Popular Post Still Julie in CA Posted October 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2020 Hi there! Fairfarmhand emailed me to say hello, and mentioned that a couple of people wondered where I've been and how I'm doing. I've been gone so long that my old sign-in didn't work! For whatever reason, I can't find the thread where that was mentioned, so I thought I'd update here. I hope the ones who were wondering about me see it. 🙂 My kids have all long since graduated from our homeschool. Out of my 5 kids, two are married so far, and I have 5 grandchildren. I started my own restaurant 6 1/2 years ago and though I don't make much money, I have found a measure of success in not going completely broke--at least not yet. Here is the facebook for the restaurant. It looks like links are not allowed, but maybe you can copy/paste if you want to see it. https://www.facebook.com/4thStCafe/ I was experiencing a really difficult time in my personal life before I left here, and though there are still ongoing complications and difficulties, I'm happy to say that we have been able to hang in there together so our kids had their home and both of their parents until they were adults. We are still together and there is still some potential for future happiness. We will see. So happy to "see" lots of the same people here! p.s. I used an adaptation of Quiver's cinnamon roll recipe as the base for the cinnamon rolls I make at the restaurant, and they are absolutely amazing still! 51 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Is it super weird that I miss having my post count show me as belonging here? 😄 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Oh those buns look so good. Congratulations on your restaurant. So cool. Glad to have you back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 So good to see you back. I was one of those who mentioned you in the other thread because I always remembered you posting about different desserts you made and had voting on which people prefer. And you shared this most wonderful flourless chocolate cake recipe that I'm still making today. Glad to hear you are doing well and thanks for checking in! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Cjzimmer1, I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe and have found it useful! The dessert hobby certainly grew into a business, and I would never have anticipated way back then that I'd end up where I am, doing what I am. The restaurant business is TOUGH, especially here in California, where we are still not allowed to reopen for business. If I ever go out of business, I've toyed with the idea of writing down all of the recipes, along with a little bit of a memoir about the time I've spent and some of the interesting experiences along the way. As though the world does not have a million cookbooks already, lol! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Great to see you, Julie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Great to see you, Julie! Thanks, Jean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Welcome back! I remember you opening the restaurant. Glad to hear it has been paying your bills. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Yay, it's great to "see" you again! I remember all the stuff that was happening when you left and have often thought of you and hoped you were doing well. So glad you stopped by to say hi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 31 minutes ago, Still Julie in CA said: Cjzimmer1, I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe and have found it useful! The dessert hobby certainly grew into a business, and I would never have anticipated way back then that I'd end up where I am, doing what I am. The restaurant business is TOUGH, especially here in California, where we are still not allowed to reopen for business. If I ever go out of business, I've toyed with the idea of writing down all of the recipes, along with a little bit of a memoir about the time I've spent and some of the interesting experiences along the way. As though the world does not have a million cookbooks already, lol! Even if you don't publish the book, at least make sure the recipes are written down so they can be passed on. My grandma always made this schaum torte for our birthday cakes and was one of my favorites. I'll admit to being a bit intimidated (and a bit lazy) about trying the recipe but just having it written in her handwriting is something I treasure even if I never actually make it. So definitely make sure to record it because you just never know who will be treasuring it later. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I shouldn't have clicked on the link and seen the peanut butter and chocolate cake. Now it's all I can think about. LOL Congratulations for graduating 5 kids and opening your own restaurant. You should be so proud of yourself! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 It is so good to hear from you! Your desserts look delicious. I'm glad things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 If you do write the cookbook, which I hope you don’t if it means going out of business lol, I will definitely buy one! I follow your cafe FB page and always wish I was nearby so I could buy some of your bargain boxes! Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I don’t think I was around as much when you were here before but just wanted to say those scrolls look delicious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Nice to see you! Glad to hear you’re doing well. Sure would be fun to have a board meetup at your restaurant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Still Julie in CA said: Is it super weird that I miss having my post count show me as belonging here? 