tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post2022526167900253352..comments2024-03-27T04:35:13.158-05:00Comments on Desert Candy حلويات الصحراء: Raspberry Cream Cheese Swirl BrowniesMercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-21705773606768873682007-09-25T13:55:00.000-05:002007-09-25T13:55:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness! Raspberry----cream cheese----BROWN...Oh my goodness! Raspberry----cream cheese----BROWNIES! :faint:Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139572511797046428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-88710038755601507512007-09-25T13:19:00.000-05:002007-09-25T13:19:00.000-05:00How gorgeous! I love how the dark cocoa powder mad...How gorgeous! I love how the dark cocoa powder made the brownies almost black. They contrast perfectly with the raspberry cream cheese! Nice job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-37852623762035286892007-09-25T12:33:00.000-05:002007-09-25T12:33:00.000-05:00Thank you for answering my question! I decided to ...Thank you for answering my question! I decided to send 3/4 of my cake to a friend and 2 acquaintances. They did appreciate it! And perhaps I turned two acquaintances into friends? :) We'll see.<BR/><BR/>Now I must solve the problem of my vegetables and herbs going bad. It's so hard to eat a bunch of celery after only needing a stalk or two for soup!Kriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225281741429797957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-63323072162629379552007-09-24T20:34:00.000-05:002007-09-24T20:34:00.000-05:00I'm not a huge baker, but I immediately had to pri...I'm not a huge baker, but I immediately had to print this recipe out to give it a try. Beautiful pictures.Fiberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16869845035804289989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-9851094123622174332007-09-24T14:30:00.000-05:002007-09-24T14:30:00.000-05:00Brilynn- thanks! I credit that dark cocoa powder f...Brilynn- thanks! I credit that dark cocoa powder for the appearance.<BR/><BR/>Bri- thank you. I agree, the jam possibilities are endless, the orange is a good idea since it pairs so nicely with chocolate. I was also thinking black currant jam or damson plum jam would be good.<BR/><BR/>Krizia-<BR/>There are so many ways to answer this question. As noted in the post, many of my concoctions go off in the mail, often to a boyfriend away at school, or to family members and friends.<BR/>Also, I often make half-recipes if it's something larger that I don't want sitting around the house.<BR/>Also, People often stop by our house or I might have a friend over in the afternoon and it's good to have something on hand to offer them. <BR/>When I was in university, my friends always loved it when I brought in things, and no one was ever skeptical.<BR/>It makes me sad, I often feel our society is so stratified and people are so caught up in their own routines, that having someone over for an afternoon slice of cake, or bringing a real homemade treat (none of those storebought cakes with hydrogenated frosting) is increasingly rare.<BR/>So next time, I hope you're able to share your banana cake with friends or classmates!<BR/><BR/>musical chef, elmi- thanks!<BR/><BR/>elmi- you better be careful, i have been known to bake and mail at only the slightest suggestion :-)<BR/><BR/>Amanda- Yes, I don't bake brownies very often either, probably because they are so irresistably good! I'm glad you said that about the desire to bake this time of year, you've validated my own sudden urge to make every floury-buttery confection in my kitchen notebook!Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-78194722262983261192007-09-24T10:52:00.000-05:002007-09-24T10:52:00.000-05:00Why don't I make brownies more often? They are so ...Why don't I make brownies more often? They are so good, and this recipe is fabulous. The raspberry cream cheese must be delicious. This time of year makes me want to bake like no other. From now until Christmas, it's absolute flour-dusted mania in our house.Figs, Bay, Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15453787426889071004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-88813300312395834402007-09-24T09:38:00.000-05:002007-09-24T09:38:00.000-05:00Ok, these have my name :) Prepare package and send...Ok, these have my name :) Prepare package and send it to me ;)!<BR/>Wonderful!Elmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14852399195988155627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-88272210589976724252007-09-24T08:47:00.000-05:002007-09-24T08:47:00.000-05:00My mouth literally dropped open when I saw the pic...My mouth literally dropped open when I saw the pic of those brownies! The molasses ginger cookies look great too. Thanks for the recipes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-51854907944335065712007-09-24T00:36:00.000-05:002007-09-24T00:36:00.000-05:00Dear Mercedes,Everytime you post, I ask myself, "W...Dear Mercedes,<BR/><BR/>Everytime you post, I ask myself, "Who does she make all this for?" I live w/ one apartment mate. She always eats out or buys takeout, whereas I cook all my meals. However, it's hard for me to make certain things when there's no one else to share it with. I can't make brownies and expect myself to eat it all in a week, for example. I think that people in my classes might find it a bit sketchy if I brought in some who-knows-where-they've-been brownies for them. So, if I may ask, who gets to share in all that ice cream and brownies and whatnot? These look delightful by the way. I just finished baking a banana cake myself :)<BR/><BR/>Happy Autumn,<BR/>KriziaKriziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225281741429797957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-16523795758765679732007-09-24T00:00:00.000-05:002007-09-24T00:00:00.000-05:00Ooooo Mercedes, you've out done yourself. I too h...Ooooo Mercedes, you've out done yourself. I too have an awesome tried and true fudgey brownie recipe, but it maybe have to be augmented with sweet tart raspberry cream cheese swirls. Hmmm, what about orange marmalade for a another twist. Oh the places we could go with this fun idea. Thanks for the inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-21161234147027968872007-09-23T22:35:00.000-05:002007-09-23T22:35:00.000-05:00Wow! Those are gorgeous!Wow! Those are gorgeous!Brilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.com