tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post62730866377955601..comments2023-11-03T16:46:13.665+08:00Comments on 80 Breakfasts: L'Opera...Do I Dare?ChichaJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-24318658302368074792008-06-24T20:01:00.000+08:002008-06-24T20:01:00.000+08:00Hi Sakai! Which frosting? :) I haven't had that ...Hi Sakai! Which frosting? :) I haven't had that cake you mention yet...ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-7184966448719948242008-06-19T21:11:00.000+08:002008-06-19T21:11:00.000+08:00looks like a pale caramel cake from estrels:)by th...looks like a pale caramel cake from estrels:)<BR/>by the way, do u know how they make their frosting?:) email me please. thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-6120157450039186852008-06-10T10:14:00.000+08:002008-06-10T10:14:00.000+08:00Hi Bordeaux! Breaking down the steps over a coupl...Hi Bordeaux! Breaking down the steps over a couple of days really helped :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-20501230630838875482008-06-09T10:43:00.000+08:002008-06-09T10:43:00.000+08:00Good on you for taking on such a challenge. I thin...Good on you for taking on such a challenge. I think I will get completely confused by all the steps! You opera was lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-90693799800053258312008-06-06T20:47:00.000+08:002008-06-06T20:47:00.000+08:00Thanks Jmom! You can still make it...and I'd love...Thanks Jmom! You can still make it...and I'd love to see it :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-5078138460711001802008-06-06T03:18:00.000+08:002008-06-06T03:18:00.000+08:00beautiful cake, jo! I hate I missed this one. Had ...beautiful cake, jo! I hate I missed this one. Had to take an emergency trip plus other things that tripped up my baking schedule. I'm still going to try making this cake though :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-22126576880165095362008-06-05T16:56:00.000+08:002008-06-05T16:56:00.000+08:00Thanks Candishhh! :)Hi Helene! Thank you :) It l...Thanks Candishhh! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Helene! Thank you :) It looked so dainty...I loved it even if white chocolate is not my favorite kine :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Franz! Yes it was :) Can't wait to use the tools again...hehehe :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-67874029745339327712008-06-04T10:12:00.000+08:002008-06-04T10:12:00.000+08:00Lovely cake! Wasn't it fun?! OhBoy!! New kitchen t...Lovely cake! Wasn't it fun?! OhBoy!! New kitchen tools!Fran Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708493460466545474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-75304668829268041022008-06-03T00:15:00.000+08:002008-06-03T00:15:00.000+08:00I have got visions of traveling gnomes with that A...I have got visions of traveling gnomes with that Amelie reference!! Simplicity fits perfectly it the Opera...Wonderful job on this challenge!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-85890163055444567532008-06-02T20:54:00.000+08:002008-06-02T20:54:00.000+08:00It looks super perfect!!It looks super perfect!!Didihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966608246374142055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-2125012926986441142008-06-02T15:25:00.000+08:002008-06-02T15:25:00.000+08:00Hi Ester! Thank you :) Although I love dark choc...Hi Ester! Thank you :) Although I love dark chocolate more than white, I do love the look of white on white :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Helen! Yes, it was tricky...breaking down the tasks did help a lot though :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Gretchen Noelle! Thanks :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Manggy! Thank you for all the encouragement! I don’t know if I’m at that point yet...all I bring are stuff like cupcakes and cookies...too scared to commit to something “fancy”! Thanks for the info about the Mona Lisa...I love it! I still remember the first time I saw her :) She is quite a lady :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Ann! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Rebecca! Thanks so much for your sweet comment!<BR/><BR/>Hi Celine! Aah! I’m so thrilled to be complimented in French (blush, blush) :) :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you Sue! I’m happy you enjoyed the post!<BR/><BR/>Hi Paz! Thanks! I’ve always admired Barbara :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Nens! I’m so so super happy you enjoyed it! :) Let’s make it together one day!ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-17587944388646301442008-06-02T15:20:00.000+08:002008-06-02T15:20:00.000+08:00Belinda!! I've missed you. So good to see you back...Belinda!! I've missed you. So good to see you back around here. :)<BR/><BR/>BTW , just wanted to add that I was lucky to get a slice of this beautiful cake from Joey and it was heavenly! It tastes just as exquisite as it looks. Thanks, Joey, for giving me a piece of your wonderful creation! To say I enjoyed it would be an understatement. :)christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170119649259510290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-44532517921405007822008-06-02T09:24:00.000+08:002008-06-02T09:24:00.000+08:00Looking delicious! Wonderful dedication to Barbar...Looking delicious! Wonderful dedication to Barbara.