Apparently I am living life, well my food blogging life, through rose colored glasses. Or so I was told by one of my now ex-readers(they let me know they were un-bookmarking me). I pissed them off by deleting their negative comment. Why bother commenting if you can’t say something nice? If you don’t like it, move on. Sadly they have not moved on as I have learned they have gone around to other sites to bash me. Lovely. I think this world is filled with enough people bashing people that a little niceness in the world is a good thing. I have actually had a rash of negative comments in my moderated comment section in the last couple weeks. Sad really.
I find the food blogging community to be a positive one usually. If it had not been for people like Ivonne(Cream Puffs in Venice), Lis(La Mia Cucina) and Tanna(My Kitchen in Half Cups) leaving me nice little comments I probably would have stopped blogging by now. And they didn’t just encourage me, I see them spreading their food blogging love where ever they can….and I try to also as much I can(the food blogging world has expanded so much).
So, I am sorry that it will bother some people that I will be living my food blogging life through rose colored glasses, but food blogging is my happy time. I will keep them on as I head over to look at great food porn from Bea(La Tartine Gourmande), Jen(Use Real Butter) or Meeta(What’s for Lunch, Honey?) and many, many others. I will leave keep them on as I head over to Kristen’s(Kristen’s Home Cooking) and Veronica’s(Veronica’s Test Kitchen) to look at what I would love to make for dinner instead of the sloppy Joe I will no doubt make for my husband(per his request). And I will keep them I visit fellow pastry lovers Helen(Tartelette), Anita(Dessert First) and Lynn(Cookie Baker Lynn).
No worries, I will get my dose of reality when I turn on the news or get emails from friends in Iraq and Afghanistan. Which is why I’m being a bad person by only accepting nice comments.
And now enough rambling and on to the food….
Sure it is a humble looking pound cake. Nothing that says wow factor by any means and yet this little pound cake caused a phenomenon that had never happened. I have cooked/baked for my hubby now for well over four years now and for the first time my hubby came in and said, “what are you cooking? That smells wonderful!” Now, he compliments me after he has tasted the food, but never has he commented about it beforehand. “Banana Chocolate Chip Pound Cake,” was my reply. And with that he walked out of the room.
I must say it did smell particularly wonderful, permeating the whole house. Perhaps it was because my bananas were about as ripe as you can get before crossing over into rotten. Perhaps it was the addition of Mascarpone cheese, which is what drew me to the recipe. Who knows. I do know what we got was an amazingly moist, fragrant pound cake that my husband and I have had several pieces of…and will probably have several pieces more. I did nothing else to the pound cake. No glaze, no sugar, no drizzle of chocolate. All of these things you could surely do, but I liked it all by itself…and so did my husband.
Banana Pound Cake
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 TBSP baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mascarpone cheese
6 ounce unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 fully ripe bananas, pureed
¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour a 9-x-5-3-inch loaf pan.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl and set aside. Combine the sour cream and mascarpone cheese in a small bowl and set aside.
Using a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the butter with the cinnamon on high speed until soft and creamy, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar, 1 TBSP at a time, beating continuously on high speed. It should take 5 to 10 minutes to add the sugar. The mixture should be light, fluffy and creamy white in color. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Add the eggs, one at a time. Be sure each egg is completely incorporated and scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding the next.
Add one third of the flour mixture to the batter and beat until it is just incorporated. Add one third of the mascarpone cheese mixture and mix until just incorporated. Add the flour and mascarpone mixture in two more additions, mixing until addition is incorporated before adding the next. Fold in the bananas and chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pan and set on rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Will keep for one week in fridge or 3 weeks in freezer.
Source: Adapted from The Secrets of Baking by Sherry Yard
laura says
It’s your blog and you’re allowed to do anything you want with it!!! I can’t imagine leaving negative comments on someone’s blog…what’s the point? I just mentioned this banana chocolate chip pound cake to my hubby and he said he might make it for me tonight! Thank you!!!
