tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post1129746033078248083..comments2024-02-16T18:23:10.138-05:00Comments on Cake Wrecks: Sunday Sweets: Gingerbread!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-85101430629548005052010-02-04T18:25:12.659-05:002010-02-04T18:25:12.659-05:00Tardises. It's said so in the CIN special &quo...Tardises. It's said so in the CIN special "Time Crash". [staring off into space/time vortex] I can't believe I know that.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455227101051501327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-16523921886683049872009-12-26T03:06:03.693-05:002009-12-26T03:06:03.693-05:00These are beautiful!
My little 11 yr old cousin, ...These are beautiful!<br /><br />My little 11 yr old cousin, who is an amazing cook already and want to be a pastry chef made the most beautiful ginger bread house from scratch by herself, fully decorated with little gingerbread santa and everything. It was going to be the centrepiece of my nanas christmas lunch.<br /><br />They wrapped it up in celophane and went shopping, when they got back their two jack russells had devoured the whole thing. <br /><br />Poor little girl cried her eyes out.<br /><br />I usually send her the non m rated cake wrecks, but i don't have the heart to send her these gingerbread cakes :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-4319534224912702382009-12-21T00:56:52.521-05:002009-12-21T00:56:52.521-05:00Maggie,
I'm guessing you're a vegetarian....Maggie,<br /><br />I'm guessing you're a vegetarian. I would suggest going to the Heifer site and reading the FAQ which addresses many of your concerns quite eloquently.<br /><br />On a more personal note, I have realized that even though my incredibly spoiled and privileged first world lifestyle allows me to enjoy a raw vegan diet complete with pharmaceutical supplements, a lot of folks in the rest of the world are starving and dying. They need help and Heifer gives it to them. Maybe not in the way you would like but it's being done and people are alive because of it.<br /><br />We knew we wouldn't make everybody happy with our choices but we are doing our best. And please, if you don't want to give to Heifer, give to an organization you can get behind. But whatever you do, give. It's important.<br /><br />johnjohn (the hubby of Jen)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-20489796986530375402009-12-20T22:08:55.470-05:002009-12-20T22:08:55.470-05:00I'm a huge cake wrecks fan (obviously, otherwi...I'm a huge cake wrecks fan (obviously, otherwise I wouldn't be bothering to post, right? Unless I was some rather perturbed wrecktress... oooh, I bet they're scary. I'm not one of them.) and I have to say I love what you're doing with the whole charity thing- you know, using your powers for good, not evil. That kind of thing.<br /><br />And then I saw that Charity for Day 3 was none of than Heifer International. And my heart fell. Several stories, in fact.<br /><br />While I think the general idea behind what they're doing is commendable I can't help but think that somewhere in the brainstorming process someone fell into a sugar-coma. Perhaps it was some bad cake. When trying to feed people with the least amount of effort, time, and cost- why on earth would anyone think it smart to use the "backwards funnel" system required to grown meat? To cultivate protein in an animal you must feed it protein- much more protein than you end up with as a final result.<br /><br />The people receiving aid from Heifer are already living on very little land, which is in very poor condition- having been heavily depleted from previous overgrazing.<br /><br />Frances Moore Lappe described it best, a "protein factory in reverse", and estimated one acre of land (which is more than most of these people have) devoted to grains would produce five times more protein than an acre devoted to growing animal protein. It takes 13 pounds of grain to produce a single pound of beef- and that is using the extremely efficient (and disgusting) modern factory farming methods.<br /><br />I stumbled (literally, Stumble is awesome! If you don't use it: www.stumbleupon.com Go. Enjoy. Waste hours of your life.) on this organizationg: www.growbiointensive.org It's grown from the same seed, or maybe cut from the same cloth? Something about bread and kneading and dough? Anyway- same basic idea: give a man a fish and feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Except WAY more efficient, environmentally friendly, and nothing has to die in order for said man to eat forever.<br /><br />So let me re-cap: <br />1. Brilliant site, one of my favorite blogs.<br />2. Wins title of number one favorite blog because of the wonderful charity idea.<br />3. Little sad about choice of one charity, super happy about the rest.<br />4. Sharing another charity.<br />5. Happy Festivous!