tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post3870848237769138086..comments2023-10-19T09:11:00.360-07:00Comments on Velvet Lava: Mama Grinch Makes MarzipanAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860768361414240309noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-57982579766744141852008-12-29T08:50:00.000-07:002008-12-29T08:50:00.000-07:00Alright, seriously, you are way too funny. I've be...Alright, seriously, you are way too funny. I've been cracking up reading through your Twitterstream, and your blogs are just expanded hilarity. <BR/><BR/>You definitely have a new fan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-25451449698227911842008-12-19T17:47:00.000-07:002008-12-19T17:47:00.000-07:00Look at you all "holiday spirited"! I hear you on ...Look at you all "holiday spirited"! I hear you on the holiday stress. I used to LOVE Christmas when I was a tiny self, but now it's just ok. I try to get in the spirit though... but not so much as to make marzipan, lol!Clumbsy Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400021601744310549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-82388602778023199832008-12-19T02:29:00.000-07:002008-12-19T02:29:00.000-07:00oh those are SO adorable!oh those are SO adorable!Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237154972327220231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-9920719240023533902008-12-18T14:44:00.000-07:002008-12-18T14:44:00.000-07:00I'm not a huge fan of the holidays either..for alm...I'm not a huge fan of the holidays either..for almost all the same reasons. I do love to exchange gifts with those closest to me. I wonder if I would have the patience to do the cutouts of the crazy marzipan? Yours came out wicked! (yes, I'm from Mass, and we say wicked! LOL...I crack myself up)vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-44780380501572572412008-12-18T13:12:00.000-07:002008-12-18T13:12:00.000-07:00And I thought I was the only one to make black sug...And I thought I was the only one to make black sugar cookies :)<BR/><BR/>Great job on the marizan candy, being all festive and all... but I'll admit it's kinda my 'childhood green veggie' of desserts. They are just too wicked sweet for me. <BR/><BR/>I can't disagree that your co-workers and friends devoured them though :)Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494977879326006105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-3735559656834142972008-12-17T21:14:00.000-07:002008-12-17T21:14:00.000-07:00Baaahhh-Humbug!!!Unfortunatly I have to be in the ...Baaahhh-Humbug!!!<BR/>Unfortunatly I have to be in the Christmas Cheer for my young kiddos!<BR/>My I could understand your dislike for the Holidays, if it brings up such painful memories!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512762007920731674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-56397229888861155852008-12-17T19:55:00.000-07:002008-12-17T19:55:00.000-07:00ann..just thought i'd stop by again to say how tou...ann..just thought i'd stop by again to say how touched i am by your comment on my blog. you're the best!! :) lots of love, honey..and marzipan all around. xdivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076017766499977445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-7047606694910766222008-12-17T08:59:00.000-07:002008-12-17T08:59:00.000-07:00Thank you for admitting your grinchness. I will jo...Thank you for admitting your grinchness. I will join that club.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-74260891140583978442008-12-17T00:27:00.000-07:002008-12-17T00:27:00.000-07:00You and me both, babe. You and me bothYou and me both, babe. You and me bothflutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-7025724526006037052008-12-16T18:31:00.000-07:002008-12-16T18:31:00.000-07:00Hey you made marzipan! How great is that? these ...Hey you made marzipan! How great is that? these are cute cute cute, and I totally agree with little fruit shapes or whatever else floats your boat! <BR/>Sorry about your mom - man, that still feels like it's pretty sharp.<BR/>You know, whether a person is into Christmas or not, it is a food and eating time that cannot be equaled. At least here in the northwest we get to wear fleece and bulky sweaters to hide the holiday pounds! Take care!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993651302999494620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-77964692922257496782008-12-16T15:40:00.000-07:002008-12-16T15:40:00.000-07:00Honestly I've never tried these, but I like almond...Honestly I've never tried these, but I like almond so I'm thinking I must be missing out on greatness. They're really cute. I like the holidays, but hate all the stress; I think it is the most stressful time of year and don't think it should be. All the presents drive me nuts, it's too much. The meaning of the holiday would be more if we would buy less, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-32213405618274518672008-12-16T15:06:00.000-07:002008-12-16T15:06:00.000-07:00Those are so cute, but I can't stand marzipan! And...Those are so cute, but I can't stand marzipan! And I only like Xmas when everything is done, all the shopping, wrapping etc. We haven't even got our tree up yet.Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843118087690038577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-39187166953967088062008-12-16T14:03:00.000-07:002008-12-16T14:03:00.000-07:00You are a true artist Ann. : ) I can just tell tha...You are a true artist Ann. : ) I can just tell that everything you do is done with such mindfulness and care. I'm sorry that Christmas holds a painful memory for you. The holidays do evoke some degree of lamenting for most people I think.