Comments on: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:24:59 +0000

In reply to Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Serena,

The jello is pretty insignificant in this recipe. It’s there to provide a medium for the strawberries. I hope you give it a try.

I was so happy to hear from my friend. Such a blessing.

Thanks for reading!

By: Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:49:36 +0000

This sounds delicious! I’m not a huge jello fan but this seems like it might win a place on my plate! Such a sweet story! I am so glad you found your friend after all these years, it made me tear up a bit. I’ve a few close friends I’ve lost track of and somehow we always find each other and pick up where we left off.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:35:25 +0000

In reply to Pat Wright.

Pat,

This recipe certainly has a lot of “good memory” power!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:34:13 +0000

In reply to Tracy Nichar. Thanks, Tracy!

By: Tracy Nichar

Tracy Nichar — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:15:37 +0000

I have enjoyed this dish for many ,many years! Its delish. I usually make it for the 4th of July. Great that you were able to reconnect with your old friend<3

By: Pat Wright

Pat Wright — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:15:24 +0000

This exact dessert was introduced to me by a precious sister in law, who passed away from cancer in 1976. I loved it, and her very much. In 2011, another sister in law, who RE introduced me to this same dessert/salad passed away very young. I dearly loved her also. So, I make it often now, not only because it is a truly wonderful dessert, but in memory of those gals who were so special to all who knew them.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:40:46 +0000

In reply to Pattypro.

Pattypro,

People are surprised by the pretzel crust. Crushed pretzels make such a good crust, especially for a sweet dish. Most folks love the salty/sweet combination.

Thanks so much for your comment!

By: Pattypro

Pattypro — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:02:00 +0000

What a wonderful story. A friend shared her Pretzel Salad recipe with me many years ago. Yours is the only other one I’ve seen that calls for pineapple. The difference is that mine goes into the cream cheese mixture, which also calls for the whole container of Cool Whip. I’ll have to give your variation a try. Sometime I change it up by using raspberry Jell-O and raspberries. Either way, it’s always a hit. (Since mine just goes by Pretzel Salad, folks who have it for the first time always ask me why it’s called that. When I tell them that the crust is made with pretzels, they invariably say, “No, it’s nuts.” They are always surprised to find that it’s actually pretzels.)

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:02:30 +0000

In reply to Amy Moran.

Amy,

A Margarita Pie sounds very interesting. The saltiness of the pretzels would make a perfect crust for that pie. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. 🙂

By: Amy Moran

Amy Moran — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:56:24 +0000

I used to go to a restaurant that had Margarita Pie made in a pretzel crust. YUM

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:12:45 +0000

In reply to Tami. Tami, I like the addition of the pineapple. You might want to give a try next time you make it. Thanks for reading and commenting! <3

By: Tami

Tami — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:57:16 +0000

I haven’t eaten this for years but it used to be one of my favorites. We would always make it for our family get-togethers and for family reunions. I don’t remember the pineapple in our recipe but it sure sounds good. 🙂

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:35:14 +0000

In reply to empress. Dear Empress, Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post. Your thoughtful comments are warm and very welcomed. I hope you visit us again!

By: empress

empress — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:27:49 +0000

Pretzels wow who would have thought! Food is such a driving force behind some of my warmest memories, I can relate to the deep enjoyment of preparing a meal for someone close to your heart. I love this story about you and your friend 30 years later, the fact that your blogging about it proves how much of an impact this act of kindness creative.

By: Buford Enis

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By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:08:19 +0000

In reply to Billie Shiver Smith.

Billie,,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. They mean more to me than you will ever know. I hope your boys love this recipe as much as my family. We ate the whole dish in one day! I’m going to make another one just for Tyler because he is a crazy fool about this recipe. He’s thin as a rail and can certainly afford the calories although it’s has a rather moderate calorie count as desserts go. I have tracked down Anita’s address! I’m writing her a letter today in hopes the address is current. Hopefully, I will be blogging about a happy homecoming soon! If there is a homecoming, you can bet a Strawberry Pretzel salad will be involved. Thank you so much, Billie, for your support. I hope you and the boys are doing well.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:00:46 +0000

In reply to Sue, a Florida Farm Girl. Sue, That is a great idea! It would provide more texture, also. Thanks for sharing that!

By: Billie Shiver Smith

Billie Shiver Smith — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:50:25 +0000

Hey Jackie! I hope Anita runs across your blog one day and sees this story and have it fill her heart. It’s a great story and it teaches us all to remember how to make memories out of an invitation to lunch. Now that I have some time (wanting to try all your recipes this summer), I’m going to try this on my boys.

Again, you’ve found your element. (Paula Deen, watch out!)

Best of luck and keep up the good work.

Billie

By: Sue, a Florida Farm Girl

Sue, a Florida Farm Girl — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:08:45 +0000

I like to leave the pretzels in bigger chunks so I really get that salty taste. Good stuff, though.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:21:58 +0000

In reply to Darlene. Darlene, Isn't it amazing how strong the food memory connection is? It amazes me sometimes. I sometimes feel that my grandmother is right along side me in the kitchen.