tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post7916898733257499469..comments2024-03-20T04:08:37.270-04:00Comments on Jumbo Empanadas: Dark and DeliciousBrilynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-26458141321265501092007-12-18T18:16:00.000-05:002007-12-18T18:16:00.000-05:00it looks so fabulous with the icing drizzled over!...it looks so fabulous with the icing drizzled over! ohh yummy!Bev and Ollie "O"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09820041048913694299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-12300975466129693882007-12-18T17:54:00.000-05:002007-12-18T17:54:00.000-05:00Hurrah! Finally - a Nigella recipe to bring you ro...Hurrah! Finally - a Nigella recipe to bring you round to her ;) It does look good and I think I've found another goodie to be made for the Xmas hampers *hangs head* oh boy, when with the holiday baking end??<BR/><BR/>P.S. Hope you get some decent kitchen lights soon!<BR/><BR/>Ellie @ <A HREF="http://www.insanitytheory.net/kitchenwench/" REL="nofollow">Kitchen Wench</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-73610524137891706002007-12-18T07:26:00.000-05:002007-12-18T07:26:00.000-05:00I completely empathize with your small, dark kitch...I completely empathize with your small, dark kitchen - such a nightmare for taking food photos, not to mention working in without getting claustrophobic. Congrats on your Nigella success - may it be the first of many.Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611096567139013824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-70861164536061550062007-12-17T22:31:00.000-05:002007-12-17T22:31:00.000-05:00Oh Brilynn... you poor thing! I feel your frustrat...Oh Brilynn... you poor thing! I feel your frustration with the landlord and apartment situation! I hope it all turns around for your soon!Kristen - Dine & Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16836902234503700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-43264075808450707982007-12-17T20:09:00.000-05:002007-12-17T20:09:00.000-05:00OH, that looks good! Gingerbread is one of the be...OH, that looks good! Gingerbread is one of the best things about the holidays! I've never made anything from Nigella, but it's interesting that you think her American books might be wrong...good to know.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615107981605816974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-73762781388631136172007-12-17T20:04:00.000-05:002007-12-17T20:04:00.000-05:00I haven't seen the American version of her books b...I haven't seen the American version of her books but I made it a point to buy the books in the UK before I moved back here.<BR/><BR/>At least for the UK editions, she has corrections on her website. I like it how she does that because it is virtually impossible for cookbooks not to have any errors. I think all cookbook writers should do the same.<BR/><BR/>I have had nothing but success using her recipes. <BR/><BR/>Better luck next time!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963491040124724656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-55373055497890761392007-12-17T17:01:00.000-05:002007-12-17T17:01:00.000-05:00Looks devine! I must admit I am a huge Nigella fa...Looks devine! I must admit I am a huge Nigella fan, and have been pretty luck with all of the recipes I have tried from her books. I am hoping to get that new one of hers for Christmas. If not it will be on my boxing day list :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513684432169094797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-38850542004581742042007-12-17T13:32:00.000-05:002007-12-17T13:32:00.000-05:00I've always wanted to try this recipe out- now i'm...I've always wanted to try this recipe out- now i'm just dying to.<BR/><BR/>I did a little research when i was contemplating buying one of Nigella's books and read on amazon that the conversations for the measurements were indeed flawed in the American version. By some stroke of luck, a friend, unaware of the hooha, got me the British version :Dthecoffeesnobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900703673263008986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-69822002731270957842007-12-17T12:31:00.000-05:002007-12-17T12:31:00.000-05:00I still haven't tried a Nigella recipe, but now I'...I still haven't tried a Nigella recipe, but now I'm scared!! Your chocolate gingerbread looks so delicious, though!! And I have a hard time with the silicone molds, as well...Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-37012823347199381612007-12-17T12:11:00.000-05:002007-12-17T12:11:00.000-05:00I love gingerbread. I love chocolate. So what's no...I love gingerbread. I love chocolate. So what's not to love here? It looks great, even though the silicone refused to let go.Cookie baker Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069661176518230573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-37787016361422612412007-12-17T11:12:00.000-05:002007-12-17T11:12:00.000-05:00Bri, Nigella and I have had our disagreements, too...Bri, Nigella and I have had our disagreements, too. Still love her, though. :)<BR/><BR/>Your idea for gingerbread chocolate is just what I needed... to make my holiday baking list even longer. ;)Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-28728736302941009642007-12-17T11:08:00.000-05:002007-12-17T11:08:00.000-05:00Brilynn,I really do like Nigella, but I've also ha...Brilynn,<BR/>I really do like Nigella, but I've also had the same problems as you. Measurements in some of the earlier American versions of her books are just plain wrong--shameful! I bet with Nigella Express, they've ironed out the kinks. The book of hers I really appreciate though, is How to Eat. I think it's a really personal cookbook with a unique food philosophy and was ahead of its time in terms of relying so much on the personality and philosophy of the author.<BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307674052597624445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-31896149710912476602007-12-17T09:27:00.000-05:002007-12-17T09:27:00.000-05:00I've heard the same thing about Nigella's books - ...I've heard the same thing about Nigella's books - that if you want to cook from one of them, order it from the UK.<BR/>Hope you managed to get some light in your kitchen - maybe you bribed your landlord with a chocolate gingerbread cake? :-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100295997954408204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-25254233764725692552007-12-17T09:03:00.000-05:002007-12-17T09:03:00.000-05:00Ugh, sorry to hear about your kitchen lights! How...Ugh, sorry to hear about your kitchen lights! How frustrating. The gingerbread still looks delicious :).Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04264301014920851640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-92108064930926993342007-12-17T08:13:00.000-05:002007-12-17T08:13:00.000-05:00i understand completely how you feel when it comes...i understand completely how you feel when it comes to recipes and conversions..im a french user so most often when i find an american recipe that i like to copy converting the right proportion is always a headache :-)Chibog in Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761011670490732001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-20440659712564410592007-12-17T04:57:00.000-05:002007-12-17T04:57:00.000-05:00I am very good with tips - I don't get out much! ...I am very good with tips - I don't get out much! Always grease the silicone mould or use a product called Cake Release which is very helpful. I am not a lover of silicone moulds I love to see a well used baking tin. <BR/>I will now have to try the chocolate gingerbread after reading about yours.<BR/>A happy Christmas and New Year to you. MxMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507779981002229597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-63792227901445551192007-12-17T03:28:00.000-05:002007-12-17T03:28:00.000-05:00I hate those molds! Glad to see that Nigella was v...I hate those molds! Glad to see that Nigella was vindicated. <BR/>I only had a window in my first apartment...the other ones were caves. I was so happy to move to my house because there were so many windows.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-24741528726038061242007-12-16T21:07:00.000-05:002007-12-16T21:07:00.000-05:00That did rise a lot. It looks good though!That did rise a lot. It looks good though!test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-55740640623464216262007-12-16T19:40:00.000-05:002007-12-16T19:40:00.000-05:00I really enjoy your baking! This chocolate-gingerb...I really enjoy your baking! This chocolate-gingerbread makes me want to have a thick wedge with a cup of tea.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-20018887230086557252007-12-16T08:30:00.000-05:002007-12-16T08:30:00.000-05:00Chocolate gingerbread should be on my list of thin...Chocolate gingerbread should be on my list of things to bake for Christmas. LOVE the Christmas tree shape!!!Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-28587381919792164412007-12-16T01:57:00.000-05:002007-12-16T01:57:00.000-05:00Sounds and looks delicious!I'm with you, I've only...Sounds and looks delicious!I'm with you, I've only had marginal success with Nigella.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387285457173710412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-40279543461039754522007-12-16T01:41:00.001-05:002007-12-16T01:41:00.001-05:00looks delicious! especially with the glaze -- yum...looks delicious! especially with the glaze -- yum!!!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060817143978022010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32288436.post-73719225764316653912007-12-16T01:41:00.000-05:002007-12-16T01:41:00.000-05:00Nigella is pleased to know that! Haha :) I'm not s...Nigella is pleased to know that! Haha :) I'm not sure how the Americanized cookbooks are but her books here come in grams. Never tried chocolate gingerbread before-- I just tried my first classic gingerbread a few weeks ago!Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.com