Laurelg1 says
Dear Peabody, Please DON’T stop blogging. Yours is #1 in my favorite’s. I log on several times a day looking forward to another wonderful recipe. On days you dont post I (though I certainly dont expect daily posts) am disappointed. And I am in awe of how you can post as often as you do. I love both baking and photography, so yours (blog) is wonderfully fulfilling to me. Thank you for sharing! My husband and children thank you also, as I have made many of your recipes, all with rave reviews. – – –
Laurelg – an admiring fan from Florida
Dianne says
I think we’ve all had one of those commenters from time to time. If you don’t agree with something, there’s no need to post ugly comments just move on! I’ve never understood the need to try to bring someone down. It does make you wonder though doesn’t it? 🙁 Hang in there! 🙂
Oh and the banana pound cake looks fabulous! 🙂
angelika says
I don’t for the life in me understand why anyone would say that you look at food through rose colored glasses. What I mean to ask is, why you were you singled out ?
I proudly confess that I look through all things concerning food with glasses of an equal color.
It makes me feel good to talk ingredients, recipes, food places, food countries…. you name it.
Apart from dyeing yarn and serious knitting, this is what keeps me sane in this unsane and highly accelerated world.
And yes, I am willing to overlook some things when it comes to food ( isn’t that what those rose colored glasses are for…lol ? )
I find the community of food lovers (be they bloggers or not ) and fiber people mostly peaceful, generous , intelligent and often funny……
I would not take thosewho complain in unacceptable ways too seriously……
However……and I hope I can express this as respectfully as it is meant to be, I do not agree that a person who has nothing nice to say should shut up….. I personally think it is hypocritical.
Critizism or disagreement can be expressed in a neutral and kind way……..that is the difference, I as a non-native speaker of English think between flaming and snarking….even though I personally don’t mind the occasional smart snark….
I have just recently discovered food blogs and they have not only been a great enjoyment , but also a lifesaver.
I live in the biggest city of the world, which is a culinary wasteland……and unfortunately Mexican food is not even among my first three favorite ones…….
I like your blog…….I find nothing to complain about at all, just , but I hope you won’t kick me out if maybe one day I do complain …..
Wishing you the very best in 2008…
Angelika
Mexico City
Janet says
I am disappointed that anyone would be so rude to you. You give so much of yourself in your blog. I love your blog, what you write, your fantastic photos, and great recipes! You do the work for us…all we have to do is make your recipe and sit back and accept lots of compliments…we have the easy job. Please don’t let anyone spoil what is a wonderful foodblog. I only wish I had a site to share..I am not that talented!!! Happy New Year to you and your family! Congratulations on your new home (and kitchen;-)! I look forward to 2008 and what you will be sharing with us on your site! Thank you!!!
Michelle says
I can’t imagine what negative comments could be left on your blog! Ignore them and keep those glasses on! 🙂
MrsPresley says
it shocks me that there are some people who are so childish and rude in this world! they are losing out by not visiting your blog anymore….
this pound cake looks amazing! i love banana chocolate chip pancakes and i’ll bet this is just as good 🙂
Polliwoggy says
I’m so sorry that you’ve had a rash of negative comments. That’s awful. What a way for someone to spoil someone else’s moment, or worse, their day. I must apologize to you for not commenting on your blog sooner. I’m very new to the food blogging community and I’ve been a bit scared to leave comments or share my own posts. I have loved reading your blog, and will continue to do so. I’ll try to comment more often, and I can assure you nothing I write will be mean! This banana mascarpone pound cake looks luscious! Thanks for sharing. I think I’ll make this tonight!
brilynn says
What can I say? People are jerks. What makes me happy is the ability to hit delete to online jerks, and what makes me even happier is your blog and all of the wonderful things you make.
Gretchen Noelle says
Peabody, I really cannot fathom what people could possibly write about that is negative regarding your blog. You do such a fantastic job with your writing, photography and recipes. I have so enjoyed finding your blog and reading all the latest posts.
Remember, often when people are negative or complain it is to bring others down so they feel better about themselves. You are just the recipient of people’s own negativity. Don’t let it get you down!
Have a wonderful new year and keep posting to your hearts desire. There are plenty of people who do want to read what you have to say!
Lewis says
I actually post often to a bread forum and I always thought it was funny that you never see anyone vote positive about a comment but they are always quick to point out when it’s negative. I guess some people just like to point out the negative.
As far as blogging, keep it up, I blog for the same reason – it’s my happy place and I intend on keeping it happy!
~TableBread
Dyana says
For over a year now, you’re blog has been on my daily “check” list. Apologies for not posting more, but I decided to leave my shyness behind to let you know how much your blog is appreciated.
I for one LOVE reading your blog, so please please please don’t let a bunch of negative biotches get to you. There are plenty of strange people out there with a lot of time on their hands, pay them no nevermind….they’re just not worth the stress. Your recipes are amazing, your insight to each one is fun to read and best of all (for me) you make the recipes simple enough so that even the most amateur cook/baker (me) can make them.
