Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Tue 27 Jun 2006 09:39:52p, Damsel in dis Dress meant to
> say...
>
> >
> > Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> >> Oh pshaw, on Tue 27 Jun 2006 09:18:36p, Damsel in dis Dress meant to
> >> say...
> >>
> >> > This is really, really, really good!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > * Exported from MasterCook *
> >> >
> >> > Sherry Bundt Cake
> >>
> >> I've made this, Carol. It IS really, really good! And I rarely ever
> >> make anything using a cake mix.
> >
> > I haven't had this cake in about a hundred years. In fact, the recipe
> > still called for vanilla instant pudding. How long has that been a
> > given in nearly all cake mixes? If we can swing a bottle of sherry
> > this month, I might just make one of these. Comfort food.
>
> I don't think it hurts to still add the pudding mix. It gives it more
> body, the quality I usually find sorely lacking in box mixes.

Okay, I'll add it back to the recipe. It was a small (4-serving) box
of instant vanilla pudding mix.

> > ObMom:
> > My mom died 22 years ago last Thursday. I've been missing her
> > desperately. This cake is one of my happy memories of her. The last
> > time I had it, she made it. )
> >
> > Patty's little girl
>
> I understand, Carol. My mom died only 8 years ago this past March 31st. I
> don't think I'll ever get over the loss.

Some people seem to manage, but I'm not one of them. Spent all day
Monday crying. That was fun, since we were grocery shopping that day.
You get some odd looks.

I'm so sorry about your mom. As you know, there are really no words
that will make it better, but you do have a kindred spirit. Millions
of them, most likely.

Hugs,
Carol