havemycake

Very good point... I like the way you think. I guess some of us just make our "deposits" in other forms.

I think I'm with Nessa here. As selfish as it sounds, I am deeply posessive of most recipes that I find/create. I do make exceptions, but for example, I never share my Christmas cookie recipes because I have done the Xmas baking for my family for a dog's age now, and people have come to associate a certain selection of holiday goodies with me. Knowing how I am , I rarely ask for recipes either. I do consider the requests to be compliments, though....

My mom used to warm it in a pan of sauteed onions,skinned tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice. It would then be served over a bed of rice or with simple dumplings. I still look forward to it sometimes... I made a chowder with it a few weeks ago. Yup, those bones and skin were a pain in the arse alright!

If refrigeration would cause too much condensation, then what would freezing do? When I thaw in the fridge, I take the wrapping off,. I think thawing in the fridge allows the temperature to rise more gradually as opposed to going from frozen to room temperature, which would definitely cause the cake to break a sweat! But then again..others will likely have different ideas.

Hi there! In my experience, you can freeze fondant covered cakes. It's the thawing that poses the challenge. You have to thaw it in the refridgerator about 2 days ahead. If you go from freezer to countertop, you'll have a skating rink and you'll have to wait another couple of days for it to dry out on its own. Hope this helps.

Never did I imply that the added effort you make on behalf of your child's nutrition was pompous or sanctimonious. Add your name to the thousands out there who know what it is to work and raise families. I'll bet there are hoardes of others who also make their own baby food (clothing, etc) either for economical or cultural reasons so you're not the only one with sweat on your brow. I just don't think the fact that you make your own baby food makes you a better mother, as the tone of your post seemed to imply.

So sorry. I had no idea of the damage I was doing by feeding my children strained peas occasionally. I humbly apologize. Does the fact that I bought organic lessen my offense? I'm just not usually in the habit of drinking my own bodily fluids. Well said hjshorter! I have been reading these forums for a little while now and it amazes me how a lighhearted topic can sometimes spawn sanctimonious and bitter little diatribes from other members.

What a cool thread! I am as yet childless, but have helped feed numerous cousins, neices and nephews. I love strained bananas and strained apricots as well as Pablum.Blueberries are good too. Although they taste in no way like the real thing! The savory stuff is gross in my opinion.