tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post3120424594937825639..comments2023-10-19T09:11:00.360-07:00Comments on Velvet Lava: Best of Comments Vol. 1, With CookiesAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860768361414240309noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-8494497999270743592008-06-13T10:47:00.000-07:002008-06-13T10:47:00.000-07:00there are no words to tell you how i love black an...there are no words to tell you how i love black and whites - they are my fave cake cookie thing.<BR/><BR/>overall, martha's recipes tend to SUCK. i found that out long ago...michael, claudia and sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466840130053606273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-8921276589135676632008-06-03T09:42:00.000-07:002008-06-03T09:42:00.000-07:00Great post - you've gotta love some of the comment...Great post - you've gotta love some of the comments for sure!!<BR/><BR/>Now, even though I lived in Az for nearly 6 years, I don't remember getting a chapped ass, or anyone else mentioning that they had one. I'm guessing it's a good thing and not something you need Chapstick for?Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-61685103078357279672008-06-03T08:35:00.000-07:002008-06-03T08:35:00.000-07:00Diva - I actually loved the swearing - I'm all for...Diva - I actually loved the swearing - I'm all for well placed cuss words. And the Martha? Wow, we all have the same story!<BR/><BR/>VE - oops, that happens a lot here. :)<BR/><BR/>Firefly - I know - isn't it validating to hear we're not alone in our failure???<BR/><BR/>Kelly - I don't know if it's all of Martha's recipes or just a portion that we've all seem to run across. It just seems a lot of them need to be tweaked a bit to really work.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860768361414240309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-12681180995909170992008-06-03T06:19:00.000-07:002008-06-03T06:19:00.000-07:00I just made some black and whites for the first ti...I just made some black and whites for the first time last weekend (having never actually even tasted them, but the pictures looked so yummy!). I used Eleanor Klivan's <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Cookies-Elinor-Klivans/dp/0811842169/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212498954&sr=8-1" REL="nofollow">Big Fat Cookies</A>, which is the only cookie cookbook I use these days. They turned out excellently. I wasn't overly impressed with the icing recipes, but figure those could be easily tweaked. You might want to give the cookbook a shot if you want to eat some yummy cookies. I got it as a gift for Christmas and haven't stopped making cookies since.<BR/><BR/>I'm bummed to hear this about Martha's recipes, though, because I just bought 3 copies of her <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307354164" REL="nofollow">Everyday Food: Great Food Fast</A> cookbook (two as gifts and one for myself) because it got such great reviews on Amazon. Have I set my friend (not the most excellent cook) up for failure?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617844410279287777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-67175656451288328062008-06-02T18:08:00.000-07:002008-06-02T18:08:00.000-07:00Wow, I feel soooo validated about Martha's recipes...Wow, I feel soooo validated about Martha's recipes being not-so-good! And, yes, Martha does truly rule. She's amazing, but again...the recipes, not so much...On the other hand, Ann, your recipes are amazing, you're amazing, and I'm amazed at your amazingness.Fireflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348314825133037343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-16132106704156605222008-06-02T14:42:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:42:00.000-07:00It's really not fair to photograph cookies that la...It's really not fair to photograph cookies that large and tasty...now I'm heading to get a snack...Ed & Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730956006290504616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-254300036700184642008-06-02T14:18:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:18:00.000-07:00ALSO. martha rules because she thinks up some amaz...ALSO. martha rules because she thinks up some amazing stuff but her recipes are crap. crap instructions too. i recently made an apple spice cake of hers with my housemate...sounds simple? yea pretty much. the cake ended up like a steamed pudding. mushy and wrong.<BR/><BR/>SOBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-79687384961951117002008-06-02T14:16:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:16:00.000-07:00i love those cookies. quote britney o spears, gimm...i love those cookies. quote britney o spears, gimme more gimme gimme more.