tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post8184295211993037356..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Irish Soda Bread with Guest Kav ReesMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-75681626841959699942016-03-17T09:51:52.777-04:002016-03-17T09:51:52.777-04:00Bwahahahahaha!!!!!Bwahahahahaha!!!!!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-78030640728305747772016-03-16T23:58:58.894-04:002016-03-16T23:58:58.894-04:00I'm a little shocked you shared that graphic p...I'm a little shocked you shared that graphic picture of yourself.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-78841915444103011262016-03-16T19:46:46.648-04:002016-03-16T19:46:46.648-04:00Very easy, Sherida. You should make it tomorrow. H...Very easy, Sherida. You should make it tomorrow. Happy St. Patrick's Day right back at you.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-27160442017537554902016-03-16T19:45:36.405-04:002016-03-16T19:45:36.405-04:00Yes -- most Irish folk didn't have an oven so ...Yes -- most Irish folk didn't have an oven so they couldn't bake yeast bread and they couldn't always afford to buy it at a bakery. They cooked soda bread on a kind of cast iron frying pan on legs that sat in the coals of the fire. I know all this interesting stuff from an assignment my daughter did in elementary school. She remembers nothing but I benefitted from her education. LOLKavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-28410743640472803962016-03-16T19:42:34.550-04:002016-03-16T19:42:34.550-04:00Tsk, tsk, Miss Cate, that's not traditional fa...Tsk, tsk, Miss Cate, that's not traditional fare. Though there's a chef in Ireland who is getting quite a name for himself with his outrageous additions to soda bread. Think caraway might be in his repertoire. Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-41155823075557754632016-03-16T19:40:06.643-04:002016-03-16T19:40:06.643-04:00Ha -- no...I'm not that clever. Daughter is th...Ha -- no...I'm not that clever. Daughter is though -- she made up the Celtic Cross pattern from a picture. She's clever like that. Her mother not so much. Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-17361164389969481622016-03-16T19:37:08.473-04:002016-03-16T19:37:08.473-04:00And I'm living proof that there were no ill ef...And I'm living proof that there were no ill effects. :-)Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-14237140528718364612016-03-16T19:31:54.129-04:002016-03-16T19:31:54.129-04:00Kav, good to see you baking in the Cafe! I've ...Kav, good to see you baking in the Cafe! I've always wanted to try soda bread...and your recipes looks easy. I like easy! I'll try this soon.<br /><br />My son and DIL went to Ireland...and kissed the stone. She loved the visit because her name was pronounced correctly....Ciara.<br /><br />Happy St. Patrick's Day to you tomorrow!Sherida Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986466218366625633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-69416451588420776312016-03-16T18:05:40.314-04:002016-03-16T18:05:40.314-04:00This is such a treat to have Kav here!!! And Irish...This is such a treat to have Kav here!!! And Irish Soda Bread??? Oh, thank you for bringing us such a treat. I remember James Beard (Beard on Bread) being unenthusiastic about Irish Soda Bread, but when there was no yeast around, women did what they needed to do to make bread for their families, and this was a staple! Thank you, Kav!<br /><br />Mmm... caraway seeds!!!! YES. And I laughed at the devil thing, too, and now I want to know why Amish butter tastes better?????<br /><br />Jersey cows, maybe? Guernseys? Or they add carrot juice for color? <br /><br />I am so curious!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-26370143168053411002016-03-16T17:54:07.274-04:002016-03-16T17:54:07.274-04:00The only thing this recipe is missing is caraway s...The only thing this recipe is missing is caraway seeds.<br />They are far and away my favorite part of the bread.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-40973368882406365182016-03-16T17:53:36.149-04:002016-03-16T17:53:36.149-04:00Yes, inquiring minds want to know.
