tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post9023377994086824318..comments2024-01-26T07:38:12.681-08:00Comments on a life made simple: A THANKSGIVING HAT TRICKTeresa Johannesma Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-27690394262040466392013-11-30T15:10:28.011-08:002013-11-30T15:10:28.011-08:00It was never about the taste, they were delicious....It was never about the taste, they were delicious. It was about the visual appeal, which to me is an important component of the presentation especially when the photo that accompanied the recipe shows a more refined looking end product. It may have been due to the coarse grate of the carrots. If it makes you feel better, I could just take the cookie recipe off my blog and pretend it never happened.<br /><br />Thanks, TeresaTeresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-49404710216918434062013-11-30T10:15:54.834-08:002013-11-30T10:15:54.834-08:00Getting together over a nice meal is definitely so...Getting together over a nice meal is definitely something to celebrate. Being able to celebrate two Thanksgivings is certainly a perk of this winter travel gig.Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-80697349076012232932013-11-30T10:14:23.828-08:002013-11-30T10:14:23.828-08:00Thanks BlackSheep! That's what spouses are for...Thanks BlackSheep! That's what spouses are for aren't they? Someone to blame! ha ha probably not a good joke there! Did you ever try the beer and cheddar bread?Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-7623232484362649042013-11-30T10:13:09.001-08:002013-11-30T10:13:09.001-08:00Thanks CJ! It is a yummy cake - a recipe for you t...Thanks CJ! It is a yummy cake - a recipe for you to pin! <br /><br />Cassia is a fun little girl - very adventurous. Although we know that she will probably not remember these experiences they will be in there somewhere - a part of her. Hopefully later in her life they will be expressed with an adventurous spirit and a willingness to take on the world and do all there is to do and experience. Time will tell.<br /><br />We had more space and went down to less. More isn't always more. We had a vehicle and trailer like yourselves but we really like the one unit much more - something to consider. <br /><br />Back roads are fun however we find them a little bit more difficult and stressful over in the east because they are just so darn busy!<br /><br />Now, go for a ride!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-72464415031357616972013-11-30T10:09:09.398-08:002013-11-30T10:09:09.398-08:00Definitely a time for togetherness and that is the...Definitely a time for togetherness and that is the really nice thing about it. So nice that we were included in another families celebration - we appreciated it and had a good time. <br /><br />Can of worms for sure - sheesh!Teresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-61738856870143054542013-11-30T07:55:19.863-08:002013-11-30T07:55:19.863-08:00Gotta love celebrating Thanksgiving here in the US...Gotta love celebrating Thanksgiving here in the USA, certainly a great feast everywhere.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-11900705658721777092013-11-29T20:14:11.911-08:002013-11-29T20:14:11.911-08:00Teresa, yes indeed, Thanksgiving IS a big deal for...Teresa, yes indeed, Thanksgiving IS a big deal for many of us here in the good ole USA!! And I thought your cookies came out looking great!! Besides, so many variables can affect how baked goods come out, i.e. altitude and ingredients temperatures, size of dough balls, thickness of dough as you roll/prepare.....we could just blame it on Derek---maybe he sabotaged them!!<br /><br />Safe Travels...............BlackSheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096792664054983457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-27578543360125263192013-11-29T15:53:51.188-08:002013-11-29T15:53:51.188-08:00That cake is beautiful...I can just taste the crea...That cake is beautiful...I can just taste the cream cheese icing. And cookies...I could use one of those right now! Cassia...could just squeeze her to death....darn adorable. One day her tales will be so sweet....I love following you. got a hubbie with a back out and on the fence about a bigger unit....oh darn I distain stress like that....but I'm leaning toward MORE SPACE... Catch you down the road! I need a backroad ride really bad...maybe tomorrow! CCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074480446451710279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-78640449786743409852013-11-29T14:37:03.426-08:002013-11-29T14:37:03.426-08:00Boy you managed to open a can of worms.....Glad yo...Boy you managed to open a can of worms.....Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Yes it is a pretty big deal in the US - lots of family get togethers. Though with Bill being from So America it wasn't such a big deal at our house especially after the kids grew up. Carol and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920669106841440178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-45026354526942324032013-11-29T13:10:03.070-08:002013-11-29T13:10:03.070-08:00I will certainly add a note in the recipe about fi...I will certainly add a note in the recipe about finely grating the carrots, though that really doesn't impact the recipe in any way outside of aesthetic appeal. The cookies taste exactly the same regardless of how finely or roughly grated the carrots are. I think the larger carrot chunks in your cookies actually give them a colorful, rustic feel-- I love it! As for the cookie shape, most of mine were actually fairly thick as well-- perhaps that doesn't adequately come across in my photographs since the side view of the cookies are slightly out of focus? Cookie thickness depends on how much dough you use, the temperature of the butter, and altitude, among a variety of other variables. If you prefer a thinner cookies, I'd suggest letting the dough warm to room temperature before rolling them into balls. Aside from the "look" of the cookies, was there something else about the recipe that you were unhappy with? I guess I'm just slightly confused as to why my recipe failed you, as everyone who has ever made them or tried them has absolutely loved how they taste (which is, of course, the most important part of a recipe!)! It concerns me that you would accuse me of deceiving my readers, as that is something I would never so much as dream of doing. I worked extremely hard to create and photograph this recipe, and while I appreciate constructive criticism, it's also not entirely fair to post negative and untrue things about the recipe.<br /><br />Best,<br />Kailley @ Kailley's KitchenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867583838375988567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-79338594422240161602013-11-29T09:32:17.629-08:002013-11-29T09:32:17.629-08:00Hi Kailley - thanks for the comment. Well, the rec...Hi Kailley - thanks for the comment. Well, the recipe let me down because they didn't turn out like yours did as per your photos. Your cookies look great while mine showed large chunks of carrot, they were irregular in shape and about twice the thickness. <br /><br />Unfortunately, your recipe just said 'grated carrots' not finely grated carrots - that would have helped a lot I'm sure. Perhaps you could note that in the recipe. Also, did you chop up the old fashioned rolled oats? I used old fashioned as well but again my cookies look chunkier than yours.<br /><br />I rolled the dough into 1" balls as directed. <br /><br />My main question would be - how come my cookies were so thick as compared to yours?<br /><br />Thanks, TeresaTeresa Johannesma Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452415576469118219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145439356430068072.post-80006630020703796162013-11-28T21:46:13.270-08:002013-11-28T21:46:13.270-08:00Teresa, I'm very sorry to hear that the carrot...Teresa, I'm very sorry to hear that the carrot cake cookies didn't turn out well for you. May I ask why, exactly, the cookie recipe let you down? I can assure you that the cookies in my photos were made following the exact recipe provided in my blog. I used a very fine grater for the carrots to achieve a more uniform look (you could certainly do the same), and the round shape came purely from rolling the dough into balls as I stated in the recipe. I've had several people make this recipe and love it, so I am truly sorry that you didn't have a similar experience. If you have any questions, I'd really appreciate it if you'd ask me directly-- I'm happy to help, because I stand fully behind my recipe!<br /><br />Best,<br />Kailley @ Kailley's KitchenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867583838375988567noreply@blogger.com