tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post8306035331150787018..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: #COOKING WITH CLORIS--AUTHOR KATHY OTTEN BAKES CIVIL WAR GINGERBREADANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-4034876440079491832018-05-25T12:48:49.238-05:002018-05-25T12:48:49.238-05:00Great post!
Yummy recipe. It looks so simple too. ...Great post!<br />Yummy recipe. It looks so simple too. I'd love to try it.Amber Daultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726752310768211777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-72209030573403537552018-05-24T08:03:51.195-05:002018-05-24T08:03:51.195-05:00Going to have to try your recipe. It's been ag...Going to have to try your recipe. It's been ages since I made gingerbread, but I love it.<br />Like you, I love finding recipes and other details from the past and using them in my stories. Best wishes.<br />Mary Gillgannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576518364465232493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-76077100791775977732018-05-23T11:51:38.005-05:002018-05-23T11:51:38.005-05:00IIona,
Christmas is when I usually make my ginger...IIona, <br />Christmas is when I usually make my gingerbread too. Gingerbread cookies are another favorite. This recipe had a strong molasses flavor, which would probably blend wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I hope you enjoy it.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-17946001180510915842018-05-23T11:48:31.538-05:002018-05-23T11:48:31.538-05:00Hi Mary,
Recipes and the food our characters might...Hi Mary,<br />Recipes and the food our characters might have eaten is a fun way to add unique and interesting details to a historical story. Old newspapers also will often post restaurant menus and an author can get another perspective on food of the time, but the cost. Thanks for stopping by.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-68524269674009996592018-05-23T11:45:03.650-05:002018-05-23T11:45:03.650-05:00Anastasia,
Thank you for having me. I enjoyed mak...Anastasia, <br />Thank you for having me. I enjoyed making the gingerbread and talking about it with everyone. Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-3179752322963708332018-05-23T11:43:31.031-05:002018-05-23T11:43:31.031-05:00Hi Angela,
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enj...Hi Angela, <br />Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the gingerbread.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-82633482844649414712018-05-23T09:30:33.089-05:002018-05-23T09:30:33.089-05:00I love gingerbread and make it during Christmas. I...I love gingerbread and make it during Christmas. It's very good served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Ilona Fridlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-64752868489837477362018-05-23T08:32:37.228-05:002018-05-23T08:32:37.228-05:00How fascinating, Kathy. I love researching old rec...How fascinating, Kathy. I love researching old recipes, too. It connects you to the past in a unique way. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to try this recipe. Wishing you all the best with "A Place in Your Heart." It's on my tbr list. Mary Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999861032120466782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-30465308073136348572018-05-22T20:32:55.597-05:002018-05-22T20:32:55.597-05:00It was a pleasure having you come visit, Kathy.It was a pleasure having you come visit, Kathy.ANASTASIA POLLACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-74255031231803241612018-05-22T16:18:30.321-05:002018-05-22T16:18:30.321-05:00Sounds yummy! I can't wait to try it, Kathy. T...Sounds yummy! I can't wait to try it, Kathy. Thanks for the recipe.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-18923383586491329392018-05-22T14:24:55.711-05:002018-05-22T14:24:55.711-05:00Hi Paris,
Thanks for stopping by. Even today, peo...Hi Paris,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Even today, people change recipes to make them their own, and don't write down what quantity they've used of a certain spice or two. For years my oven timer was broken and I learned to take things out of the oven when they looked done or smelled done. I remember once a friend was baking and I said, your cake smells done. He checked it and sure enough there was about 10 seconds to go on his timer. Baffled, he asked me, "What does smells done, smell like?" Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-45683956572131728672018-05-22T12:51:35.823-05:002018-05-22T12:51:35.823-05:00I love old cookbooks but I'm very grateful to ...I love old cookbooks but I'm very grateful to those who translated "enough milk to make it bake good" into more precise measurements :) Thanks for posting the recipe and the interesting stories behind it. Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-75841252036174220152018-05-22T12:15:23.237-05:002018-05-22T12:15:23.237-05:00Hi N.N.,
Thanks for stopping by. This recipe had a...Hi N.N.,<br />Thanks for stopping by. This recipe had a very rich aroma. My house did smell wonderful. It was also much darker than the box mixes and other cookbook recipes I've used.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-86717841246831101232018-05-22T10:59:49.057-05:002018-05-22T10:59:49.057-05:00Thank you Kathy for giving a little historical bac...Thank you Kathy for giving a little historical background for gingerbread. I had no idea that they gave it to soldiers in the Civil War. Although, it makes sense, since it doesn't need refrigeration. I believe one of the reasons why it was considered healthy was the ginger and molasses. They both help with stomach ailments. <br /><br />I personally love making gingerbread. It makes the house smell divine.<br /><br />Good luck with your new release. Sounds really good! <br /><br />MRS NN. N. Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357487626713462283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-82589757937837467872018-05-22T10:22:54.855-05:002018-05-22T10:22:54.855-05:00Thanks for having me today. Researching food is on...Thanks for having me today. Researching food is one of the fun parts of writing a historical novel. This one was pretty tasty too. Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.com