tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post521218947269144347..comments2024-03-27T02:00:54.831-07:00Comments on Prudence Pennywise: Soft Whole Wheat PretzelsPrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14163107781644008543noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-21804206832087598552008-11-05T19:42:00.000-08:002008-11-05T19:42:00.000-08:00I made the pretzels tonight and they turned out gr...I made the pretzels tonight and they turned out great. But when I put the baking soda in the water it boiled over everywhere. Does it have to be added when it's boiling?<BR/><BR/>They were great! Thanks for the recipekatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747886516568113106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-27699014094028087632008-10-12T20:07:00.000-07:002008-10-12T20:07:00.000-07:00Marilene:You are too kind. It's that old Italian ...Marilene:<BR/>You are too kind. It's that old Italian blood of mine.Prudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163107781644008543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-47347593031308711902008-10-12T12:56:00.000-07:002008-10-12T12:56:00.000-07:00this may be silly, but can i just tell you that yo...this may be silly, but can i just tell you that you have a beautiful color of skin tone. I see a picture of hands sometimes in with the food, and I get a tinge of jealousy! i have pale, freckly, wierd tone. so, enjoy your coloring!Marilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811443473142689772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-51229984472551152292008-10-11T19:06:00.000-07:002008-10-11T19:06:00.000-07:00Thanks Brandi! She sounds lucky to have you and y...Thanks Brandi! She sounds lucky to have you and your great circle of friends out there. Can't wait to meet you all some day.Prudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163107781644008543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-16540425979884896082008-10-10T13:38:00.000-07:002008-10-10T13:38:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh my friend Tanji is FAMOUS!! I'm one of...Oh my gosh my friend Tanji is FAMOUS!! I'm one of the "friends" from NC and you are right Tanji is still the most coolest fun person around. We love her a ton. Thanks for the fun stories and delicious recipe. I can't wait to make it with my kids. They will go crazy! And yea you should come visit us in NC and teach us how to cook up something FAB! Thanks for all your hard work on this site. It's a gem.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753365913129888446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-92149460889192164342008-10-09T18:09:00.000-07:002008-10-09T18:09:00.000-07:00Coincidentally, our local news station took a brea...Coincidentally, our local news station took a break from election news & reported on pretzels today. A big soft pretzel has as many as 650 calories!! (2x the calories of a hot dog and bun but not as scary.) Using WW flour is a healthy way to go.27Susanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023811289766218370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-66528440747164204532008-10-09T09:27:00.000-07:002008-10-09T09:27:00.000-07:00"Old" friendships are the best! Glad you has fun w..."Old" friendships are the best! Glad you has fun with your friend! I have yet to try whole wheat pretzels, but I'm sure I'm gonna love them, Nice to use them as a sandwich bun!Clumbsy Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400021601744310549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-51885775359681025262008-10-09T01:02:00.000-07:002008-10-09T01:02:00.000-07:00P, you are amazing!! Isn't it fun when we went fr...P, you are amazing!! Isn't it fun when we went from 20 something to 30 something and can still have those fond, late night calls, memories and great chats.<BR/><BR/>I am so grateful you posted this because, pretzels do remind me of fall,hiking down the elevator to grab a hottie (pretz) off of the street vendor or visiting the pretzel factory in PA (old family tradition) but now that I am in Tokyo...ahhhhh sigh, at least I can get roasted chestnuts everywhere but pretz.. oh and in GB... yum...<BR/><BR/>I wonder if Mr. and I can do this together, and I would have never thought to make a sand out of it...<BR/><BR/>I could eat 3 at one setting.. I sure do miss them..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-11028556841356986322008-10-08T23:48:00.000-07:002008-10-08T23:48:00.000-07:00It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your ...It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your friend!!! I could never have stayed up that late myself, but then I am fifty something instead your thirty something! Those pretzels . . . WOWSER . . . I am going to have to make them!Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-20510943724137346792008-10-08T22:59:00.000-07:002008-10-08T22:59:00.000-07:00Ha ha, I just made pretzels, too (not posted yet)....Ha ha, I just made pretzels, too (not posted yet). These look great.<BR/><BR/>Glad your friend could come out for a visit. Now you'll have to visit her.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-28041115878226583042008-10-08T22:14:00.000-07:002008-10-08T22:14:00.000-07:00I could so go for one of these right now! What a g...I could so go for one of these right now! What a great snack and a good recipe to do with kids! (I can just see my nephews using strips of dough as nunchucks playing ninja turtles . . . ;)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912309055962515736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-47721787990380316012008-10-08T19:56:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:56:00.000-07:00I love the idea of a pretzel sandwich! Isn't it gr...I love the idea of a pretzel sandwich! Isn't it great to have friends like that?Jersey Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524724543931999315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-5103892436286491002008-10-08T19:24:00.001-07:002008-10-08T19:24:00.001-07:00Thanks for the flour guidance, Prudy! I am eager ...Thanks for the flour guidance, Prudy! I am eager to start using more whole wheat flour in my recipes so that I can feel a little less guilty about all that butter. Looking forward to seeing your risotto tomorrow!