tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post6020959356672958059..comments2024-02-21T06:50:10.032-05:00Comments on No Special Effects: Almond Tofu and Fresh Fruit CocktailManggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-83768857184137058142010-01-31T20:46:52.779-05:002010-01-31T20:46:52.779-05:00Gorgeous photo! I love what you have done with thi...Gorgeous photo! I love what you have done with this dessert. The tofu sounds fabulous!Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18324379926724874629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-87544827923239912352010-01-31T20:46:52.120-05:002010-01-31T20:46:52.120-05:00how do you fold that origami flower? it's so p...how do you fold that origami flower? it's so pretty. please upload directions or a link.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08927286680995418255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-24918405542479235802009-04-09T02:59:00.000-04:002009-04-09T02:59:00.000-04:00how do you fold that origami flower? it's so prett...how do you fold that origami flower? it's so pretty. please upload directions or a link.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927286680995418255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-11475849129124525172008-12-16T20:20:00.000-05:002008-12-16T20:20:00.000-05:00Beautiful dessert! I think I have a bit of the peo...Beautiful dessert! I think I have a bit of the people-pleaser gene in me too. It's exhausting!Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479173213358780490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-28479657335703422102008-12-16T07:57:00.000-05:002008-12-16T07:57:00.000-05:00Let's toast those glasses of yours! no need spoon,...Let's toast those glasses of yours! no need spoon, just eat them straight!Big Boys Ovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498466785947937265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-52346738182187296352008-12-09T10:49:00.000-05:002008-12-09T10:49:00.000-05:00And PS: no worries, get to the meme as and when (...And PS: no worries, get to the meme as and when (and if!) you like :)Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-80802160527354843352008-12-09T10:48:00.000-05:002008-12-09T10:48:00.000-05:00Is there anything you can't do?!? Playing the pia...Is there anything you can't do?!? Playing the piano by ear, origami, cooking, photos.... You totally rock!<BR/><BR/>And I loved the good Samaritan story in your post. I suffer from the same "thing" - I call it "my pathological need to be liked by everyone" ;-) And as you say re. the ungrateful/ungracious folk, it's easy to apply a stop-loss: basically fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-71801894257397601172008-11-27T22:48:00.000-05:002008-11-27T22:48:00.000-05:00I love Carole King and will definitely check out y...I love Carole King and will definitely check out your digital piano recordings! The Tapestry album is wonderful...<BR/><BR/>I have yet to try incorporating tofu into a dessert, how beautiful, delicious and healthy! Even better, the photography is stunning....just so clean, crisp and classy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-92097785009114769662008-11-18T11:58:00.000-05:002008-11-18T11:58:00.000-05:00Mikky: Thank you... I'll do my best :)Lynne: Nooo!...Mikky: Thank you... I'll do my best :)<BR/><BR/>Lynne: Nooo! Don't ask me to stay the way I am! Ha ha ha. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Jude: What if they get exactly what you mean?<BR/><BR/>Alexandra: At least it's a pretty good indicator, eh? :) It's nice to have had a little email chat with you Ali!<BR/><BR/>Paula: I guess you're right. I think I stand up for a lot of things. Maybe it's just the perception of other people I can't abide by. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Monkey: Unfortunately I think our politicians are crap at both means and ends!<BR/><BR/>Susan: Hee! Maybe I can get away with pretending I never get angry. Shhh!<BR/><BR/>Kevin: It was indeed very fresh! So nice not to have used the oven!<BR/><BR/>Holly: When you put it that way, it is kind of a relief. Thank you so much, but it is my pleasure to visit you.<BR/><BR/>Mandy: Oops! That kind of sounds like this household! Kidding ;)<BR/><BR/>Pea: Ah, then I must crack Ong's book one more time and try to dazzle you ;) Asia-powah!!!<BR/><BR/>Sunita: You know, I think being a mom must be really trying as it is :) Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Jen: Ah, I think that's the weird thing for people who don't ask for help most of the time-- somehow it doesn't seem equal. I LOOOVE almond tofu! Down to the syrupy fruit cocktail goodness!<BR/><BR/>Zenman: Aww, thanks! It's my favorite song from Let It Be. I hope I can do more stuff you like. I left a comment at your site about your photography, you fishing fisher!<BR/><BR/>Dr. Em: Hindi! Nakapayong ako, heh heh :) I think there are plenty of things I still wish I was good at!Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-15294062279535327182008-11-17T07:34:00.000-05:002008-11-17T07:34:00.000-05:00And now you even make paper flowers. You must have...And now you even make paper flowers. You must have gotten more than a fair share when God showered us with talents.docemdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17342987031560133229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-67854813544818298062008-11-16T22:51:00.000-05:002008-11-16T22:51:00.000-05:00Oh Mark, thank you much for that version of 'Thank...Oh Mark, thank you much for that version of 'Thank You Blue'.. so cool! Love it. Perfect!<BR/><BR/>And wow about the photography, you keep getting better and better at it. Damned, how come i can't take pictures like you guys. Is it because i have a 3 second window to take pictures in a greasy, badly lit kitchen? nahhh! :-)<BR/><BR/>Great take on the Pichet dessert! I know you love that book! hehe. I gotta try it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-53041561246537095432008-11-16T22:07:00.000-05:002008-11-16T22:07:00.000-05:00I think it's that give-and-take interaction that d...I think it's that give-and-take interaction that determines whether a friend is a friend or a jerkwad waste of time. Finding the healthy balance is important both in terms of what you give and what you expect. <BR/><BR/>Almond tofu was one of my favorite desserts as a kid. One of the few Asian desserts I really enjoyed! Yummy. I like the white bg too.Jen Yuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376636620757817569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-51132115375115575202008-11-16T17:41:00.000-05:002008-11-16T17:41:00.000-05:00I have tried so many times to please people...but ...I have tried so many times to please people...but found out,one fine day, and, of course, the hard way, how simply impossible that is. I am now my own self...kind and generous, but within limits.<BR/><BR/>And I love the look of your dessert(with both the backgrounds) :-)sunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176577177334401747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-34418975345996725202008-11-16T05:09:00.000-05:002008-11-16T05:09:00.000-05:00I have never used tofu as sweet anything. Clever y...I have never used tofu as sweet anything. Clever you. It looks lovely.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-86609359576382407322008-11-16T04:46:00.000-05:002008-11-16T04:46:00.000-05:00I think there's nothing wrong of being kind and ge...I think there's nothing wrong of being kind and generous to others, as long as they don't abuse your generosity; like finishing all these delectable almond tofu without leaving a bowl for you. :pMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652479548706690133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-37865714051670826092008-11-15T22:00:00.000-05:002008-11-15T22:00:00.000-05:00Theose people stop stopping we are all in even big...Theose people stop stopping we are all in even bigger trouble than we already are. I'm glad there are people like you who are willing to help out. Your comments always make me smile and help me have a better day. :)<BR/><BR/>Though I don't think of tofu as something that could be used for dessert, you could just about convince me otherwise.PheMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416960108949176508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-25444443631363694572008-11-15T18:48:00.000-05:002008-11-15T18:48:00.000-05:00What a nice an fresh looking dessert!What a nice an fresh looking dessert!test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-6683459130684429482008-11-14T18:26:00.000-05:002008-11-14T18:26:00.000-05:00Hey Mark. I think you can be kind, generous, and g...Hey Mark. I think you can be kind, generous, and gracious without being a spineless wuss. And quite honestly with so many angry people in the world today, I'll take one more softie. :)Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-12179026762451723592008-11-14T17:49:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:49:00.000-05:00more than the act, i think the intention behind it...more than the act, i think the intention behind it is what really matters.. =) unless you're a politico, of course..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-71170191151222746552008-11-14T13:41:00.000-05:002008-11-14T13:41:00.000-05:00Love the look of this, and like your idea to tip t...Love the look of this, and like your idea to tip the glass as it gels. By the way, I don't consider nice and thoughtful in the same league as spineless. Picture me with one hand held up high marking kindness, and one hand down looow, marking spineless. Spineless is someone who won't stand up for or stand by a friend; you are anything BUT spineless! I love and appreciate random acts of kindness ... :-)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421838192857136356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-82591049709597403542008-11-14T11:17:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:17:00.000-05:00Gmail is genius. I think I suffer from the same sy...Gmail is genius. I think I suffer from the same syndrome. Whenever I cannot sleep, it's inevitably b/c something isn't right with a friend or a family member. <BR/><BR/>Your photos are