Monday, March 23, 2009

Pear Coffee Cake With Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping and an Evil Email

Pear Coffee Cake with Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping

If you don't enjoy reading a certain blog, what do YOU do? I leave.. Maybe it just wasn't my thing. No biggie. Whatever floats your own boat is all that matters in this short life. To each his own. Variety is the spice of life. Big multiple O's are what makes the world go round. Having said that, I feel compelled to share with you an email I received. I have been stewing in my juices, and I have some nice hot sexy juices, let me tell you, anyway, Ive been stewing for a while now about it, so I think Id feel better if I could share it, so please allow me this selfish moment. Letter reads:

Donna- Your blog content is totally offensive and rude. Why, thank you! Not everyone enjoys pictures of men in a food blog. Ummm, Maybe not, but I do, and it is MY blog..

LUMPAGE ALERT!! JOHNSON AT 6:00.. Like a Bulging Johnson at 6:00!!
I feel you should re-evaluate why you call your blog a food blog.Well, I feel you need to get laid big time, quite a few times.

Are you proud of the fact that you speak like a tramp? Why, yes as a matter of fact I am, I am proud to be a tramp slave to my FFH(firefighter husband), I bet your husband is not nearly as happy as mine, you dried up wench..I see you as a tramp. Yeah, and I see you as a moron without a life. You joke about issues that are sacred to a marriage, such as love-making,yep, thats right, and that should remain behind closed doors.Reason being?? Also, as a foodie, I think referring to food as sexual objects is appalling.OK, this one's for you. Bet I can Beat you!

I never claimed to be a foodie, BTW, I just love to cook. I call my cooking.. Girl next-door style! Did you all know that is a title of a sexual position..

Why do you feel we as readers need to know that you enjoy swallowing, johnsons, and sucking "ribs". How you INTERPRET the fact that I do indeed swallow always, think of sizes, shapes, and composition of men's johnsons, or how I suck a rib dry is in the eye of the reader.It is highly obscene. To Whom? Lighten up, laugh a little, have some fun you judgemental shrew. This is for food blogging, not a Jerry Springer show. Umm, are your computer keys stuck onto My Tasty Treasures? Yes, maybe My Tasty Treasures has 2 meanings, Maybe it Does, witch.

Your platform should be about food, family, and the like,Says?? Who?? The blogging police? Are my rights not included in the Constitution as well as yours? not about your antics involving christening rooms, and playing organs in cars. I think the green-eyed monster has got you. Find a different avenue for your dirty way of thinking. OK Maybe I ll try 69th street. It will benefit us all. Bite Me.

I don't want to read your smut anymore. Go play with yourself.I will allow that speaking of gas and cracks is slightly humorous in a distasteful way, but the rest has to stop.You will ALLOW, how exciting, what is my punishment if I disobey? If you think you may need some professional counseling, I am sure there are services available in your area. And if you'd like to come to the class I teach on Sexual Acrobatics for the frustrated, bored, whiny woman, I will let you in free of charge .Or maybe speak to a local pastor about your nymphomaniac ways, they may be helpful. Crap- thanks for the idea, confessional quickie.

I would never speak about such things on my blog,Well good for you jellybean ..Bet you would never undress in front of hubby either... I am proud of my blog and I work hard on it. You sound like the kind of woman that may have to work too hard at having the big O also. Bet I have many more than you have. I hope you take these words to heart and mend your soul. And my fervent hope for you is that you're ready for me when I come down your street ,with my lil ole groove on, my Polish temper aflarin', wanting to dance with you.

Signed, And, no, you wuss of a woman, I won't publicly out you, you see, I'm too much of a lady. 'nuff said.

Pear Coffee Cake with Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping

This recipe is originally from a Bed and Breakfast Inn in Hyannis, MA. But can also be found on recipezaar here.

Before you begin, chop up about 1 cup of pecans and toast them.. my suggestion.. it wasn't called for in original recipe.. But everything is better toasted including men's buns. Cool and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.

