tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post1086055154051078016..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: The Big QuestionCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-33695185528001179922015-02-09T13:50:31.163-05:002015-02-09T13:50:31.163-05:00Hi Nicole,
It really, really does only cook 12-13...Hi Nicole, <br />It really, really does only cook 12-13 minutes! Make sure it cools fully before serving, though. I am actually teaching this cake in a "HeartBakers Valentine Class" this week. So simple and so good!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-71756336743385549132015-02-09T10:51:19.213-05:002015-02-09T10:51:19.213-05:00David - This looks amazing - all of the things we ...David - This looks amazing - all of the things we love! Can I make it a week ahead and freeze it? Does it really only back for 12 to 13 minutes? Thought I should make sure as that seems like a very short time to me!Nicole (RieglPalate.com)http://rieglpalate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-64847755692373503072014-01-11T09:53:17.847-05:002014-01-11T09:53:17.847-05:00Chère Casserole - thank you so much!Chère Casserole - thank you so much!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18972613774074778762014-01-11T09:39:48.522-05:002014-01-11T09:39:48.522-05:00your cake is gorgeous! your cake is gorgeous! lapetitecasserolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745528615509367054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-62163438343390255812014-01-04T00:59:27.879-05:002014-01-04T00:59:27.879-05:00What a lovely blog you have here... how do I foll...What a lovely blog you have here... how do I follow you on the various platforms?Bizzy Lizzy's Good Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382454508192859147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56869964412780722642013-12-26T09:59:45.935-05:002013-12-26T09:59:45.935-05:00I wish you lived around the corner, too! It would ...I wish you lived around the corner, too! It would be fun to start our days together with cocoa, Paula! Glad you like the cake- simple is best!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45852334611803332202013-12-26T07:11:06.852-05:002013-12-26T07:11:06.852-05:00I think those who don't ardently (the word is ...I think those who don't ardently (the word is perfect David!) love chocolate are missing so much! Finding and experimenting chocolates is such a great part of eating it, and I completely agree about choosing the right one for each recipe. This is a superb cake for so many reasons: flourless, sophisticated and simple at the same time, and perfect for that inevitable dark chocolate fix I need (almost) daily! Steaming cocoa every morning? I should be your neighbour and casually drop by for breakfast...:)Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Noteshttp://www.vintagekitchennotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-88602627804202906012013-12-23T18:58:57.738-05:002013-12-23T18:58:57.738-05:00Laura - I don't think B&C ship across the ...Laura - I don't think B&C ship across the pond yet, so I think you can just use your favorite chocolate when you make this! It is fun to have a collection of cocoabilia! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-15912614680178162562013-12-23T09:37:37.660-05:002013-12-23T09:37:37.660-05:00Love every part of this post. You definitely have ...Love every part of this post. You definitely have a gorgeous collection of chocolate-related kitchen items... it seems like your friends have caught on to your cocoa addiction ;) Love the beautiful crystallised flowers. They definitely raise the bar on this already impressive chocolate cake! I have no idea as to whether I could find Byrne & Carlson here in Australia but I'll have a hunt around their website for extra details. Thanks for the tip! laurasmesshttp://laurasmess.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-84592140979791567512013-12-17T08:40:23.210-05:002013-12-17T08:40:23.210-05:00Well, Susan, since I have never had coffee or tea ...Well, Susan, since I have never had coffee or tea and only drink cocoa each morning, I feel that I need to know my chocolate (or at least my cocoa powders) pretty well! Our little Johnny Jump Ups are blooming nicely - probably time to crystallize another batch!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-67925838861791855372013-12-17T08:39:00.095-05:002013-12-17T08:39:00.095-05:00I used to have a whole set of those chocolate bowl...I used to have a whole set of those chocolate bowls but they were chipped from daily use, so I only brought the one good one to Tucson! Glad you liked the post, Colette!