tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post1690576308922456638..comments2024-03-29T01:53:54.739-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Why Do You Bake?Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-73773785984082736062023-03-22T09:49:32.939-05:002023-03-22T09:49:32.939-05:00Yes, mother had a plug in round oven where she bak...Yes, mother had a plug in round oven where she baked all the - always round - birthday cakes. But was the newspaper lining for the cake pan ovenproof and it worked? Fatimahttps://lifemoonlighter.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-30532888971308609722022-05-17T18:07:31.223-05:002022-05-17T18:07:31.223-05:00cause it's fun and it tastes good.cause it's fun and it tastes good.carsonhttp://www.coffeeandsun1.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-86642378969124985432017-06-25T20:14:57.494-05:002017-06-25T20:14:57.494-05:00Hi Nupur, I haven't checked in here in awhile,...Hi Nupur, I haven't checked in here in awhile, but I found myself thinking back on our swapping garden produce for cooked food -- wish we still lived in the same city!Melissa | HerGreenLifehttp://hergreenlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-68160323825218262392017-06-24T23:21:53.770-05:002017-06-24T23:21:53.770-05:00Hmm.. why DO I bake?
- Because I like cakes and c...Hmm.. why DO I bake?<br /><br />- Because I like cakes and cookies and want to believe that if I make them I will eat less because I see how much butter went in!<br />- Because it made my kids appreciate cake more than frosting<br />- Because I always have a popular potluck contribution on hand<br />- Because I love the chemistry that turns a blob of butter, sugar, flour, eggs and bits and bobs Vishakha Parvatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142964093616938098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69849537791024582072017-06-21T02:33:08.421-05:002017-06-21T02:33:08.421-05:00I loved this post, Nupur! Lila is such a sweet, se...I loved this post, Nupur! Lila is such a sweet, sensitive girl. I didn't grow up in a family that baked at home but when I lived alone and later with my husband, we found that baking was one of the things that brought us closer together- my husband is a precise worker bee in the kitchen- he likes measuring things, having ingredients to the T etc, I'm the Hamsinihttp://rambledom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-26323756796187158062017-06-20T23:14:04.041-05:002017-06-20T23:14:04.041-05:00I bake because I love fresh bread! I also love tha...I bake because I love fresh bread! I also love that baking connects me to people in so many ways...using time-tested recipes from friends and family, and sharing baked goods with other people. I especially love baking for people with dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.) because it is a creative challenge and a surprise when someone has made something just for them.bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876773205728105173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-41756386182149885212017-06-20T15:58:50.474-05:002017-06-20T15:58:50.474-05:00Love this post, Nupur. I find baking so much more ...Love this post, Nupur. I find baking so much more enjoyable than cooking. The measurements are precise, the steps are structured and more often than not the results are delicious. In our family so many baked creations have become family favorites and part of our traditions. My daughter requests the same lemon tart every year for Thanksgiving (non-traditional but balances all the other heavy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81710993504958385732017-06-20T10:52:48.263-05:002017-06-20T10:52:48.263-05:00Love your blog Nupur :)
I started baking with my ...Love your blog Nupur :)<br /><br />I started baking with my daughter when she was around 2. She has always been my little helper :) And the aroma that fills the house when we bake is amazing...not sure any candle can match it. <br /><br />Would love to try the lemon bars soon... thank you for sharing.Ramyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188850610379516875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-78333112643238316152017-06-20T08:17:56.450-05:002017-06-20T08:17:56.450-05:00Thank you dear Shubha- hugs to you!Thank you dear Shubha- hugs to you!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-49787054150977694042017-06-20T08:17:44.892-05:002017-06-20T08:17:44.892-05:00Rashmi- So true, baking aromas make a house smell ...Rashmi- So true, baking aromas make a house smell like home. And LOL at the fun of watching a cake rise. Oh my, I have heard of the sand-baking technique but have never seen it in action myself. Good for your mom! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-60176503416276318492017-06-20T08:16:23.911-05:002017-06-20T08:16:23.911-05:00Shoots- hello!! I need to write you a long e-mail ...Shoots- hello!! I need to write you a long e-mail one of these days. I love what you said about baking to feed your fantasies :) And truly it is a great way to bring friends together. How fun that you have a new stand mixer!! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-65718686609624941372017-06-20T08:14:30.260-05:002017-06-20T08:14:30.260-05:00SS- Your mom sounds awesome :) I too can't see...SS- Your mom sounds awesome :) I too can't seem to keep from tinkering with recipes. I tinker with baking recipes too, but yes, on the whole they do require more precision than cooking. