Comments on: We’re packing it in… to boxes, that is. http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/ Hot Stuff from King Arthur's Hearth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Carol http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8870 Carol Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:52:42 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8870 Just read most of the posted comments so I won't repeat the accolades but will say that you must visit the store when you are in the area! The friendly, expert help extends to the staff on the floor and the building itself is amazing. The central spiral staircase between the 3 floors is beautifully crafted from recycled wood. In fact, you feel wrapped in the warmth of the wood and people. With Valentines coming soon, please try their Vanilla sugar cookie mix! It's grandchildren-friendly. Carol Just read most of the posted comments so I won’t repeat the accolades but will say that you must visit the store when you are in the area! The friendly, expert help extends to the staff on the floor and the building itself is amazing. The central spiral staircase between the 3 floors is beautifully crafted from recycled wood. In fact, you feel wrapped in the warmth of the wood and people. With Valentines coming soon, please try their Vanilla sugar cookie mix! It’s grandchildren-friendly.
Carol

]]> By: gretchen http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8858 gretchen Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:34:14 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8858 Used several of your mixes for various parties this holiday season, scones, chocolate cake with your frosting, and lemon cake, etc., must say they were all great hits, did not taste "boxed" and were unique and fresh tasting enough to get many compliments! Thanks for making me a good cook, cause otherwise, I am a lousy cook. Used several of your mixes for various parties this holiday season, scones, chocolate cake with your frosting, and lemon cake, etc., must say they were all great hits, did not taste “boxed” and were unique and fresh tasting enough to get many compliments!

Thanks for making me a good cook, cause otherwise, I am a lousy cook.

]]> By: Sue http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8208 Sue Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:43:54 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8208 In the above post from Ellen Thompson ,she mentioned a "dough mixer gadget" What is she talking about? Did I miss something new? Thanks to all there at KAF I don't know what I would do without you :-) Sue <strong>Ellen was talking about a dough whisk, #5568. It's used in the National Baking Classes and works amazingly well. Molly @KAF</strong> In the above post from Ellen Thompson ,she mentioned a “dough mixer gadget” What is she talking about? Did I miss something new?

Thanks to all there at KAF I don’t know what I would do without you :-)
Sue Ellen was talking about a dough whisk, #5568. It’s used in the National Baking Classes and works amazingly well. Molly @KAF

]]> By: Andrea http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8174 Andrea Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:50:22 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8174 A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ya'll! We've gotten dumped on here in Wisconsin too - it snowed ON Christmas for the first time that I can remember. Ever. We sat and wondered all weekend whether we'd actually see family or not - living in a rural area poses its own perks and troubles, snowed over roads that don't get plowed till the very last being one of the troubles - and I baked up a storm. I love the quality, the level of customer service, the willingness to answer what seems to be endless baking questions sometimes. Thank you again for being so dedicated to your employee-owners: as the wife to a husband who also works for a B corporation and a company that is run by employee-owners as well, you have no clue how grateful I am that I can patronize a company like yours. Off to do a few "Tuesdays with Dorie" baking entries - with my KA flour, of course! Had to use another brand at one point this holiday season, and I'll be honest, those cookies weren't as good! Hope your respective holidays were happy and joy filled! A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ya’ll! We’ve gotten dumped on here in Wisconsin too - it snowed ON Christmas for the first time that I can remember. Ever. We sat and wondered all weekend whether we’d actually see family or not - living in a rural area poses its own perks and troubles, snowed over roads that don’t get plowed till the very last being one of the troubles - and I baked up a storm.

I love the quality, the level of customer service, the willingness to answer what seems to be endless baking questions sometimes. Thank you again for being so dedicated to your employee-owners: as the wife to a husband who also works for a B corporation and a company that is run by employee-owners as well, you have no clue how grateful I am that I can patronize a company like yours.

Off to do a few “Tuesdays with Dorie” baking entries - with my KA flour, of course! Had to use another brand at one point this holiday season, and I’ll be honest, those cookies weren’t as good! Hope your respective holidays were happy and joy filled!