😄 It is not! If my post count ever gets wiped out, I'll probably leave in a huff. ~vouches for Julie having many many posts~ 1 hour ago, Still Julie in CA said: Hi there! Fairfarmhand emailed me to say hello, and mentioned that a couple of people wondered where I've been and how I'm doing. I've been gone so long that my old sign-in didn't work! For whatever reason, I can't find the thread where that was mentioned, so I thought I'd update here. I hope the ones who were wondering about me see it. 🙂 My kids have all long since graduated from our homeschool. Out of my 5 kids, two are married so far, and I have 5 grandchildren. I started my own restaurant 6 1/2 years ago and though I don't make much money, I have found a measure of success in not going completely broke--at least not yet. Here is the facebook for the restaurant. It looks like links are not allowed, but maybe you can copy/paste if you want to see it. https://www.facebook.com/4thStCafe/ I was experiencing a really difficult time in my personal life before I left here, and though there are still ongoing complications and difficulties, I'm happy to say that we have been able to hang in there together so our kids had their home and both of their parents until they were adults. We are still together and there is still some potential for future happiness. We will see. So happy to "see" lots of the same people here! p.s. I used an adaptation of Quiver's cinnamon roll recipe as the base for the cinnamon rolls I make at the restaurant, and they are absolutely amazing still! So, if Quiver shows up at your restaurant, she gets free cinnamon rolls, right? Also: 5 grandchildren!! Awesome. 1 hour ago, Still Julie in CA said: If I ever go out of business, I've toyed with the idea of writing down all of the recipes, along with a little bit of a memoir about the time I've spent and some of the interesting experiences along the way. As though the world does not have a million cookbooks already, lol! Can I say that this sounds like a great blog as well? The memoir stuff would really give it a strong identity, and a reason for people to keep coming back so they can read the next part of the story. Kitchen and cooking tips, and of course some recipes. Then you could go either print or strictly digital for a paid cookbook. The blog can be monetized with ads and/or affiliate links for equipment and such you recommend. You can get a blog going much quicker, and then you have a built-in market for the book. I actually think the memoirs alone could make a great book, and you could publish on Kindle. I'll do the first beta read for you, lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Awww, we missed you biggie bunches! So glad you checked in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hello from Australia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Also, that peanut butter chocolate layer cake looks amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 It is so good to see you again Julie! Thanks for the update ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) HI! I'm SOOOO glad to see you pop in to say hello! We sure have missed you and your restaurant goodies look amazing. I'm glad you're doing okay and keeping your head above water. I'm sure the restaurant business is tough. I think a blog would be perfect. Edited October 24, 2020 by fairfarmhand 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Oh, welcome back! Mmm, the cinnamon rolls look delicious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, katilac said: It is not! If my post count ever gets wiped out, I'll probably leave in a huff. ~vouches for Julie having many many posts~ So, if Quiver shows up at your restaurant, she gets free cinnamon rolls, right? Also: 5 grandchildren!! Awesome. Can I say that this sounds like a great blog as well? The memoir stuff would really give it a strong identity, and a reason for people to keep coming back so they can read the next part of the story. Kitchen and cooking tips, and of course some recipes. Then you could go either print or strictly digital for a paid cookbook. The blog can be monetized with ads and/or affiliate links for equipment and such you recommend. You can get a blog going much quicker, and then you have a built-in market for the book. I actually think the memoirs alone could make a great book, and you could publish on Kindle. I'll do the first I started a blog many years ago but don't remember anything about it and can't find it anywhere. 🤷♀️ I only used it once or twice. I think it was Wordpress but can't find it, lol. Edited October 24, 2020 by Still Julie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Still Julie in CA said: I started a blog many years ago but don't remember anything about it and can't find it anywhere. 🤷♀️ I only used it once or twice. I think it was Wordpress but can't find it, lol. I found it!! Maybe it's time to resume, or possibly time to start over? https://busydessertgal.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/an-introduction-14/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 HI Julie, Nice to hear from you and your desserts look delicious. Glad you are hanging in and wow, so many grandkids! I don;t know when you left, but I was transientChris before and definitely in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Nice to 'see' you Julie - the recipe book is a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Oh my goodness! I wish we didn't live so far because we would be all over the gluten free stuff in your shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi Julie, I love following your restaurant on FB. 🙂 Thanks for checking in with us here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Still Julie in CA said: I found it!! Maybe it's time to resume, or possibly time to start over? https://busydessertgal.