Thank you for all that you do and eff the nay sayers.
almost a librarian says
People with pitiful lives attempt to boost their meager selves by putting down others much better than they are. For a computer homework assignment, I uploaded a “how to make an egg cream” video to youTube. A couple of neanderthals posted flaming comments, one bordering on racism! I didn’t delete the comments only because it demonstrates what kind of jerks they are (although I did report them).
Don’t stop blogging! Illegitimi non carborundum, as they almost say in Latin.
Corby says
For cryin’ out loud, what a waste of energy to post something unkind. I heard someone on TV say recently that “haters will always hate”. When you’re successful in whatever you’re doing, someone will always be bothered by that. I’m sure those negative comments were hurtful, but consider them affirmation that your blog is awesome, your photos are beautiful (remember those edibility awards), and your commentary is witty and fun to read. You keep doing what you do and let the haters hate!
Sathya says
I love your rose coloured glasses. I agree, this is one of the places we can hear and do and read about the nice things. Thank you for sharing and keep going, I love your site.
Stacie says
Hey Peabody I’ve been checkin’ your blog every so often and love it. The Choco Peppermint Stick cake looked so good that I gave it a try. Didn’t turn out as pretty as yours but it was delicious! I recently started my own blog check it out if you have sometime (my poor looking pepermint cake…) http://katskitchen.wordpress.com/ Keep the blog up, yours is the one that motivated me to start my own 🙂
Kats Kitchen
Jennifer says
Delete all you want. It’s your blog, after all. There are many of us who are glad you didn’t stop blogging. As for this bread, it looks and sounds delicious! I like the mascarpone in it. Sounds interesting.
Jen Yu says
I hear ya, girlfriend. I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with such assholery of late. A commenter on my blog just recently earned themselves a slot on my blacklist. It’s too easy for cowards and wankers to pull these stunts because they can hide behind anonymity and never have to actually tell it to your face. I’m sure they’d think twice about being so rude if they had to say it in person (with your hockey stick in one hand). And if they are rude enough to say it to your face well… they get what’s coming to them 😉 They are just there to waste your time and/or exhibit their psychoses. The best thing to do is ignore them, don’t let them make your blog a forum for their crap, and enjoy living your life. I’m with you all the way.
Michelle says
Sometimes, there’s just no accounting for taste, yanno? You’re staying on my blogroll!
I have mascarpone in the fridge and I’m pretty sure I now know *just* how it’s going to be used. Looks delicious, Peabody!
Jancd says
Hope those ney-sayers are lurking to see that you have so many happy supporters loving your blog. I love reading your blog on my daily “blog reads” and have found your recipes and thoughts useful and fun. Please don’t change one whit! Jan
Claire says
I don’t really understand how you have negative (like non-postable) comments about a food blog. Sure, we don’t all like the same things and might not like what someone makes…no need to be rude. Oh, well. Sorry you’re being hit by this “joy.”
The pound cake looks great! I’ve never thought about the pre-baking lurk as a compliment. I guess when my brother and dad come hang over my shoulder as I bake, I should take it as a compliment! 🙂
Gigi says
Please don’t ever say you’ll stop blogging! I love checking in and seeing what you’ve baked, it’s very inspiring! I think I know who you are speaking of. She recently left me “bashing comments”. I agree with you, keep living life through rose colored glasses and let me know where you got them, I think I’d like a pair. 🙂
clumsy says
Good for you deleting negative comments! I do that as well, sometimes even sending the commenter an email telling them that they should have better manners, haha!
Have a happy, rosy New Years!!
Robin
JEP says
A pound cake with sour cream, mascarpone, bananas & chocolate chips has to be good!
veron says
Oh Peabbody, why do people have to leave negative comments. Don’t stop blogging. Your blog has the most delicious looking sweets. And, I’d like a piece now of that banana pound cake. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Jenny says
Do you have a good cleaning cloth for those glasses? I find it comes in handy with my own pair, letting things stay rosy instead of seeing through the dirt that life puts on my glasses.
Your cake looks amazing as is, and anyone who has a problem with that should probably stop reading food blogs! You are one of my happy stops so pooh on whomever was so rude to you.
carole says
Liking or disliking a recipe is very subjective. I have come across recipes on this, and other food blogs, that I do not care for. BUT, MY REJECTION IS BASED ON MY LIKES AND DISLIKES RATHER THAN THE RECIPE ITSELF.