<br /><br />Maggie.Maggie Forcierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490977634914192899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-62300412871090704452009-12-19T06:18:11.784-05:002009-12-19T06:18:11.784-05:00Made me remember how obsessed I used to be about g...Made me remember how obsessed I used to be about gingerbread houses. I wish I hadn't been raised by hippies.<br />Carob just isn't the same. In fact, it's downright nasty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11079036894670392761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-84035772112783377322009-12-18T16:06:31.992-05:002009-12-18T16:06:31.992-05:00i believe the plural of Tardis would be Tardii!i believe the plural of Tardis would be Tardii!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632089519886195925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-64677844129265935902009-12-17T11:27:05.136-05:002009-12-17T11:27:05.136-05:00That candy cane looks like someones intestinal tra...That candy cane looks like someones intestinal track.<br /><br />-LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-62066195839013455222009-12-16T22:43:40.600-05:002009-12-16T22:43:40.600-05:00I love the TARDIS with K9, but one thing could hav...I love the TARDIS with K9, but one thing could have made it truly spectacular.<br /><br />Edible ball-bearings.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532506612053388030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-35279561701485468282009-12-16T03:37:50.104-05:002009-12-16T03:37:50.104-05:00Goat milk or bush meat? That's a tough one.
Lo...Goat milk or bush meat? That's a tough one.<br />Love,<br />your vegetarian friendDodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676912535158849531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-56560084670899892042009-12-16T03:30:06.534-05:002009-12-16T03:30:06.534-05:00Indisputably "Tardi", see plural of &quo...Indisputably "Tardi", see plural of "octopus". Love the site!Dodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676912535158849531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-25216392400162141372009-12-15T19:24:01.871-05:002009-12-15T19:24:01.871-05:00Tardis is a name.
Proper plural would be Tardis...Tardis is a name.<br />Proper plural would be Tardis'.<br /><br />In Australia we call street cars trams!<br /><br />Jade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-22884450250843916492009-12-15T15:00:49.283-05:002009-12-15T15:00:49.283-05:00These are all amazing! I keep trying to get my sis...These are all amazing! I keep trying to get my sister to do a project like this. I think she'd be great at it. I need to check out the local bakery to see if they have done anything interesting like this. They do all kinds of treats like <a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow"> Indianapolis Specialty Desserts</a> and Cakes. Maybe they got fancy and did some gingerbread houses!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370542363917254898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-15176094093595737792009-12-15T09:54:43.935-05:002009-12-15T09:54:43.935-05:00I am such a huge fan of Dr.Who that my bff who lov...I am such a huge fan of Dr.Who that my bff who loves this site called me at 9pm last night just to tell me about the TARSIS....I LOVE it it's so cute just the kinda house I'd want to have. Can't wait to post a link to this on the Dr.Who FB page. Thanks for making my day!<br />CrystalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-67485733058714086412009-12-14T22:51:05.493-05:002009-12-14T22:51:05.493-05:00We had a Christmas festival last week. Along with...We had a Christmas festival last week. Along with Nativities, we displayed quilts, trees, a train and village, and Gingerbread houses. One house which I hope was a joke, was actually a trailer house, with the dog on the doorstep. It had crazy lights on top, and everything. I wish I'd taken a picture! (it wasn't professionally done, but what an idea!)Wendyrfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181462164189472940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-20319463999731015062009-12-14T21:31:11.862-05:002009-12-14T21:31:11.862-05:00Awesome charity, Wreckporters! I facilitate a Heif...Awesome charity, Wreckporters! I facilitate a Heifer Global Village and I KNOW that you've all made a difference with your donations. Don't be afraid to go a step further and tell others about it and get them in the act. Perhaps you can make it a holiday gift - who doesn't like to give someone a goat or beehive for Christmas?Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-37468410671972190472009-12-14T19:44:36.617-05:002009-12-14T19:44:36.617-05:00The Nittany Lion Inn cake is awesome! We are Penn...The Nittany Lion Inn cake is awesome! We are Penn Staters here in this house & Heather Luse made our amazing wedding cake!! :) Best cake I ever ate!