Comments on: Kugel-palooza

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:19:53 +0000

OHHHH my. I hadn’t thought ahead yet to the fact that we will be enjoying delectable Marilyn creations at Josie’s bat mitzvah . . . . now I am going to have the delights of anticipation. What an amazing treat it will be to eat your baked-with-love goodies while we celebrate.
That is the World’s Most Beautiful Rugelach. Almost a shame to eat it – but not quite.
I hope you won’t be too exhausted to have fun on the dance floor!

By: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)

Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:42:11 +0000

I remember my own bas mitzvah, a simple but impersonal affair, refreshments on Friday night after the service, all catered because my mother would never have considered doing what you’re doing. I wish she had, because however imperfect, it would have been much more beautiful to me. I didn’t realize it then, but I realize it now.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:13:05 +0000

I should never read this blog while hungry. It isn’t fair to my stomach.

I can’t wait to see the final spread (and I bet neither can you). All my best to Josie on this big occasion.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:55:08 +0000

Jess – welcome. It’s either unfortunate or realistic that you arrived here in the middle of madness. Either way, enjoy.

Lisa: I keep threatening to do a rugelach tutorial and haven’t made good on it yet – after party days are over, will do. In the meantime, try rolling a few with my cream cheese dough, recipe here. Never fails.

Michelle & Jean: yes, crazy and yes, Josie doesn’t really acknowledge this as work – she’s more concerned right now with her hair, her dress, and which boys are attending the party.

By: Renovation Therapy

Renovation Therapy — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:07:27 +0000

Not that Josie doesn’t appreciate all this work…but this blog will make for AWESOME “look what I did for you” guilt in the coming years! Rock on Cookin’ Momma!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:16:42 +0000

The Mad Woman of Larryville– that’s what you are (though I’m sure you’ll pull it off like no one else can!) Looks and sounds amazing and delicious. I wonder if Josie realizes how special her mom is… I’m guessing she probably does.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:18:51 +0000

I just made kugel last week. After seeing this, I might have to make it again. I just love the stuff. And your rugelach are GORGEOUS. Have you posted your recipe? I hate the recipes I’ve used in the past. Nothing like a rugelach I could actually pass up!

Funny aside… was going through a cookbook of my grandmother’s, from a shul in Atlanta. This thing is 40 years old. One coffee cake recipe calls for 1/2 cup “bits”. What do you think a “bit” is? And this is typed, so it’s not a translation issue. :O)

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:36:18 +0000

Who knew that kugel could be so photogenic? That Josie is one lucky kid! I am super-impressed — and moved — by all of this edible love.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:18:57 +0000

Wish you could all be there! What a blog-a-palooza that would be.

About storage: I literally bought a new standing freezer, which is out in the garage as we speak, already bursting with cookies of every stripe. Remember about freezing: the more fat, the better it freezes. It’s basically a freezer full of butter.

Today I moved on to making homemade liqueurs – blackberry, orange spice, lemon zest. This is a whole new dimension of crazy.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:36:42 +0000

I too was curious on how everything is stored. Frozen? Please, Tell Simmer?