All of your recipes, the easy ones and the complex ones, are well thought out, prepared and presented. That includes the recipes that I don’ care for.
Keep up your wonderful blog. I always look forward to your offerings.
Ivonne says
I’m sorry. Did I read that correctly? Someone is leaving you negative comments and bashing you on other sites?
Are you kidding me?! Allow me to dig out my hockey stick and open a whole big can of whupass on whomever this individual is.
I have lots of “angry Leafs fan” frustration to take out on him/her on top of the anger over hearing that someone would bash you.
On to better topics, what a beautiful cake! It really is the simple things in life that makes us happiest and believe me, your blog is always a happy point of my day!
All the best in 2008!
Lynn says
Oh, Peabody, it makes me sad that anyone could think of a single negative thing to say about your lovely blog. Please, leave the rose-colored glasses on. The blog world is a happy, nice place!
Your pound cake sounds heavenly. I’ll have to go get me some marscarpone and try it.
Nirmala says
I live in India and am a regular reader of your blog. I have almost visited all of u’re previous posts and you have a lovely blog. You lucid style of writing too is very nice. Those negative comments thrown on you should not make you sad but make u feel happy as no jealous or ill feeling will arise on a ugly thing in this world. Since you have a beautiful blog people are jealous if not nobody would write so. So cheer up! Have a great new year!
Ashley says
Sorry to hear that you’ve been getting negative comments. That really sucks. I hope you don’t stop blogging though because your blog is one of my favourites! And I agree that mascrapone cheese is an enticing addition to this pound cake.
Meredith says
I’m a lurker at heart, but I can’t help but come out of the woodwork. I love reading your blog and being inspired by your your prowess. Thanks for always brightening my day!
Baking Soda says
They do? What a nerve! Keep up the good work and yes to the glasses, rose-coloured or otherwise! It’s a saying we don’t have in Dutch but I’ve adopted it fervently (driving my kids crazy): If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all!
Lydia says
For most of us, blogging is a labor of love, fueled by the interaction with thoughtful, caring, supportive, entertaining, and wise people all around the world who take the time to leave comments. When you delete a mean-spirited comment, you are saving all of us from having to read it — like removing a thorn. Why anyone would bother to leave ugly comments is beyond me, but please don’t let it keep you from doing what you — and we — enjoy. Hooray for rose-colored glasses!
Rosemary says
sorry to hear that someone could be so silly Love your blog Please keep up the great work.
Amanda @ Little Foodies says
Now then Peabody are these rose coloured specs of yours big like Elton John size glasses from the 80’s or small discreet ones? Either way you should get some made and sell them at huge cost as we could all do with some rose coloured specs some days! I for one would love a pair. Especially if they had the magical ability to transform my blog into something special like yours.
You keep up the good work and have a fab New Years Eve followed by a great 2008.
Henry VIII says
Pea, I love your blog. I watch for it every day.
Some people just have to be negative to make themselves feel better. “F” them.
Keep up the good work!
Katie B. says
O hush! We love your blog and we love you, and thats all that counts. You’re a household name in the food blogging community – I don’t know what we’d do without you! Life is too short – there is no room for negative meanies. Enjoy your life and we’ll enjoy it with you!
megan says
Keep your glasses on. You look great in them!!
Did you get my food bill? HeeHee
Bellini Valli says
I have to bookmark this recipe Peabody. I have a tub of mascarpone in the fridge with it’s name on it! You are right to delete any negative comments from your blog. For me my blog is a peaceful sanctuary…I don’t need a stomach ache. Wear those rose coloured glasses with pride and keep the positive and delicious posts coming in 2008!!!!!!
Judy (Judy's Gross Eats) says
Oh, Ms Peabody, please continue with your blog. For every one negative reader there are hundreds who eagerly look forward to reading about your food and adventures. Pooh on that one!
Good timing with the pound cake. I have several very overripe bananas calling out to be used rather that wasted. I’ll add the mascarpone to my grocery list today.
Have a splendid New Year.
Laura says
Yes to keeping rose coloured glasses on! While I don’t get to comment as much as I’d like anymore I’m still always here quietly drooling in the background.
