Pro Bono Baker

jane - Well done! I have to say, I have yet to work up the courage to try my hand at popovers, but my mother, who is a very accomplished cook and baker, has yet to make popovers that actually popover, so you’re in very good company. Your popovers look delicious.

jane - I’m thinking about it, although I must say that every time you make something new it makes me want to try that, as well.
My mom has tried making popovers in everything from popover pans to muffin tins to miniature souffle dishes and small ramikins (don’t ask me why she thought that would work better than a popover pan) and has yet to succeed in making them popover. Some of us in the fam are beginning to think she’s doing it for comedic effect at this point.
She thought your popovers looked quite nice, though, and said that they popped quite a bit more than hers ever do.
I’ll let you know if mine work out.

gemma - Jane, I am hoping to buy a popover pan in the next week so I will do some experimenting and hopefully have more advice for you if you decide to undertake the popovers.
Has your mom tried adding a some light cheese (like a parmaesan). I don’t quite see how, but I have read that can help it pop. I haven’t tried this yet so I can’t say one way or the other.
John, I am glad you are enjoying my experiments. Unfortunately, you also have to try the things I screw up. At least that is rare. I suppose the worst part is having to wait two+ hours for breakfast sometimes. Thanks for being a good sport, I’m glad you feel compensated.