my Dad said, "don't throw it out...I'll eat it!" Husbands can be pretty great sometimes:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-21527207385213458892012-04-15T05:32:50.717-07:002012-04-15T05:32:50.717-07:00I have a story about a mistake ingredient, too. I...I have a story about a mistake ingredient, too. I was at my friend(more like my "adopted family") house and it was thanksgiving time. Guess I was around 16 yrs. old or so and we were making the pies. I was putting in the spices for pumpkin pie. Sue (my friend, yes another sue) looked at the pie and said looks different, oh well put it in the oven. while the pies were cooking we cleaned up and sue says why is the chili powder out? I gasped and said oh no! I must of grabbed the that instead of cinnamon. I'm so sorry I ruined the pumpkin pie. she said don't worry about it and we proceeded to make a new pie but in the mean time carm (her husband who treated me like his daughter even though they are only about 10 yrs. older than me) boy this story is sure rambling anyway to finish.....Carm ate the pie and said it has a bit of a tang taste to it, interesting pie. stamping sue<br />http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/stamping suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190644334669574160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-17078917992929708422012-04-14T10:33:41.560-07:002012-04-14T10:33:41.560-07:00Interesting. Beets. My mom loved to eat beets. ...Interesting. Beets. My mom loved to eat beets. I don't care for them. But this really looks good and intriguing!!KathyNhttp://www.kathynakata.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-34097469377645513092012-04-13T17:40:15.125-07:002012-04-13T17:40:15.125-07:00Your dad was my kind of guy! What a great way to ...Your dad was my kind of guy! What a great way to pay tribute to him:) I have never been a beet eater, but I know I'd love this, and it looks so pretty too!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072961274277978490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-26871927184417360952012-04-13T13:47:12.704-07:002012-04-13T13:47:12.704-07:00How wonderful you speak of the love of parents. M...How wonderful you speak of the love of parents. My own husband is like your Dad and always thinks everything I make is wonderful. The beets in this cake sound wonderful to me and quite creative! How wonderful that baking brings back our loved ones!<br />Martha EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-61511230100743195212012-04-13T07:03:36.388-07:002012-04-13T07:03:36.388-07:00I want to assure everyone, even if you don't l...I want to assure everyone, even if you don't like beets, you'll love this cake. The beets add moisture and yes, some color. I've used cooked beets lots of times before in my chocolate cake--you get a wonderful "red velvet" look without the fear of artificial color in your dessert. <br />Meggie, I hope the bad weather in Texas isn't anywhere near you or your daughter. Stay safe, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-89128296597851523332012-04-13T06:30:14.789-07:002012-04-13T06:30:14.789-07:00You talking about your dad reminds me of my grandp...You talking about your dad reminds me of my grandpa that I just adored! Enjoy your memories - that's the best thing to do with them. :)Susan @ The Royal Cookhttp://theroyalcook.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-67943750959231282472012-04-12T21:29:05.326-07:002012-04-12T21:29:05.326-07:00Hi Susan....At first, I thought how unusual to add...Hi Susan....At first, I thought how unusual to add beets....but I love beets...and, after all, we sometimes put grated carrots in a cake. So, I say, gold stars for your memory cake!Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.com