Mary says
I just wanted to let you know that I have been reading your blog for most of the year and I think I would have a hard time coming up with a negative comment. I’ve even made some of the things you posted and although they don’t come out as pretty they are certainly tasty. I’ll probably make this pound cake too. Thank you for presenting such beautiful and tasty food for those of us who are far less talented to try.
And I think it’s good you deleted the negative person. There’s too much negative in the world.
sandi @ the whistlestop cafe says
You are one of the blogs I peek in on frequently. I don’t always comment, because you have so many. I have wondered how you have time to read them all!
When I first started blogging you were one of the first I bookmarked. You’ve been an inspiration to me!
Sandi
deb says
personally, i look at everthing, everyday through rose coloured glasses. i think they call it being an optimist. consider it a compliment! your blog is really top drawer and is probably the reason i wanted to join the db’s.
keep up the great blog, great food, and never, ever take off those glasses!
Micka says
oh nooo, I can’t resist this pound cake the moment I saw it. Please don’t let the negative comments get you down, it sounds like you have quite a strong fan base. You have a wonderful blog, a great sense of humor…and a very cute puppy-dog!
sher says
Please, please, don’t ever stop blogging. I adore your pictures and posts. My friends and I often start off a conversation with, “Did you see that picture on Peabody’s new post?” Honest to God, we do! I know it’s hard, but remember that for every negative thought expressed by people–there are hundreds of people sighing in pleasure over your blog! Happy New Year. Hugs!
Brittany says
Oh Peabody! I’m shocked to hear that people are leaving stinky comments on your blog! I love your writing style, photography and you recipes! PLEASE! Keep it up! I will read through the comments from now on so I can look out for these monsters!
Yours was one of the first blogs to catch my eye when I started getting into this, and it’s still one of my favorites.
We love you Peabody!
Tartelette says
What I like about you Pea.is that you tell it like it is and that is a immense quality. Please keep the glasses on…You crack me up, you make me drool and I would love to share some kitchen time with you just for the cursing, caramel oozig and mini everything!
Hapy New Year Dear Friend!
Rae says
Hi, so this is the first time I’ve commented (sadly) on your blog, but I’ve been reading for a while now. I love it! It’s fantastic! Thanks for putting it up for all to see. It’s an incredible way for others, such as myself, to learn, grow, and enjoy themselves baking. People will say what they will and so be it, but don’t let it affect you. By the way, this pound cakes looks delicious, I’ll have to try it!
Judy says
Peabody…
I so love your blog, I look forward with eager anticipation of each of your new posts…..
For those people who find it necessary to make rude or nasty remarks…their life must be very sad indeed..please keep up your rosy outlook…we love it!!
Happy, happy new year and may all of your comments be rose coloured
kellypea says
Hey Peabody! Happy New Year to you! You are so correct about foodblog land. It’s such a pleasant place. That’s most likely why I keep my non-foodblog. That way I can rant about things that just don’t fit. On that other blog, one of my former employees of all people found my blog, and even though I never wrote about my former job or anyone there, she took it upon herself to write very ugly things. I certainly hope it made her feel better for a while because I blocked her IP address. Yes, foodland is a lovely place and your part of it is one of the loveliest. Your dry sense of humor and to the point writing style are outstanding. I found you early on when I started blogging and knew you were a stud right away. Keep those rose covered glasses on, Peabody. They’re perfect.
Kristine says
I am sorry people are leaving you negative comments. I can’t imagine. Reading your blog is MY hapy time.
Suganya says
There are some people who cannot appreciate simple things in life. The time and effort one puts in to create something as beautiful as your blog cannot be comprehended unless they themselves try venturing. Lets say they are jealous. If they are not ready to move on, let us be. You have a happy 2008. Leave bad things behind 🙂
Nemmie says
Big hugs to you Peabody! It always amazes me how people can go through the trouble to articulate a nasty comment and post it on someone’s personal blog. I kinda feel sorry for those folks to be honest, they are probably the type that are never happy in life.
Anyhoo, console yourself with this: I hate banana bread, but your post seriously makes me reconsider and ponder trying it again…
Jenn says
Hi Peabody! I love your blog! I’ve made many of your recipes and they are all delicious. I’m so sorry people are leaving hurtful comments. Just ignore them and know that you are loved by so many of us! Thanks for the wonderful blog and Happy New Year!