Gather together your pears

and chop up about 2 cups worth. Mix together your flour, white and brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg.

Stir in your oil to incorporate thoroughly. Reserve 1 cup of this in a small bowl for your topping. Fold your chopped pears

into the remainder of the flour mixture.

Now stir in your egg, buttermilk, baking soda, and baking powder. Pour this goodness into the prepared pan. Sing I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy..

Gather your topping ingredients, the pecans, the ginger, and your reserved mixture.

Mix together. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.

Bake for about 40 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.. This was so tasty, so very moist, and the flavors blended so well.

I will definitely make this again!

Perfect use for pears!

Look at the soft ,oh so good pears!! Oh, this is so very delicious..

Some other uses for pears I have found within my friends and followers include:

Judy from Judy's Kitchen offering Gingerbread Pear Muffins.

Ashley from Big Flavors From a Tiny Kitchen offers Bean Thread Noodles with Beef and Asian Pear.

Katherine from Smoky Mountain Cafe offers Poached Pears.

Culinary Wannabe offers a Pear, Apple and Cranberry Crisp.

Jennifer from Savor the Thyme offers Turkey with an apple and pear chutney.

That would be all for now, except to say you have until 6AM Tuesday morning to enter my first giveaway.. winners posted Tuesday night or Wednesday sometime.. I just can't help my gosh darned self!

Pear Coffee Cake with Ginger Pecan Crunch Topping

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98 comments:

  1. I so rarely think to bake with pears. Thanks for the reminder! This coffee cake looks wonderful.

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  2. OMG Donna - you crack me up!! The world needs more filthy, hilarious, kitchen divas like yourself ;)

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  3. OMG, that letter is hilarious! Is this someone that the rest of us food bloggers would know, or just a total random?

    The coffee cake looks great - my grandmother in-law always sends us pears from Harry & David, I am totally making this next time a box comes.

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  4. Pear coffee cake - wow! It will be my new favorite as soon as I get the ingredients and make it! I love love love pears!

    I enjoy reading everything on your blog - the recipes, the stories, and all the wonderful humor.

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  5. Well that was one hilarious post! The pear and ginger combination sounds great. I think I need to bake more with ginger.

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  6. What? Oh my.. oh my... hahaha... All this time, I thought only asian people are into other people's mind business.

    Don't worry, Donna, we love your blog and enjoy reading it! This is your blog and you can do whatever with it.

    Yup, me ditto you, if I don't enjoy a blog then I also will leave, why should bother... ;)

    So, talk about food.... your pear coffee cake looks so yummy!

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  7. Donna,
    How dare you offend us with your food-heavy sex posts. I come here to see pictures of half-naked firefighters and sausages (if you could manage to get a firefighter's sausage, I wouldn't mind). You should re-evaluate why you call your blog...YOUR blog! I think that it is disrespectful of you to assume that we all enjoy eating. How dare you publish recipes that you lovingly cook for your family in such a public way? Have you no decency? Are you proud of the fact that you speak like you know your way around the kitchen? I see you as a food snob. Your pictures of today's coffee cake are obscene, gratuitous food porn. You should speak with your local pastor about the guilt you MUST be feeling over making such highly decadent treats. I hope you take these words to heart and...

    KEEP SHARING THE LOVE!!! I don't care if it's in the shower, the car wash, the kitchen...hell, use my bathroom if ya want (just don't leave a mess and give me a blog shout out afterward). Some people need to be careful riding their brooms...the stick sometimes becomes lodged in their ass!

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  8. OMG I am laughing so hard. Thanks for the entertainment. I hope you post all of your well-meaning emails...bwahahahahahahaha!

    And the cake..to die for and perfect!

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  9. Wow I can't believe that someone would write you a comment like that, if they don't like it then why come back time after time! Some people just don't have anything better to do I guess!

