tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post8360045147463602990..comments2024-03-27T18:25:13.118-04:00Comments on Cup on the Bus: The Big PictureJoanne Noragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-73325604322865445022021-06-18T10:48:13.579-04:002021-06-18T10:48:13.579-04:00We got lots of books from the charity shops over t...We got lots of books from the charity shops over the years. It's easy to accumulate lots of them when you can buy them for .50 cents. Your custard sounds wonderful.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-32643218737887648912021-06-17T21:09:37.507-04:002021-06-17T21:09:37.507-04:00I love custard too. It's not necessarily good ...I love custard too. It's not necessarily good for me, but I do love it. A cherry custard pie sounds heavenly.<br />I have books to donate, but not much anymore since I only use my Kindle.<br />And I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. That's very sad.<br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-60081351263089571012021-06-17T10:20:04.910-04:002021-06-17T10:20:04.910-04:00If, in my final days, I could eat nothing but cust...If, in my final days, I could eat nothing but custard prepared for me by a family member, I might find it calming, soothing, loving.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-12143802727843280992021-06-16T22:29:04.815-04:002021-06-16T22:29:04.815-04:00Joanne: Yes, too sweet. I'm wondering if I mis...Joanne: Yes, too sweet. I'm wondering if I mis-remembered what the numbers stood for. Maybe they weren't all for cupfuls. Maybe the 3 was 3 T of sugar, the 2 was eggs and the 1 was milk. I think I'll just try yours instead of trying to figure it out.<br /><br />Tehachap: It's been a long time since I tried it, but I seem to recall it was tough! My landlady's was like silk on the tongue, but mine was ... chewy, maybe?<br /><br />River: Thanks for your recipe - I think I'll try it as well as Joanne's.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-22305031091308632282021-06-16T16:56:35.225-04:002021-06-16T16:56:35.225-04:00we had beaucoup books before we moved out here. we...we had beaucoup books before we moved out here. we were over possession by then I guess because we only kept maybe a tenth and donated the rest to the library or sold to a used book store. we don't buy books anymore as the library is just 5 minutes or so down the road. the custard sounds good. may have to try that. I too could not figure out what animal that was. so, a rabbit.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-77805884059913941742021-06-16T13:41:48.769-04:002021-06-16T13:41:48.769-04:00Books seem to grow of their own accord around here...Books seem to grow of their own accord around here. I've been very careful about book purchases. My favorite store has been closed. That helped. I too love custard.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-66912583626417675642021-06-16T11:42:36.453-04:002021-06-16T11:42:36.453-04:00Ah custard with nutmeg - my mother made lovely one...Ah custard with nutmeg - my mother made lovely ones - usually for sunday lunch with apple pie.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-10800166847069596472021-06-16T10:40:02.804-04:002021-06-16T10:40:02.804-04:00I hate to give up books but have limited myself to...I hate to give up books but have limited myself to the ones I absolutely have to keep because . . . because I need to! pam nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527172289267589196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-71282257435231710632021-06-16T09:19:12.757-04:002021-06-16T09:19:12.757-04:00Hi, Joanne!
