tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post5761269168296239726..comments2024-02-22T01:32:38.831-08:00Comments on she's in the kitchen: italian anise cookies for Christmasshe's in the kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09638570119428360979noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-39773195833727210802009-12-10T18:35:28.372-08:002009-12-10T18:35:28.372-08:00Thanks, Nastassia! Actually, the icing hardens to...Thanks, Nastassia! Actually, the icing hardens to a nice little glaze, not gooey at all. But when you bite into it, you get a whole lovely bouquet of flavors - delicious!katrinahttp://shesinthekitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-760627469002075112009-12-10T17:31:17.355-08:002009-12-10T17:31:17.355-08:00How cute and delicious are these cookies! The fros...How cute and delicious are these cookies! The frosting looks gooey and sweet too. What a wonderful cookie thanks for posting the recipe!LetMeEatCake Eat With Me!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01679138504571609346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-12983494681468445262009-12-09T07:03:53.399-08:002009-12-09T07:03:53.399-08:00Hi Michelle! Hee hee, lucky you! Actually, I'...Hi Michelle! Hee hee, lucky you! Actually, I've given these cookies to a lot of people who thought they didn't like anise - guess what? Yep, they only THOUGHT they didn't like anise. I don't know if using the anise seed instead of extract made a big difference, but they were delicious....off to check on your Christmas cookie posts!katrinahttp://shesinthekitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-76914216036766086432009-12-08T21:26:07.593-08:002009-12-08T21:26:07.593-08:00I love anise too although I'm the onl one in t...I love anise too although I'm the onl one in the house that does! So I'm a loner but I don't mind at all baking cookies for moi!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166583244097563676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-32802877265149882542009-12-08T04:23:45.046-08:002009-12-08T04:23:45.046-08:00Kelly - Been missing you - but then, many the day ...Kelly - Been missing you - but then, many the day I don't get online until nighttime. Loving your Christmas cookie posts - and so sorry about your sweet doggie. <br /><br />As my father kept the cupboard stocked with anisette toast, it was an early introduction for me, and I've never stopped enjoying it - lucky me!katrinahttp://shesinthekitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-1830061292350215892009-12-07T19:32:39.264-08:002009-12-07T19:32:39.264-08:00I'm so sorry I've been missing in action! ...I'm so sorry I've been missing in action! Work is crazy busy and so of course it puts a dent in my blogging life. These cookies are lovely. I'm a late admirer of anise, as I believe some flavors are more understood with age, and I have the corner on that market ; ) So jealous of your snow storm, but we've had incredible rain and gusts of wind that have ripped branches from trees today, so I will settle for this bit of "winter" in our lives.kellypeahttp://sassandveracity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-46886187242792198452009-12-07T18:12:53.697-08:002009-12-07T18:12:53.697-08:00Yes, Barb - a few inches of snow still out there -...Yes, Barb - a few inches of snow still out there - with more to come in the next few days. But the good news is no BIG storms! Whew. Glad you enjoyed these lovely cookies - the house still smells wonderful from baking yesterday!katrinahttp://shesinthekitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-18515059675583729822009-12-07T10:20:32.858-08:002009-12-07T10:20:32.858-08:00Seriously...you had a snow storm???
Very pretty! ...Seriously...you had a snow storm???<br />Very pretty! Is there still snow on the ground? <br /><br />This cookie recipe looks good too. I'll have to give them a try.Barbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-58023885579517859752009-12-07T05:26:44.407-08:002009-12-07T05:26:44.407-08:00That's true, Martha. I suspect it has somethi...That's true, Martha. I suspect it has something to do with the older culture Europe has, and the Spice trade. Happily, I love anise and fennel seed, but if you're not used to it, I imagine it could taste somewhat peculiar.katrinahttp://shesinthekitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-85816382679399052012009-12-06T19:08:59.139-08:002009-12-06T19:08:59.139-08:00It's interesting that so many European cookies...It's interesting that so many European cookies have anise. I do think it is an acquired taste!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-52709260230920511542009-12-06T08:58:10.620-08:002009-12-06T08:58:10.620-08:00How wonderful that you also love anise, Martha! S...How wonderful that you also love anise, Martha! Such a unique flavor - and I hope you enjoy these! Thanks so much for taking a look...katrinahttp://shesinthekitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5850166433308945299.post-66082465110890219442009-12-06T08:39:04.759-08:002009-12-06T08:39:04.759-08:00I love anise cookies at Christmas -- will have to ...I love anise cookies at Christmas -- will have to try yours.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.com