Friday, January 28, 2011

Sweet story



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Epilogue.  These blackberry kolaches were my first ever attempt at this Czech and Slovak pastry.  They were delicious.  And I was proud.  So proud in fact that I made sure my family knew how proud I was.  And I may or may not have requested each of them tell me how proud they were of me.  I mashed together several recipes that I found on allrecipes.com and just went with it.  More kolaches are in my near future and once I have a perfect recipe formulated I'll share it here. 

Until then I shall suffer the anguish of research. 

-dana

34 comments:

  1. grendelskinJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Oh, yum! Do share it when you get it tweaked to your satisfaction. LOVE your new header!

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  2. ~Michelle~January 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Ooh, can't wait for the recipe! I figured out over Christmas that my hubs has never had a kolache before, which is a complete shame! My grandma used to make them all the time :)

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  3. kiddlebugJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Those look delicious! There's nothing wrong with being proud and "reminding" your family that they should be proud too. ;)

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  4. Betsy LynnJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Dana,
    I have been making kolackys for over 30 years and this is the recipe I use:

    http://solofoods.com/European_Kolacky.aspx

    Try it, I think you'll like it!

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  5. Loafer Mountain PrimitivesJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    And they're diet cookies, right?
    God don't tempt me with the blackberries Please!
    Tisha

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  6. TrudiJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Mmm, they look delicious! I'll be right over! lol Happy testing! Somebody's got to do it right, it may as well be you Dana! Enjoy!

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  7. JudyJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my goodness! All I can say is YUM!!!!!

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  8. em's scrapbagJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    They look fabulous! My mouth is watering. I'll be waiting anxiously for the recipe.

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  9. Cap CreationsJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Those look yum!

    Will you be having a sale on your sugar scrub anytime soon?

    Thanks!

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  10. Mama Said SewJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Oh you poor thing! You shouldn't have to carry such a burden. Send some to California and I'll help you out. Really, what are friends for?

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  11. KristenJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Delisc! Anything with jam and frosting is yummy!!

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  12. SaraJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Oh my send some my way:P

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  13. LeilaJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    They look amazing!

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  14. ksruntJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    OH MY GAWD! Gimme them.

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  15. LizJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Oh my, I'll be waiting for that one, yum...!
    Lizzie
    xxx

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  16. sarah, rsmJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... ok, i'll stop now. :-D

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  17. ColleenJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for taking one for the team!

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  18. Kari V.January 28, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    If you twist my arm, I just might share my recipe for kolache dough to be made in the bread machine. Actually, as soon as I can get it together, I'll post it on my blog. If you are interested, let me know!

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  19. KimJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I thought I smelled something wonderful....are they as good as they look?


    Happy Sewing

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  20. AliceJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Oh yummy!!! Add a few more pats on the back from me.
    You put lots of that delious looking glaze on top.
    L,A-

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  21. CorinneaJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I look forward to the perfected recipe!

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  22. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Hey Dana, I'm half Czech and waiting for the kolachy recipe! These look wonderful.

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  23. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    ZOMG. Get back into that kitchen and perfect immediately so you can share. I'm dying over those pictures!

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  24. Jessica ChristensenJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Those look deliciously evil. I do love blackberries. So. Much.

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  25. AngiJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Congratulations! YUMMY!

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  26. AngelaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi, I am Czeck and live in an area with a large Czeck population. I have several Kolache recipes that I've personally experienced so if you want me to send them your way let me know.

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  27. TipperJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    You must have them perfected before our trip-wouldn't that be a good breakfast before dancing : )

    Love the ferris wheel quilt!!

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  28. TipperJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    You must have them perfected before our trip-wouldn't that be a good breakfast before dancing : )

    Love the ferris wheel quilt!!

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  29. Scottish NannaFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    YUM YUM I have A cup of tea ready
    Hugs Mary.

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  30. Karen SueFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    can't wait for a recipe. Baking is my weakness..

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  31. LoriFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Yuh.Umm. One bite of these may just send me over the edge. Will keep checking back for the recipe.

    And then, when I bake them myself, I'll be sure to steady myself against the counter...to counter my weakness for fruity pastry delicacies!

    Thanks for sharing. And for the continued inspiration :)

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  32. WendyFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Oh these are also good with sausages in them.

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  33. StepmomFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I always thought these were Polish. They always have them at the Polish festival in St. Louis, made by cute little old Polish women.

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  34. ytsmomFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Ahh, Kolaches! The fabric my family is made from. They are a whole lot easier to eat (warm from the oven) than they are to make!

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