Comments on: Culinary oxymorons, or the “EWWWWWW!” quotient. http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:05:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Renee Petty http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-8004 Renee Petty Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:04:42 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-8004 I made the cake with "vegatarian baked beans" and it was great. I also added a can of figs (drained). I also like the cake with a can of plums. But they are hard to find in my area. I made the cake with “vegatarian baked beans” and it was great. I also added a can of figs (drained). I also like the cake with a can of plums. But they are hard to find in my area.

]]> By: Beth http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-6664 Beth Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:15:55 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-6664 I made the pork and beans cake as one of our Thanksgiving treats. Every once in awhile I pull a "guess the ingredients" baking trial on my brother. He was confounded, but did like the cake a lot. I added about 1 cup total of raisins and walnuts. Very good with a nice dollop of fresh whipped cream. I smashed the beans to a creamy mixture first with high speed on the hand mixture, then added the eggs in. I didn't use Campbell's beans, but an off brand at the Save A Lot called Cowboy Billy's Homestyle (I actually like it better than Campbells - sauce is darker) This is so easy to make it is now definitely on our "quick cakes" list. Thanks for posting this. It's nice to have some fun once in awhile. I made the pork and beans cake as one of our Thanksgiving treats. Every once in awhile I pull a “guess the ingredients” baking trial on my brother. He was confounded, but did like the cake a lot. I added about 1 cup total of raisins and walnuts. Very good with a nice dollop of fresh whipped cream.

I smashed the beans to a creamy mixture first with high speed on the hand mixture, then added the eggs in. I didn’t use Campbell’s beans, but an off brand at the Save A Lot called Cowboy Billy’s Homestyle (I actually like it better than Campbells - sauce is darker)

This is so easy to make it is now definitely on our “quick cakes” list. Thanks for posting this. It’s nice to have some fun once in awhile.

]]> By: Renee Petty http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-6648 Renee Petty Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:41:17 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-6648 I love the pork and bean cake. My Aunt makes it all the time and it is so moist and yummy! Just make sure co-workers know it has pork in it! I love the pork and bean cake. My Aunt makes it all the time and it is so moist and yummy! Just make sure co-workers know it has pork in it!

]]> By: Iselchyresse Israel-Megahan http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-4610 Iselchyresse Israel-Megahan Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:58:17 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-4610 We whipped up several batches of pork and beans for a harvest festival last weekend, and with two huge trays of it left, I started cruising for some recipes (everyone is maxed out from eating the dish as prepared originally). Now I'm ready to whip up a couple of dozens variations of the pork and beans cake, including one with cardamom, and one with cocoa powder. Not all at once, less we tire of the cake. I'll let you know how it goes. <strong>Great - glad that ol' can of pork & beans could be an inspiration to you! PJH</strong> We whipped up several batches of pork and beans for a harvest festival last weekend, and with two huge trays of it left, I started cruising for some recipes (everyone is maxed out from eating the dish as prepared originally).

Now I’m ready to whip up a couple of dozens variations of the pork and beans cake, including one with cardamom, and one with cocoa powder. Not all at once, less we tire of the cake. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Great - glad that ol’ can of pork & beans could be an inspiration to you! PJH

]]> By: Aneesah http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-1541 Aneesah Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:36:45 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-1541 Ok, I have to say it--please try NOT to be offended. . . What is it with people and Velveeta?? I just don't get it. I have to say I honestly thought-- when the first part of this blog mentioned Velveeta fudge--it was a joke. Imagine my horror when I scrolled down to find not only an honest-to-goodness recipe but also PHOTOS!! *Sigh* well, that just goes to prove how resourceful folks can be. You think the author of this recipe ran out of the usual fudge ingredients and decided to improvise? But you know what? The Pork & Bean bread doesn't look too bad. I might have to try that one sometime. Ok, I have to say it–please try NOT to be offended. . .
What is it with people and Velveeta?? I just don’t get it. I have to say I honestly thought– when the first part of this blog mentioned Velveeta fudge–it was a joke. Imagine my horror when I scrolled down to find not only an honest-to-goodness recipe but also PHOTOS!! *Sigh* well, that just goes to prove how resourceful folks can be. You think the author of this recipe ran out of the usual fudge ingredients and decided to improvise?
But you know what? The Pork & Bean bread doesn’t look too bad. I might have to try that one sometime.

