HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I've already saved this recipe but I'll be adding blueberries instead of raspberries (allergy). It sounds perfect with a cup of hot tea. I always have a German chocolate cake for my birthday and since I'm retired and live alone I do whatever I want for my birthday, depending on my mood. The cheesy Brazilian bread reminds me of Brazi Bites that I sometimes buy from Whole Foods but I have no doubt that the homemade version is so much better. They probably won't handcuff him but an indictment would be a fabulous present for the rule of law.
Omg, this is my favorite of all tea cakes. I remember eating it and whiling away hours at Scottish tea shops along the water serving this, with all the prams sitting outside in the rain.
Thank you. My sugar restrictions were to have started this week.... ha, maybe next week.
Happy b-day. Today is my b-day too. My favorite is Black Forest cake. I am thinking of taking a drive to the Swiss Bakery half an hour away to pick one up - but they may not have it b/c —- this is not long ago NJ when no respectable bakery would ever be w/out Black Forest cake. There’s even a German restaurant nearby that never has it. Strange days indeed.
Happy birthday to a fellow March 25th-er. I feel like you'd have luck finding Black Forest Cake at certain NJ Italian bakeries, like Calandra's or Natale's
People are just forgetting the taste of our old fashioned cakes in lieu of quick and easy! Sad, that unless we have old fashioned bakery around the corner they will never know what they are missing!
I grew up in a very Italian neighborhood although we are not Italian. Our bday cakes always came from the local bakery and were layer cakes filled with cannoli filling. Heaven! I dream about one now!
It’s so difficult to imagine anyone ever being unkind to you, Marissa, and it hurts my heart for you. You are filled with an abundance of love and goodness and an amazing sense of humor. You are vastly talented; I so enjoy receiving your posts, recipes, photos of your Bosco and Clyde, beautifully made goodies I can only dream of accomplishing. This comes from my heart with a big, sincere hug. I hesitate sending this because it seems so over the top, but it’s truly how I feel.
Thanks much. You, me, and Aretha March 25. I graduated from Rutgers - Newark. Loved Newark for the great food, Branchburg Park, music clubs - mostly gone and I worked in Millburn also great food all around. Unfortunately I now live in Northern VA after living in DC for 20+years. My friends wanted to take me for dinner. I declined b/c food here SUCKS. I haven’t been back in years. When I think of going back it scares me b/c the past is gone. And of course the famous quote: you can’t go back. Sometimes I hop in the car & go to The Swiss Bakery. It pales in comparison to the fabulous bakeries of my youth in North Jersey, the Bronx, Staten Island like everything: taken for granted.
Happy Birthday Marissa! I just found your substack last week, and I’m so thankful I did! I made your butterscotch chocolate chip cookies this week and they have been a hit! My friends and I went to dinner and a show, and since the show was starting soon we didn’t have time to get dessert at the restaurant (I was being strategic😏) when we got in the car, they said should we go get dessert? When I told them I had a surprise at home, they screamed, and were so excited and said the cookies did not disappoint !!🥰
All that to say, thanks for creating a ripple effect of joy via cookies... and the happiest of birthdays to you!
This note! Thank you. I couldn't ask for a nicer birthday gift. So glad you (and others!) enjoyed those cookies. They are kinda awesome, right? I love your cookie strategizing!
Happy birthday Marissa! This cake looks amazing and may all of your orange birthday wishes come true. ✨
Thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I've already saved this recipe but I'll be adding blueberries instead of raspberries (allergy). It sounds perfect with a cup of hot tea. I always have a German chocolate cake for my birthday and since I'm retired and live alone I do whatever I want for my birthday, depending on my mood. The cheesy Brazilian bread reminds me of Brazi Bites that I sometimes buy from Whole Foods but I have no doubt that the homemade version is so much better. They probably won't handcuff him but an indictment would be a fabulous present for the rule of law.
Oh, so perfectly said! "A fabulous present for the rule of law." Lady Justice deserves some decent gifts.
Cherries and cherry jam would also make a good substitute. Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Omg, this is my favorite of all tea cakes. I remember eating it and whiling away hours at Scottish tea shops along the water serving this, with all the prams sitting outside in the rain.
Thank you. My sugar restrictions were to have started this week.... ha, maybe next week.
