tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post3456883349156148172..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Baking Therapy with Easy Coconut CakeMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-57769100009570741262017-07-26T09:35:43.974-04:002017-07-26T09:35:43.974-04:00Mindy, I about went crazy just trying to pick tile...Mindy, I about went crazy just trying to pick tile for our bathroom shower repair. All I could think the whole time was, how on earth do you build a whole house and survive it? LOLMissy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-7189613136760440622017-07-26T09:11:10.169-04:002017-07-26T09:11:10.169-04:00Missy, this coconut cake is a good place to start ...Missy, this coconut cake is a good place to start because it's easy. And, you know, I think about Fixer Upper and how the people can't see anything but a computer rendering until reveal day. I'm not sure which would be more stressful, being involved in the day-to-day process or no involvement at all. Overall, though, it's not too bad. I just had decision making. Luckily, hubby is really good about walking me through things, asking questions that help lead to a choice I feel is right. Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-90073916975527478932017-07-26T09:05:23.975-04:002017-07-26T09:05:23.975-04:00No space at the camphouse, plenty of space at the ...No space at the camphouse, plenty of space at the big house, Mary Cate. Our middle daughter was here last week and when she saw the house, she said she thought it looked smaller with the walls gone. Go figure.<br /><br />Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-28237526202592867562017-07-26T09:02:54.704-04:002017-07-26T09:02:54.704-04:00Yes, the coconut cream would be rather overwhelmin...Yes, the coconut cream would be rather overwhelming. But doesn't Bakers make a coconut milk that comes on a blue can? Nowadays, you find coconut milk right alongside almond milk in the dairy section, but that's not the same stuff.<br /><br />I can't wait to see how things come out at big house either. If only it could be condensed into a one hour show. :PMindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-36156730580455381382017-07-25T23:51:27.979-04:002017-07-25T23:51:27.979-04:00Mindy, that cake looks sooo good!! I've never ...Mindy, that cake looks sooo good!! I've never made a coconut cake. Really need to change that.<br /><br />I can just imagine how wonderful the house is going to look!! Hang in there. I'm sure it's stressful but will be worth it.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-42542448204122126662017-07-25T20:30:10.730-04:002017-07-25T20:30:10.730-04:00Oh yum! That looks sooooo good. Problem is, I want...Oh yum! That looks sooooo good. Problem is, I want some now!<br /><br /><br /><br />The house looks great too. I didn't realize it had so much space. Of course maybe it didn't when it had walls. LOLCate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-41527352540096751082017-07-25T18:12:45.398-04:002017-07-25T18:12:45.398-04:00Mindy, I love, love, love coconut cake! This looks...Mindy, I love, love, love coconut cake! This looks marvelous, and look... IT'S A TUESDAY AND I REMEMBERED TO COME OVER HERE!!!!<br /><br />I use coconut milk in place of milk/water for coconut cakes and coconut custard pie... it makes a really nice difference! <br /><br />And then I made the bad mistake of using cream of coconut instead of coconut milk.... and that wasn't so great! Cream of coconut is laced with sugar and thickened. So the sugar ratio was insane.<br /><br />This sounds marvelous, and I can't wait to see what the house/ranch comes out like.... this is like our own personal Chip and Joanna!!! I'm so happy for you!<br />Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-31957646297009493632017-07-25T12:21:55.859-04:002017-07-25T12:21:55.859-04:00Jan, the sounds like your husband and mine have si...Jan, the sounds like your husband and mine have similar tastes while you and I share daydream alike. That's exactly what I used to daydream about before we moved. The house, life in the country... And now I start every morning off on the porch with my tea. Hmm... I guess I'm living the dream. And before you know it, you will, too.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-20195573311833561492017-07-25T12:18:36.632-04:002017-07-25T12:18:36.632-04:00Nope, no surprise here, Kav. ;) And it is good to...Nope, no surprise here, Kav. ;) And it is good to venture out occasionally. Though chocolate will never go out of style.<br /><br />Right now, it's looking like we may be able to move into the big house sometime in October. If they finish it sooner, even better, but I'm not going to hold my breath.<br /><br />It only takes about 10-12 minutes to get to the store, but on the day I made this cake I'd already been into town twice so I was not about to go again.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-26657069070613209052017-07-25T12:09:46.408-04:002017-07-25T12:09:46.408-04:00That cake looks delicious, and coconut is my husba...That cake looks delicious, and coconut is my husband's favorite! This will be coming to our house soon. :)<br /><br />My favorite way to beat stress is to dream about our home in the Hills...no neighbors within sight, quiet (except for the wind in the pines), and a porch to sit with my tea and drink it all in.<br /><br />Someday it will be a reality, but until then, dreaming about it works! Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-9093719326282117972017-07-25T11:11:58.507-04:002017-07-25T11:11:58.507-04:00Favourite way to best stress? Lose myself in a boo...Favourite way to best stress? Lose myself in a book! (is anyone surprised?)<br /><br />Love, love, love that picture of Maddie. Made my day. She is certainly an alert lookout. LOL<br /><br />This cake sounds scrumptious. I think I need to venture from my usual chocolate standby. Next potluck I'm going to try this.<br /><br />Are you going to make your timeline with the reno? I think you said you wanted to be in the house by Thanksgiving...or is that my imagination?? And how far is a trip to the store?Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com