tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post3180715217936286459..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: An Embarrassment of LimesCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1976720532077227872015-01-10T10:04:01.509-05:002015-01-10T10:04:01.509-05:00I make semifreddo sometimes and just scoop it like...I make semifreddo sometimes and just scoop it like gelato! So easy!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-25523571775584666912015-01-10T03:14:48.665-05:002015-01-10T03:14:48.665-05:00What a crazy good recipe! I have only made semifre...What a crazy good recipe! I have only made semifreddo a handful of times, but why? They are so delicious and truly rather straightforward! Your flavors would be luscious, but I wouldn't have a problem using up those limes in gin and tonics, and well, maybe one or two semifreddos :)Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-10790210805814029382014-12-21T10:38:23.048-05:002014-12-21T10:38:23.048-05:00Thank you Rakesh and Swikruti! Lime and ginger tog...Thank you Rakesh and Swikruti! Lime and ginger together are quite heavenly! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-55592390229960530182014-12-20T05:34:21.091-05:002014-12-20T05:34:21.091-05:00lime and ginger are a match made in food heaven......lime and ginger are a match made in food heaven....this semifreddo is just calling us to try it...such a beautiful dessert,thanks for this awesome,creamy delight :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-115293625559819722014-12-18T09:53:54.934-05:002014-12-18T09:53:54.934-05:00Thanks, Vicki! And thanks fro stopping by Cocoa &a...Thanks, Vicki! And thanks fro stopping by Cocoa & Lavender!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-57566312289309935432014-12-18T09:53:05.486-05:002014-12-18T09:53:05.486-05:00Thanks, Daniela! I am working on a more elegant pr...Thanks, Daniela! I am working on a more elegant presentation - but the flavor is great!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76710560448014544692014-12-17T18:12:22.641-05:002014-12-17T18:12:22.641-05:00What a lovely semifreddo. Perfect for the holiday...What a lovely semifreddo. Perfect for the holidays or anytime of year. Great recipe. Thank you for sharing.Vicki Bensingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454176256941372252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-53212004551014942662014-12-17T12:50:11.433-05:002014-12-17T12:50:11.433-05:00Love your blogger dictionary: soul searching = rec...Love your blogger dictionary: soul searching = recipe adaptation :)<br />The lime dessert sounds and looks fantastic, love the fresh flavors of lime and ginger.<br />A true highlight for the holiday season!Daniela Grimburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171038569102978507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-71179271370140083352014-12-16T15:27:51.800-05:002014-12-16T15:27:51.800-05:00I hope you like it Dedy!I hope you like it Dedy!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17278759293740295152014-12-16T15:27:38.752-05:002014-12-16T15:27:38.752-05:00I can only imagine the citrus season there, Greg! ...I can only imagine the citrus season there, Greg! Enjoy it!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58271414917150660952014-12-16T15:08:56.964-05:002014-12-16T15:08:56.964-05:00Damn delicious sweet bites!!!
never had this, tota...Damn delicious sweet bites!!!<br />never had this, totally worth to try....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-29253618565879406802014-12-16T12:01:54.012-05:002014-12-16T12:01:54.012-05:00Yes, the citrus are coming, the citrus are coming....Yes, the citrus are coming, the citrus are coming. It's one of the best times of year and the perfect excuse to develop and redevelop a lime recipe. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-32240749888989424602014-12-16T09:44:56.088-05:002014-12-16T09:44:56.088-05:00We definitely know we are lucky, Karen! Our trees ...We definitely know we are lucky, Karen! Our trees are small, but very generous - lemons, limes, tangerines, and kumquats! I love the liminess of this dessert - and I think you will, too!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-88276841688238550132014-12-16T09:44:05.738-05:002014-12-16T09:44:05.738-05:00Thanks, Susan - normally, semifreddo is much riche...Thanks, Susan - normally, semifreddo is much richer, so this is, indeed, the perfect holiday dessert. Maybe it would be perfect as a verrine?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17914496487303091952014-12-15T12:08:18.743-05:002014-12-15T12:08:18.743-05:00I'm with you about the love of citrus, especia...I'm with you about the love of citrus, especially limes. Lucky boys to have a lime tree to call your own. This sounds like a wonderful dessert…sweet, tangy, light and not too filling.Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-9553611355563782132014-12-15T11:50:09.281-05:002014-12-15T11:50:09.281-05:00This sounds so good in the midst of the traditiona...This sounds so good in the midst of the traditionally rich desserts of the holidays. Also, love your rainbow-colored whisk and nice way to use those yolks!Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-39702626030009734972014-12-15T08:56:38.669-05:002014-12-15T08:56:38.669-05:00We do make lots of Thai food now, but using our ka...We do make lots of Thai food now, but using our kaffir lime leaves rather than the Persian lime zest or juice. Aside from his G&Ts, Mark also makes limeade. If I have it, I add lavender! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65745338112219315232014-12-15T08:55:12.823-05:002014-12-15T08:55:12.823-05:00Ah, Susan... now you are beginning to understand o...Ah, Susan... now you are beginning to understand our citrus season! We start looking for recipes that use lots of the fruit juice in addition to the zest! Welcome back to the desert! xoCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-79408479342144470572014-12-15T08:53:56.400-05:002014-12-15T08:53:56.400-05:00Cheri - can't you plant a lime tree in a pot t...Cheri - can't you plant a lime tree in a pot there? They love the warmth and you have more to offer than we do in Tucson!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72516665535627526222014-12-15T08:53:10.471-05:002014-12-15T08:53:10.471-05:00Oh, yes! I love citrus season. Before I lived here...Oh, yes! I love citrus season. Before I lived here, Valentina, I was in Maine and had no real sense of the season. Now that it is all around me, I am so excited when the very first limes ripen, to be followed by oranges and tangerines, and then the lemons. And then it even gets better when all the trees blossom just a few months later!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-7226610206048164282014-12-15T08:51:19.419-05:002014-12-15T08:51:19.419-05:00Thanks, Liz! Somehow I imagine lots of food being ...Thanks, Liz! Somehow I imagine lots of food being served in a villa in Tuscany... :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70477510660128376152014-12-15T00:41:49.771-05:002014-12-15T00:41:49.771-05:00I'm jealous! A lime tree, sigh. I adore citrus...I'm jealous! A lime tree, sigh. I adore citrus desserts. I think, they are my favourite. I love this season just because of the citrus. This looks pretty amazing, it's got everything delicious and everything I love. Along with lime desserts, I would make limeade and tonnes of Thai, Vietnamese food! Got to use up those limes!! Have a great week, David! Nazneen xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-52159092916638209352014-12-14T22:42:02.615-05:002014-12-14T22:42:02.615-05:00Swooning! Thank you for this lovely addition to ou...Swooning! Thank you for this lovely addition to our use of 'lime 'o plenty' tree fruit! Perfect!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430769364265366248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65758273306424870292014-12-14T22:04:30.076-05:002014-12-14T22:04:30.076-05:00Hi David, wow! a lime tree, last summer in Oregon ...Hi David, wow! a lime tree, last summer in Oregon we paid a fortune for lemons and limes. Love this semifreddo, I bet it has tons of flavor.Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61286305311888024862014-12-14T19:53:31.069-05:002014-12-14T19:53:31.069-05:00Okay, first of all -- isn't citrus season the ...Okay, first of all -- isn't citrus season the best!? I'm loving it. Second of all, this dessert looks and sounds delightfully delicious. And finally, I'm loving that colorful whisk! Cheers! Without the gin. ;-)Valentinahttp://www.cookingontheweekends.comnoreply@blogger.com