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  10. Donna, you know that I love your blog. You don't need me to tell you this, but I'm just going to say it anyway, DON'T CHANGE A THING!

    By the way, the pear coffee cake looks awesome.

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  11. I'm speechless - that doesn't happen often. I love the pear and ginger combo.

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  12. You should be proud of your blog--it's fantastic! Love the pears and the crispy, crunchy top.

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  13. Why did this person keep returning to your blog if she was unhappy with your content? *confused*

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  14. LOL... You don't wanna know what I woulda wrote back to that email....Please I sooo wanna know who it was... I can't stop laughin....
    ~M~

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  15. What a crazy, prude, stuck-up bitch! LMAO! I love your blog! I love food and half naked men!

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  16. I agree with Raoulsygirl's response, I am truly disheartened by your insensitivity to my needs. I cannot continue to look at your blog if you do not post a picture of George Clooney's bare sausage promptly.

    However, if you do not have a picture of his bare sausage, then please continue posting as you do (with your fun spirit and entertaining vivaciousness), and I will continue to be a loyal reader.

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  17. Thanks, I snorted again at work! You should see what my hubby does with gourds and potatoes at the grocery store. We have had 'tsk, tsk' behind our backs before. It cracks me up that she takes offense with your blog, but has obviously visited many times to have that many examples to write of. She does need to get laid big time. We love you just as you are, you tart :*)

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  18. I love your blog, Donna! You are a constant source of smiles and laughter--I always know that reading your blog after a long day will make me smile (as did this post). You keep it up!! (And, p.s., this pear coffee cake looks AWESOME.)

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  19. I loved the pear - ginger combo. As for the email, it made me furious. It is ok to express an opinion, but parts like "you SHOULD blog about...", or "I will ALLOW that..." disgusted me. I thought blogging was all about freely expressing opinions, experiences and feelings.

    Anyway, I will say no more. Except that: Keep up the good work, Donna! We love you!

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  20. Wow. I've been reading your blog for a little while and that woman's email is actually the most obscene thing I've read so far on it ;)

    I have to admit that sometimes what you write makes me blush, but I always think it's hilarious and great. It's pretty screwed up that someone would come here and tell you what to do with your blog. Come on. PASTOR? COUNSELING? Hello, mind your own freaking business lady.

    Hope you keep writing however you want, those of your readers that aren't meddling, judgmental and stuck up busybodies like it dirty and sexy. Oh and the pear cake looks amazing too :P

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  21. First of all, the pear pecan coffee cake sounds divine! Secondly, I enjoy your web page very much and find myself laughing out loud OFTEN...especially at your "food art" (the weiner and cherry tomatoes). You have a great sense of humor, don't let someone who starches her undies get to you.

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  22. I cannot believe that someone would have the gall to write to you with such unfounded rancour.
    We all vote with our "feet" online. Don't like what you see? Keep moving!
    Her attitude goes right up there with Nazis, witch-burnings and the Crusades.
    Don't let her vile poison get to you. Clearly there is something deeply wrong with her.
    Although part of me wishes that you did "out" her, I would like to see what she blogs about.

    On a more positive note - your pear crumb cake sounds delish!

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  23. WHAT?! That person cannot be serious! Maybe they should go talk to their pastor about not passing judgement on others.

    And your pear cake looks wonderful. Feel like sending over a piece for breakfast?? :)

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  24. The cake looks insanely delicious, but the email....I don't even know what to say. I must have missed the memo telling all bloggers that our content must fall within certain guidelines. It's not terribly hard to stop reading a blog if you're offended by it. Your loyal followers love your blog, let Ms. Email find somewhere else to hang out and find recipes. I find all of your posts entertaining, keep em coming!

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  25. Reading blogs is much like watching TV. Huge variety, entertaining, educational. Better than TV, though, because there are no irritating commercials. And, just like on TV, if I don't like what I'm watching, I can turn the channel. Maybe that reader was too lazy to get up & get her remote. She must've been having a bad day.