Jenn in Richmond, VA
sara says
! I’m so sorry someone has been leaving mean comments–so uncool! Just wanted to let you know your blog is one of my very favorites and I have been so happy with all the recipes I’ve made from it! 🙂
Wicked Good Dinner says
Popping in to wish you a very Happy New Year! I’ve been enjoying your blog and looking forward to more in 2008 🙂
Best wishes,
Dawn
Marie says
I love your blog peabody! Don’t let the negative get you down. Then you let them win. I have been lucky thus far and haven’t gotten any negative feedback on mine, but then I am not as popular as you are. I guess it comes with a price. Don’t let them get to you though, you just keep doing what you do best … cooking all this yumminess and then sharing it with us!
MyKitchenInHalfCups says
Ho Ho with or without rose colored glasses you are a very wise and smart woman Peabody. It is only wise and smart to take charge of our own happiness. Wise and smart to surround ourselves with goodies like Banana Pound Cake that bring husbands out of the woodwork. And wise and smart to surround ourselves with positive friends.
Whatever color the glasses, wishing you the very best in 2008!
Lisa says
Yanno.. don’t let it bother you. I know that’s hard, but look at it this way – the truth of the matter is, there are some people out there that are so insanely jealous of your amazing talents and the popularity of your blog that they feel the need to say negative things. It’s jealousy. Pure and simple.
You, my love, have one of THE BEST blogs out there. You are hysterical, smart-assical, brilliant in the kitchen and a fabulous story-teller.. so these ppl can go pound salt. You are so over all of them.
Wishing you nothing but a very happy 2008! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in the future and know, seriously, that my heart (for one) would be broken if you stopped blogging and making me drool, laugh and generally feel more comfortable in the baking department with each of your recipes that I try.
Love you, my Gracie =)
xoxo
Janet says
Happy New Year! I am enjoying all the recipes I have gotten from your site this year….my next goal is to try the snickerdoodle muffins…I am short a smidge of sour cream or I would be scarfing them down right now. Thank you again for the great recipes!!! I can’t believe how many of your recipes are in my “to make” list!
Katie says
Good for you! Your blog time is your own happy time and so it should be. Never let it get you down, for every bad comment you get I’m sure you’ll get 100 or more positive comments. I love your blog.
Your pound cake looks amazing. As it got comments before tasting, it must be good 🙂
Happy New Year
Dawn says
Ok, if you were going to put a drizzle or glaze or something on the top of the pound cake what would it be? I think I would like to try this and maybe put a cream cheese frosting with some of that marscapone cheese in it.
You did an awesome job. I have no food blogging site yet (see the word yet in there…working on it).
I always look forward to your new creations Peabody.
Dawn
Amelia says
Don’t let this one person get you down. It takes all kinds in this world. Those type of individuals needs our prayers.
Randi says
I can’t believe people leave you negative comments? Are these people insane? Your total awesome-ness must really bring the crazies out.. keep up the good work. The normal among us will keep reading and loving.
Nora says
Dear Peabody,
Oh my, I didn’t know that you were going through such that. It’s an awful experience but I am so glad that the majority of your blogging experience has been positive and that you haven’t stopped blogging. Carry on my dear, carry one with your rose-tinted blogging. Those negative comments are likely to be a reflection of the unhappiness that person(s) have with themselves rather than a reflection of you.
On a positive note, this pound cake looks and sounds like a winner 🙂
Nora
monica says
it shocks me how some people can be so cruel and negative, especially if they really know nothing about you or your life. well shame on them. and you keep on blogging! i don’t know what i would do without having such a funny and inspirational blog to read! i think you’re just great and you should be able to enjoy your own happy time!
happy new year!
Fruittart says
Oh, Peabody, we would be so very sad if you were to stop blogging. Please don’t!
It really takes very little imagination to leave nasty notes in the anonymity of a screen name and who knows what pleasure such small minded people gain by it. What kind of life is that?! A friend of mine doesn’t allow comments on her blog because she likens it to picking up after her dog — so I’ve since started to refer to such comments as ‘blog poo’! 😉
Katie says
Your blog is what inspired me to create my own blog and to not be afraid to try to make something that looks like I couldn’t. Because of you I now always have heavy cream and butter on hand in my fridge. Thank you for writing your blog and keep up the good work.
Maura says
I am glad you are not so easily discouraged by nay-sayers. Your blog is wonderful and one of the few I check on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!