stunning. This sounds awesome. I know this isn't actually tofu, but have you ever made tofu before? Or do you know of a good brand to buy? I might have to gmail you!alexandra's kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530609592374250360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-57989678313743542292008-11-14T11:08:00.000-05:002008-11-14T11:08:00.000-05:00How about "jellyfish?" Love it when spineless peop...How about "jellyfish?" Love it when spineless people I know go huh? when I mention it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-56181311633511839082008-11-14T08:17:00.000-05:002008-11-14T08:17:00.000-05:00Stay the way you are Mark, being yourself is the w...Stay the way you are Mark, being yourself is the way to go! The dessert looks delicious and your pics are beautiful, seriously, breathtaking! :)LyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17504659088765433358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-25392723162531948222008-11-14T06:25:00.000-05:002008-11-14T06:25:00.000-05:00people pleaser, kiss-ass, whatever they may call i...people pleaser, kiss-ass, whatever they may call it, being kind is still the way to go, don't let it stop you, just don't let others abuse you... :) lovely dessert you have there... :)mikkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425886378446943811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-78973049418736671712008-11-13T22:34:00.000-05:002008-11-13T22:34:00.000-05:00Sylvia: You're telling me! I didn't bother listen ...Sylvia: You're telling me! I didn't bother listen to the Beatles until a few MONTHS ago! :)<BR/><BR/>Nikki: Actually the red backdrop would have had more of a chance to me, had I positioned the glasses better. It's not a fair fight! Thank you :) I rule nothing though, but my own kitchen, heh :)<BR/><BR/>Patricia: Thankfully I have not encountered too many people who are looking for slaves :) I'll be sure not to awake the sleeping giant with you then! ;)<BR/><BR/>Pei Lin: Shucks, I thought you might think that... It's more "Asian" too innit?<BR/><BR/>Lori: Oh, remind me to make a few more then! It's an easy way to add creaminess without adding a lot of fat. But this doesn't have tofu-- and soymilk actually has quite a bit of fat. No, it doesn't taste like tofu either :) Adventurei s great!!<BR/><BR/>Bridget: Yeah, I had a helluva time getting that slope though! My dad actually set them right once-- I had to microwave-melt it and start over!<BR/><BR/>Heather: Hee, sorry about that-- there's no real tofu in this. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Anne: Ah, I actually thought you and I would find this dessert pretty common ;)<BR/><BR/>Deeba: Hah, do I give it as good as I get? I'll have to ask anyone who "got it" from me :) I got tagged by your tagee! :P<BR/><BR/>Pam: You know, I think you're quite right with that. Thanks for reminding me. You actually got to meet Carole King?! You lucky duck!! I hope you're still friends with Molly, hehe :)<BR/><BR/>Maria: Thank you! It tasted really light and sweet too :)<BR/><BR/>Graeme: Hm, which one is very cool? I'm inclined to think the dessert, then origami, then the piano thing. But you can always write back, you busy git! You know, I didn't even know they had color photography then. Some of the pictures are quite depressing...<BR/><BR/>Elra: Well, outside entomologists I don't know who would like beetles! Kidding! I think this can commonly be found at the end of Chinese buffets :)<BR/><BR/>Diva: Yes, in a way-- usually those are just made with water and a little milk in sugar-gelatin, to save on money. But I still love 'em :)<BR/><BR/>Linda: I'm glad you get that feel good aura! Lots more people should get that rush. Confession-- I actually love canned fruit cocktail. I am one of few cherry lovers in this family so I always got what I wanted! ;)<BR/><BR/>TS: Oops! I'll keep that in mind for next time. Thanks so much!<BR/><BR/>Ingar: Ah, she has that voice that reminds me of the comfort of home :) Thank you for dropping by!<BR/><BR/>Duncan: Ah! I will assume that it's *you* who entered blogging for the glory. Kidding! If it means anything to you, I think you're one of the kind communicators :) Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Anh: I love that song too, but it seems everyone has played it! Someday-- maybe when I find myself in times of trouble :)<BR/><BR/>Dawn: Aww, thanks, that's so nice of you to say :) Pineapple is just awesome and cuts through the monotony of flavors, doesn't it? Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Carolyn: I actually am deciding which one to try out next!<BR/><BR/>Uncle Rob: It's so funny when you put it explicitly like that... I guess it is true in some way. So, now you are TBLBITW in Pastry? ;) Relax and open your mind to Asian pastry! Ha ha ha ;)<BR/><BR/>Shari: Argh, you are too lucky. I only get by with a concert DVD :( I actually haven't seen Moulin Rouge in its entirety! Blasphemy, I know. But seeing Nicole Kidman in her redheaded glory is a good excuse to see it as any! I would LOVE to have a grand piano... $omeday.Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.com