    If you don't like something you read in a post, just scroll down to the recipe.

    I'm printing this recipe. And, yes, I'll sing, "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy." "Doodle" is a funny word.

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  26. wow Donna...WOW! Judge not...wow. Unbelievable. This blows my mind, really. How do you return for more of something that offends you so much? I'm sorry you had to be on the butt end of this sermon. Keep on being you lady...it's what makes the world go 'round!

    And let me tell you how delish this pear cake looks...oh man, ginger & pears...lip-lickin' goodness!

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  27. to hell with the prude she should come out of the closet and start useing the carrots for cooking instead of playing

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  28. First of all, the cake looks delish...now, I love your blog! It gives me the laugh that I need everyday. I mean really, this is your blog and you can post whatever you want. I love it!

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  29. LOL at the people getting their panties in a twist! It's your blog for crying out loud. The cake looks wonderful but I think the hot dog needed some ranch dressing to really piss off your detractors.

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  30. Donna there is one thing in this post that really did disappoint me, you didn't insert the recipe for the lovely cherry tomatoes and hot dog photo - LOL!!!!

    Your pear coffee cake looks fantastic. It's a wonderful change from the norm. Thanks for the pear shout out.

    I am a big fan of your blog!

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  31. Amazing isn't it that some people will keep reading what they don't like. My dear, don't change a thing. I bet this chick hasn't been laid in years. xoxo

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  32. Well personally I am offended by the nuts in the....! oh wait, the nuts of the world! I was going to say something else there for a second, something that might not have met with the approval of your new "life coach." Geesh, she needs a different hobby than lecturing bloggers.

    Oh alright, and I don't like nuts in desserts, so the pear cake looks great, except for the nuts. :-)

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  33. Keep doin' it your way! You are a breath of fresh air! I've had people coming to my blog because of the name and my icon(which is on about 400+ tee-shirts!) to find out I'm not as bad as they hoped! Oh by the way, nice pear...:)

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  34. Wow. That was some email. And some responses, too! :) Some people just have no sense of humor, and no zest for life. Life is too short, you've got to make the most of it-- and a day without humor IS a day without sunshine. What I can't get over is, if she doesn't care for your blog, why keep reading it? Who is standing there with a gun to her head forcing her to read it? If you don't like something, that's what your nav bar and mouse are for.

    Seriously, instead of spreading judgment and condemnation around, wouldn't the world be a much better place if we just lived and let live?

    I know you're making light of this, but I would certainly feel terrible if someone sent me an email like this, so I'm sorry you had to even see this rubbish.

    WE all love your blog, think it is hilarious, and you ROCK!

    This coffeecake looks soooooo good! You got pears, you got ginger, you got tastebud heaven right there! I'm always looking for stuff like this to make to pacify DS, the human eating machine. It's definitely going into my recipe collection! Thanks for sharing! :) K

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  35. Keep doin' what you're doin'... It's a breath of fresh air! Because of my name and icon(which is on about 400+ tee shirts!) I have people visit my blog, and are disappointed I'm not as dirty as they hoped!

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  36. I'm a huge pear fan and that cake looks divine. I've never eaten pear with ginger. It's sounds yummy. As for your blog... it's great. Where else can you find awsome looking recipes mixed in with a little dirty fun? I've not seen another blog offering both! I understand that type of thing may offend some people, but the solution to the problem is for that person to look, be offended and not return to your blog. They would be missing out on a great one, but it would solve their problem. Keep up the good work!

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  37. Holy crap, I love pears! I have to make that -- it looks delicious.

    I love your blog so, so much, and you already know this but you don't need to change a thing. I don't think anyone makes food as fun (OR as sexual!) as you do! It's awesome.

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  38. That looks beautiful, too bad I am not a fan of pears ;(

    The email, what a freaking HO, I cannot believe someone would actually email you that rubbish. CRAZY!

