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Donna's Dutch Baby comes to Columbia

Monday, January 31, 2022 at 01:44PM

Voilà! This is how mine turned out. Don't judge; I'm not Donna.

Last night, on our way home after church, TG and I stopped at Publix.

We needed one thing: fresh strawberries.

TG had brought some home a week or so ago, and we had been enjoying them on our salads.

But we were fresh out.

This time, we needed strawberries to heap on top of the Dutch Baby I planned to make that night.

(We have a plentiful lunch on Sunday afternoons, after church, and light snacks when we get settled in at home after the evening service.)

It was not long ago that I had only a vague idea of what a Dutch Baby was. I had seen them featured on pancake house menus in the Midwest -- particularly Chicago -- but I'd never ordered one.

Then, a few weeks ago, Donna (Texas) posted her recipe for a Dutch Baby.

(Our beloved Donna has resumed blogging after a lengthy hiatus, and we are all enjoying hearing from her again.)

Don't skimp on the strawberries.

I was fascinated by the simplicity of the recipe, considering what you get. And so I made one and fell in love.

No; this recipe is not gluten free. It is not low in carbohydrates. It is not low in calories. Do not look for that here because you will not find it.

It's simply delicious. It's a treat, to have occasionally, when comfort food is called for.

It's also light and fluffy, eggy and rich, and heavenly with fruit and whipped cream.

The first time I made it, I put together a fruit compote with frozen strawberries and blueberries, and a few bananas sliced and thrown in.

I love hot fruit!

That was very good but the compote was not as thick as I would have liked, and adding too much cornstarch adds so many carbs. I will have to work on perfecting that concoction.

But TG and I adorned our firstborn Dutch Baby with that compote and had it for supper one night, with scrambled eggs.

There were no complaints from either side of the table.

OK so I don't whip my own cream. You can if you want.

Several days later, I made a small Dutch Baby for myself and Erica to share, when she came over for tea.

Again we enjoyed the hot compote on top, with whipped cream.

This time, TG and I opted for the fresh strawberries. I do not add sugar after slicing them into manageable pieces. Just the whipped cream garnish is more than enough.

(And to be honest, it's more than a garnish, haahaa. It's a major player.)

As a happy side note, when TG was at Publix last night purchasing the strawberries, an exceedingly friendly man engaged him in conversation.

The man turned out to be one Chef Kevin Kelly, and he wanted to know what TG planned to make with the strawberries.

TG could not remember the name Dutch Baby but he said well, my wife makes this baby thing that's kind of like a crepe.

Anyway TG brought Chef Kelly out to the car where I was waiting and we had the nicest conversation about the Dutch Baby recipe, and chefs and cooking in general, and his new business venture.

Just last week, Chef Kelly opened The Strudel Shop in downtown Columbia.

A Dutch Baby is egregiously -- and unapologetically -- eggy.

For now he offers a limited menu and limited hours -- staffing is difficult at present -- but we promised to drop by as soon as we could, and provide our support.

South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster, the wife of our wonderful Governor Henry McMaster, has already visited! Chef Kelly showed me a picture.

It was such a pleasant, serendipitous encounter. I love making new friends with common interests.

And I am intensely interested in strudel.

May all of our interactions with others this week be as satisfying, and may we all know the blessing of a new friend.

Also a bite or two of a Dutch Baby, right out of the oven, with strawberries and whipped cream.

We have our morale to keep up.

And that is all for now.

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Happy Monday

Jennifer |

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Reader Comments (14)

You did a fabulous job. That Dutch Baby is thing of beauty!! I have heard of them but never tried one. How nice to get to meet the Chef and have a chat. Let us know when you visit him. I LOVE strudel. Have a wonderful week!!

January 31, 2022 |

Lori

I had a general idea what a Dutch Baby is, but have never had the pleasure of eating one. I’m with you on the hot fruit! Heating my fruit pie in the microwave is a MUST! I’m all about the Redi Whip, too! My husband prefers Cool Whip. I do not know what’s wrong with him . . . Lol!

Guess what I made over the weekend for the first time? Tiramisu! It turned out great! It was fairly easy, though I did have to actually whip some cream. Totally worth it!

How nice to meet a friendly chef and I love to support local restaurants and bakeries. Glad you were able to explain the baby thing like a crepe to him! Haha! XO

January 31, 2022 |

Bijoux

@Lori ... I will certainly share my strudel experience, and the sooner the better! xoxo

@Bijoux ... Cool Whip? Bleh! Haaahaha ... to each his own but for me ReddiWip is more than adequate and YES to always heating your slice of fruit pie! An absolute necessity. You made Tiramisu? WOW. I don't know that I would attempt that. And I agree that it would be worth whipping real cream for. My daughter said she had Tiramisu for dessert while dining out a few years back, and she didn't sleep until about five in the morning. The coffee! I would have to be careful when I eat it. Meeting Chef Kelly was a real treat and I too love supporting local small businesses. For strudel? YES again! xoxo

January 31, 2022 |

Jennifer

What a beautiful sight, is that Dutch Baby..... The additions of fruit and whipped cream.... Well, how very bolstered, were your spirits!!!!! -smile-

Yummmmmmmm.....

