tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.comments2023-06-30T08:35:31.218-05:00State Fair ChallengeSpencerFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06067388374451946551noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-1489954256002549912013-06-06T12:10:04.627-05:002013-06-06T12:10:04.627-05:00I tried to post a comment previously somewhere els...I tried to post a comment previously somewhere else, (I think on banana bread), but I don't know how to find it. lol This recipe looks great! I am a big fan of pumpkin and banana bread. (Always have plenty of the main ingredient and not so expensive). Like I said on a previous comment, I won quite a few quick bread competitions at my state fair. I know presentation is key...and in my state fair, they didn't allow any nuts on top. (I always put crumbs on top of mine, i.e. butter, flour, nuts, sugar and spice), except for fair. If you want "PERFECT" shaped breads, buy a new Teflon or non stick quick bread pan, spray Pam, (not butter flavored), ever so slightly on the bottom..not on the edges or that will cause "ears" and sharp edges to form when baked. Cool almost to complete, then, work the "spatula" along the sides down to the bottom, be careful not to scratch sides, then tip into your hand. If it is too hot, it may break. Also a tip I learned...if you enter any fresh fruit bread, even muffins, they say to roll the rinsed fruit in flour just before putting in the batter. This reduces the bleeding...like blueberry muffins and cranberry bread. Nice blog....good luck. Mary :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-29231467617006510862013-06-06T11:49:32.956-05:002013-06-06T11:49:32.956-05:00Thank you for posting this information about your ...Thank you for posting this information about your banana bread. I too, got an overall champion, "MY FIRST TIME OUT". I encourage you to enter all the banana bread contests. I entered every quick bread recipe that was available. I had county fair experience, and there...the judge talked to us and told us..."ALWAYS GET NEW BAKING SODA AND POWDER FOR THE FAIR"! (That may be why in past baking, your breads became flat)! Did they tell you when you won, that you can't have "ears" on your breads? (the corners and edges need to be round). The second year I went to the state fair, I won first in almost every quick bread. My most accomplished was the first year, when there was a Chiquita banana contest, (but I didn't know it), and there were 77 entries! (I use an extract...hint, hint, to enhance the flavor). I agree with the good/pure extracts...it makes ALL the difference. Good luck! Mary :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-61582732193987569652013-06-06T11:43:29.493-05:002013-06-06T11:43:29.493-05:00Thank you for posting this information about your ...Thank you for posting this information about your banana bread. I too, got an overall champion, "MY FIRST TIME OUT". I encourage you to enter all the banana bread contests. I entered every quick bread recipe that was available. I had county fair experience, and there...the judge talked to us and told us..."ALWAYS GET NEW BAKING SODA AND POWDER FOR THE FAIR"! (That may be why in past baking, your breads became flat)! Did they tell you when you won, that you can't have "ears" on your breads? (the corners and edges need to be round). The second year I went to the state fair, I won first in almost every quick bread. My most accomplished was the first year, when there was a Chiquita banana contest, (but I didn't know it), and there were 77 entries! (I use an extract...hint, hint, to enhance the flavor). I agree with the good/pure extracts...it makes ALL the difference. Good luck! Mary :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-52049106433412695612013-06-06T11:42:46.894-05:002013-06-06T11:42:46.894-05:00Thank you for posting this information about your ...Thank you for posting this information about your banana bread. I too, got an overall champion, "MY FIRST TIME OUT". I encourage you to enter all the banana bread contests. I entered every quick bread recipe that was available. I had county fair experience, and there...the judge talked to us and told us..."ALWAYS GET NEW BAKING SODA AND POWDER FOR THE FAIR"! (That may be why in past baking, your breads became flat)! Did they tell you when you won, that you can't have "ears" on your breads? (the corners and edges need to be round). The second year I went to the state fair, I won first in almost every quick bread. My most accomplished was the first year, when there was a Chiquita banana contest, (but I didn't know it), and there were 77 entries! (I use an extract...hint, hint, to enhance the flavor). I agree with the good/pure extracts...it makes ALL the difference. Good luck! Mary :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-37214001587818711662012-05-23T11:40:06.276-05:002012-05-23T11:40:06.276-05:00Man oh man was that cake good :)
Love the Red Oak ...Man oh man was that cake good :)<br />Love the Red Oak FFA!!! <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-46835500350556762862012-05-15T08:34:49.088-05:002012-05-15T08:34:49.088-05:00My son had a Lego party last year. The kids loved ...My son had a Lego party last year. The kids loved it! Made the crayons too! We made a Lego cake using a 9x13 cake with 6 cupcakes on top - frosted the whole thing bright blue.Betsy212https://www.blogger.com/profile/03450082283512595554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-39595169254437821712012-05-15T08:33:20.338-05:002012-05-15T08:33:20.338-05:00We had a lego party last year! So much fun! Are yo...We had a lego party last year! So much fun! Are you making a lego cake? I made a 9x13 cake and put 6 cupcakes on top then frosted the entire thing.Betsy212https://www.blogger.com/profile/03450082283512595554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-74667418420030752232012-04-22T20:37:16.874-05:002012-04-22T20:37:16.874-05:00Yay! Love the pillowcases. So glad you participate...Yay! Love the pillowcases. So glad you participated! I love the bug fabric too. I didn't even think to use bug fabric. That's a great idea.