<BR/><BR/>great post. had major giggles reading through all of them. i agree. it's great having readers. it's like having a major life and food chat session which is fantabulous.<BR/>and once again, apologies with all that swearin. don't know why i got so worked up reading that post.<BR/><BR/>must be a woman thing. haha!!<BR/><BR/>i look forward to more food porn my friend. cause you never seem to let me down in that area. <BR/><BR/>best love<BR/>xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-91413855241300113032008-06-02T08:16:00.000-07:002008-06-02T08:16:00.000-07:00Manager Mom - Come on over MM - I'll whip up somet...Manager Mom - Come on over MM - I'll whip up somethin' for you anytime!<BR/><BR/>Insane Mama - lol, I swear - comments are often my favorite part of this blog. :)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860768361414240309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-48588628870077820612008-06-02T08:13:00.000-07:002008-06-02T08:13:00.000-07:00That is a great idea, I have had the strangest com...That is a great idea, I have had the strangest comments on my blog<BR/>mmm cookiesInsane Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772208953959596713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-9912852161150126702008-06-02T03:14:00.000-07:002008-06-02T03:14:00.000-07:00OK... it's pretty early so my wit machine is not w...OK... it's pretty early so my wit machine is not warmed up yet. Let me think on some stuff that could match the great comments you got above... and can I come over for some of that ridiculously good looking cake? I love velvet cake and I can't cook for a darn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-39534460886234796042008-06-01T16:05:00.000-07:002008-06-01T16:05:00.000-07:00Laura - You're so welcome. :)Blueslover - why, tha...Laura - You're so welcome. :)<BR/><BR/>Blueslover - why, thank you! Love the screen name too.<BR/><BR/>Lacy - you always just crack me up, girl! I love the cliches, keep 'em coming. <BR/><BR/>Diane - the icing is pretty typical, as far as icings go - not terribly cloying, but not rich like a frosting. We found the best way to eat this beauty was to eat one flavor first, then the other - that way, we were able to enjoy the distinct flavors.<BR/><BR/>Maria - lol, thanks for the validation! What is with her recipes? I feel like we're uncovering a conspiracy here! Also, totally with you on the F-bombs.<BR/><BR/>All Adither - thank you for the compliment and for the validation on the Martha thing...weird huh?Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860768361414240309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-41633416463197413392008-06-01T15:12:00.000-07:002008-06-01T15:12:00.000-07:00Nice cookie shots! I've found the same thing with ...Nice cookie shots! I've found the same thing with Martha, but I always just assume I'm doing it wrong. I'm such a cliche.Angie McCullaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338130265872869124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-87000533222567350222008-06-01T08:35:00.000-07:002008-06-01T08:35:00.000-07:00I have a Martha cookbook and have actually experie...I have a Martha cookbook and have actually experienced so many issues with her recipes that I wrote her website a long letter of complaint. Never heard back. Not a "Good Thing", Martha. So, I'm not surprised that you had to cuss a lot during her recipe. If I was making one her recipes, I'd always make sure it was on a day that the kids would be out of the house, because I knew the F-bombs would be flying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-19082765991037847312008-06-01T06:15:00.000-07:002008-06-01T06:15:00.000-07:00Very pretty cookies! How does the icing taste? Did...Very pretty cookies! How does the icing taste? Did you find it cloying? I've never commented before, but am glad to hear that the comments do mean something! Love this blog and the pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-74277789104977378422008-05-31T23:09:00.000-07:002008-05-31T23:09:00.000-07:00I love cookies. They are just plain fabulous. He...I love cookies. They are just plain fabulous. Here and now -- to quote Luther Vandross -- I vow my undying love to those cookies. Indeed, they had me at hello. They complete me. <BR/><BR/>I'm running out of cliches and -- ding dang -- I am hungry.