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  39. You certainly can't please every one. I definitely enjoy your blog and I find it refreshing to read! I always leave with a smile and whether it's the food of the eye candy, I like it all! Hang in there!

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  40. Who cares what or who you are. All I can say is you are a da_ good cook and a good laugh sorry I would not want to offend your fans by swearing on your blog. I get a good laugh. On my way to buy pears.

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  41. Silly you, didn't you know that you are only allowed to write a food blog a certain way, with no personality of your own thrown in? How dare you. :p

    That cake looks delicious.

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  42. How dare you post a recipe featuring PEARS?!! I don't especially like pears!! Your blog is supposed to be all about me!!!!!

    It's a damn good thing you have a half nekkid, wet fireman in there to redeem yourself young lady!!!

    Now lighten up on the pear recipes... nah... I'll change try the pear recipes with apples!!

    Seriously... LOVE your blog and can't believe anyone would actually take the time to write all that... helloooo... if you don't like it... just click away!

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  43. Let me say this, when I first started reading what that judgemental shrew wrote I has "hot" but then I read your responses and was like yay, you go girl, you tell her!

    I am very sorry that she hurt your feelings even though it may have been for just a minute before you realized what an idiot she is (hope you're reading this). As everyone before me has said we love your blog and totally think you rock.

    Question, is she in FL? 'Cause I don't mind having a few words with her for ya and then she can talk smack about Puerto Ricans being, blah,blah, blah.

    Oh, in looking back on what she wrote, you can see that she very obviously has been reading your blog for awhile to be able to quote you like that. She likes it and hates herself for liking it. So in order to get a handle on it and make herself feel better she wrote that stupid email.
    ~ingrid

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  44. The person who sent that email is a total tool bag. If they felt the need to email you that load of pants pudding they need to get help. Really.

    Oh, and ...

    Your coffee cake looks incredible! I want some!

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  45. If anything is offensive, it's people that spend actual time in their day to write a letter displaying their disgusting level of judgementalism. You keep doing what you do, your blog is a bright spot in my day!

    And the cake looks wonderful!

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  46. Oh honey, I'm sorry you got a bad e-mail. I really can't believe it actually. I mean, it's YOUR blog? You can write it however you want to write it. The fact that your blog has EXPLODED so quickly is just testament to how many people enjoy it. You keep on writing how you want to write girlie. Don't worry about one bad review.

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  47. I LOVE YOU!!! Love your sex, love your food, could have sex with your food, but that is not what I want to say right now...

    I should have done this recently when a blog kept hounding me about my spelling errors and photos not being up to par or eye appeal for me being a chef. I repeatedly told the person that I do this for fun and to leave me along.

    If anyone really wants me to work professionally to which I would never get business off of my site, oh maybe one or two. I also got hounded because they saw I left a comment, (like this) on another blog's about what they did and no names were mentioned, I just was told I was, and I quote "you are just a trouble maker aren't you"...I am getting into teaching, and have an editor for the 'official' submissions...People leave comment spelling errors all the time, and a few here and there on their blogs, but that does not mean I will not follow them...oh could I go on...

    Nope just an honest human being trying to have a little fun in life and meet other fun people like you my Friend-FFW!!!

    Cannot wait to meet you next Saturday at the Indian Tour, I heard that Chef does a mean and funny job!!!

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  48. First of all, your cake looks awesome.

    Secondly, this is what we all open ourselves up to when we blog. You wouldn't believe some of the shite I've had flung at me over at Wandering Coyote. But, we all make choices, and this person can choose not to come here and read. That's what it comes down to. No one should come into your house and judge how you keep it. This is your space to do with what you want, and if someone disagrees, she can go home. Period.

    Keep up the great work!

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  49. PS, I have an award for you on my blog!

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  50. OK. So that email you got was literally hilarious! Some people have too much time on their hands and too much preaching in their mouths. But anyways, we love the fact that you do you! (And maybe there's a pun intended in that statement...maybe not!) Keep all of it coming please. And more cakes. Weeeee!