]]> By: jane http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-1180 jane Mon, 19 May 2008 18:11:21 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-1180 My sister (who is a good and adventurous cook and baker) served me (who also likes baking and cooking) some very interesting muffins. We rarely use mixes, so this was somewhat of a departure. 1 can cannelilini beans 1 box of Krusteaz muffin mix (pick one) Mix up the beans with liquid in blender or processor. Add mix. Bake. Surprisingly, this does not taste beanie. This was inspired by the original: one can of black beans one brownie mix Same process. Less interesting! Who knows why it works! And how in heavens name did someone get the idea of black bean brownies. Where can we go from here? Refried bean cornbread? Garbonzo bundt? My sister (who is a good and adventurous cook and baker) served me (who also likes baking and cooking) some very interesting muffins. We rarely use mixes, so this was somewhat of a departure.
1 can cannelilini beans
1 box of Krusteaz muffin mix (pick one)
Mix up the beans with liquid in blender or processor. Add mix. Bake. Surprisingly, this does not taste beanie.
This was inspired by the original:
one can of black beans
one brownie mix
Same process. Less interesting!
Who knows why it works! And how in heavens name did someone get the idea of black bean brownies. Where can we go from here? Refried bean cornbread? Garbonzo bundt?

]]> By: Joanna http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-320 Joanna Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:18:36 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-320 My mother served us some Velveeta fudge years ago and was very proud of her "secret ingredient". Unfortunately it was the second time my husband had eaten Velveeta cheese (I had never cooked with it before) and it confirmed that he was highly allergic to something in it - probably the chemicals they use to make it - because even the small amount of fudge he ate made him sick. Needless to say I've never made that fudge recipe! My mother served us some Velveeta fudge years ago and was very proud of her “secret ingredient”. Unfortunately it was the second time my husband had eaten Velveeta cheese (I had never cooked with it before) and it confirmed that he was highly allergic to something in it - probably the chemicals they use to make it - because even the small amount of fudge he ate made him sick. Needless to say I’ve never made that fudge recipe!

]]> By: Dorothy http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-296 Dorothy Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:51:44 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-296 Interesting, reminds me of the tomato soup cake I made. Everyone thought it was spice cake. It is delicious! They were amazed after I told them what was really in it. Interesting, reminds me of the tomato soup cake I made. Everyone thought it was spice cake. It is delicious! They were amazed after I told them what was really in it.

]]> By: Tina http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-214 Tina Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:48:31 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-214 So I made the bread with vegetarian baked beans (just Heinz) and modified it a bit with the oil and sugar - came out BRILLIANTLY. Is a great mixed in with coffee frozen yogurt/ice cream. Very spicy and has a great mouthfeel. Thanks PJ!! So I made the bread with vegetarian baked beans (just Heinz) and modified it a bit with the oil and sugar - came out BRILLIANTLY. Is a great mixed in with coffee frozen yogurt/ice cream. Very spicy and has a great mouthfeel. Thanks PJ!!

]]> By: PJ Hamel http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-178 PJ Hamel Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:21:24 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/03/17/culinary-oxymorons-or-the-%e2%80%9cewwwwww%e2%80%9d-quotient/#comment-178 Well, Tena - thanks for the info. - I think! "Plop plop fizz fizz oh what a relief it is" springs readily to mind, I just didn't remember the "Try it, you'll like it" coming beforehand. Luckily, so far no one has complained about needing Alka-Seltzer after eating this cake... Cheers- Well, Tena - thanks for the info. - I think! “Plop plop fizz fizz oh what a relief it is” springs readily to mind, I just didn’t remember the “Try it, you’ll like it” coming beforehand. Luckily, so far no one has complained about needing Alka-Seltzer after eating this cake… Cheers-

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