tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post7274101695178056336..comments2024-02-07T02:07:45.831-05:00Comments on Mister Meatball: Christmas struffoli recipeMister Meatballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894424419777471903noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-67457820181998774982018-12-16T07:01:57.937-05:002018-12-16T07:01:57.937-05:00One of the greatest Dueling Christmas stories I’ve...One of the greatest Dueling Christmas stories I’ve read or heard to date !<br />Cracked me up.Nelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03198749970388092677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-25381170527366542032012-12-20T07:47:37.128-05:002012-12-20T07:47:37.128-05:00Very happy to hear.
And Merry Christmas!Very happy to hear. <br /><br />And Merry Christmas!Mister Meatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894424419777471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-2987889658064272462012-12-20T07:13:38.781-05:002012-12-20T07:13:38.781-05:00These were a hit. I only had candied orange peel ...These were a hit. I only had candied orange peel and candied ginger on hand, so that's what I used. Fried them at 375 rather than 350. Husband ate the whole plate and said it was much better than the recipe I had been using. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-85063581041794540002012-12-18T08:52:28.148-05:002012-12-18T08:52:28.148-05:00In Arthur Schwartz's Naples On Table, he sugg... In Arthur Schwartz's Naples On Table, he suggests shaping these into a wreath on a platter. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767982824648887655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-17927064929407060862012-12-18T08:49:51.117-05:002012-12-18T08:49:51.117-05:00Struffoli Queen offers additional counsel: DO NOT ...Struffoli Queen offers additional counsel: DO NOT roll out your dugh in flour. This will contribute to the dreaded leadeness. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767982824648887655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-27500478867017906642012-12-17T12:49:59.570-05:002012-12-17T12:49:59.570-05:00Not my aunt (I only had but one), but ma Mere made...Not my aunt (I only had but one), but ma Mere made something like this for the holidays when I was a kid. But she shaped the puffs into a Christmas tree, and called it Croquemboche.Thomas Henry Strenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455721997399344437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-11040495190230828372012-12-17T06:02:04.504-05:002012-12-17T06:02:04.504-05:00No real trick, says the Queen of Struffoli Saturda...No real trick, says the Queen of Struffoli Saturday. Follow the bon Appetit recipe. Deep fry at 375. Come round as a Christmas ball and light as a feather.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767982824648887655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-60810901569458815002012-12-17T05:22:09.785-05:002012-12-17T05:22:09.785-05:00An struffoli expert I am no. But I'll ask the ...An struffoli expert I am no. But I'll ask the expert and get back.Mister Meatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894424419777471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-59633246196982782582012-12-17T01:54:24.986-05:002012-12-17T01:54:24.986-05:00I have tried a number of different recipes for str...I have tried a number of different recipes for struffoli and they always end up like lead shot. Dense, hard, and weighing a ton. Any hints as to what I might be doing wrong? Not loving really sweet sweets, these are one of my favorite Christmas treats. Thanks for the story and the recipe.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-2206222764333694482012-12-16T08:37:07.431-05:002012-12-16T08:37:07.431-05:00You make-a me so happy with your family stories.You make-a me so happy with your family stories.Challienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-9365055467023960522012-12-16T08:36:04.484-05:002012-12-16T08:36:04.484-05:00I am gonna try this recipe tonight... sounds good....I am gonna try this recipe tonight... sounds good.. only I will throw some toasted almonds in with the honey & fruit...and oh some of those colored little balls to doll it up a little!Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-4466926482737865252012-12-16T08:35:05.981-05:002012-12-16T08:35:05.981-05:00Oh to have Aunties like yours! Not so sure about t...Oh to have Aunties like yours! Not so sure about the struffoli though. Think I'll stick with latkes for my fried holiday treat.R.S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-86659296399883819112012-12-16T07:49:01.169-05:002012-12-16T07:49:01.169-05:00Totally worth it, Melissa. Good luck and Merry Chr...Totally worth it, Melissa. Good luck and Merry Christmas.Mister Meatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894424419777471903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-56460080589192368192012-12-16T05:21:50.028-05:002012-12-16T05:21:50.028-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love the idea ...Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love the idea of using orange instead of lemon. I'll be making these today - yum! I'm sorry I put you smack in the middle of a struffoli war, though. Hope you have recovered by now :)Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-88031709437414162372012-12-15T17:11:34.161-05:002012-12-15T17:11:34.161-05:00My sister and I had a huge chuckle over this. We l...My sister and I had a huge chuckle over this. We lived through my aunt's lasagne wars (and never fessed up as to the best lasagne maker). I may try this - I've never been a fan of struffoli - my grandmother made these dry nuggets and basically you licked off the honey and sprinkle and found a play to dump the little dough balls! Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-45527969425828088832012-12-15T16:07:11.490-05:002012-12-15T16:07:11.490-05:00This story is hillarious -- dualing struffoli aunt...This story is hillarious -- dualing struffoli aunties -- too funny. I have yet to attend a Struffoli Saturday at Fred''s, but it's on my list because the unnamed person makes the very best Struffoli you'll ever eat -- there's always a plate all cellophaned up under the tree for us when we get there. Your's are looking very yummy here. Hope "Aunt Anna" won't make a face!! Merry Merry!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004314123482454611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-26078280718536262012012-12-15T15:31:01.057-05:002012-12-15T15:31:01.057-05:00I was never a big stuffoli fan I'll admit. But...I was never a big stuffoli fan I'll admit. But this story I can read over and over. Hysterical. Your aunts sound like real characters. Merry Christmas to them and you.Louisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515095700241511531.post-41648641931224431962012-12-15T12:59:30.526-05:002012-12-15T12:59:30.526-05:00Depending upon the amount of manpower available, t...Depending upon the amount of manpower available, this can be a multi-day event. One of the first times the BW invited a colleague to join her in Struffoli prep, the guest participant shrieked with incredulity: "you take a whole day to fry a pot of dough balls?" That person was never invited back. Jingle Jingle y'all.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767982824648887655noreply@blogger.com