tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post9138791000628924582..comments2008-12-28T12:58:14.962-07:00Annette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-54998849951243189202008-12-25T14:54:00.000-07:002008-12-25T14:54:00.000-07:00This sounds so good--thanks for the recipe. I love how much you have held on to those things you experienced as a kid--it obviously takes a lot of determination to keep them strong. Good for you. I hope you had a great Christmas.Josihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-54068204572384266112008-12-23T16:24:00.000-07:002008-12-23T16:24:00.000-07:00Looks yummy! By the way, thanks for the truffle bar! It was scrumptious!!Lyon Pridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00065640406442986466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-61617572091462329952008-12-23T11:59:00.000-07:002008-12-23T11:59:00.000-07:00I'm a devout non-bread baker, but this might change my mind. Wow!Melanie Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-79552844703262667942008-12-23T01:44:00.000-07:002008-12-23T01:44:00.000-07:00That is a beautiful bread! I'm terrible at shaping dough ...Tristi Pinkstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-36302508535180715442008-12-22T19:18:00.000-07:002008-12-22T19:18:00.000-07:00I cannot wait to try this, even with wimpy American cardamom!Luisa Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-10233763958262150942008-12-22T11:58:00.000-07:002008-12-22T11:58:00.000-07:00What a cool tradition! I love hearing about old world traditions.Alyson (New England Living)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16209837924378793507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-50846715870143787402008-12-22T09:02:00.000-07:002008-12-22T09:02:00.000-07:00Cynthia, If you ever get that recipe, let me know. My paternal grandfather was a Swiss immigrant. <BR/><BR/>Rob, Unfortuantely, the Finnish chefs, don't sounds nearly as entertaining as the Swedish chef. But I always thought of him whenever I heard a Swedish newscast. :DAnnette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-34079564555715223642008-12-22T08:38:00.000-07:002008-12-22T08:38:00.000-07:00Looks yummy!Heather B. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11634399663804195312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-24139858508088730352008-12-22T00:02:00.000-07:002008-12-22T00:02:00.000-07:00I don't believe I've ever tasted cardamom. But the real question is: are Finnish chefs at all similar to the <A HREF="http://thehurricanewatch.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/swedishchef2.jpg" REL="nofollow">Swedish Chef</A>?RobisonWellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08310316083080976885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-11725272505979525022008-12-21T23:56:00.000-07:002008-12-21T23:56:00.000-07:00Awesome! In my Mom's family the tradition is making (I totally can't spell this just so you know so I'm going to sound it out) Facut-noct-heli-a-hes. It's Swiss. Sadly, it wasn't passed on to us but we've enjoyed it at my Aunt's home. Maybe I should try making it sometime (if I can ever figure out how to spell it- it took me years just to be able to pronounce it verbally).<BR/><BR/>I think it's wonderful that you carry on this traditional part of your heritage- AND are passing it on.Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15300459671364768442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-13526310755396603732008-12-21T23:55:00.000-07:002008-12-21T23:55:00.000-07:00Mmmm. Yum! Thanks for the recipe. Yours look lovely! The kids are great braiders!LisAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-84320051306636558042008-12-21T20:25:00.000-07:002008-12-21T20:25:00.000-07:00For me, it's pepporkakor (swedish) But I have been so insane for the last three years I haven't done it. I think maybe on wednesday, I need to get baking. Thanks for the recipe.Julie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-17005257655821802472008-12-21T20:06:00.000-07:002008-12-21T20:06:00.000-07:00Heck yes, Sam! I've got plenty of cardamom left. Remind me when it gets closer!Annette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-1561532730376389922008-12-21T19:58:00.000-07:002008-12-21T19:58:00.000-07:00That looks scrumptious! I'm going to have to make this someday.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09378726097105313400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-80206462043010324772008-12-21T19:49:00.000-07:002008-12-21T19:49:00.000-07:00Can you make this with me for my birthday present in a couple? I'm totally serious--braided, sweet bread sounds heavenly!samiamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06932749347712621000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-55596311741319050702008-12-21T13:40:00.000-07:002008-12-21T13:40:00.000-07:00Ah, Becky, thanks! I'm going through one of those confidence questiioning times, so that really made my day. :)Annette Lyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-2522964686989612992008-12-21T12:48:00.000-07:002008-12-21T12:48:00.000-07:00Looks yummy!<BR/><BR/>I read Spires of Stone yesterday. My maiden name is Spiers (but pronounced like temple spires), and I LOVE Much Ado. I even own the sound track, which is well worn. I loved your adaptation. No wonder you are an award-winning author!Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07156262858446400612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-39170014184743442552008-12-21T10:29:00.000-07:002008-12-21T10:29:00.000-07:00YUm! Thanks for the recipe. I will have to try it if I can find some cardamom. :)Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-23890089831543688282008-12-20T23:07:00.000-07:002008-12-20T23:07:00.000-07:00I like to pick a new kind of holiday food to try each year, and I have a particular soft spot for traditional foods from other countries. One year it was Krumkake from Norway (which I even bought the special iron for) and Rosette cookies. This year it was Churros (which are great homemade). Maybe next year I will try this recipe. I think I'll copy it down right now!Heffalumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-12375598843510688212008-12-20T21:49:00.000-07:002008-12-20T21:49:00.000-07:00Yum! I can smell the cardamom just from these pictures! I wish I could be there to taste it!Jenna Consolohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16015165553390298826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-52411961748276090072008-12-20T21:40:00.000-07:002008-12-20T21:40:00.000-07:00What a neat tradition. I could almost smell it through the computer. I love warm bread and looks delish Annette. Thanks for sharing all the tidbits that went along with the Pulla.Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02892472931655519485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-61542564286368022212008-12-20T21:34:00.000-07:002008-12-20T21:34:00.000-07:00I agree with Kristina --I just wish I could say it smelled/tasted delicious. Then I'd REALLY know if I should make it. ;)<BR/><BR/>Maybe one day I'll get motivated to try your recipe. Today we baked and decorated sugar cookies, so I'm all baked out for now. Sigh...Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29222764.post-17571585042823302512008-12-20T21:32:00.000-07:002008-12-20T21:32:00.000-07:00That looks and sounds delicious, Annette!Kristina P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com