My mother always made baked custard--...Hi, Joanne! <br />My mother always made baked custard---she sprinkled nutmeg on the top.<br />Happy memories.<br />A million variations.... of both memories, and custard. Also, some failures.<br /><br />It's a bit of a pain, but have you tried selling books on eBay? I just sold three, $10 each--that's about $7 profit each.<br />Most of those books are too plentiful to sell, but Caste, for sure, and also Berger's Photograph would bring at least 10.<br /><br />We have bunnies galore!Frescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323129046492056942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-38594787874056701212021-06-16T09:18:40.584-04:002021-06-16T09:18:40.584-04:00Oh, Joanne! This post just delights me! I love cus...Oh, Joanne! This post just delights me! I love custard with all of my heart and all of the related desserts like flan and creme brulee. They are the best desserts although that crostata would give them all a run for their money. <br />You and I have many of the same books. I had to smile, seeing your Keith book. <br />And your rug is lovely. Reminds me of the one I bought for my bathroom which I admire every time I walk in that room. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-50176478137672142932021-06-16T07:09:41.669-04:002021-06-16T07:09:41.669-04:00The screen adds and interesting texture in the bun...The screen adds and interesting texture in the bunny pic.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-62369215388700343672021-06-16T06:54:12.876-04:002021-06-16T06:54:12.876-04:00I attempted to make a caramel topped custard yeste...I attempted to make a caramel topped custard yesterday and it was a total fail. My frustrations continue. I will try your recipe next time and leave the caramels for cookies. Coincidently, a friend dropped off a crostata yesterday. It was my first one and it was delicious.<br /><br />I hope that time will heal the wounds of your lost friendship.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-63029462960197352852021-06-16T05:42:53.883-04:002021-06-16T05:42:53.883-04:00I haven't made custard in a long time. The las...I haven't made custard in a long time. The last one I ate was a little custard tart from a Portuguese bakery, and they had nailed it. It was delicious with a little nutmeg sprinkled on top. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-36449818075423989592021-06-16T02:57:10.750-04:002021-06-16T02:57:10.750-04:00I'll use the recipe you gave Tom, I'll mak...I'll use the recipe you gave Tom, I'll make one soon.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-65294823380564253482021-06-16T02:17:04.400-04:002021-06-16T02:17:04.400-04:00Losing friends hurts.
It can be worse when no reas...Losing friends hurts.<br />It can be worse when no reason is given.<br /><br />Love El Gato being your supervisor of book sorting. I could do with a supervisor here. Mind you, books are like old friends too...gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-91039961291888037122021-06-16T01:54:26.660-04:002021-06-16T01:54:26.660-04:00Thank you for the custard recipe, Joanne! It remin...Thank you for the custard recipe, Joanne! It reminded me that my second household still is not complete: I do have a mixer, but no electric beater (though a hand beater, which is good, but in case that I have to prepare beaten egg white it will not be so useful). Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-3999526958629932022021-06-16T00:51:26.173-04:002021-06-16T00:51:26.173-04:00What a wonderful post you've written. Blueberr...What a wonderful post you've written. Blueberry crostata, cherry custard, wonderful books and even a bunny rabbit!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-1024990975409331812021-06-15T22:25:54.956-04:002021-06-15T22:25:54.956-04:00My recipe is for each large egg, have 100ml milk a...My recipe is for each large egg, have 100ml milk and one tablespoon sugar. I use a little less sugar, for instance if I have four eggs I will use only three tablespoons sugar. Possibly it could take even less than that, but I like it with three.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-25541135839613501142021-06-15T22:23:49.442-04:002021-06-15T22:23:49.442-04:00I use cold water and full cream milk. The water is...I use cold water and full cream milk. The water is essential to provide even heat around the ramekins or whatever dish you use. Have the water at least halfway up the baking dishes, two thirds is better.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-30390806372480815862021-06-15T22:17:14.536-04:002021-06-15T22:17:14.536-04:00I like your blue rug. I bake my egg custard in ram...I like your blue rug. I bake my egg custard in ramekins, without jam, but with a good sprinkle of nutmeg on top. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-89165293927255379632021-06-15T21:48:44.620-04:002021-06-15T21:48:44.620-04:00Your blueberry creation looks delicious. I imagine...Your blueberry creation looks delicious. I imagine it smells wonderful as it bakes.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-76973661540780823392021-06-15T21:34:25.996-04:002021-06-15T21:34:25.996-04:00And 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, which I realize I...And 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, which I realize I left out of today's crostata. Old age.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-72399490700256681092021-06-15T21:29:19.784-04:002021-06-15T21:29:19.784-04:00I just start out with hot tap water. I have no ide...I just start out with hot tap water. I have no idea how that works in the baking process. Part of the magic, I figure.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-38048378387218227092021-06-15T21:26:47.100-04:002021-06-15T21:26:47.100-04:00Yes, whole milk. I have no experience with less th...Yes, whole milk. I have no experience with less than that.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-35123616778125320812021-06-15T20:35:20.601-04:002021-06-15T20:35:20.601-04:00Between the crostata and the custards, you have me...Between the crostata and the custards, you have me drooling.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.com