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/an-introduction-14/ I would start over. There's not much content there, and you will have a new focus anyway. Because you do already have the Facebook page and a nice number of followers, I would probably use the same or very similar name (like 4th St. Cafe Musings or something). I'm not sure if most people use the exact same name or not. You can connect the two so that FB followers see a link to your blog or the entry itself, it's pretty easy. This is a pretty good overview written in the last year. It helps if you have a certain amount of content written ahead before you start, so you can use it when you would otherwise not have time to post. Ideally, you'd have some prewritten content that can be used any time, and some that might be roughly by season (fall posts, Christmas posts). That way, you can either edit a bit if there's something current you want to reference, or just drop it in as is. I very casually look at some food blogs, but I don't follow any - I always just search and click on what looks interesting. Ongoing stories and memories would be the type of thing that would make me more interested in actually following. Obviously, most people do include some personal remarks aimed at the reader, but it's usually very in-the-moment (and very boring, lol). I skim right past "omigosh my life is so busy and crazy, hahaha, but here i am cooking" but I would read actual stories and reminiscing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 3 hours ago, katilac said: I would start over. There's not much content there, and you will have a new focus anyway. Because you do already have the Facebook page and a nice number of followers, I would probably use the same or very similar name (like 4th St. Cafe Musings or something). I'm not sure if most people use the exact same name or not. You can connect the two so that FB followers see a link to your blog or the entry itself, it's pretty easy. This is a pretty good overview written in the last year. It helps if you have a certain amount of content written ahead before you start, so you can use it when you would otherwise not have time to post. Ideally, you'd have some prewritten content that can be used any time, and some that might be roughly by season (fall posts, Christmas posts). That way, you can either edit a bit if there's something current you want to reference, or just drop it in as is. I very casually look at some food blogs, but I don't follow any - I always just search and click on what looks interesting. Ongoing stories and memories would be the type of thing that would make me more interested in actually following. Obviously, most people do include some personal remarks aimed at the reader, but it's usually very in-the-moment (and very boring, lol). I skim right past "omigosh my life is so busy and crazy, hahaha, but here i am cooking" but I would read actual stories and reminiscing. Thank you for the well thought out advice! I'm not totally sure I'm ready, but I'll read the overview and try to think it through. I know I'm supposed to be writing emails every week and sending them out to the members of my restaurant's rewards program, but I honestly have difficulty thinking of what to write because so many business things are sooo tough right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 5 hours ago, FuzzyCatz said: Hi Julie, I love following your restaurant on FB. 🙂 Thanks for checking in with us here! Is there a pm feature here? I'm not positive who you are/used to be, and that's gonna bug me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, Still Julie in CA said: Is there a pm feature here? I'm not positive who you are/used to be, and that's gonna bug me! Yup. Click on the username and there'll be a button to press on their profile page. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 So glad the restaurant is working out!!!! I wish I could eat there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Your facebook page is awesome! Congratulations! Though I am not a frequent poster, I remember you ... I do travel past your town a few times a year (pre-Covid, that is). The next time I will stop by and try some of your cupcakes 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi Julie! It's so good to see you again; I'm glad you're doing well. I'm glad you've persevered at the difficult things and have created new opportunities, and I wish you well! If you do write and publish, I'll buy it -- I remember how good some of your recipes were! HH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Rosie_0801 said: Yup. Click on the username and there'll be a button to press on their profile page. 🙂 Thanks, Rosie! And I've never forgotten your kindness during some of my worst days. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Still Julie in CA said: Thanks, Rosie! And I've never forgotten your kindness during some of my worst days. ❤️ I hadn't forgotten you either. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Julie in CA Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 35 minutes ago, Halftime Hope said: Hi Julie! It's so good to see you again; I'm glad you're doing well. I'm glad you've persevered at the difficult things and have created new opportunities, and I wish you well! If you do write and publish, I'll buy it -- I remember how good some of your recipes were! HH Can you pm with who you were before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Oh wow so good to see you back Julie.I often wondered where and how you were doing.I used to mostly lurk so I am sure you don't remember me.I still remember you and your posts. Congratulations on all the titles you have gained! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Hi Julie, it's good to see you again! I'm an oldtimer too, my last just graduated this summer, but she was at a charter school for high school, I have been retired from homeschooling for several- like 5? years now. I will go check out your fb page, maybe I can visit your restaurant some day 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Awww so glad to see your name pop up. I looked at your business FB page the other day. Looks yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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