tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post2672333225935871310..comments2023-11-02T09:34:50.515-04:00Comments on Baking With Dynamite: If Life Gives You Apples...Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08494977879326006105noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-20720223302716248572008-09-15T23:50:00.000-04:002008-09-15T23:50:00.000-04:00Adam, you're a man after my own heart. Good save!...Adam, you're a man after my own heart. Good save! It looks fabulous!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222878867952273122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-39430051705850321712008-09-14T23:52:00.000-04:002008-09-14T23:52:00.000-04:00Oh no...the trauma is coming back to me.Oh no...the trauma is coming back to me.PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160883537054763513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-10213761196777005972008-09-12T01:57:00.000-04:002008-09-12T01:57:00.000-04:00Nice one on the perseverance :) the trifle looks a...Nice one on the perseverance :) the trifle looks all kinds of awesome. When in doubt, put it in a dinky glass and cover it with cream. I too love apples...so versatile it's ridiculous.hungryandfrozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077401868108124070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-12005750142725633842008-09-12T00:02:00.000-04:002008-09-12T00:02:00.000-04:00What the... I had he-man pajamas AND played duck h...What the... I had he-man pajamas AND played duck hunt a lot back then. I'm guessing we're around the same age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-46788704297907693432008-09-11T15:41:00.000-04:002008-09-11T15:41:00.000-04:00Here I am! Hopefully adding a smile to your otherw...Here I am! Hopefully adding a smile to your otherwise, colorless day (pun intended). <BR/><BR/>So...I'm not partial to apples, but I love love love applesauce. I'm so proud of you for taking the high road and making a trifle instead. I would have chucked everything and then cried about it to anyone who'd listen for three weeks straight. And everything does look better in a wine glass with whippedNikki @ NikSnackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756950048513201740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-77129188679731123022008-09-11T10:11:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:11:00.000-04:00Awhhh, Adam that's so sweet {no bad pun intended} ...Awhhh, Adam that's so sweet {no bad pun intended} -the part about your heart beating apples! And yes, that is a big deal to have been on your own that long and I am in a similar stage. Even though I've been married 6 years and have 2 kids, I am not much older than you, so picking up what you're putting down about those feelings for sure.<BR/><BR/>I actually don't really like apples...unless Natalie Quehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453065317873829264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-7118625631088202232008-09-10T16:25:00.000-04:002008-09-10T16:25:00.000-04:00You gave it a valiant effort - and the trifle look...You gave it a valiant effort - and the trifle looks very tasty. <BR/><BR/>I still feel like a kid when I vist my parents and I haven't lived with them for nearly 20 years (gulp - am I that old??).Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-55099511922701156872008-09-10T12:48:00.000-04:002008-09-10T12:48:00.000-04:00I'm diein' here. Welcome to the non rollers club ...I'm diein' here. Welcome to the non rollers club - we gotta get this thing right. I mean, it's not rocket science right? So how come we ended up with the same trifle? ha ha. There were a couple of good comments on our "roll catastrophe". This needs more scientific research for us.gizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909193699597525772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-28226777735662655442008-09-10T12:03:00.000-04:002008-09-10T12:03:00.000-04:00Well, of course you love apples, ADAM ;)Bravo for ...Well, of course you love apples, ADAM ;)<BR/><BR/>Bravo for attempting a sponge roll - I'm too chicken *sigh* And that was a good save, by the way. Your trifle looks pretty good from over here, wine glass or not.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267248587191034097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-78617754317114580562008-09-10T11:46:00.000-04:002008-09-10T11:46:00.000-04:00I love a good apple dessert and this looks fabulou...I love a good apple dessert and this looks fabulous! Glad you had fun at home...being a kid again!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324379926724874629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-16654700672939746112008-09-10T08:57:00.000-04:002008-09-10T08:57:00.000-04:00I made a chocolate roll cake a few years ago and h...I made a chocolate roll cake a few years ago and had it fall apart at the seams in a couple of places. My mother assured me that those things NEVER stay intact. Maybe in a commercial kitchen they do, but home cooks rarely get a sponge roll to stay together. I lucked out with my roll though since the outside was frosted and the ripped seams were covered.<BR/><BR/>Word on the trifle. The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-68586814648694794702008-09-10T05:47:00.000-04:002008-09-10T05:47:00.000-04:00Did you just say balls?!I like the trifle better a...Did you just say balls?!<BR/><BR/>I like the trifle better anyway...it's more fun to eat dessert from a wine glass.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-13279759414280733922008-09-10T05:21:00.000-04:002008-09-10T05:21:00.000-04:00You still get points for bravery! The trifle look...You still get points for bravery! The trifle looks delicious too. I'm going to hear phantom Duck Hunt noises all day now.