Comments on: Just like grandma’s http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/just-like-grandmas/ Dessert should be good for you Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:57:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Su Good Eats » 24-Karat Cake http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/just-like-grandmas/#comment-476 Su Good Eats » 24-Karat Cake Tue, 30 May 2006 01:55:27 +0000 http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/20/just-like-grandmas/#comment-476 [...] I’m only 24 years old, but I’ve already inherited an heirloom. An heirloom recipe, that is. Last year, I praised my grandmother’s carrot cake as one of the best desserts ever. That’s saying a lot because chocolate is my favorite food. But I have fond memories of that cake because it accompanied me since I was four, from birthdays to holidays to “every day.” Sadly, my grandmother had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and stopped cooking several years ago. [...] [...] I’m only 24 years old, but I’ve already inherited an heirloom. An heirloom recipe, that is. Last year, I praised my grandmother’s carrot cake as one of the best desserts ever. That’s saying a lot because chocolate is my favorite food. But I have fond memories of that cake because it accompanied me since I was four, from birthdays to holidays to “every day.” Sadly, my grandmother had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and stopped cooking several years ago. [...]

]]> By: Boston Gu-Gu http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/just-like-grandmas/#comment-90 Boston Gu-Gu Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:48:27 +0000 http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/20/just-like-grandmas/#comment-90 Dear Jessica, what a lovely story you shared, I remembered grandma was so pleased with a big smile on her face when she found out that you were looking for her carrot cake receipe. You know we found it because she was able to tell me that receipe was kept inside zipped pocket of her purse for the past 15-20 years. I just wish I had seen your story of "Just like grandma's" in March, because she would have been so unbelievably overjoyed about you were telling the story. It was at least 20 years ago I had her carrot cake, now I can only dream about it. I miss her so so much, Love, Boston Gu-Gu Dear Jessica, what a lovely story you shared, I remembered grandma was so pleased with a big smile on her face when she found out that you were looking for her carrot cake receipe. You know we found it because she was able to tell me that receipe was kept inside zipped pocket of her purse for the past 15-20 years.

I just wish I had seen your story of “Just like grandma’s” in March, because she would have been so unbelievably overjoyed about you were telling the story. It was at least 20 years ago I had her carrot cake, now I can only dream about it. I miss her so so much,

Love, Boston Gu-Gu

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/just-like-grandmas/#comment-48 Anonymous Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:11:00 +0000 http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/20/just-like-grandmas/#comment-48 Jessica, thank you so much for entering your post into the competition...it was really wonderful to read about your grandmother and her carrot cake. No matter what happens, you'll always have those lovely memories- how special.<BR/><BR/>Make sure to check back for the round-up in the next day or so, and the results next week!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Moira Jessica, thank you so much for entering your post into the competition…it was really wonderful to read about your grandmother and her carrot cake. No matter what happens, you’ll always have those lovely memories- how special.

Make sure to check back for the round-up in the next day or so, and the results next week!

Cheers,
Moira

]]> By: Lynn http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/just-like-grandmas/#comment-47 Lynn Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/20/just-like-grandmas/#comment-47 Oh Jessica, that's such a heart-warming story. I know exactly what you mean about that moment five years ago, when it was the perfect cake. <BR/><BR/>I'd still ask for the recipe though, if she has one at all (Chinese cooks are notorious for flinging things into the pan without measuring them) and tweek it to your liking. That way, you maintain the memory of her cake, and have your own adaptation that's more suitable to your current taste. Oh Jessica, that’s such a heart-warming story. I know exactly what you mean about that moment five years ago, when it was the perfect cake.

I’d still ask for the recipe though, if she has one at all (Chinese cooks are notorious for flinging things into the pan without measuring them) and tweek it to your liking. That way, you maintain the memory of her cake, and have your own adaptation that’s more suitable to your current taste.

]]> By: Julie http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/just-like-grandmas/#comment-46 Julie Tue, 22 Mar 2005 04:17:00 +0000 http://www.sugoodsweets.com/blog/2005/03/20/just-like-grandmas/#comment-46 Jessica, <BR/>I agree with Dawn. Preserving the flavors that meant something to us also gives us something unique to share with others. And I love the link to the food timeline... Jessica,
I agree with Dawn. Preserving the flavors that meant something to us also gives us something unique to share with others. And I love the link to the food timeline…

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