tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post2125426109773012950..comments2023-11-29T10:25:20.640-07:00Comments on A Little Bit of Brandy: Desserts that don't turn out right and friends who are like familyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-39945513509643910222012-10-24T11:41:32.673-06:002012-10-24T11:41:32.673-06:00I don't mean to laugh, so pardon me while I do...I don't mean to laugh, so pardon me while I do. I have this happen all the time with my step-mom. She is a terrible cook who thinks she is amazing...I am a good cook, trained by a chef...so why then can I cook for my sisters and Dad, but when she comes over the duck catches fire and the yams turn to mush? She keeps saying I need to learn to cook, but I can, just not for her.The Italian Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801192432435828229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-44475653700142516392012-10-22T21:01:52.472-06:002012-10-22T21:01:52.472-06:00I know how you feel. We do weekly dinners with our...I know how you feel. We do weekly dinners with our friends switching off between bringing dinner or dessert and one time I was so excited about this new dessert I was trying out, banana caramel pie. It went horribly wrong and was just an icky liquidy mess. I couldn't bring it with to at least try it was too sadBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379730649924930860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-17595960477251533842012-10-22T13:19:18.130-06:002012-10-22T13:19:18.130-06:00I feel your pain! I always thought it was a family...I feel your pain! I always thought it was a family thing - my mom has the same problem (luckily I'm her family so I get her good food!). Every time I cook for others I have a string of disclaimers for my mistakes.<br /><br />I'm your newest follower from the Monday mingle. Follow back if you like moetalksalot.blogspot.comMoe Talks A Lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02745562502161719284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-45834517551411346732012-10-22T12:43:31.580-06:002012-10-22T12:43:31.580-06:00That's why I try new stuff on people. That way...That's why I try new stuff on people. That way, we're in it together if it's horrible and greatly blessed if it's wonderful :-) I walk that tightrope, heehee! And I can always say, "well, let's order pizza instead!" if it's a TOTAL flop.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727726208722605779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-23072249538132316472012-10-22T10:56:45.460-06:002012-10-22T10:56:45.460-06:00What a lovely blog! I am your newest follower and...What a lovely blog! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would stop on by my blog and return the favor!<br /><br />www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com<br /><br />Thanks!<br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-23812912262111165672012-10-22T09:31:55.553-06:002012-10-22T09:31:55.553-06:00I have had that happen too! It always turns out p...I have had that happen too! It always turns out perfect for my family, but the second I have to make it for someone else, I mess it up! <br /><br /><br />I'm your newest follower from the Monday Mingle<br />followme@ www.studentswife.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452458957783502383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-23469774817535397762012-10-22T08:31:45.285-06:002012-10-22T08:31:45.285-06:00Oh, that's awful. :( Why do recipes never seem...Oh, that's awful. :( Why do recipes never seem to want to cooperate when you have company coming over? It's like the food is trying to make you look bad on purpose.<br /><br />sagegrayson.comSage Graysonhttp://sagegrayson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-84529431201566081362012-10-22T08:12:53.962-06:002012-10-22T08:12:53.962-06:00It's definitely the pressure of cooking for so...It's definitely the pressure of cooking for someone else... I know... because I go through it too! I hardly ever share my cooking with others, Jeff (my Jeff... be weird if it was your Jeff) always tells me its good but I dunno. Anyway, I once made red velvet cupcakes to take over for a family Christmas get together but I had just move and God knows where my cupcake pan was, sooooo they came out all boxy :( I made everything from scratch and they were delicious but the shape? Not so much, boo!Shannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905344569039384899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-21567919904381533642012-10-22T07:08:07.299-06:002012-10-22T07:08:07.299-06:00I have that same issue from time to time. I rememb...I have that same issue from time to time. I remember one Christmas Eve when I made Chicken Vesuvio and I could not get the potatoes quite done. Hello, I make this all the time and it never failed--until Christmas Eve! You are not alone and I am sure you are still an awesome cook!<br /><br />Following from the mingle!<br /><br />Mel S<br />http://twomomsalittletimeandakeyboard.blogspot.comMel Shttp://twomomsalittletimeandakeyboard.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-49987434539183557432012-10-21T23:12:46.163-06:002012-10-21T23:12:46.163-06:00That lemon bar tasted soooo good! who care how any...That lemon bar tasted soooo good! who care how anything looks in this Colorado altitude everything crumbles :)- <br />we love you and your family! <br /><br />NancyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130379371213853208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-55316016756391742652012-10-21T21:07:13.597-06:002012-10-21T21:07:13.597-06:00Oh girl! This happens to me ALL the time! I can&...Oh girl! This happens to me ALL the time! I can't tell you how many cakes I've made that I literally had to glue together with frosting (or fill in cavernous spaces with copious amounts of the stuff!). And I always buy the roast or meat that is extra fatty and extra tough and cooks down to 1/10 of its raw size, so there's not enough to go around. And, yes, this kind of thing only happens when guests are over. But, I know for sure Mark and Nancy loved everything....and I would've loved to try those lemon bars! Love ya friend.JennyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115172078352649105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044625157527460043.post-71434762652337333082012-10-21T19:00:34.303-06:002012-10-21T19:00:34.303-06:00Oh that sucks! I think it must be the pressure of...Oh that sucks! I think it must be the pressure of cooking for someone else and wanted it to be amazing! I'm sure you are a fine cook! :)Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425245107783930386noreply@blogger.com