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Comment on Danger lurks in the woods by Austin Hoops

Austin Hoops — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:42:52 +0000

Great information

Comment on Parisian macaron update by Jennifer Raffle

Jennifer Raffle — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:51:12 +0000

Margaret

Best of luck with macaroon making. I think what surprised me most was how much the mixture was vigorously stirred resulting in a semi-flowing batter. I’d always attempted previously to retain the air bubbles in the stiffly beaten egg whites but it’s fine to keep stirring until the mixture flows.
I think your own home-made macs will beat the M&S ones hands down once you get the hang of them!

Comment on Parisian macaron update by Margaret Buddle

Margaret Buddle — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:24:23 +0000

I have enjoyed your in-depth blog on your Paris experience and your, resulting clear explanation, of macaroon making. I haven’t made macaroons yet although I bought a macaroon tray, with the circles, a while ago. Having read your enthusiastic appraisal of the process I feel more confident and keener to give it a go. I feel I know now what the mixture should look like at the various stages and looking forward to trying my hand at piping.

My daughter recently bought some Jubilee celebration macaroons from M & S. They were finished with a metallic gold, silver, and bronze and filled with chocolate; salted caramel, and praline. They looked very attractive and were very chewy and delicious.

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us.

Regards,
Margaret

Comment on Who threw away all my grits? Bahamian breakfast by Jennifer Raffle

Jennifer Raffle — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:17:46 +0000

Monique, lucky you to live in the Bahamas! Just checked out the recipe and it sounds delicious.

Comment on Breakfasts of the world project by Jennifer Raffle

Jennifer Raffle — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:14:10 +0000

Hi Jamie,

I hope you have fun with your breakfasts project – it adds a little zing to weekend mornings. Have just eaten a Bosnian one so will be writing up soon. I’ll be visiting your blog to compare notes!

Comment on Breakfasts of the world project by Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 05 May 2012 21:10:19 +0000

I can’t believe I found this! This coming week I too am starting a breakfast around the world tour. After several minutes of searching I found your site. Thanks for the share!

Comment on Who threw away all my grits? Bahamian breakfast by Monique

Monique — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:01:13 +0000

I love your blog and the Breakfasts of the World project. What a great idea!!! Its great how you include information of the countries along with the recipe for it’s breakfast.

I just posted a recipe for Chicken Souse & Johnny Cake. Maybe you can check it out for the next time you do a Bahamian breakfast.

http://www.passionatelyliving.com/2012/04/bahamian-chicken-souse-pan-fried-johnny.html

Your newest follower,

Monique

Comment on Guernsey: Hedge Veg, Fenella Maddison’s Fort Grey cheese and a recipe for aubergines by Jennifer Raffle

Jennifer Raffle — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:19:45 +0000

Hi Tina suggest that you get in touch with Fenella via contact form on her website http://www.tortevalcheese.co.uk/ to see if it’s possible to get hold of her cheese on the mainland. My recollection is that she may only be able to sell in the Channel Islands because of the regulations involved in selling to UK as the Channel Islands are outside the EU.

Comment on Guernsey: Hedge Veg, Fenella Maddison’s Fort Grey cheese and a recipe for aubergines by Tina Overy

Tina Overy — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:04:29 +0000

where can we buy Fort Grey Cheese on the mainland or do you post?

Comment on Honours even: world marmalade awards 2012 by Jennifer Raffle

Jennifer Raffle — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:41 +0000

Happy easter to you too! A jar from the cellar is yours as a gift any time – let me know when you’re in the area and call round – I’ll do the same if I’m near you. J x