<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>LacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-69972545735358101862008-05-31T17:08:00.000-07:002008-05-31T17:08:00.000-07:00Beautiful cookies, quite elegant. Loved the recipe...Beautiful cookies, quite elegant. Loved the recipe introduction, the comments, and the comments about the comments, lol. :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-48247883813956622192008-05-31T15:35:00.000-07:002008-05-31T15:35:00.000-07:00Hey, thanks for the counter-validation :) (is me s...Hey, thanks for the counter-validation :) (is me saying this the equivalent of sending someone a note to say thankyou for your thankyou note?) I concur on the comment-love, they always make my day! I've never seen what the fuss is over Martha, but those cookies do look lovely - as in, nice idea, poorly thought out recipe? Sticky cookie dough can be one of the most frustrating things on earth...hungryandfrozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077401868108124070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-48219336129198403192008-05-31T13:49:00.000-07:002008-05-31T13:49:00.000-07:00Jennifer - maybe I've been missing out on the unde...Jennifer - maybe I've been missing out on the underwear thing here...<BR/><BR/>Missy - Thanks! That darn Martha. :)<BR/><BR/>Firefly - See, what is it with the Martha recipes? Does she not have a test kitchen?<BR/><BR/>Rebecca - Okay, this is getting weird now - are ALL of her recipes "off"?<BR/><BR/>Kspin - exactly - I'll post something and instantly think it's total shit. Then finally, someone comments and I think "oh gawd, at least ONE person on the planet likes it."<BR/><BR/>Lisa - EX-ACT-LY! What is it with her recipes - I have yet to have one work, just as it is???Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860768361414240309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-42685663938819463992008-05-31T12:41:00.000-07:002008-05-31T12:41:00.000-07:00yep, you have our number all right! I mean, who d...yep, you have our number all right! I mean, who doesn't love to hear themselves talk? so this is the greatest hook - we get to read your excellent posts and we get to hear ourselves talk as well - a sure recipe for a loyal readership. Cookies look elegant and cute at the same time. I never make anything from M that doesn't have to be modified in some way - do they even TEST those recipes??Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993651302999494620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-44942518497409008272008-05-31T10:27:00.000-07:002008-05-31T10:27:00.000-07:00Ahh. So glad that you too experience the 'comment ...Ahh. So glad that you too experience the 'comment high'. Sometimes I'll write a post and think the next day that I should delete it, and am surprised when I have comments. Then I stop and go, "wow, other people are as crazy as me". That is validating! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the linky-love and the awesome cookie recipe! ~KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-64895300592024227292008-05-31T10:25:00.000-07:002008-05-31T10:25:00.000-07:00Interesting because I too have had quite a bit of ...Interesting because I too have had quite a bit of trouble with her recipes! I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one. Blog comments are often quite a read unto themselves, I agree. I really enjoy them as well! Those cookies look beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-5196252396640057192008-05-31T08:07:00.000-07:002008-05-31T08:07:00.000-07:00Those cookies are beautiful! I get pleasure just l...Those cookies are beautiful! I get pleasure just looking at a picture of them. I like the recap of comments (with comments), too. But then I look forward to every one of your posts and I'm never disappointed. As for Martha, I do love her, but I did toss out her cookbook, because some of her recipes are too much work or just a little off.Fireflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348314825133037343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-23184419367525144742008-05-31T05:39:00.000-07:002008-05-31T05:39:00.000-07:00I'm always sure to leave comments on blogs I like ...I'm always sure to leave comments on blogs I like because I'm sure they take a good deal of effort to maintain. And, now I'm glad to hear the comments do mean so much! Funny post today, both the comment snapshots and your contentions with THAT Martha, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-9068793260297235472008-05-30T23:29:00.000-07:002008-05-30T23:29:00.000-07:00Ooh ooh! (raises hand) I've done the underwear thi...Ooh ooh! (raises hand) I've done the underwear thing, too!<BR/><BR/>Great comments (and don't we all live for them?). You've got some clever, funny readers. (Can't wait to hear when you try that hanging up trick...)<BR/><BR/>That is the best recipe intro ever. Just once, would it kill Martha to say that a recipe chaps her ass, too? Those cookies look yummy.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.com