Um, it's not that high in sugar...you can always leave out the jam? Um. Happy to find a fellow bakewell lover!
Happy b-day. Today is my b-day too. My favorite is Black Forest cake. I am thinking of taking a drive to the Swiss Bakery half an hour away to pick one up - but they may not have it b/c —- this is not long ago NJ when no respectable bakery would ever be w/out Black Forest cake. There’s even a German restaurant nearby that never has it. Strange days indeed.
Happy birthday to a fellow March 25th-er. I feel like you'd have luck finding Black Forest Cake at certain NJ Italian bakeries, like Calandra's or Natale's
People are just forgetting the taste of our old fashioned cakes in lieu of quick and easy! Sad, that unless we have old fashioned bakery around the corner they will never know what they are missing!
that's why I write this substack! so people remember how to make old-fashioned cakes! (and cookies. and pies and and and)
Happy birthday, Marissa! I hope you have an amazing day! Sounds like you’re well on you’re way to it with all the love and great food around you!
Thank you for the good thoughts and wishes!
I wonder if you know that you rock ! Well, you do. Have a most fabulous birthday, dear Marissa !🎈 🥳 🎂 🎈 And many, many thanks.
Thank you very much. Your message put a smile on my face, esp after someone had been quite unkind to me. You balanced out this person's nastiness!
Happy Birthday Marissa! And what a great cake. Thank you.
Hope you have a lovely day!
Thank you, Allison! LMK if you make the cake. I hope you are staying warm!
Happy belated birthday, Marissa!
I grew up in a very Italian neighborhood although we are not Italian. Our bday cakes always came from the local bakery and were layer cakes filled with cannoli filling. Heaven! I dream about one now!
It’s so difficult to imagine anyone ever being unkind to you, Marissa, and it hurts my heart for you. You are filled with an abundance of love and goodness and an amazing sense of humor. You are vastly talented; I so enjoy receiving your posts, recipes, photos of your Bosco and Clyde, beautifully made goodies I can only dream of accomplishing. This comes from my heart with a big, sincere hug. I hesitate sending this because it seems so over the top, but it’s truly how I feel.
Thanks much. You, me, and Aretha March 25. I graduated from Rutgers - Newark. Loved Newark for the great food, Branchburg Park, music clubs - mostly gone and I worked in Millburn also great food all around. Unfortunately I now live in Northern VA after living in DC for 20+years. My friends wanted to take me for dinner. I declined b/c food here SUCKS. I haven’t been back in years. When I think of going back it scares me b/c the past is gone. And of course the famous quote: you can’t go back. Sometimes I hop in the car & go to The Swiss Bakery. It pales in comparison to the fabulous bakeries of my youth in North Jersey, the Bronx, Staten Island like everything: taken for granted.
Happy birthday Marissa! What a fabulous cake. Hope Clyde didn’t eat too much 😀
Clyde is so finicky. He was just inspecting. Thank you for the birthday love!
Wish there was a laugh response on Substack 😂
Happy Birthday Marissa! I just found your substack last week, and I’m so thankful I did! I made your butterscotch chocolate chip cookies this week and they have been a hit! My friends and I went to dinner and a show, and since the show was starting soon we didn’t have time to get dessert at the restaurant (I was being strategic😏) when we got in the car, they said should we go get dessert? When I told them I had a surprise at home, they screamed, and were so excited and said the cookies did not disappoint !!🥰
All that to say, thanks for creating a ripple effect of joy via cookies... and the happiest of birthdays to you!
This note! Thank you. I couldn't ask for a nicer birthday gift. So glad you (and others!) enjoyed those cookies. They are kinda awesome, right? I love your cookie strategizing!
Yes!! Can’t wait to strategize more!!
Happy, happy birthday to you, Marissa! May your days (and nights) be filled with sweetness... xo
Thank you! Thank you! Guess what I bought for my birthday? OTC face creams thanks to you. xo
I see you're enjoying the wisdom of your years! xo
The cake looks beautiful and now I want to bake it, but before I do, I want to wish you the happiest of birthdays dear Marissa!
Hee! Thank you for the lovely thoughts! I hope you make the cake and enjoy it!
Happy birthday Marissa!!
Thank you!!