Here’s to a delicious 2008,
M
danielle says
Thank you so much for posting this! I made it tonight and it was AMAZING!!! I was just wondering if yours overflowed when baking? Mine did a little so next time I guess I’ll fill it a little less or put a cookie sheet under it. This is the best banana recipe ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alanna says
I happen to love-love-love rosy glasses. Be well …
Clara says
Hi Peabody, I just wanted to say I absolutely love your blog.
It’s inspirational, the pictures are gorgeous as always and your writing manages to connect with your devoted readers. I turn to your blog when I’m hoping to find a novel recipe to try, to gaze longingly at the pictures when I’m too lazy to bake or simply to read your light-hearted, down-to-earth narrative that always cheers me up. Don’t allow mean spirited people to drag you down!
StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says
Peabody, The world looks so much prettier through rose colored glasses. We should all be wearing them. In fact, I’m going to order the super deluxe model with a special filter to block out the trolls!
Your blog is great, and so are you. I have enjoyed visiting you regularly and I hope to be reading about your “concoctions” for a long, long time. Don’t let those jerks get to you. They’re not worth it. 🙂
Cynthia says
Hey Girl: I love your blog. I’m a physician and I get plenty of “realty” every day. I cook to relax. I read blogs like yours to get a dose of the rest of life, the good stuff, the joy. Keep blog’n girl.
Lucy says
Peabody!! I am a new reader of food blogs and i have a checklist of 20 i read every day – and yours is on it! One day, when i am older (i am one of your younger readers at 12 years old!) i wish to set up my own blog and it is all down to you and the other fantastic food bloggers who inspire me with yummy recipes, beautiful photos and witty writing. Anyone who could write a horrible comment on a blog well…SERIOUSLY! they need a hobby! i think it is horrible and i beg you to keep on writing and inspiring many people with your talent!!
(i shall make my mum make that scrumptious pound cake!)
Melinda says
I am a little (way) behind on your blog posts. How upsetting to hear someone should be so sour to you.
I have never thought of my blog as my happy place, but that is a perfect description. It makes me feel good to bake, to write it up and sharing comments.
Your blog is absolutely perfect. I have made 3 things now because of your blog. I found a cookbook I adore because of you. (Sherry Yard’s)
There is plenty of reality hitting us in the face all the time. I believe, it’s the communion of laughter and goodness that sees us through the hard and difficult times.
Boo hiss, to anyone who thinks you are not a terrific blogger!
Cakelaw says
Hi Peabody, I have just come back from holidays and was saddened to read that someone would attack you in this manner. It is a food blog – and a wonderful one, at that! I and the other 78 people above are testament to the fact that we love what you do, and I for one am with you on keeping the food blogging community a happy and supportive place. There’s enough negativity elsewhere in the world, and I became a food blogger partly because I loved the fact that people gave freely of themselves in their posts, and supported other bloggers through kind comments, help etc.
Jeannette says
I have just found your blog by clicking on to Melinda’s regularly,(which I enjoy). Your blog is really entertaining to read and I can’t understand anyone finding fault with it. Please continue to entertain and interest us mortals who are not as clever and as inventive as you.
Andrea says
I also like the predominately happy spirit of the food blogging world, so you go girl! We’ve all got a right to keep our little corner of the blogosphere the way we want it.
Happy New Year!
barbara says
I was really disappointed to read someone was bagging you on other sites. It is so NOT the food blogging community way. I have always thought them to be a loving and supportive group of people.
Amanda says
Hey Peabody,
Like everybody else here, I too love your blog! I bookmark so many of your recipes. In fact, I tried this pound cake last night, and it was fabulous! I ate three pieces myself (one plain, one spread with pb, and the other spread with some of the leftover mascarpone), before deciding to wrap it up and bring it to work–where it disappeared in about 5 minutes.
I made 6 small cupcakes and one bundt cake with the batter. The muffins took about 25 minutes and the cake 55 minutes (in case anyone is looking to do the same).
And now you’ve read my mind with your World Peace cookies with peanut butter–I’ve been planning on that one for the longest time. Guess it’s time to put it into action.
Thanks for creating such fabulous blog.
best,
amanda
JanL says
Peabody,
This is the seventh recipe I’ve tried from you site and all I can say is you have such a treasure trove of baking goodness here!
I’m so glad I found your site (my family, friends and co-workers are glad too!) My sisters and I bake all the time but now that we’ve gotten our own families and work its been such an effort to bake for fun…you (and other Daring Bakers) inspired me to start up again. I really see sites like your as a way to connect people…thanks for being so unselfish with your time and talents!!
Keep up the great work!!