]]> By: Marcia http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8144 Marcia Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:56:04 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8144 I too placed an order and helped overwhelm your web site. Things arrived in a timely manner. The mailman has worked overtime with packages on my porch. KA was one of three that evening when I came home. To me, it is extremely important to buy Made in the USA and know that someone has a job because of what I chose to spend my money on. That is the best way to help our economy. Thank goodness, it is in the 60s today for Christmas in ATL. The crumbs of my KA muffins are beside me on the bedspread. I am eager to try sour dough again and am looking for a cookbook and some ideas. My Christmas present was an 11 cup Cuisinart food processor--that dough blade and hook look promising. The DVD makes it look so easy. So, I am stocked up with bread supplies and ready to start. KA makes quality products and I appreciate being able to support your business. <strong>And thanks for the support, Marcia - we appreciate it. Enjoy the food processor - they're a real "must have," in my book... - PJH</strong> I too placed an order and helped overwhelm your web site. Things arrived in a timely manner. The mailman has worked overtime with packages on my porch. KA was one of three that evening when I came home.

To me, it is extremely important to buy Made in the USA and know that someone has a job because of what I chose to spend my money on. That is the best way to help our economy.

Thank goodness, it is in the 60s today for Christmas in ATL. The crumbs of my KA muffins are beside me on the bedspread. I am eager to try sour dough again and am looking for a cookbook and some ideas. My Christmas present was an 11 cup Cuisinart food processor–that dough blade and hook look promising. The DVD makes it look so easy. So, I am stocked up with bread supplies and ready to start. KA makes quality products and I appreciate being able to support your business.

And thanks for the support, Marcia - we appreciate it. Enjoy the food processor - they’re a real “must have,” in my book… - PJH

]]> By: Anna Russo http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8140 Anna Russo Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:35:34 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8140 You people are always down to earth. I enjoy reading what ever you have to say: it's informative, interesting, and at times entertaining! I always appreciate hearing from you! <strong>Anna, thanks so much for your kind comment! PJH</strong> You people are always down to earth. I enjoy reading what ever you have to say: it’s informative, interesting, and at times entertaining! I always appreciate hearing from you!

Anna, thanks so much for your kind comment! PJH

]]> By: Sue E. Conrad http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8128 Sue E. Conrad Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:05:01 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8128 Here it is, Christmas Day 2008 (Florida with temps in the 70's) and although I haven't taken advantage of mail ordering as often as many of your customers, the times I have done so have resulted in nothing but total satisfaction. As for home-baked gifts, my standard for the past few years has been loaves of Easy Cinnamon Bread, always received with comments such as "yum-yum" or "I/we just love cinnamon stuff"!! Thanks to ALL the folks at KAF - with a special salute to P.J. - for such a great company. <strong>Thanks, Sue, for your kind comments... We appreciate your loyalty. Best wishes for a great 2009! - PJH</strong> Here it is, Christmas Day 2008 (Florida with temps in the 70’s) and although I haven’t taken advantage of mail ordering as often as many of your customers, the times I have done so have resulted in nothing but total satisfaction. As for home-baked gifts, my standard for the past few years has been loaves of Easy Cinnamon Bread, always received with comments such as “yum-yum” or “I/we just love cinnamon stuff”!! Thanks to ALL the folks at KAF - with a special salute to P.J. - for such a great company.

Thanks, Sue, for your kind comments… We appreciate your loyalty. Best wishes for a great 2009! - PJH