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120407563280576655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-82308114000832025262012-02-14T21:16:59.990-06:002012-02-14T21:16:59.990-06:00Absolutely love the new Addie photos! Happy Valent...Absolutely love the new Addie photos! Happy Valentine's Day to you all!Bethhttp://myfairadventure.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-15813273273977269642011-12-24T13:28:10.447-06:002011-12-24T13:28:10.447-06:00I have a batch rising right now! Wanted to let yo...I have a batch rising right now! Wanted to let you know, though, that you left the amount of shortening out of your posted recipe. I think it's 1/4 cup.RAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-30353919339675828642011-12-19T22:27:40.551-06:002011-12-19T22:27:40.551-06:00What is "light cream?"What is "light cream?"s as in tsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071810087713704537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-44350739523526043942011-12-15T06:39:41.788-06:002011-12-15T06:39:41.788-06:00Did you have to make 2 batches then, if most of th...Did you have to make 2 batches then, if most of them got eaten at your house? Look YUM!Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998576711717698461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-11269007440557832992011-12-13T20:01:21.749-06:002011-12-13T20:01:21.749-06:00Love OJ but it has to be pulp-free... all the way!...Love OJ but it has to be pulp-free... all the way!! :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434580809024449455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-81712585859232822342011-12-05T06:44:42.619-06:002011-12-05T06:44:42.619-06:00So cute..keep updating the pics!
HP Laserjet 1020 ...So cute..keep updating the pics!<br /><a href="http://go4download.com/hp-laserjet-1020-printer-drivers/" rel="nofollow">HP Laserjet 1020 Driver</a>sarabosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798836559773228043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-27948727559081995352011-12-01T23:08:26.993-06:002011-12-01T23:08:26.993-06:0030 dozen?!?! That is crazy!!! But thank you for th...30 dozen?!?! That is crazy!!! But thank you for the recipe. I WILL be using it this year!<br /><br />And what great Advent activities. Where did you find them?<br /><br />We are doing the Advent books this year -- but only 25. :)s as in tsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071810087713704537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-85690415148858126722011-11-23T07:06:39.315-06:002011-11-23T07:06:39.315-06:00Sounds like you had a busy, fun FNSI!Sounds like you had a busy, fun FNSI!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826354433338717185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-36896264807113774982011-11-20T07:25:39.329-06:002011-11-20T07:25:39.329-06:00Love the very clever "pie" shirt!Love the very clever "pie" shirt!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-82499420689329025492011-11-19T22:34:26.886-06:002011-11-19T22:34:26.886-06:00Super awesome FFA jacket cake - and really cool pl...Super awesome FFA jacket cake - and really cool playroom!bethyroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929254955613396877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-62374531283211100452011-11-19T20:56:13.420-06:002011-11-19T20:56:13.420-06:00What a great gift idea! Numbers, colors, and fun....What a great gift idea! Numbers, colors, and fun. And made with Love!<br />Now that's a well used Friday Night :)The 4 Bushel Farmgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377555500812602424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-34782401779455090222011-11-18T10:48:43.816-06:002011-11-18T10:48:43.816-06:00Love this idea! My 4yr old would love these, thank...Love this idea! My 4yr old would love these, thanks for sharing!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434580809024449455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-45685149628374375972011-11-17T18:09:19.633-06:002011-11-17T18:09:19.633-06:00Andrea! What are you thinking?
There is raw egg in...Andrea! What are you thinking?<br />There is raw egg in that recipe and Grant is licking the spatula!Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998576711717698461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-71200676595626586592011-11-03T16:31:22.082-05:002011-11-03T16:31:22.082-05:00You are so amazing! I love reading your blog and r...You are so amazing! I love reading your blog and reminding myself how incompetent I am as a stay at home mom. Ha!<br /><br />Rock on, Mama!s as in tsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071810087713704537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-80635175899844457872011-11-03T10:05:32.614-05:002011-11-03T10:05:32.614-05:00I made apple cider donuts a few weeks ago...howeve...I made apple cider donuts a few weeks ago...however I don't have a donut cutter so they were a little funny shaped but they turned out really well and the kids loved them(and their parents:) Do you just use a large pot to fry or do you actually have a fryer? Just curious:) See you guys soon!Holliehttp://clarkfamilyexperience.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-80387768891940381152011-11-02T23:17:42.780-05:002011-11-02T23:17:42.780-05:00So very cool! Loved all the photos of the carving ...So very cool! Loved all the photos of the carving adventures and great shots of the lit pumpkins.Beth Rhttp://myfairadventure.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087425678127801126.post-25311639164115447602011-11-01T22:53:29.666-05:002011-11-01T22:53:29.666-05:00I can say that this year it wasn't the same wi...I can say that this year it wasn't the same without my little trick -o-treaters! Although I did meet a bunch of Knoxville kids, none were as cute as the Spencers! Miss you guys!Cortneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413461550773905324noreply@blogger.com