That it was the best thing they’ve had, or the best thing they’ve made when making one of my recipes. I also think the act of cooking or baking for someone, especially when catering to their tastes or needs is always appreciated even if it’s not gushed over. It’s a way of showing you care.
A couple of years ago we visited relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday (which is a big production with roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, other side dishes, and way too many sweet pies), my daughter said she felt like she hadn’t really had Thanksgiving yet because it wasn’t my food. It really melted my heart. She asked if I would make it. I mean, how could I not? So a week after we got home, our family of 5 sat down to another Thanksgiving meal. The kids were so pleased. And my daughter’s comment was, “NOW I’ve had Thanksgiving.” 😂
That I brought back the taste of their mother's cooking after 35 years. I recreated my father-in-law family's famous pea soup with flanken recipe (that was always made by his late Mum) from just the flavor descriptions. The sweet smile on his face as he enjoyed each spoonful, made my heart sing.
Not to brag, but Dame Prue Leith said, "Martin has been the most consistent of the bakers. He is the most technically accomplished and the most neat at the end of it: all of his decoration is very good; he finishes on time; and he is extremely organized. He’s the best baker."
And my 7-year-old niece said, "You make the best crust in the world."
“The best low-carb or keto xyz they’ve ever tried” or “it’s definitely going into my dinner rotation” or “I wanted to lick my plate clean.” And basically any compliment from my kids because they’re the toughest critics!
It's lovely when people write to me that a recipe has been lingering on their mind filled with anticipation to cook what one reader wrote, "feels both luxurious and healthy." But, the best compliment came from my teen, "Mom, I know I complain, but your food is actually amazing!".
At markets, people tell me that because I’m there with my real baking they actually can eat something 😁
And readers tell me they get hungry reading my work 📖
One of my favorite comments was at a book signing and potluck for Home Cooking with Kate McDermott at a bookstore in Seattle. The comment?
“Your recipes taste like a big hug.” 🥰
Wow that is one of the best things I’ve eaten for a long time
That it was the best thing they’ve had, or the best thing they’ve made when making one of my recipes. I also think the act of cooking or baking for someone, especially when catering to their tastes or needs is always appreciated even if it’s not gushed over. It’s a way of showing you care.
A couple of years ago we visited relatives for the Thanksgiving holiday (which is a big production with roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, other side dishes, and way too many sweet pies), my daughter said she felt like she hadn’t really had Thanksgiving yet because it wasn’t my food. It really melted my heart. She asked if I would make it. I mean, how could I not? So a week after we got home, our family of 5 sat down to another Thanksgiving meal. The kids were so pleased. And my daughter’s comment was, “NOW I’ve had Thanksgiving.” 😂
Beautiful food! Keep cooking my good friend! Oh by the way! Gnudi for you! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9kXmEqO3Kd/?igsh=c2NkaHR4cXBrZHI2
A reader once told me that my energy is delicious
Emily Luchetti, the cookbook author and James Beard award winning pastry chef, called my bean to bar class “life changing.”
That I brought back the taste of their mother's cooking after 35 years. I recreated my father-in-law family's famous pea soup with flanken recipe (that was always made by his late Mum) from just the flavor descriptions. The sweet smile on his face as he enjoyed each spoonful, made my heart sing.
Not to brag, but Dame Prue Leith said, "Martin has been the most consistent of the bakers. He is the most technically accomplished and the most neat at the end of it: all of his decoration is very good; he finishes on time; and he is extremely organized. He’s the best baker."
And my 7-year-old niece said, "You make the best crust in the world."
I was told at an event I spoke at that when I walk into a room it’s like smelling fresh bread.
'You take me inside the market, I really want to be there, you write so beautifully"
And
'When's the book coming out'
I can here you, your voice in my head when I read your writing.
“The best low-carb or keto xyz they’ve ever tried” or “it’s definitely going into my dinner rotation” or “I wanted to lick my plate clean.” And basically any compliment from my kids because they’re the toughest critics!
It's lovely when family compliment on what we make for them.
Yes! Thats the true test, right? Cooking for loved ones is my favorite. Plus, they’re usually the ones who are brutally honest 😜
Even when they don't say anything, an empty plate is often all we need to see.
It's lovely when people write to me that a recipe has been lingering on their mind filled with anticipation to cook what one reader wrote, "feels both luxurious and healthy." But, the best compliment came from my teen, "Mom, I know I complain, but your food is actually amazing!".