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  51. I'm always amused when someone thinks that everyone else should be like them and think like them. Takes all kinds... hope you don't let it get to you. :)

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  52. All these ingredients combined sounds so tasteful! I really wanna try it!

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  53. Did someone really write that e-mail? How rude! I adore your blog. And I adore that cake!

    (Psssst. That's a hint to give me a piece. Or two. Or ten.)

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  54. Pears, ginger and pecans are such a great combo. Sad that someone has to make themself feel better by bringing others down. Obviously not a happy person. Keep doing what makes you happy and ignore that drivel!

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  55. I'm sorry you had to deal with a nasty persons issues, you are one Super Sweet, Wonderful Woman. And your "food" Blog is AMAZING,DELICIOUS, and PERFECTLY UNIQUE. Keep up the GREAT Blog, cause it is greatly enjoyed by many including me! :)

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  56. The pear coffee cake looks delicious. Another one to try!!! As for the email, ignore it. That foodie has some serious issues because if you don't care for someone's blog then the answer is simple -- don't visit it -- duh????? Your blog is hilarious and I happen to LOVE it!!!!!

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  57. OMG what a freak! don't let her piss you off. You should be super proud of your blog for a million reasons. You should put her blog name out there we can all go visit and leave nasty, dirty comments about our filthy goings on with our husbands!

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  58. Unbelievable!

    What a miserable lady!

    I cant believe she would feel compelled to email anybody that. Get over yourself lady!

    My favorite was "Are your keys stuck to MTT?"

    HAhahahahahah

    BTW- the dish looks delicious too!

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  59. ohhh, those poor tomatoes, getting defiled in that way ;)

    that cake looks so delicious. i've never done a pear coffee cake, but i love pear. mmmm.

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  60. First of all, love love love the pear coffee cake, I am drooling!! Second, it always cracks me up that people stick around to tell you how much they dislike you -- hello, ever heard of just leaving?!?!? LOL!!! I'm impressed that you hung on to it as long as you did!! Obviously you are true to yourself and obviously your fans love you for it!!

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  61. Ok I'm just ROTF here.


    BTW, that coffee cake is mean! Love it!

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  62. Some sick part of me wants to know who this frigid, uptight woman is!! I don't know whether to laugh or be mad at her or to tell her how to get the giant bug up her butt to come out!!
    Keep on doing what you do because we LOVE you and everything that makes you who you are!!

    Anywhoo your pear coffecake looks really good, I love the topping, such yummy flavors. Pears are so underused in baking, especially by me.

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  63. I enjoyed reading this so much. Get a life Lady. We love your blog and I hope you continue to add some humour into it (like you did). Your blog is fun and a feast for the eyes... :)

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  64. oh my.. that was intense! whew! some people.. **shaking my head** anyways...that pear and ginger cake looks awesome .. perfect combo.

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  65. Honey, you do work very hard on your blog. You're hilarious, sister, and you did a wonderful job of sticking up for yourself. You do make me blush, a bit.. but you also make me laugh.

    That cakes looks fabulous, by the way. You know how much I love to bake on Saturday mornings. This one has my name on it.

    Love ya, Donna. You've developed quite a fan club because you're just YOU.

    Deb

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  66. Donna, you amaze me. Your blog makes me blush, and it also makes me laugh with a wry smile. You're right-- this is your blog and you DO work hard it. Look at what a huge fan club you've got!
    Plus, you post great recipes. In fact, I'm going to add this pear cake to my Saturday morning coffee and baked goods repertoire. This sound wonderful.

    Get 'em, sister! I don't blame you for sticking up for yourself. If people don't like what you write, they can just move on. Me? I'm in for the long haul.

    Deb

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  67. Some people have nothing better to do with their time than to criticize others, like you if i'm not interested I just leave. No nasty notes! Pear coffee cake sounds great!!!