]]> By: Ellen Thompson http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8124 Ellen Thompson Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:54:58 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8124 I have used your flour for years but THIS year I stumbled on your newspaper ad for bread and pastry demonstrations in the NW Chicago suburbs (and of course attended)! There I discovered too many great baking tips and perhaps the best item of all, the dough mixer gadget. I ordered it immediately along with some other goodies and was quite amazed at how easy getting dough together is with this gadget. So much so that I had a 'cook-a-thon" with a friend to make Polish pierogi. It was a snap! Of course there was time left in the day so we also made tons of cookies. What can I say but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU. Wishing everyone at KAF a Very Merry Christmas and may your every wish come true! (so...be careful what you wish for!) Ellen in snowy Illinois (but heading for Arkansas soon) <strong>Ellen, glad you enjoyed the baking classes... I'm glad your pierogi worked out well. And happy holidays to you, too - PJH in sunny Massachusetts.</strong> I have used your flour for years but THIS year I stumbled on your newspaper ad for bread and pastry demonstrations in the NW Chicago suburbs (and of course attended)! There I discovered too many great baking tips and perhaps the best item of all, the dough mixer gadget. I ordered it immediately along with some other goodies and was quite amazed at how easy getting dough together is with this gadget. So much so that I had a ‘cook-a-thon” with a friend to make Polish pierogi. It was a snap! Of course there was time left in the day so we also made tons of cookies. What can I say but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU.

Wishing everyone at KAF a Very Merry Christmas and may your every wish come true! (so…be careful what you wish for!)

Ellen in snowy Illinois (but heading for Arkansas soon)

Ellen, glad you enjoyed the baking classes… I’m glad your pierogi worked out well. And happy holidays to you, too - PJH in sunny Massachusetts.

]]> By: Jan Nellis http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8074 Jan Nellis Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:32:13 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8074 I was one of those who placed my order on Dec. 9. I thought it was great to see you so busy! Didn't bother me one bit to know that things might go a bit slow. I want to support your business. I learn from you and appreciate the delicious blog from the writer/cooks. Thank you for the pictures. I happened to have ordered both the espresso powder and the Fiori di Sicilia. Now I get to see the happy faces of those who put it together! Most of my gifts this year were hand-delivered yeast loaves I happily call my "You're appreciated" loaves. These friends are getting gifts made with your wonderful ingredients. Merry Christmas, gals and guys. Jan in frigid IL <strong>Jan, thanks so much for giving baked gifts this Christmas. Makes SO much sense -a gift from the heart(h) is always welcome. I like the "you're appreciated" tag, too. Merry Christmas from not-so-frigid (27°F) but snow-covered (24") Vermont - PJH</strong> I was one of those who placed my order on Dec. 9. I thought it was great to see you so busy! Didn’t bother me one bit to know that things might go a bit slow. I want to support your business. I learn from you and appreciate the delicious blog from the writer/cooks.

Thank you for the pictures. I happened to have ordered both the espresso powder and the Fiori di Sicilia. Now I get to see the happy faces of those who put it together!

Most of my gifts this year were hand-delivered yeast loaves I happily call my “You’re appreciated” loaves. These friends are getting gifts made with your wonderful ingredients.

Merry Christmas, gals and guys.

Jan in frigid IL

Jan, thanks so much for giving baked gifts this Christmas. Makes SO much sense -a gift from the heart(h) is always welcome. I like the “you’re appreciated” tag, too. Merry Christmas from not-so-frigid (27°F) but snow-covered (24″) Vermont - PJH

]]> By: Maureen http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8046 Maureen Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:34:07 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2008/12/22/were-packing-it-in-to-boxes-that-is/#comment-8046 I agree that you all are the best! Thank you for the blog which is so engaging and informative, and for the fine quality of all your products. I'm grateful that I can go to the local grocery and find several varieties of King Arthur flour, but am also happy to receive your catalogs and browse online for all the wonderful additions to my baking. Many thanks for your help in keeping us happily baking... A very merry Christmas to you all! <strong>And happy holidays to you, too, Maureen - thanks for your kind comments. PJH</strong> I agree that you all are the best! Thank you for the blog which is so engaging and informative, and for the fine quality of all your products. I’m grateful that I can go to the local grocery and find several varieties of King Arthur flour, but am also happy to receive your catalogs and browse online for all the wonderful additions to my baking.

Many thanks for your help in keeping us happily baking…
A very merry Christmas to you all!

And happy holidays to you, too, Maureen - thanks for your kind comments. PJH

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