tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post115531275186816523..comments2023-11-03T04:54:06.981-05:00Comments on The Balancing Act: STRAWBERRY LEMON CRUNCH CAKEDorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001818777096357255noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155632997379321012006-08-15T04:09:00.000-05:002006-08-15T04:09:00.000-05:00one punk rawk family :-D .. yayyy for all of ya!!one punk rawk family :-D .. yayyy for all of ya!!Kuntal Joisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542683831053542957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155593637875682112006-08-14T17:13:00.000-05:002006-08-14T17:13:00.000-05:00I am so glad your daughter is home. I hope she had...I am so glad your daughter is home. I hope she had fun. The cake looks awesome and it is admirable that you substituted the sugar. I am with you about keeping white flour treats out of the house, but every now and then you just have to eat cake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155578237132457312006-08-14T12:57:00.000-05:002006-08-14T12:57:00.000-05:00The cake looks wonderful. Dave did a great job on...The cake looks wonderful. Dave did a great job on the garage.<BR/><BR/>Funny, I made some chard this weekend too. No photo yet, but it was sauteed with garlic and pinenuts. My friend gave me some from her garden.<BR/><BR/>I also planted some chard this weekend. It is late in the season, but I'm hoping that they will do ok as a late season crop.Jody from VegChichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905561189922286609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155570180225961092006-08-14T10:43:00.000-05:002006-08-14T10:43:00.000-05:00Actually, we're in southeastern PA - and the weath...Actually, we're in southeastern PA - and the weather's great! :D<BR/><BR/>-MikaelaMikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972360055152767947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155522867680606062006-08-13T21:34:00.000-05:002006-08-13T21:34:00.000-05:00Thanks Kleo. Chard is not strong flavored, it's m...Thanks Kleo. Chard is not strong flavored, it's more like spinach but a little firmer leaf so it takes a bit longer to cook. I do find that chard's flavor changes if it is not used the same day picked.Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001818777096357255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155516652480125382006-08-13T19:50:00.000-05:002006-08-13T19:50:00.000-05:00That is so sweet, Dave is such a creative and kind...That is so sweet, Dave is such a creative and kind man. What a lovely couple you make, Dori. A handyman husband, that is really nice!<BR/><BR/>Chard, don't think i have had that. Is the flavor strong?<BR/><BR/>Your daughter is just beautiful, and i'm sure she's even more beautiful on the "inside" as well! Glad she's back hom after the summer camp. And what a great mom you are to give her a special welcome back! That cake is spectacular. Love the strawbs!KleoPatrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870163086087701279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155504089330704292006-08-13T16:21:00.000-05:002006-08-13T16:21:00.000-05:00ROTFL.... the letter to Dave tickled me. Today's...ROTFL.... the letter to Dave tickled me. Today's good laugh, he is absolutely flattered and wanted to know where you live Jam'tacular. I told him I thought it was washington state (not sure), he said, "that's okay, I think the weather is nice there. :)<BR/><BR/>Dori's Do-it-yourself Family Handbook.... maybe someday, but not today. In the meantime I'll keep blogging, I enjoy that. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to know that once we get this little bird house put up you all won;t think it dorky if you ever drive by and see it. :bDorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001818777096357255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155499267018038292006-08-13T15:01:00.000-05:002006-08-13T15:01:00.000-05:00Wow! Dori, you are amazing! (And your hubby too!...Wow! Dori, you are amazing! (And your hubby too!)<BR/><BR/>The cake is gorgeous, as is your daughter! I'm happy she is home with you! I bet it's hard to leave!<BR/><BR/>What an amazing presentation on that strawberry lemon cake! It sounds so good. Thanks for the recipe and the stevia info. I've never used that or really researches it at all, so now is my chance!<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of the tiny birdhouse! It's not dorky at all, it's cute and when you have a bird family in there, you will be pleased with it, even if the shutters match your own! :P I think it's cute! <BR/><BR/>Harvesting chard for supper. You are such an inspiration! The dish looks perfect. I love chard with garlic! <BR/><BR/>The addition to the garage looks perfect for the mowers! Nice work! You two are quite the team!<BR/><BR/>I agree with the cookbook idea! You could toss in other "Do it yourself" tips after each recipe! :PCandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133689964430988260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155486058217485222006-08-13T11:20:00.001-05:002006-08-13T11:20:00.001-05:00That cake looks amazing.Dori, I am waiting for you...That cake looks amazing.<BR/><BR/>Dori, I am waiting for your book. You can title it DIV (Do It yourself Vegan).urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155486027578781982006-08-13T11:20:00.000-05:002006-08-13T11:20:00.000-05:00Dear Dave,Please come to my house and build me a s...Dear Dave,<BR/><BR/>Please come to my house and build me a shed. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Kind Regards,<BR/>Mikaela <BR/><BR/>PS: Bring Dori too, so she can cook me dinner.<BR/><BR/>:PMikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972360055152767947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155480689029785292006-08-13T09:51:00.000-05:002006-08-13T09:51:00.000-05:00A birdhouse that looks like your house? That's aw...A birdhouse that looks like your house? That's awesome -- your husband must be pretty talented.<BR/><BR/>I bet you're glad to have your daughter home. As a mom, I know I sleep better once my daughter comes home.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397830957227621983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155480092566921742006-08-13T09:41:00.000-05:002006-08-13T09:41:00.000-05:00I have another brand of stevia and haven't really ...I have another brand of stevia and haven't really cared for it too much (but I haven't actually been brave enough to try baking with it either). I will definitely be hunting down the KAL Stevia. Your cake looks delicious and your daughter is beautiful (she obviously gets her good looks from you). I am showing the pic of the shed to hubby. We could use one of these. Right now, both mowers are in the garage and are difficult to get to (it involves taking out the cars first). As for the birdhouse, I think it's sweet that your hubby cares so much to make a replica. It hasn't crossed the line and is not tacky at all. There is a lady who's house I pass going into town and she has about 20 flamingos (10 on each side) lining the walk up to her front door. Now that's crossed the line. A guy in my neighborhood has about 25 resin/stone animals (including a 4 ft plastic white horse with a black tail) arranged around his front yard. That's crossed the line. Snap a pic of the bird house when it's all done. I can't wait to see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155479763460755072006-08-13T09:36:00.000-05:002006-08-13T09:36:00.000-05:00That cake looks great!... So, you used the exact r...That cake looks great!... So, you used the exact recipe, only substituting the stevia? I will have to try this.. I've been afraid to bake with stevia. I think I might try some brownies later. <BR/><BR/>You husband is so talented.. I think it's really cute that he made the house like that.. I don't even think it's dorky.. <BR/><BR/>Love the chard.. mmm. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad your daughter is back home. It's hard to have them gone so much..MeloMealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155478263702409402006-08-13T09:11:00.000-05:002006-08-13T09:11:00.000-05:00Wow, that cake is beautiful. I can see why the min...Wow, that cake is beautiful. I can see why the mini bird feeder house might be 'dorky' but I think it's a gorgeous idea! You have a very talented family all round!Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161195753297828148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24249451.post-1155444321577042952006-08-12T23:45:00.000-05:002006-08-12T23:45:00.000-05:00Home again home again :)Sugar free cake? What a g...Home again home again :)<BR/>Sugar free cake? What a great homecoming. <BR/>"I harvested some chard for supper" <BR/>I want to say that someday too<BR/><BR/><BR/>Teddyfunwithyourfoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401140990054900570noreply@blogger.com