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16386871861186820192013-12-17T08:38:03.164-05:002013-12-17T08:38:03.164-05:00Maybe Mom should get this for a special treat, Val...Maybe Mom should get this for a special treat, Valentina! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-75709011861710668852013-12-17T08:37:16.183-05:002013-12-17T08:37:16.183-05:00Thanks! I remember those Van Houten bars, too... a...Thanks! I remember those Van Houten bars, too... and their cocoa was a favorite of mine, as well.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-10391980614129093612013-12-17T08:36:42.320-05:002013-12-17T08:36:42.320-05:00Thanks you, Nazneen - I am glad you enjoyed the po...Thanks you, Nazneen - I am glad you enjoyed the post but am sad for you that you need to go GF! But, life could be a lot worse - you can still have chocolate! I have some other really good GF desserts that I will send you by email if you want. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70630770107057388452013-12-16T23:35:56.185-05:002013-12-16T23:35:56.185-05:00What a fun thing to collect! Your cake is just be...What a fun thing to collect! Your cake is just beautiful & I love the sugared pansies. You are far more of a chocolate connoisseur than I!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013133019797358257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-35552166595663873462013-12-16T12:38:43.674-05:002013-12-16T12:38:43.674-05:00Gorgeous, simply gorgeous.
And I love your vintage...Gorgeous, simply gorgeous.<br />And I love your vintage chocolat poster bowl! xoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-69409659983099414572013-12-15T18:06:34.358-05:002013-12-15T18:06:34.358-05:00I LOVE chocolate. And I can't relate when som...I LOVE chocolate. And I can't relate when someone doesn't. My mom, a chocoholic through and through, would absolutely love this cake!Valentinahttp://www.cookingontheweekends.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-71020410723978041132013-12-15T12:28:09.227-05:002013-12-15T12:28:09.227-05:00When I was in high school, after school I'd so...When I was in high school, after school I'd sometimes walk up to the library on the town square to do research for a paper. If the weather was fine, I'd enjoy the three-mile amble home, but if unpleasant -- and it often was -- I'd take the city bus. This required waiting in front of a news stand that carried Van Houten chocolate bars. They were an expensive and infrequent treat, but through them I was introduced to dark chocolate, orange-flavored chocolate, and mint-flavored chocolate, all virtually unknown in a small New England town nearly 50 years ago. Their sleek white wrappers, with the Art Deco lettering (in green, orange or dark blue, depending on the flavor, with a stripe of gold), shone in elegant calm amid the lurid clutter of other candies, and that's what first caught my eye. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-9911357548509414742013-12-15T11:48:43.458-05:002013-12-15T11:48:43.458-05:00I love your collection of cocoas and cool chocolat...I love your collection of cocoas and cool chocolate paraphenalia! I think chocolate would be a great thing to collect! I remember my father, whenever he went to Amsterdam, or had a layover, he would buy us these huge bars of chocolate. They were so good! <br />This cake looks amazing, and I see it's gluten free. I am going GF and not looking forward to giving up cakes. This I can make and enjoy! Thanks David! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-4524863799882355812013-12-14T17:31:30.755-05:002013-12-14T17:31:30.755-05:00Glad you enjoyed the tour, Andrea! So many fun thi...Glad you enjoyed the tour, Andrea! So many fun things - and fun to share them and the recipe with you!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-86776007372974064582013-12-14T12:07:34.944-05:002013-12-14T12:07:34.944-05:00David, thank you for the lovely tour of all your c...David, thank you for the lovely tour of all your carefully collected, chocolate related items. I am quite impressed, one collectible is more beautiful than the next. If I I happen to find a yellow Chocomel mug in the Netherlands, I shall buy it for you! Your collection reminds me a bit of my coffee related things that fill some of my shelfs. And we do love chocolate too and this very pretty Chocolate Truffle Cake of yours would certainly be a huge hit at our house.<br />What a lovely post, with fabulous pictures and a wonderful recipe! Thanks for sharing!<br />Liebe Grüße aus Bonn von uns allen!<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.com