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-53887578609196740712017-06-20T08:12:34.402-05:002017-06-20T08:12:34.402-05:00Mansi- I always use ziploc (or other brand) plasti...Mansi- I always use ziploc (or other brand) plastic containers- the ones which can be tightly closed and used again and again. I cool the baked goods, cut into pieces, then place a layer in the box, top with a piece of parchment paper, another layer of baked goods and so on. That's it. Store in freezer and serve directly from there- it will thaw in minutes on the counter. For some cakes and Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25441296449949200662017-06-20T08:09:02.122-05:002017-06-20T08:09:02.122-05:00There's something about kids and baking, isn&#...There's something about kids and baking, isn't it, Mansi. Such a fun parent-child activity. My preferred way of dealing with the excessive sugar and butter is to cut the baked goodies into small bite size portions and distribute them far and wide. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81993894805246620892017-06-20T08:07:23.153-05:002017-06-20T08:07:23.153-05:00Prashanti- I too have dramatically reduced how muc...Prashanti- I too have dramatically reduced how much I bake- these occasions that I mentioned in the post are rare ones these days. Still, my workplace is a reliable place to get rid of any and all unwanted treats ;) They disappear once they are placed in the common kitchen. <br /><br />I went "aww" at the molten lava cake of your heart :) :) Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-2623556260418817642017-06-20T08:05:23.774-05:002017-06-20T08:05:23.774-05:00Agreed, Neha, baking is very therapeutic. For me, ...Agreed, Neha, baking is very therapeutic. For me, a bit more therapeutic than cooking because cooking is generally for sustenance and baking is out of choice, to make treats. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-63565361460706407352017-06-20T08:01:35.870-05:002017-06-20T08:01:35.870-05:00Yes, the aroma of bread is the best perfume in the...Yes, the aroma of bread is the best perfume in the world.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-10775469429166250062017-06-20T08:01:08.562-05:002017-06-20T08:01:08.562-05:00Yes! We all liked the bus driver very much, a kind...Yes! We all liked the bus driver very much, a kind gentleman who always took time to wave and smile at our baby who would greet the bus with whoops of joy.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-23907573699734842392017-06-20T08:00:14.254-05:002017-06-20T08:00:14.254-05:00Agreed, Leena, if you find a reliable recipe, chan...Agreed, Leena, if you find a reliable recipe, chances are high that it will turn out as expected. Lemon bars are wonderful in Spring and Summer with that fresh tangy taste.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25042129837510507752017-06-19T18:39:39.190-05:002017-06-19T18:39:39.190-05:00Bless you and yours Nupur. Lovely postBless you and yours Nupur. Lovely postShubha Sanjay Athavalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771026386909043471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5437859370732274972017-06-19T16:34:51.337-05:002017-06-19T16:34:51.337-05:00Besides eating the baked goodie, the way the house...Besides eating the baked goodie, the way the house smells during and after baking is mmmmm mmmmm good:) I also love to turn on the oven light from time to time and see the muffin/cake rise beautifully to golden perfection (also to check if it ain't burning;-) Growing up, we didn't have an oven, but my mom would make amazing cakes with the old-style stovetop cake mold where you bake real Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-49611678240014979032017-06-19T12:54:43.499-05:002017-06-19T12:54:43.499-05:00Hi Nupur!
It's been such a long time since I l...Hi Nupur!<br />It's been such a long time since I left a comment on your blog, but your question (and your answer) made me do it. I bake for the same reason as you do - it's fun and to me, it's like an experiment that I would do in lab, but with the difference that one can eat the results! What a fun experiment that is :) I like that measurements, temperatures, reaction volume etc areShootsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-64194766736692569932017-06-19T12:00:33.003-05:002017-06-19T12:00:33.003-05:00What a lovely read Nupur. I rarely bake or make an...What a lovely read Nupur. I rarely bake or make any recipes that require precise measurements and techniques. I enjoy stove top, open pot cooking where I can easily control the results. <br /><br />My mom was a non traditional cook for her times where every time her sambar, rasam or her curries would taste slightly different but awesome. I think I am like her too.<br /><br />Best,<br />SSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-56744408631491650262017-06-19T09:19:13.160-05:002017-06-19T09:19:13.160-05:00On a side note, i find your idea of freezing half ...On a side note, i find your idea of freezing half the brownies and lemon bars awesome. Can you please elaborate on how do you freeze them (using a ziploc bag/ container?) and how to do you thaw/ defrost them? Thanks a lot! MansiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650908192627493895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-42773021896986844522017-06-19T08:49:50.023-05:002017-06-19T08:49:50.023-05:00Great post Nupur. Baking was non-existent in my mo...Great post Nupur. Baking was non-existent in my mom's kitchen in a small town in India and my only exposure to cakes was birthday cakes that came from the bakery. I started baking after my advent to Canada 4 years ago and I am totally smitten by the whole experience - it is therapeutic. I too bake to share mostly and to see my 7 year old smile and jump whenever I bake. Even though i get Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650908192627493895noreply@blogger.com