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001461389954965086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-2504017271003259832009-12-14T19:24:59.409-05:002009-12-14T19:24:59.409-05:00If I remember correctly (and that's a big if),...If I remember correctly (and that's a big if), Jen/John live (have lived?) in the Greater Orlando area, and have some ties to Disney.<br /><br />So, then, how could you come up with a sunday sweets featuring Gingerbread sculpture and not include the 15 foot tall Gingerbread House (Red Roof Inn ... aka Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa), or the life-size Gingerbread Carousel (Disney's Beach Club) ... or even the Gingerbread Men in the MK Christmas parade (http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/n/B/2/gingerbread_men.jpg )?<br /><br />All that being said, good post ... i'm hungry now.SyracuseWolvrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403703916654383451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-64430529731813196932009-12-14T12:43:25.250-05:002009-12-14T12:43:25.250-05:00OH my goodness soooo cute. Especially the gingerbr...OH my goodness soooo cute. Especially the gingerbread TARDIS (and K9!).Melissa (& Billy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183754075992969795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-51741199752253671952009-12-14T12:03:51.545-05:002009-12-14T12:03:51.545-05:00Gingerbread Tardis!!!! NERD DROOL, COMMENCE!.Gingerbread Tardis!!!! NERD DROOL, COMMENCE!.MissCrittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127407659794982354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-31099036796353316302009-12-14T11:54:28.500-05:002009-12-14T11:54:28.500-05:00Hi there,
I saw someone posted about the Women...Hi there,<br /><br />I saw someone posted about the Women's Bean Project as an alternative to Heifer International. While we have no problem with HI, I wanted to share more about the Bean Project. We are a nonprofit dedicated to helping women break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty by employing them in our gourmet food and jewelry businesses (while teaching life skills necessary to find and maintain a better-paying job). <br /><br />You can learn more about us here: <br />http://www.womensbeanproject.com/boisekoneskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693230775601829673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-70657235520509884292009-12-14T11:54:16.693-05:002009-12-14T11:54:16.693-05:00Hi Jen and John,
I work for Heifer International,...Hi Jen and John,<br /><br />I work for Heifer International, and I’d like to thank you for including us in your Charity Countdown. We really appreciate your support. <br /><br />deromanticize, some of the issues you raise are addressed in the FAQs on our Web site here: http://tinyurl.com/y85nd9n<br /><br />Thanks everybody for the great comments and discussion. <br /><br />CaseyCasey Neesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634121224762356399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-82918726987466487032009-12-14T11:46:16.343-05:002009-12-14T11:46:16.343-05:00I tried to put this up on twitter in reply to Wend...I tried to put this up on twitter in reply to Wendi Aaron's crackhouse, but the link was too long. My coworkers and I had a gingerbread contest a couple of years ago. We decided to do an actual gingerbread crackhouse. We won.<br /><br />Pics here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v227/SillyGrrl/Gingerbread%20Crackhouse/Distractedly Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07304139042743223834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-59937565000698972222009-12-14T10:19:19.075-05:002009-12-14T10:19:19.075-05:00Project 24 is an organization my uncle is part of....Project 24 is an organization my uncle is part of. He went to Africa as part of Heifer International and found this great need for orphanages. Project 24 builds the orphanages and LCMS World Relief supports the children living in them. childrenwithnoone.org Thanks!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823685486645063652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-31023467884600051702009-12-14T09:28:07.499-05:002009-12-14T09:28:07.499-05:00Women for Women is a great charity that helps wome...Women for Women is a great charity that helps women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts.Genienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932214040062195180.post-67480565590156202009-12-14T06:55:07.816-05:002009-12-14T06:55:07.816-05:00I love your site!
A worthy cause that could use ...I love your site! <br /><br />A worthy cause that could use a donation.The Braddock Pot Shop Water Filter Project helps people in the developing world build filters for clean, bacteria-free water:<br /><br />http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09039/947753-82.stm<br /><br />You can reach me if you have questions at bobzehmisch@yahoo.com or 412. 362. 5328Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com