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212460245206539222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-32390872804484488792008-10-08T19:24:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:24:00.000-07:00Awwww. You are too sweet Prudy. I've been thinki...Awwww. You are too sweet Prudy. I've been thinking about you since Tuesday morning when we pulled out of your quaint little town in the wee hours of the morning. You are such a fantastic . . . well, everything! Mother, friend, wife, cook, teacher, sister, comedian, storyteller/acter-outer (I know that's not really a word-but if fits), etc. I catch myself cracking up at random times throughout the day about one of your many entertaining stories. You are hilarious! You could totally star in your own one woman show. I would be the first in line to buy tickets. Miss you!Tanjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823147029044375150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-82014936739666383482008-10-08T18:11:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:11:00.000-07:00I'm on the fabulous side of thirty too ;) and woul...I'm on the fabulous side of thirty too ;) and would have been slayed the day after. Aaah, the sacrifices of fabulousness *sigh* <BR/><BR/>Pretzels always seemed to intimidating. But if your kids can do it...Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267248587191034097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-37824674702739364422008-10-08T18:05:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:05:00.000-07:00You are a genius. I know I already commented today...You are a genius. I know I already commented today, but I made your whole wheat hamburger buns again today and they are so good! Plus, so easy. I never thought making rolls from scratch could be so simple. I can't wait to try these pretzels as well.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968626454134323244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-81488395679612391072008-10-08T18:03:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:03:00.000-07:00I love that you were able to re-connect with a fri...I love that you were able to re-connect with a friend through your blog... the same thing has happened to me. This blogosphere is amazing!!!<BR/><BR/>oh... and the pretzels look terrific too. :-)Lorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13103601284786123053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-53139265196170178242008-10-08T17:58:00.000-07:002008-10-08T17:58:00.000-07:00How fun!! I love pretzels and that sandwich looks...How fun!! I love pretzels and that sandwich looks great!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486620253001225348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-6709414171149795622008-10-08T16:36:00.000-07:002008-10-08T16:36:00.000-07:00I am totally bookmarking this for a weekend projec...I am totally bookmarking this for a weekend project! I love the idea of using a pretzel for sandwich bread.Esihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375984772198195200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-4647826331680669782008-10-08T15:10:00.001-07:002008-10-08T15:10:00.001-07:00i refuse to eat a soft pretzel without mustard. d...i refuse to eat a soft pretzel without mustard. does that make me a food snob? eh, oh well. great recipe, and great story. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-53659101490959429902008-10-08T15:10:00.000-07:002008-10-08T15:10:00.000-07:00Such a sweet post about Tanji! :) My best friends ...Such a sweet post about Tanji! :) My best friends are still those from *clearing throat* my middle school years. One of them, I've known him since we both were in diaper. We don't get to see each other much. But whenever we do, we just yapping until wee hours. My college best friend lives not too far (just in the States, and I am in Canada)..but we talk to each other every other day. Now I get all sentimental! :) <BR/><BR/>I need to brave myself out and try to make pretzel one of these days!CECILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997374455545535931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-80466230391551226612008-10-08T14:51:00.000-07:002008-10-08T14:51:00.000-07:00I'm still 20 something (although, closer to 30 som...I'm still 20 something (although, closer to 30 something) and I don't like staying up until 4:30. I can do 2ish... but that's pushin it. The pretzels look amazing! I haven't ever tried to make them... maybe I will!<BR/>~CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-88821676253465984682008-10-08T14:23:00.000-07:002008-10-08T14:23:00.000-07:00I love how inventive you are! That sandwich pretz...I love how inventive you are! That sandwich pretzel is perfect!!! We need to get you your own show on Food TV. Yes, ma'am!vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-74807516216184867782008-10-08T14:05:00.000-07:002008-10-08T14:05:00.000-07:00I love soft pretzels. I think it is great how you ...I love soft pretzels. I think it is great how you made some closed ones to use for sandwiches. <BR/>I really should make some soon, we just picked up some local artisan mustards. They would be perfect together.NKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963976997563464573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1262517653358371042.post-68689914795375347332008-10-08T13:45:00.000-07:002008-10-08T13:45:00.000-07:00oh my goodness, I just visited your blog today for...oh my goodness, I just visited your blog today for the first time... stumbled on... and I totally know Tanji! We moved from N.C. two years ago. We used to have playgroup together! That's such a fun unexpected find.<BR/><BR/>p.s. your pretzel's look great, too. :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.com