tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post8485834497862384413..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: An Apple a DayCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-59557241975617991862019-12-09T19:06:30.661-05:002019-12-09T19:06:30.661-05:00It IS simple - and can be for everyone... people j...It IS simple - and can be for everyone... people just need ot relax more in the kitchen!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12761397178962459452019-12-05T17:50:31.034-05:002019-12-05T17:50:31.034-05:00You are amazing! And, you make it look so simple. ...You are amazing! And, you make it look so simple. I have seen you in action many times and I know, for you, it is!Provence WineZinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459764069532031683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-55981595628248172532019-03-04T09:00:41.248-05:002019-03-04T09:00:41.248-05:00I know - when it is in stock, I stock up, too... o...I know - when it is in stock, I stock up, too... otherwise it's DuFour for $13! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-24842619556922872612019-03-03T01:44:42.571-05:002019-03-03T01:44:42.571-05:00I only buy TJs for that reason (they use butter, a...I only buy TJs for that reason (they use butter, and it's only $4), BUT it's only sold during the holiday season. If I don't stock up, I lose out the rest of the year. :( Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-90577603720025340532019-02-28T00:44:07.496-05:002019-02-28T00:44:07.496-05:00It really is the easiest thing to throw together! ...It really is the easiest thing to throw together! I am not a huge fan of puff pastry unless it is homemade. (Snobby, I know...)<br /><br />Is it the weekend already? Gott sei Dank!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-20694444281106035042019-02-27T15:08:03.434-05:002019-02-27T15:08:03.434-05:00You are certainly one organized person - I am quit...You are certainly one organized person - I am quite impressed. Much more than I am...be that as it may, I could not agree with you more on this recipe, I often make apple tarts (albeit with puff pastry) for a last minute dessert, so I just know that these little gems tasted absolutely wonderful (with or without the vanilla ice cream on top - btw we love our apple tarst with crème fraîche which rather rich yet tart).<br />Euch beiden ein schönes Wochenende!<br />Andrea - Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72211433586655449932019-02-25T09:02:23.433-05:002019-02-25T09:02:23.433-05:00Necessity os the other of invention... and is one ...Necessity os the other of invention... and is one apple. Thanks, Karen!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-22208139545029712232019-02-24T15:16:39.217-05:002019-02-24T15:16:39.217-05:00I'm very impressed with your great organizatio...I'm very impressed with your great organizational skills but even more so for creating a dessert with only one apple. Fantastic job!Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-18246864316680351362019-02-24T14:52:40.329-05:002019-02-24T14:52:40.329-05:00You are so lucky to have such great lamb there, Jo...You are so lucky to have such great lamb there, John! If I lived there, i might have it once a week!<br /><br />I think having a kitchen open to the living and dining rooms has forced/taught me to be organized. It really helps!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3694463225006453152019-02-22T17:08:16.503-05:002019-02-22T17:08:16.503-05:00Your organisational skills are impressive, David. ...Your organisational skills are impressive, David. I don't think I've made desserts in the morning since getting out of the commercial kitchen, although I do start marinading meats early in the day!<br /><br />I must revisit your easy rack of lamb, and now I'm yearning for your apple tarts at 7am in this hotel bed in Kyoto! Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526471718620129236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-63967105577721966962019-02-21T09:14:57.475-05:002019-02-21T09:14:57.475-05:00Isn't that the worst feeling, Emma? But it hap...Isn't that the worst feeling, Emma? But it happens a little too often for my liking! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1885028433647699572019-02-20T18:43:44.431-05:002019-02-20T18:43:44.431-05:00Some great tips here, and yes I too have been caug...Some great tips here, and yes I too have been caught out with the camera battery being dead. Emma @ Bake Then Eathttps://baketheneat.com/pea-and-mint-bulgur-wheat-salad/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-76606882611829837782019-02-16T04:56:21.083-05:002019-02-16T04:56:21.083-05:00Thanks, Pauline - and welcome to Cocoa & Laven...Thanks, Pauline - and welcome to Cocoa & Lavender! By coincidence, this weekend is my 9th anniversary of writing the blog - my first post in 2010 was on Valentine's Day! If you ever have any questions, just let me know!