tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post2206626033810626118..comments2024-02-23T02:02:35.985-05:00Comments on Mudpies and Magnolias: Sisterhood of the Frying PanMaggie Toussainthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-73628825441267088702012-06-23T15:51:10.120-04:002012-06-23T15:51:10.120-04:00I've always admired the folks who add pinches ...I've always admired the folks who add pinches of this or that. I never know what to pinch, though I never liked it when folks pinched my face - or me- when I was a kid. I bet your dishes taste great. Thanks for the visit, Calisa.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-65277643574634478672012-06-23T15:49:33.238-04:002012-06-23T15:49:33.238-04:00I happen to think your cooking is delicious, Polly...I happen to think your cooking is delicious, Polly, so whatever you're doing, its working!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-84320179763238817252012-06-23T15:48:55.591-04:002012-06-23T15:48:55.591-04:00Hi Maryann,
You are indeed a sister of mine. Paper...Hi Maryann,<br />You are indeed a sister of mine. Paper plates, cups, napkins, plasticware. Sometimes I ever bring ice and trash bags. You rock!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-15153549505059343292012-06-23T15:47:58.674-04:002012-06-23T15:47:58.674-04:00Lynne, You made me smile. I never thought about th...Lynne, You made me smile. I never thought about that kind of revenge. I don't wish ill health on anyone. Seems those troubles come along on their own anyway. But yeah, pastors have it rough with all the potlucks.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-82863303556133146612012-06-23T15:46:50.233-04:002012-06-23T15:46:50.233-04:00I hear you, Morgan. Money does talk.I hear you, Morgan. Money does talk.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-46586394800297431232012-06-23T12:33:44.034-04:002012-06-23T12:33:44.034-04:00I'm a student of the old ways, Maggie. Never m...I'm a student of the old ways, Maggie. Never measure, don't turn on a timer. I have trouble following recipes and here's why: They give you step-by-step instructions. Apparently recipe followers can read between the lines but I can't because nothing ever looks or tastes like it 'should' when I make it. My gramma taught me the wonderful secret of "a pinch of" whatever and any recipe will turn out delish! Then someone got wise to us and created a measuring spoon for...you guessed it... "a pinch."Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-68071247643449295272012-06-23T11:47:29.830-04:002012-06-23T11:47:29.830-04:00I never use recipes, which is why I don't bake...I never use recipes, which is why I don't bake. I'm ashamed to say my kids thought Mrs. Keebler in the microwave was home baked. I'm with Patricia in the Italian mode. Lots of butter and olive oil, lots of herbs and spices, and everything tastes better. I'm a salt person, so that too. Fun post, Maggie.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-25877201665370488612012-06-22T16:54:56.210-04:002012-06-22T16:54:56.210-04:00That Pam in the measuring cup is one trick I'l...That Pam in the measuring cup is one trick I'll have to remember (that is if I do any baking-I've sort of slowed on that). My tip? Get cooking ideas from my daughter who grows her own garden and likes to stir-fry fresh veggies. (Not much of a tip, is it?Norma Husshttp://www.normahuss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-35933851161376090602012-06-22T16:44:02.374-04:002012-06-22T16:44:02.374-04:00I'm an innovator with recipes, but I'm not...I'm an innovator with recipes, but I'm not up on all the tricks. After, um, mumble, mumble years, it finally occured to me to crack the eggs beside the in-sink garbage disposal instead of across the room, so I don't have that trail of egg white on the floor.Norma Husshttp://www.normahuss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-75779711916648836412012-06-22T13:25:46.708-04:002012-06-22T13:25:46.708-04:00What fun. Brought back memories of all those "...What fun. Brought back memories of all those "memorable" dishes I have taken to pot-luck dinners. I know take paper plates.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-72026899830147632202012-06-21T20:15:23.318-04:002012-06-21T20:15:23.318-04:00I loved this blog! Please don't overlook your...I loved this blog! Please don't overlook your revenge. The Frying pan crowd are probably all on cholesterol medicine cooking with crisco and whole eggs etc. Stand strong. You don't have to have the best caserol on the table, try for the healthiest. It's for the greater good!<br /><br />I worry about heart disease and pastors across the US due to all of the potlucks. :/Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-89392362776697901902012-06-21T06:34:06.364-04:002012-06-21T06:34:06.364-04:00I don't even try any more to belong to that ga...I don't even try any more to belong to that gang. So much easier to buy something if asked to bring dessert.Morgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-41219313466926127342012-06-20T21:24:01.695-04:002012-06-20T21:24:01.695-04:00Good point, Steph. I put a lot of love in what I c...Good point, Steph. I put a lot of love in what I cook, so it ought to be pretty darn good. Maybe the love will taste like oregano or basil or mustard when needed. Thanks for stopping in.