<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-6877103682091409452008-06-01T18:32:00.000+08:002008-06-01T18:32:00.000+08:00Much more daring than myself I think.It looks beau...Much more daring than myself I think.<BR/><BR/>It looks beautiful joey, and I loved reading the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-11436604498694833362008-06-01T06:01:00.001+08:002008-06-01T06:01:00.001+08:00You know what I would like to taste your cake! It ...You know what I would like to taste your cake! It looks perfect "Comme les gateaux de la patisserie a cote de chez mes parents" ..they look like the ones in the Patsry shop near where my parents live!Celine's Cuisinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595354811247344045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-7184553626876120372008-06-01T06:01:00.000+08:002008-06-01T06:01:00.000+08:00You know what I would like to taste your cake! It ...You know what I would like to taste your cake! It looks perfect "Comme les gateaux de la patisserie a cote de chez mes parents" ..they look like the ones in the Patsry shop near where my parents live!Celine's Cuisinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595354811247344045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-78196478845452534492008-06-01T04:53:00.000+08:002008-06-01T04:53:00.000+08:00THIS is patisserie-esque. The first photo is lovel...THIS is patisserie-esque. The first photo is lovely. Your layers are so defined! Nice job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-13221456192093432782008-06-01T03:34:00.000+08:002008-06-01T03:34:00.000+08:00Really beautiful cake. And I love your choice of f...Really beautiful cake. And I love your choice of flavors, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-53247616233941625332008-05-31T21:45:00.000+08:002008-05-31T21:45:00.000+08:00See, I knew all this anxiety was unfounded, Joey.....See, I knew all this anxiety was unfounded, Joey... You are really very talented! Before you know it you'll be scheming to present intricate patisserie-style desserts to impress your friends! "Hey guys, I'll supply the cake!" Hahaha! It looks absolutely gorgeous. And you pulled it off without a hitch so I won't need to dispense any baking advice, but I do have a bit of history for ya... DId you ever wonder where the name "joconde" came from? You see, when the thin almond sponge was first made, it was so elegant that the French compared it to the very celebrated painting Mona Lisa, or La Gioconda. Nice huh? You can spring that on your friends too, haha!Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-84059932240238384872008-05-31T04:55:00.000+08:002008-05-31T04:55:00.000+08:00This looks simple and delicious! I do love your la...This looks simple and delicious! I do love your layers!Gretchen Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402500793286102380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-51267144433099819742008-05-31T03:49:00.000+08:002008-05-31T03:49:00.000+08:00Your opera looks awesome! It was a tricky challeng...Your opera looks awesome! It was a tricky challenge wasn't it?! I was stressed out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-66466327437603019882008-05-30T21:28:00.000+08:002008-05-30T21:28:00.000+08:00Thank you Belinda! The vanilla infused vodka (whi...Thank you Belinda! The vanilla infused vodka (which is actually nearing vanilla extract in depth of flavour and color) is so wonderful! I love it :) And agree with you 100% on the shoes...definitely always room for one more pair ;)<BR/><BR/>Hi Meeta! Thanks so much! :) I was quite pleased :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Sweet tooth! You should have seen the tinfoil contraption I made to even out the sides!<BR/><BR/>Hi Elle! Thanks :) And thanks for the tip for the pie crust...vodka eh? Cool! I have that in the pantry! :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Shari! It was a great flavour mix :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Winterstar! Thank you :)<BR/><BR/>Hi Lunch Buckets! I decided to treat myself, hehe :) It really is helpful!<BR/><BR/>Hi Patricia! Thanks for the vote of confidence! :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-27497119384615088892008-05-30T21:00:00.000+08:002008-05-30T21:00:00.000+08:00Joey, sometimes, less is more. I think it looks ab...Joey, sometimes, less is more. I think it looks absolutely beautiful the way it is!Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-32380676047739314802008-05-30T12:07:00.000+08:002008-05-30T12:07:00.000+08:00I'm totally envying your offset spatula. I ended u...I'm totally envying your offset spatula. I ended up using a plastic ruler :(Lunch Bucketshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672060392111531942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448190.post-39172362452782986152008-05-30T12:00:00.000+08:002008-05-30T12:00:00.000+08:00Ohoh, what a nice and patisserie-esque lookink!!! ...Ohoh, what a nice and patisserie-esque lookink!!! Soooooo French!!<BR/>Beautiful cake and beautiful post, too!Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010204669955494550noreply@blogger.com