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  68. Yikes on the email. It's like tv. If you don't like the show, change the channel. But the coffeecake looks divine!

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  69. That coffeecake looks wonderful! But, hey, some of us are trying to diet over here! Lol.

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  70. I'm so sorry about the emailm - I love your blog because it always makes me smile! Your coffee cake looks yummy - I love the pear and ginger combination.

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  71. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me who this lunatic is. I MUST know. It would SO make my day! I promise I won't stalk her, I just want to see this blog she works so hard on. PLEASE DONNA!!!

    I do have to say though that of all the crapola that flew out of her mouth, that her saying "Your platform should be about food, family, and the like" really pisses me off. Why "should" your platform be that? Because she says? Doesn't she know this is a sex/food blog? And I also need to say that there is a reason why you have SO many freakin' followers. You're funny. You make people laugh, you're clever and you do things with keilbasa that I have never seen. I have been shocked when I've read your posts, sometimes I blush, sometimes I get ideas :-) but we (I) keep coming back because you're FAB and you bring something different to the blogging world and I love you!

    But seriously, email me PLEEEEASE!!!

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  72. OMG, I needed a really good laugh before I head to bed. Why do some people feel that they have the right to dictate how everything should be done? GIVE ME A BREAK! She needs to get a life. I find your blog to be hilarious!

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  73. This person should do something a little more constructive with their time. I mean if they have that much free time on their hands, there are people that really do need help. Get a life!! If you don't like something, quit reading! And what makes them think they have the right to shoot you a nastygram and push their views onto you but yet you can't have the freedom to say what you want. Do they know it is a sin to be a hypocrite? I can't stand people like that.

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  74. Hilarious!!! I was actually biting my knuckle to try to muffle the laughter.
    I gotta say I keep coming back here specifically because of the hot firefighter pictures... the awesome recipes and food-porn are the icing on the cake!!

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  75. Wow, well said, my friend!!! What a horrid émail you got!! You have written well back!! I support you!! You Rock & it is your own blog & you make it your own style!! yeah girl!!
    Your pear coffee cake sounds so yummie & delicious!!! Well done!!

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  76. I was reading your blog yesterday and was thinking about posting a comment (I chickened out.. but I'm doing it now... does that count?) about how approachable your style makes you sound. In fact, the reason I probably didn't post was because I was afraid I might ask you to be my best friend.

    See? Did it anyway.

    At any rate, I think you handled that e-mail amazingly, and I'm very happy that it involved posting pictures of gorgeous men.

    Keep on keepin' on (not that you need anyone to tell yo that).

    Emiglia
    Tomatokumato.com

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  77. Well, I came over to see what this letter is all about. She certainly has a bee up her bum about something.
    What a lot of supportive blogging friends you have! It's your blog (and unless big brother decides to take away all the fun one day...) you can write what ever takes your fancy!
    So write-on Donna. Cheerio.

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  78. This is the first time I visit your blog and certainly will not be the last. I totally enjoyed reading this post and your sense of humour. If that woman didn't like what she read, all she had to do is leave.

    Your pear cake looks delicious! I certainly will make it with the pears from our pear tree this summer.

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  79. Wow, sounds like someone needs to just delete your blog from their favorites list since it seems to get her panties in a bunch.

    I am very conservative in my values but I enjoy your blog because it is totally different from ANY food blog out there. Your writing style is whitty and unique. I would not dare write the things you do but if every food blog was the same who would bother reading them? Hey different strokes for different folks (I hope you appreciate my use of the word STROKE)!

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  80. Frankly, I am happy that woman wrote you that email because your response classic!! You are one hell of a creative blogger and that is what I have to say about that. Every single time I come to your blog, a smile apprears on my face. Of course, once again you have totally cracked me up. I think I will use your blog as my therapy!! Hopefully, you will keep it free of charge?? Have a great day!!