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-75869495111409418112012-06-20T21:20:49.027-04:002012-06-20T21:20:49.027-04:00Hi Mary Sue, My mom had such a way of presentation...Hi Mary Sue, My mom had such a way of presentation with the things she made. She always knew how to add this, this, and this and it looked like it came from a five star restaurant. She always had the cute little decorative spreader knifes and other stuff that I don't even know what to call it. I wish I'd paid better attention to that as well. Life goes so fast.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-232205137590001682012-06-20T21:18:53.969-04:002012-06-20T21:18:53.969-04:00Gosh, I wish I had a sensitive nose. What usually ...Gosh, I wish I had a sensitive nose. What usually happens is I taste something and I don't know what its missing. I'm not fluent in spices, though I'd like to wake up and have that knowledge imparted. I wonder if they make one of those subliminal sleep tapes for that.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-23969551853852025602012-06-20T21:17:18.076-04:002012-06-20T21:17:18.076-04:00I wish. Aren't they cute? I found them on a cl...I wish. Aren't they cute? I found them on a clipart page. I use red candies for my gingerbread men. Next time I make a batch, I'll post a picture for you. Thanks for stopping by.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-25194811024566309842012-06-20T21:14:19.232-04:002012-06-20T21:14:19.232-04:00That's a great tip, Ilona. I'll try that! ...That's a great tip, Ilona. I'll try that! Thanks for the comment.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-66458537487202473142012-06-20T21:13:48.830-04:002012-06-20T21:13:48.830-04:00Hi LD. That's quite a story. I never cooked we...Hi LD. That's quite a story. I never cooked well but I cooked daily. The whole kids and the run-run-run years where I acted as a short order cook took a toll, so I get what you're saying. It's easy to get all cooked out.<br /><br />But how cool that your spouse took up the slack. Wonder if the Air Force would take my guy.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-70187711360900000412012-06-20T21:11:56.924-04:002012-06-20T21:11:56.924-04:00Hi Robin. Hey, I'm having a party in a few wee...Hi Robin. Hey, I'm having a party in a few weeks. Can you make it??? Kidding! But I love your tips. I've had trouble getting all the molasses out of the measuring cup before. Now, if only I could find a way to remember this tip! And I love the foaming tip too. Go-go-gadget-brain!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-58373419991143801322012-06-20T21:10:01.598-04:002012-06-20T21:10:01.598-04:00I'll have to try that, Di. I have a recipe for...I'll have to try that, Di. I have a recipe for something like that called "corny cornbread" where you add sour cream and cream corn to the Jiffy corn bread mix. I wonder if its the same thing?Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-9791243002777496582012-06-20T20:58:43.577-04:002012-06-20T20:58:43.577-04:00Sounds like you learned at the knees of master, Ja...Sounds like you learned at the knees of master, Jacqueline! I'm happy to follow recipes, most days. Its only when I have to produce something that will be inadvertently compared to a really great dish that I start quaking in my flip flops.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-72061900097944640282012-06-20T20:57:23.780-04:002012-06-20T20:57:23.780-04:00I'd love to have you cook me anything, Patrici...I'd love to have you cook me anything, Patricia! And I love black olives. I'll have to try them with my eggs, which I also like. Thanks for stopping in.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-35706367845386563262012-06-20T17:51:37.728-04:002012-06-20T17:51:37.728-04:00Maggie, me and you could take up space in the fryi...Maggie, me and you could take up space in the frying pan together. I'm not the world's greatest cook, but what I can do, I do well. LOL!! Thanks for the tip about the egg on the bottom. hehehe. The boys want to make cookies either today or tomorrow, too. <br /><br />Heck, who cares how you cook it as long as you cook it with love?<br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-13375755365124285342012-06-20T14:08:24.265-04:002012-06-20T14:08:24.265-04:00I'm, an okay cook, nothing great. I wish I had...I'm, an okay cook, nothing great. I wish I had paid more attention to my mom when I was growing up. Unfortunately she died before I learned how to make her famous pie crust. I've often thought that if I could be with her one more day, I'd spend it in the kitchen with her doing what she loved best. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-42228228229562499122012-06-20T11:50:08.083-04:002012-06-20T11:50:08.083-04:00LOL, Maggie. This had me laughing. Here's my c...LOL, Maggie. This had me laughing. Here's my cooking tip: don't taste what's cooking. Smell it. If you have a sensitive nose, you'll be able to scent out what it needs. Taste it just before you put in those last shakes of salt and pepper to make sure it's perfect.Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.com