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442002530901345199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-87595612752383158392008-09-10T05:16:00.000-04:002008-09-10T05:16:00.000-04:00I think your roll/trifle was a complete success! I...I think your roll/trifle was a complete success! Instead of the roll, you wound up with something even better! My goodness, your trifle is gorgeous... I would add that not only is anything in a wine glass going to look good, but anything with homemade applesauce is going to taste good! :-) Wow! Mmmmmm...Astra Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875529379234934319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-67025848328659942192008-09-10T03:08:00.000-04:002008-09-10T03:08:00.000-04:00You know when I was a kid I could only eat apple d...You know when I was a kid I could only eat apple during Christmas season it was so expensive and my parents couldn't afford to buy everytime. and so they reserve us this opportunity only on that special day ..(well we eat bananas most of the time :-) Oh and this apple sponge cake looks so fluffy and soft! And i love your genius idea to make a trifle out of it LOL everywhere i put my eyes I only Chibog in Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761011670490732001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-91809282231163477532008-09-09T23:09:00.000-04:002008-09-09T23:09:00.000-04:00Hey kiddo, I thought you were going to break out i...Hey kiddo, I thought you were going to break out in a Mary Poppins song there for a minute...spoonful of sugar? Just kidding. The roll looks wonderful. I love apple anything, cookies, pies, bread, cake, cooked, raw. I love your recipe. Thanks for the great post.Teresa Cordero Cordellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738980943031027746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-50716228316993844832008-09-09T22:26:00.000-04:002008-09-09T22:26:00.000-04:00If life gives you apple... make trifle!! Not rolle...If life gives you apple... make trifle!! Not rolled-sponge. hehe. Nice attempt dude but i agree, anything served in a wine glass looks good anyway. I bet it was delicious too. Hats off to you, it takes real courage to show the world those things that don't go according to plans. haha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-48270121506581787322008-09-09T20:47:00.000-04:002008-09-09T20:47:00.000-04:00i don't know what i like most about this post ...i don't know what i like most about this post - the dish or that picture of freaking DUCK HUNT!!! Holy S&IT. You're really bringing back memories. They just don't make it like that anymore!\<BR/><BR/>you're also so freaking young you've made me feel old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-16078246147306203062008-09-09T20:02:00.000-04:002008-09-09T20:02:00.000-04:00I knew you'd be stoked about the Jets!Homemade app...I knew you'd be stoked about the Jets!<BR/><BR/>Homemade applesauce is an amazing thing. It would taste great inside a pumpkin roll, too. <BR/><BR/>Oh, I can totally relate to this. All my failed attempts at a rolled sponge cake turn into a trifle. It has completely turned me off from making a real trifle, though!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361819186011561670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-62971398047768640832008-09-09T19:09:00.000-04:002008-09-09T19:09:00.000-04:00Hmm, wonder if your cake broke due to the recipe o...Hmm, wonder if your cake broke due to the recipe or bad luck? It sounds like a really good cake recipe, so when they have the apple festival by my house in October, I'll give this a try. <BR/><BR/>Oh and we may have some problems because I'm a Steelers fan :PCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141963862255668111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-90414984953517036712008-09-09T18:47:00.000-04:002008-09-09T18:47:00.000-04:00Dear Adam, you are so funny, I made alot of rolls ...Dear Adam, you are so funny, I made alot of rolls and someones are break too! Dear I love apple and your sponge cake apple look so yummy, how veggi girl I eat apples all year!!<BR/>You tender me whit your memories of he-man and duck!!<BR/>In your heart you are a boy still and is so nice!!!! xGloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-61489733407485971832008-09-09T17:14:00.000-04:002008-09-09T17:14:00.000-04:00I love apples too. I want to try all the types of...I love apples too. I want to try all the types of apples (like veggie girl said above) and I want to go apple picking. I miss that.<BR/>I have to say it again Adam: you're pictures are getting sooo damn good. <BR/>I have a couple jelly roll pans, but have never used them for jelly roll cakes or rolls or jelly roll cakes...whatever. <BR/>Yep, awesome dude, on this one. Rock on with your vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-28797809935325067912008-09-09T16:19:00.000-04:002008-09-09T16:19:00.000-04:00Hi Adam,Ok, this looks so good, who cares if it di...Hi Adam,<BR/>Ok, this looks so good, who cares if it didn't roll perfectly, I'll take the trifle any day! I'll be back often to visit!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486620253001225348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-47414200296895504382008-09-09T16:18:00.000-04:002008-09-09T16:18:00.000-04:00I was going to make an apple cake, but couldn't fi...I was going to make an apple cake, but couldn't find a good recipe. I changed my mind and made a sponge cake instead, but that got devoured before I got to take any pictures. Would it be crazy if I somehow combined the 2 and made the same thing? <BR/><BR/>Apples has got to be one of my favourite fruits too! I have to have at least one a day, but usually it ends up being 2, 3 or 4! I just saw Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497908859658953330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-77790956458912583182008-09-09T16:06:00.000-04:002008-09-09T16:06:00.000-04:00Agree with ClumbsyCookie :) and guess how many ppl...Agree with ClumbsyCookie :) <BR/><BR/>and guess how many ppl are jumping on the Jets bandwagon after Brady's fall :) ?<BR/><BR/>Mangini must be licking his chops right now!A_and_Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397018064204198270noreply@blogger.com