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-7632423225909299842019-02-16T03:07:02.525-05:002019-02-16T03:07:02.525-05:00I just discovered your blog and I love it, congrat...I just discovered your blog and I love it, congratulations. So many good tips even after a quick read and I will be absorbing it later and trying to make those tartlets. Yum, Thanks for sharing, PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23164061914135209142019-02-15T09:20:56.595-05:002019-02-15T09:20:56.595-05:00The funny thing is, Jean, that Mark tells me we ne...The funny thing is, Jean, that Mark tells me we need to stop all the entertaining we do! Maybe I will lose my organization skills if we do!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-57797877583270886802019-02-14T13:15:41.948-05:002019-02-14T13:15:41.948-05:00David, back in the day when I had frequent dinner ...David, back in the day when I had frequent dinner parties, I might have pulled this off. But now I need a bit more planning time. OR I need to start entertaining more often! Your tarts look gorgeous. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-11397490635846903432019-02-14T09:46:43.988-05:002019-02-14T09:46:43.988-05:00Thanks, Gerlinde! Morning is the best time for coo...Thanks, Gerlinde! Morning is the best time for cooking and baking! As long as I have had enough sleep... :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-2904872777621461472019-02-13T22:12:23.323-05:002019-02-13T22:12:23.323-05:00Making desserts in the morning is definitely thera...Making desserts in the morning is definitely therapeutic for me. I love those cute little apple pies. Have a great weekend. Gerlinde de Broekerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174961875518661639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68824475331128161902019-02-13T14:24:19.188-05:002019-02-13T14:24:19.188-05:00Cooking/baking is DEFINITELY better than reading o...Cooking/baking is DEFINITELY better than reading or watching the news, John! And thank you for that truly amazing comoleiment!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61662617791213764892019-02-13T11:37:29.552-05:002019-02-13T11:37:29.552-05:00I should start making dessert instead of reading t...I should start making dessert instead of reading the news. Really, it'd help my sanity. Anyway, what a nice dessert. Worthy of being in the food pages of the Times!Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19358422616924993062019-02-13T08:49:40.354-05:002019-02-13T08:49:40.354-05:00Wo, Frank - the Macgyver of the culinary world. I ...Wo, Frank - the Macgyver of the culinary world. I don't think I could receive a better compliment! And, honestly, my mom's lamb is infinitely simpler than a carbonara! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-69439745451892434852019-02-13T08:48:39.934-05:002019-02-13T08:48:39.934-05:00Actually, Fran, the more guests coming the more f...Actually, Fran, the more guests coming the more feel the need for major organization! One lucky/unlucky thing for me - our kitchen is open to the living and dining rooms! The lucky part is that I can chat with the gusts even when in the kitchen. The unlucky part? They can see in the kitchen from everywhere. Thus, it always needs to look tidy and calm. It is good training!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-5889489241813949972019-02-13T08:46:31.227-05:002019-02-13T08:46:31.227-05:00Ste - we are so lucky that Trader Joe's carrie...Ste - we are so lucky that Trader Joe's carries excellent New Zealand lamb at really good prices. <br /><br />I will have to check out the melted butter pastry - never heard of or seen it. I wonder if it is akin to the pastry made with oil?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56396170246172220352019-02-13T08:45:17.865-05:002019-02-13T08:45:17.865-05:00Thanks, Kelly! Working full time requires me to be...Thanks, Kelly! Working full time requires me to be really organized. And it is kind of fun!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-23671347379595633532019-02-13T08:30:43.647-05:002019-02-13T08:30:43.647-05:00Wow, I have to admire your resourcefulness, David!...Wow, I have to admire your resourcefulness, David! You're truly the Macgyver of the culinary world... If it were me under those circumstances, I'd probably just throw together a carbonara or something like that.. or order delivery. 😂 Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218978302604997544noreply@blogger.com