tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post7090543395265777903..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Fit for a King... or ThreeCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-47559195188497422832015-01-15T09:46:16.633-05:002015-01-15T09:46:16.633-05:00Thanks, Fiona!Thanks, Fiona!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43509517821204333922015-01-15T06:50:42.430-05:002015-01-15T06:50:42.430-05:00Bravo David!Bravo David!Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-33404393989832865992015-01-10T16:57:32.497-05:002015-01-10T16:57:32.497-05:00You are so sweet, Christina! There were a few frie...You are so sweet, Christina! There were a few friends who took me to task, telling me I'd never had a real NOLA kings cake. Still, while that may be true, my French blood tells me that this is the galette for me!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53264704990914054682015-01-10T16:54:46.828-05:002015-01-10T16:54:46.828-05:00Thanks for letting everyone out there know that it...Thanks for letting everyone out there know that it really IS simple! No one seems to hae believed me! Yours was quite lovely.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-39781065167124841872015-01-10T15:49:49.795-05:002015-01-10T15:49:49.795-05:00As you know, we made this galette for the Epiphany...As you know, we made this galette for the Epiphany. I just wanted to add that it was delicious and couldn't have been simpler. It even LOOKED pretty good, as you so kindly said about the photo!Susan Manfullhttp://www.themoderntrobadors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76467635142888898122015-01-10T03:20:13.893-05:002015-01-10T03:20:13.893-05:00I'm so impressed, but I truly shouldn't be...I'm so impressed, but I truly shouldn't be! Why would I expect anything less from you! This is truly stunning and of course your own puff pastry would make it over the top! Standing ovation, and I agree, this cake is heads and shoulders over NOLAs version!<br />Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56995489430595047162015-01-06T09:18:37.884-05:002015-01-06T09:18:37.884-05:00Thanks, Susan - your galette looked perfect, AND I...Thanks, Susan - your galette looked perfect, AND I am so glad you got the fève on Epiphany!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-7025556129655844142015-01-04T15:16:18.962-05:002015-01-04T15:16:18.962-05:00This was a really interesting post about a subject...This was a really interesting post about a subject I thought I knew all about...but I learned a few things here! As always, loved the photos, too! We are going to make the galette today!Susan Manfullhttp://www.themoderntrobadors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8279727960485394272015-01-03T10:26:20.385-05:002015-01-03T10:26:20.385-05:00Thanks, Cheri! It was fun to make. Hope you are st...Thanks, Cheri! It was fun to make. Hope you are stayin warm; it is freezing here!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45189073260235611182015-01-01T21:07:05.239-05:002015-01-01T21:07:05.239-05:00Hi David, what a master piece you have created her...Hi David, what a master piece you have created here, love the story behind this recipe. Happy New Year!Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-15946947996519463322015-01-01T11:33:35.933-05:002015-01-01T11:33:35.933-05:00My warmest wishes to you both, too, for a happy, h...My warmest wishes to you both, too, for a happy, healthy and tasty New Year! Thanks for all your lovely comments throughout the year, Rakesh and Swikruti!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-34052335793028353512015-01-01T09:50:41.262-05:002015-01-01T09:50:41.262-05:00A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR DAVID!!!
This pastry is...A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR DAVID!!!<br />This pastry is indeed fit for a king....we had never seen such a beautiful treat before,thanks :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37349519701484658882014-12-30T18:46:32.036-05:002014-12-30T18:46:32.036-05:00I know lots of people who love the NOLA king cake ...I know lots of people who love the NOLA king cake - I just think my expectations were high because of my French experiences! Happy New Year to you and Bill!~Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-39826025322625117232014-12-30T14:23:35.236-05:002014-12-30T14:23:35.236-05:00Wow David! Very impressive and beautiful! I actual...Wow David! Very impressive and beautiful! I actually make the NOLA version every year! It happens to be a hit with my family and friends…but your French version is so elegant! I love the almond filling, as well! Wishing you and Mark a very Happy New Year!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-25720478375692699722014-12-30T09:15:13.236-05:002014-12-30T09:15:13.236-05:00Thanks, Karen! I wish you lived closer, too - ther...Thanks, Karen! I wish you lived closer, too - there are a few treats you've made that I wouldn't mind sampling, as well!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-16610215526960912092014-12-30T03:47:26.991-05:002014-12-30T03:47:26.991-05:00I had to google the Nola kings cake to see what it...I had to google the Nola kings cake to see what it was - very interesting colour palette and it definitely looks more bread than cake :) That is a superb Galette des Rois I wish you lived closer so I could hop over and try it... Happy New Year to you and Mark..... Karen xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-35882527581221555562014-12-29T12:48:55.397-05:002014-12-29T12:48:55.397-05:00This version of puff pastry is quite simple and ma...This version of puff pastry is quite simple and makes a great end product. I think you will like it, Valentina! And back at you - I look forward to lots of fun creativity in 2015. Happy new Year!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-59489665970999646932014-12-29T12:47:49.756-05:002014-12-29T12:47:49.756-05:00John - you didn't miss ANYthing by not seeing ...John - you didn't miss ANYthing by not seeing this cake in NOLA. At least IMHO... (which is getting less humble each day.) Happy new Year to you both, as well. Looking forward to ringing in the New Year at Paris time (3pm here) and then watching movies till bedtime.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52714221477321517302014-12-29T12:03:38.746-05:002014-12-29T12:03:38.746-05:00This is over the top! This is absolutely beautifu...This is over the top! This is absolutely beautiful. I made my own puff pastry once and I loved the process -- about 10 yrs ago. You've inspired me to do it again. Happy, happy new year! Can't wait to see what you'll be creating in 2015! xo ValentinaValentinahttp://www.cookingontheweekends.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-42270744590804617382014-12-28T15:40:04.614-05:002014-12-28T15:40:04.614-05:00Well, what can I say, the French know their pastry...Well, what can I say, the French know their pastry. And it sounds so much better in French! I don't actually remember seeing this cake when we were in NOLA. Have a fab NY guys!john | heneedsfoodhttp://heneedsfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-55915335981097166342014-12-28T15:27:06.547-05:002014-12-28T15:27:06.547-05:00Caterina - we are both in the same choir when it c...Caterina - we are both in the same choir when it comes to food needing to be good, or it's not worth eating! Christmas cookies are a big disappointment to me, too. For the first time this year, we were given cookies by a German neighbor - they were all wonderful! But that is definitely rare!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-64491755085939279572014-12-28T15:24:32.608-05:002014-12-28T15:24:32.608-05:00Nazneen - maybe the NOLA kings cakes could be salv...Nazneen - maybe the NOLA kings cakes could be salvaged by making them in to Pain Perdu? It is the only thing I can think of...<br /><br />Glad Markipedia was able to help! Happy New Year!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-67293562099070512252014-12-28T15:22:40.820-05:002014-12-28T15:22:40.820-05:00Lucky you, Nicole! Our local French bakery doesn&#...Lucky you, Nicole! Our local French bakery doesn't make these!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-20217578275929653322014-12-28T15:21:25.475-05:002014-12-28T15:21:25.475-05:00Thanks, Mimi! It was fun to make and write!Thanks, Mimi! It was fun to make and write!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19565029334205243582014-12-28T15:20:35.572-05:002014-12-28T15:20:35.572-05:00Isn't it great when a dessert can be really pr...Isn't it great when a dessert can be really pretty simple and the look so impressive? Thanks, Liz!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com