tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post8305321878078503768..comments2023-12-01T22:22:54.531+00:00Comments on Foodycat: Crème caramel and a visit from the Fairy HobfatherAlicia Foodycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-35782085104076062752011-10-31T07:35:36.503+00:002011-10-31T07:35:36.503+00:00I am glad you found some fun goodies to buy with y...I am glad you found some fun goodies to buy with your gift certificate. <br />;-) Your creme caramel looks lovely and delicious.Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-42432319091355627302011-10-31T06:20:39.536+00:002011-10-31T06:20:39.536+00:00That creme caramel looks so delicious and well don...That creme caramel looks so delicious and well done for "feeling the fear and doing it anyway"! I've never made cc, but love it and have fond memories of my mother making it in cups when I was little. It's things in water baths that get me and am always put off by recipes that have this method.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-84220259577037105482011-10-31T02:25:57.039+00:002011-10-31T02:25:57.039+00:00Excellent recipe. I almost forgot how I made creme...Excellent recipe. I almost forgot how I made creme caramel years ago. Thanks for reminding me!!Purabi Nahahttp://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-89230578059650702372011-10-30T21:27:13.897+00:002011-10-30T21:27:13.897+00:00i'm glad you burst through that mental block--...i'm glad you burst through that mental block--this is not to be missed!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-56943811301995511452011-10-30T18:35:38.772+00:002011-10-30T18:35:38.772+00:00Mary - thank you!
Laura - no vanilla essence and ...Mary - thank you!<br /><br />Laura - no vanilla essence and definitely fresh, organic, free range eggs!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-35810692369740784792011-10-30T18:16:09.065+00:002011-10-30T18:16:09.065+00:00I like that it's in a loaf tin! While I have n...I like that it's in a loaf tin! While I have no specific event relating to it, I've always been a bit nervous about creme caramel. And you're right about all the specific ingredients needing to be good quality - definitely not the time for vanilla essence :)hungryandfrozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077401868108124070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-8791515811502659892011-10-30T18:13:46.847+00:002011-10-30T18:13:46.847+00:00Wow! That looks gorgeous. You certainly have maste...Wow! That looks gorgeous. You certainly have mastered the required technique. This is a dessert that is universally loved and you've done a grand job with it. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-36256906146429510172011-10-30T10:29:54.090+00:002011-10-30T10:29:54.090+00:00C - pannacotta is very easy, you should definitely...C - pannacotta is very easy, you should definitely start there.<br /><br />Gourmet Chick - thanks!<br /><br />Anne - I'll certainly make them again now I know I can!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-4651597467439273982011-10-30T09:15:59.703+00:002011-10-30T09:15:59.703+00:00I've made them a few times and love them!
You...I've made them a few times and love them!<br /><br />Yours look delicious, love how you got lots of caramel sauce with them!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027234256771956725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-39252192257939449192011-10-30T02:39:15.300+00:002011-10-30T02:39:15.300+00:00Ah I am still waiting for my creme caramel breakth...Ah I am still waiting for my creme caramel breakthrough - congratulations on yours though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550630880349913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-21362347010461705532011-10-29T23:17:27.841+01:002011-10-29T23:17:27.841+01:00I haven't ever made creme caramel, but it alwa...I haven't ever made creme caramel, but it always looks so delicious, and yours is no exception. I ought to try panna cotta too...<br /><br />I can quite understand you being excited about a preserving funnel. Every time I'm pouring jam, and missing the tops of the jars I'm thinking about preserving funnels.... (and how burnt I'm likely to get..)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-18644404362325024222011-10-29T07:54:25.065+01:002011-10-29T07:54:25.065+01:00Jude - it sure is! Maybe in the Christmas holidays...Jude - it sure is! Maybe in the Christmas holidays?<br /><br />Cranky - those were good. I liked the little tabs you snapped to release the caramel!<br /><br />Mother - yeah, pannacotta is less anxiety inducing. But you also make a brilliant creme brulee, so you really have no excuse!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-71404722660761818042011-10-29T01:21:03.181+01:002011-10-29T01:21:03.181+01:00I am so happy the creme caramel mental block has b...I am so happy the creme caramel mental block has been removed. It is such as lovely dessert.<br /><br />The blackberry jelly with buttermilk cream worked a treat and I am still more confident with things set with gelatine!Bettina Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898828244863215926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-82180382572618766192011-10-29T01:13:18.127+01:002011-10-29T01:13:18.127+01:00I have never made a creme caramel. This is a blast...I have never made a creme caramel. This is a blast from the past, but in the 1990s Peter's or Paul's had a range of ready-made creme caramels in little plastic pots. They tasted surprisingly good, although not a patch on yours I reckon.mscrankypantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767787435849937804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-27642424494400301862011-10-28T17:07:33.639+01:002011-10-28T17:07:33.639+01:00It is time to pay another visit to GQS!It is time to pay another visit to GQS!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522905168998236063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-77495414111258581622011-10-28T16:12:48.289+01:002011-10-28T16:12:48.289+01:00Jo - it is a classic, isn't it? It deserves a ...Jo - it is a classic, isn't it? It deserves a revival!<br /><br />Louise - thank you!<br /><br />Rachel - every time I make chutney I think "d'oh! I meant to get a preserving funnel!" now I will be prepared.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-58280163571771585412011-10-28T15:41:35.998+01:002011-10-28T15:41:35.998+01:00A preserving funnel excites me too. That's the...A preserving funnel excites me too. That's the kinda gal I am these days. Kudos on an excellent dessert.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211857370548116268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-25442379394837273822011-10-28T13:11:01.778+01:002011-10-28T13:11:01.778+01:00Kudos to you for over coming your fears, Foodycat!...Kudos to you for over coming your fears, Foodycat! You did awesome!!! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing...~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-9899522518961123632011-10-28T12:59:21.672+01:002011-10-28T12:59:21.672+01:00I love creme caramel and I am so happy you now lov...I love creme caramel and I am so happy you now love it too! Such a tasty, easy and vintage dessert. Alwyas reminds me of my grandmother, but mine's better :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-28394698518498210782011-10-28T12:57:23.112+01:002011-10-28T12:57:23.112+01:00Jude - my next attempt will be the GQS muscat cara...Jude - my next attempt will be the GQS muscat caramel custard!<br /><br />Leafy - I suspect the Malaysian version is made with evaporated milk. Which is also delicious!Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-69896407851284511352011-10-28T12:41:00.639+01:002011-10-28T12:41:00.639+01:00So that's what the Fairy Hobfather is about!
...So that's what the Fairy Hobfather is about! <br /><br />Congratulations on your breakthrough! Creme caramel has always been a favourite of mine - it was one of the more popular Western desserts in Malaysia when I was growing up.leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454805966928474735.post-63761228221191960762011-10-28T12:11:14.465+01:002011-10-28T12:11:14.465+01:00You have inspired me. I haven't made a cream c...You have inspired me. I haven't made a cream caramel for ages. It will be on the menu this weekend!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522905168998236063noreply@blogger.com