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  81. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE the way your blog is. I love it!! Hubby even reads it :-) There are prudes in this world they can go read Suzy Homemakers blog but your's is to die for!!! Keep it up - love it - ummm do you know who the guy in the pictures is with the water bottle? I need some that water!!! LOL - Juli

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  82. Donna - She's entitled to her opinion, after all. But, for me, I totally respect that you are faithful to your husband and just adore him. I not only think you have an entertaining blog, I think you could have a #1 NY Times Best Seller if you put your blog into print and sold it. I'm not kidding, girl, you should go for it. You have a talent for writing and sex sells. BTW, I love the recipe.

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  83. I remember the first time I read your blog. After about the first two sentences I thought, WHAT! It was a 'little' different from what I usually read and by the time I finished the post I was laughin' so hard, outloud, with tears running' down my face and thinkin', 'This lady is nuts!' You are so much fun and you have such a good time with your posts and we all have such a good time readin' 'em. Don't ever stop makin' us laugh. And Please, please never stop postin' the pictures of the hunks.
    It's like my Momma said, 'If you don't like what you read, don't read it!

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  84. I think you have a great blog! That lady shouldnt keep reading your blog if she feels that way. Ive been to blogs I didnt care for and I just dont go back. Its your blog, post what you want, if she dont like, she needs to take a long hike!

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  85. Wow 84 comments, I only hope to get that much attention girl! You are bringing out the bad girl in me, check out my latest TMI blog...

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  86. Personally, I love your blog! And you have some of the best recipes. Keep doing what your doing and do it with a smile!!!

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  87. You are doing what works for you, and it is obvious that it works for a lot of other people as well since I see a LOT of supportive comments here. I am a recent reader, and I have enjoyed each post, sex and all.

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  88. Thats a lovely cake but that pic with the sausage and tomatoes is just SICK :P

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  89. This was, hands down, THE funniest post I have ever read on any blog ever. It was absolutely the most fantastic response to hate mail that I have ever seen on any blog. Thank you for the laugh.

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  90. Wow, I can not believe someone wrote that to you! I am just shocked, how rude. Your blog always leaves me smiling and blusing just a bit and is FUN :)

    The ginger pear cake looks absolutely delicious! I haven't made anything with pears in too long, I'll add them to my shopping list!

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  91. Love your blog! It's the only "food" blog I read regularly.

    48/M

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  92. Wait, I think there was a recipe in there somewhere. I'll have to read it over again to make sure. At least you have a sense of humor about the whole thing.

    It's like tv and the net, turn it off if you don't want to watch it.

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  93. Give her Hell Donna!! You go girl!!! Um yeah...if she does not like your blog she needs to get the heck out!! I for one find your blog chock-a-block full of great food and humor!

    shannon

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  94. Hey Donna,

    Are we not in the United State of America???? Do we not have freedom of speech??? Women like this just get my little Italian ass so riled up!!! I love your answers they are so "righton". This whiney bitch needs to get laid, exactly!!!!! She must like, she obviously reads every word of your blog, she needs to come out and enjoy life, and get laid!!!!!!

    Love your blog, Joyce

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  95. Bring on the men!! Screw the food, or maybe I should say screw the men! LOL LOL LOL

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  96. that is some email. it always makes me laugh that people get their gramma panties so tightly wadded up that they actually sit down to write a complaint out.

    "maybe i'll try 69th street" was a highlight.

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  97. I wasn't even a blogger when you wrote this post. I guess I am still a toddler. I came to get the pear cake recipe which I still want but I also got some entertainment. It is a shame you get such mail but frankly, your sharing it, makes good reading.

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  98. Keep up the great work <3 :) I'm glad that you're strong and held up against the negative, malicious emails. I love reading your blog and the fact that you are not swaying to pressure to censor yourself. People need to just accept that you are your own person. Also another thing, those strangers that don't even know you in person, they have some gall sending you mean emails.

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