<BR/><BR/>I do wish you a Merry Christmas Anne. : )John D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12382180111464792854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-87370053991985733262008-12-16T12:47:00.001-07:002008-12-16T12:47:00.001-07:00I love marzipan! I hate the holidays! I could so "...I love marzipan! I hate the holidays! I could so "holiday" with you, girl. Great pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-71225054446901384672008-12-16T12:47:00.000-07:002008-12-16T12:47:00.000-07:00I love marzipan! I hate the holidays! I could so "...I love marzipan! I hate the holidays! I could so "holiday" with you, girl. Great pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-53768318853831137272008-12-16T10:30:00.000-07:002008-12-16T10:30:00.000-07:00You'd HATE me! I *love* the holidays.Jingle all th...You'd HATE me! I *love* the holidays.<BR/><BR/>Jingle all the way, baby!<BR/><BR/>Your marzipan is positively precious!!!!Real Live Lesbianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272384473977144125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-63812467284872380492008-12-16T08:32:00.000-07:002008-12-16T08:32:00.000-07:00I'm with you on this. Hate the holidays. No, that'...I'm with you on this. Hate the holidays. No, that's not too strong a word. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there. I'd start making naughty marzipan shapes just to amuse yourself. Can't hurt.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-565016479641090512008-12-16T08:19:00.000-07:002008-12-16T08:19:00.000-07:00first of all, i'm totally gonna start handing out ...first of all, i'm totally gonna start handing out blank gift cards to people i don't like. what a great idea. <BR/>secondly, i'm extremely impressed by your candy. grinch sminch. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-52752814907339677642008-12-16T05:24:00.000-07:002008-12-16T05:24:00.000-07:00as much as you hate the hols, i'm real glad you ma...as much as you hate the hols, i'm real glad you made this because they are just gorgeous. sorry to hear about your mum. christmases are a sticky issue with me as well but every year i just hope to God it gets better. I mean, if you've hit rock bottom before, anything else can only go up rather than down. lots of love, ann! and a merry christmas to you. xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-91354286482132663332008-12-16T02:47:00.000-07:002008-12-16T02:47:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear this isn't a great time of year for ...Sorry to hear this isn't a great time of year for you, you certainly have reason enough. I'm pretty stressed and could do with at least another week between me and the dreaded day, it was so much easier when I was younger and just wanted Barbie dolls! That marzipan not only looks gorgeous (love the colours) it looks damn impressive too!hungryandfrozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077401868108124070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-3296644854302260982008-12-15T20:12:00.000-07:002008-12-15T20:12:00.000-07:00Freaking adorable marizpan candy! You know, I can ...Freaking adorable marizpan candy! You know, I can take or leave Christmas. I guess it depends on what I have going on during the end of the year. If I am really busy with work or school it becomes just another day. But kudos for being honest and sharing this awesome candy recipe!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387285457173710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-75587557950970082272008-12-15T18:10:00.000-07:002008-12-15T18:10:00.000-07:00These are darling. And they look fairly easy, fair...These are darling. And they look fairly easy, fairly. May have to try these as my Mom loves Marzipan. <BR/><BR/>I am so-so on the holidays. I think its overly stressful and too commercial. I'm so sorry you lost your Mom so young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-75896566289427997642008-12-15T18:09:00.000-07:002008-12-15T18:09:00.000-07:00Finally, a soul brave enough to say "bah, humbug" ...Finally, a soul brave enough to say "bah, humbug" in multiple paragraphs, bringing tidings of her own personal kind of joy to the world! The best part of Christmas is the first week in January...even in Minnesota. I embrace and applaud your Grinchness and proudly stand beside you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-57058937453068335622008-12-15T17:22:00.000-07:002008-12-15T17:22:00.000-07:00You have my permission to buy totally useless gift...You have my permission to buy totally useless gifts for those in the office. One of the best guys I know bought someone a gift certificate for one 2X4 from the hardware store. Listening to his story about trying to purchase the GC for the precise amount was hysterical!MonkeyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052353317087292134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224650939232214795.post-49472443198399800652008-12-15T16:42:00.000-07:002008-12-15T16:42:00.000-07:00Yeah, I have to say that I do love the holidays. H...Yeah, I have to say that I do love the holidays. <BR/><BR/>However, my husbands mother died on Christmas day several years back- so I know how it feels to have it me a painful time as well. <BR/><BR/>Now it's bittersweet. We miss her, but also totally get into the christmas movies and cookies and stuff. <BR/><BR/>And by the way- I freakin love marzipan and nobody ever makes it. Like EVAR. Thank you for doing so. they are lovely and I want to eat my computer screen.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964356151167396230noreply@blogger.com