Gentle hugs,
Mari-Nanci
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January 31, 2022 |

Mari-Nanci

Dutch Baby.. yep, I make that here too, but we call it Dutch Pancake. One of our favorite toppings is hot apples with cinnamon and sugar.
I am excited to hear more about the chef and his dreams.. praying his business is a success. Small business is the beauty of America. May he do well.

January 31, 2022 |

Carla TePaske

I've heard of but never eaten a Dutch Baby. You'd think with my Dutch ancestry I would have, right?
Yours is beautiful and when I finish here I'm going to visit Donna and check out the recipe.
I love that TG met Chef Kelly and that he came to the car to talk with you. He's probably heard of the pirate and wanted to meet you! :)
I guess his restaurant is another place to put on the list when we come to visit!

January 31, 2022 |

Mari

@Mari-Nanci ... YES it certainly did! I wish you could have some. xoxo

@Carla ... I was thinking that cinnamon apples on that thing would be heavenly! That's what I'm going to do next time! And yes, my prayers are with Chef Kelly too. America is strengthened by small businesses. I can't wait to see his shop and have some strudel with a coffee. xoxo

@Mari ... I like that WHEN you come and visit. I hope it is soon and I will for sure make us a Dutch Baby! You're going to have to try this one. It's a real keeper. Haahaha yes I'm sure Chef Kelly was dying to meet the pirate and meet her he did! I'll pillage his strudel shop as soon as possible! xoxo

January 31, 2022 |

Jennifer

I looked at Chef Kelly's website and I want strudel!! Might have to take a trip to your neck of the wood, Jenny, to get some! I'm also thinking I need to check to see if Phoenix has any strudel shops. What a delight to have met him! I'm sure you all enjoyed that conversation.

I have to say, I have not heard of a Dutch Baby but it sure looks delicious and with hot fruit on it and ReddiWhip, count me in! I'll have to get the recipe from Donna's blog and then have my hubby make one (he does all the cooking/baking). It sounds heavenly.

I absolutely love ReddiWhip. I got into a bad habit a few years back of adding it to my coffee and then eating it with a spoon. I won't say how many times I squirted more into my coffee cup or how often I was going to the store for more, but let's say after I got on the scale for my weekly weigh in one time I had to stop that habit :)

betty

January 31, 2022 |

betty

Oh My Goodness Sweet Friend! Thank you for all the applause!!
Your photo is gorgeous, as usual...and isn't the Dutch Baby the most wonderful thing on the planet? SO easy to create...(too darn easy!! :0) )
I'm SO happy you're having so much fun creating your own versions...Tell Chef to get it on his menu! It would be a hit.
Love 'ya Girlfriend!
hughugs
Donna

February 1, 2022 |

Donna in Texas

@betty ... Oh girl I have that mental image of you with the ReddiWip and the cup of coffee ... I would do the SAME and actually I have done it a time or two and wow, that is a recipe for disaster. But so GOOD! I think ReddiWip is wonderful. I hope your beloved will make a Dutch Baby for you both as I know you will enjoy it as a rare and special treat. And may life bring you strudel! Love to Winslow! xoxo

@Donna ... my friend you have changed my life with that recipe. YES too easy but so great to know it's in the arsenal for when you just have to have a phenomenally special treat. Thanks for coming back to blog world. I hope you'll stay for a while, even with that precious great-grand on the way and so much to do. We need you and we missed you. xoxo

February 1, 2022 |

Jennifer

That Dutch Baby looks good and sounds simple to make. You know that "simple" is one of my main requirements. Your photo of it looks good enough to eat. That Strudel Shop sounds wonderful. Also, the chef sounds like an outgoing personable guy so I hope his business is a success. I'm sure you'll report back....

February 1, 2022 |

Barb

@Barb ... The Dutch Baby is fabulous! I cannot remember whether you are obliged to avoid gluten but if you can have it, I hope you'll try this! Or make a little one for Sam when he visits. Yes Chef Kelly was as friendly as we have been forced to accept that most people are not, hahaha xoxo

February 2, 2022 |

Jennifer

I have made only one ever! But yours with the fruit and whipped cream sounds better! What a fun experience to speak with that chef! Enjoy!

February 4, 2022 |

Gayla

@Gayla ... time to do it again, haaaha! Yes it was fun meeting Chef Kelly. Now I dream of strudel. xoxo

February 4, 2022 |

Jennifer

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