tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post9181323031156965387..comments2024-02-25T01:52:50.553-05:00Comments on Of Muses and Meringues: Bad News, Good NewsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-86147626974746591122011-03-30T16:18:15.082-04:002011-03-30T16:18:15.082-04:00Giving up baking for Lent ... wow, amazing. Thank...Giving up baking for Lent ... wow, amazing. Thank you for stopping by my blog ... I will be back to visit yours! What lovely pictures and recipes!Justine Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190295175501659469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-9993270084251324292011-03-20T00:46:48.227-04:002011-03-20T00:46:48.227-04:00You are an inspiration! I may have to do this next...You are an inspiration! I may have to do this next year for lent. I spend A LOT of time baking, and it would be good for me to take some time to step away from all of that. Thank you for sharing your heart with me...and these muffins! I hope you have a blessed Sunday. You make me smile :-)Monethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707693114775541389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-81545424518189238242011-03-16T01:11:32.172-04:002011-03-16T01:11:32.172-04:00Beth you inspired me to give up something I really...Beth you inspired me to give up something I really enjoy for Lent. I have given up coffee. I'm sure it will get easier...<br /><br />I have an award for you. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-22817425477611800212011-03-15T15:01:45.021-04:002011-03-15T15:01:45.021-04:00I grew up Baptist so I've never practiced Lent...I grew up Baptist so I've never practiced Lent, but I can definitely see the advantages -- how it focuses the mind and spirit in preparation for Easter. Good for you! I'm most proud of you for making it out of the cook book section with your integrity intact. That made me laugh! :)<br /><br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-14048351778156216882011-03-15T14:12:15.478-04:002011-03-15T14:12:15.478-04:00Well, it wasn't for Lent, but I went on a long...Well, it wasn't for Lent, but I went on a long term diet in January and did the same thing. Cooked up a storm so I'd have posts for the duration. Almost done now and I have only baked a few times for entertaining. I'd say main courses do not count. :)<br />But I only have to please myself, Beth, so there won't be anyone else in the house sacrificing because I must. Your hubby is a good sport!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-44098595224004254152011-03-15T10:31:37.703-04:002011-03-15T10:31:37.703-04:00Wow, good for you for giving up baking for six who...Wow, good for you for giving up baking for six whole weeks. You have to think, if you were giving up dessert, then you'd still be baking but wouldn't be able to enjoy it!!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644379180408964361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-50207835745946687412011-03-15T07:15:12.985-04:002011-03-15T07:15:12.985-04:00I've given up cookies, cakes, lollies, chocola...I've given up cookies, cakes, lollies, chocolate, ice cream and hot chips (and with any luck, my waistline). The good news for me? By the end of Lent, my kitchen should be installed! At that point, the bake-a-thon will commence. I have a list of your recipes I want to try!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-34631900219203948912011-03-14T23:52:33.517-04:002011-03-14T23:52:33.517-04:00I love bran muffins.
Giving up baking is quite a ...I love bran muffins.<br /><br />Giving up baking is quite a sacrifice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-77699160163956410402011-03-14T21:17:00.368-04:002011-03-14T21:17:00.368-04:00Love your husband's comment. That is somethin...Love your husband's comment. That is something my husband would say...lol<br /><br />Your muffins sound great. I have yet to find a bran muffin recipe I like. So thank you; I am looking forward to making these:)Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309452475108984212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-51600903585303706742011-03-14T19:28:18.709-04:002011-03-14T19:28:18.709-04:00Lent has a special meaning in my family and we uni...Lent has a special meaning in my family and we unite on what we deprive ourselves without being too desperate about it ;o) <br /><br />Muffins are perfect for bringing around to snack on especially when I had to run out on breakfast.<br /><br />Flavourful wishes,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-72597001718338481362011-03-14T19:06:26.787-04:002011-03-14T19:06:26.787-04:00Yummy! A rewarding reason to give up the baking. H...Yummy! A rewarding reason to give up the baking. HugsKatherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-88400316518207594982011-03-14T15:31:26.965-04:002011-03-14T15:31:26.965-04:00It's all mind over matter & so you'll ...It's all mind over matter & so you'll do great. <br />I believe your creativity will definitely be channeled elsewhere during the time - I feel much the same way when I'm fasting. At first it shocks me how much of my day is centered around food but then I find that since food it out of the way, my mind is so much more receptive to other things. <br />The muffins are lovely, by the way! The yogurt & buttermilk must have made them super moist.Needful Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619367713876353115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-62006359348928722402011-03-13T22:28:54.081-04:002011-03-13T22:28:54.081-04:00My goodness, Beth! That *is* a sacrifice! I'm ...My goodness, Beth! That *is* a sacrifice! I'm not sure I could go without baking for 6 weeks. I'll be praying for your resolve to do so, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-31271119306506079942011-03-13T19:05:35.627-04:002011-03-13T19:05:35.627-04:00I've been wanting to make some healthy bran mu...I've been wanting to make some healthy bran muffins so I am delighted to find your recipe and review. They sound great!