Once upon a ti...Yes, inquiring minds want to know.<br /><br />Once upon a time, I used to do cross-stitch too. But I kept getting a pinched nerve in my neck.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-48950782860729839912016-03-16T17:52:40.135-04:002016-03-16T17:52:40.135-04:00I'm eating my soda bread scones as I catch up,...I'm eating my soda bread scones as I catch up, Kav.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-24739147504960396982016-03-16T17:52:04.704-04:002016-03-16T17:52:04.704-04:00LOL, I was going to say that I suspect whatever ge...LOL, I was going to say that I suspect whatever germs might have been caught are long since gone.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-53728632802303122542016-03-16T16:38:49.208-04:002016-03-16T16:38:49.208-04:00Interesting stories about the cross on top of the ...Interesting stories about the cross on top of the bread. And speaking of 'cross,' those are gorgeous cross-stitch works, Kav. How fun that your daughter made those for you since you give your cross-stitch away :-) Do you design your own patterns?<br /><br />Nancy CChill Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011521248073693176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-90000333837384433032016-03-16T16:07:02.343-04:002016-03-16T16:07:02.343-04:00Oh, Missy, were Blarney cousins! Who knew?Oh, Missy, were Blarney cousins! Who knew?Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-15926876386036756322016-03-16T15:12:24.163-04:002016-03-16T15:12:24.163-04:00LOL! Including MY germs! Put there in the late 70&...LOL! Including MY germs! Put there in the late 70's. hahahaMissy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-69818587628763639122016-03-16T14:49:46.890-04:002016-03-16T14:49:46.890-04:00I don't want to know about the 'other thin...I don't want to know about the 'other things', Julie, that sounds ominous. Of course, I'm staunchly sticking to the fact that they clean the blarney stone with fairy dust daily which makes it impossible for germs and other nasty things to adhere to said stone. So there. Pffft. <br /><br />I always use spelt flour. My daughter has sensitivities and that's the flour that seems to work best in all kinds of recipes. Terribly expensive up here these days though, but still worth it, I think.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-35360513603219027292016-03-16T14:45:32.621-04:002016-03-16T14:45:32.621-04:00:-) Thanks, Sandra. And the soda bread is beyond y...:-) Thanks, Sandra. And the soda bread is beyond yummy! Blissful sigh. Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-25398761063052768932016-03-16T14:08:35.553-04:002016-03-16T14:08:35.553-04:00I love this post. But you may not love me if I tel...I love this post. But you may not love me if I tell you how many germs and other things are coating the blarney stone. Thanks so much for the tip about spelt. I may have to try this.J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-18340052505271894092016-03-16T14:02:37.308-04:002016-03-16T14:02:37.308-04:00Kav, its so fun to have you posting today. You ha...Kav, its so fun to have you posting today. You have a terrific sense of humor. And the soda bread looks extremely yummy. The best part of an Irish meal as far as I'm concerned. smile<br />Love the photo too. But you are a tease. HugsSandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-35722094904807279292016-03-16T13:16:02.884-04:002016-03-16T13:16:02.884-04:00Well, red is my favourite colour. :-) I cross-stic...Well, red is my favourite colour. :-) I cross-stich but give all my creations away. Luckily my daughter caught the bug and the same habit and she made these for me. And yes, you must try the soda bread. So delicious any time but especially hot out of the oven with butter melting....drool.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-36571225792652920492016-03-16T12:45:48.481-04:002016-03-16T12:45:48.481-04:00Hi Kav! Great to see you on the barista side of th...Hi Kav! Great to see you on the barista side of the counter here in the Cafe!<br /><br />I love soda bread, but I've never made it. Now I have no excuse. Prep time is ten minutes? I'm all over that!<br /><br />And I love your picture. Clever. Someday, when we meet in person, I'll be looking for a red sweater. :)<br /><br />The cross stitch crosses are beautiful. Did you make them? I love to do cross stitch, too.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-37251326917370953402016-03-16T12:39:14.852-04:002016-03-16T12:39:14.852-04:00Thanks for sharing a wee bit of Irish cuisine, Mar...Thanks for sharing a wee bit of Irish cuisine, Mary. And there always seems to be symbolism when it comes to all things Irish. I love the blessing the house idea for making the cross...though I'm grateful that it makes the bread cook through as well.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-44890954096245778372016-03-16T12:13:32.949-04:002016-03-16T12:13:32.949-04:00Thanks so much for being here today, Kav. I had no...Thanks so much for being here today, Kav. I had no idea why there was a cross cut in the top of the bread. I love all three reasons.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-49299426302368655672016-03-16T10:12:23.352-04:002016-03-16T10:12:23.352-04:00Bwahahahaha! I'm sooooo camera shy it isn'...Bwahahahaha! I'm sooooo camera shy it isn't funny. Plus I take really horrid pictures. Really. Horrid. If I ever get one I like, I'll post it on Facebook. But it's kind of fun too, because if I ever went to a conference I'd be incognito and I could stealthily spy on y'all...only maybe the walker would give me away. Hmmmm. <br /><br />Hope you make that soda bread tomorrow, whichever recipe you use. It's yummy.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com