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-43202993376652006862011-03-13T08:45:44.005-04:002011-03-13T08:45:44.005-04:00My guys would be scoring sweets on the streets if ...My guys would be scoring sweets on the streets if I gave up baking for 6 weeks...think I would rather have them getting them at home. That said, it is very good of you to give up something like this that you enjoy. I debated on sweets and realized I would be negligent with TWD if I did that...it was tough to decide this year what to give up and what to add in (we always add in some service or doing things for others as well as giving up things...the adding in things is always a lot easier). The best part is you saved posts to get us all through, now next year if I did that (and froze stuff for the guys), I think I might be able to follow your lead. Might. I would never have gotten out of that bookstore with my integrity intact, however!Kaytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892296035070233639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-85579898450981638712011-03-13T00:27:53.854-05:002011-03-13T00:27:53.854-05:00That's a big one to give up Beth. WTG! You c...That's a big one to give up Beth. WTG! You can do it, I know you can.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-57524075006821556562011-03-12T20:31:03.508-05:002011-03-12T20:31:03.508-05:00I used to bake just about every other day myself. ...I used to bake just about every other day myself. Then my wonderful husband was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Needless to say, I bake very infrequently now. I really do miss it, so I know just how you feel! <br /><br />I just love a delicious bran muffin but have never been able to find a good recipe. Thanks for sharing!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598589684333577642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-11870922757594137182011-03-12T17:42:01.055-05:002011-03-12T17:42:01.055-05:00I remember lent at school and giving up chocolate....I remember lent at school and giving up chocolate. Longest 40 days of my life although Easter always made up for it ;)<br /><br />Your muffins look lovely, as always and I love that you put yoghurt in them, I often use yoghurt for baking, it adds a nice flavour and fluffiness.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047650294177239234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-16849657155657622212011-03-12T15:26:47.904-05:002011-03-12T15:26:47.904-05:00You are a much stronger woman than I am, that'...You are a much stronger woman than I am, that's for sure! Good luck...I know you'll do great this month at sticking to your resolution! And thanks for these delicious muffins. They sound super healthy and I'd be more than happy to eat them for breakfast!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-87982217889143580172011-03-12T11:56:15.859-05:002011-03-12T11:56:15.859-05:00Good for you!--especially picking a 'sacrifice...Good for you!--especially picking a 'sacrifice' that actually is one ;) AND thanks for leaving us with a wonderful recipe. I LOVE Bran muffins and these look fabulous!Bklosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445205221951596010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-9374847392308879512011-03-12T11:52:38.967-05:002011-03-12T11:52:38.967-05:00Your bran muffins sound great, nice and moist:) Th...Your bran muffins sound great, nice and moist:) Thanks for thinking of us by lining up your baking recipes/posts to carry us through:) Have a wonderful weekend, Beth!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072961274277978490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-17568057609376241622011-03-12T11:42:04.029-05:002011-03-12T11:42:04.029-05:00I'm sure you'll be able to stick to your r...I'm sure you'll be able to stick to your resolve. It is a case of mind over matter. Your muffins sound delicious. Have a great weekend. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-18618491445809412062011-03-12T11:27:06.812-05:002011-03-12T11:27:06.812-05:00Your plans for Lent sound worth the effort. As fo...Your plans for Lent sound worth the effort. As for these muffins, I do love ones that are moist!cocoa and coconut https://www.blogger.com/profile/03227052299306872437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-30383935950601437342011-03-12T10:20:07.201-05:002011-03-12T10:20:07.201-05:00You'll be turning up the heat on your writing ...You'll be turning up the heat on your writing then, cooking up a story at the keyboard instead :)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841645566318950865.post-89798320367801064212011-03-12T10:15:17.858-05:002011-03-12T10:15:17.858-05:00Wow--giving up baking for 6 weeks! I haven't g...Wow--giving up baking for 6 weeks! I haven't given up anything for lent in a long time, but this would be a huge challenge for me. I may be too busy to bake some weeks, but I'd be wistful too, and hanging out at Chapters or licking bakery windows or something. You are made of strong stuff, Beth. All the best with the writing over the next while.<br />:)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273294553240391802noreply@blogger.com