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Wednesday, October 7, 2009 19:19
Posted in Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes 26 comments
 I’m an avid reader of Meeta’s gorgeous and beautiful blog ‘What’s for lunch, honey‘ and so I couldn’t help but find the announcement for the Monthly Mingle on her blog a while ago. I immediately loved the theme which was High tea treats. While High Tea is really a typically English tradition there are a...
Posted in Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes
Tags: baking, high tea, Monthly Mingle, recipe, Recipes, scones
Michelle - October 7, 2009 - 21:03
Your scones look delicious, and congrats on your new mixer. : ) [Reply] 
Peter G - October 8, 2009 - 01:23
I adore scones Simone…especially when enjoyed with afternoon tea! Yours turned out really delicious looking and best of luck with your new addition to your kitchen! [Reply] 
Nutmeg Nanny - October 8, 2009 - 04:33
These scones look great! I only had clotted cream once but when I did it was amazing…yum! [Reply] 
nina - October 8, 2009 - 05:33
I love a warm crumbly scone and these scones look as if they fit both criteria just perfectly!!! [Reply] 
FoodJunkie - October 8, 2009 - 08:37
i used to call clotted cream “clotted arteries” when I was in England, because it is really just a step down from butter. But it tastes gorgeous! You know, I read in Nigel Slater’s “Eating for England” that there is a debate amongst English folk on whether you should first apply butter jam and clotted cream on top, or use the clotted cream instead of jam. The problems some people have…! High tea was my favourite luxury pastime in Oxford. Scones especially, but also the sandwiches. I think you have done a great job and your baby looks sooo CUTE! [Reply]  Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Haha… I can see where the clotted arteries come from!! I do feel that the creme fraiche version is slightly healthier then the clotted cream, although.. I love the clotted cream too… [Reply] 
claire - October 8, 2009 - 10:29
The scones look delicious and I love your new ‘baby’. Had mine a few months now and cant remember how I managed before! [Reply] 
Angela@spinachtiger - October 8, 2009 - 13:52
Very nice scones and congratulations on the kitchen aid. I’ve been borrowing my neighbor’s. May never give back. [Reply] 
Ben - October 8, 2009 - 15:04
I don’t even know what high tea is LOL, but I’ll check this month’s Monthly Mingle to find out. I love Meeta’s blog and event. They are always so much fun. Those scones look delicious and your baby is absolutely gorgeous, you are so right. I need a baby like that. [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: O Ben, I can’t believe you never heard of High Tea… [Reply] 
Jim-49 - October 8, 2009 - 15:29
Love the site and the scones,will have to try these!! I know how it is with the “new Baby”,I know your happy!! I drove the old Voltswagon(hand mixer),for two years,looking at the fine fancy cars,but I found a almost new,Kitchenaid,last week,I could afford,and cooking is so much easier.I just need to get some attachments.”Keep the kitchen smelling good,and the smiles wide”!! [Reply] 
Olga - October 8, 2009 - 17:09
Congratulations on your new baby! What did you name her? [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Good question… [Reply] 
Aparna - October 8, 2009 - 18:41
Your scones look very good to me, and perfect for High Tea. Maybe it is the yoghurt that makes thes ones fluffier. [Reply] 
Velva - October 9, 2009 - 02:06
Wow, a high-tea! That is pretty cool. The scones, well, that is over the top. I love scones especially with a good cup of coffee but, eat will do to taste these fabulous treats. Very lovely blog post. Thanks for sharing. [Reply] 
Koko - October 9, 2009 - 03:41
These looks fantastic- your photography is so great. I love scones…mmmm and tea! [Reply] 
Hannah - October 10, 2009 - 06:39
Your scones look like just the thing for a cozy weekend brunch… Now I’m tempted to whip up a batch myself! [Reply] 
Sunshinemom - October 10, 2009 - 17:17
Your pictures are just gorgeous!! Look at those scones actually smothered with cream:)- Just the way it is said in the books! [Reply]
Sunday, September 27, 2009 08:00
Posted in Challenges, Daring Bakers, Food and Drink 42 comments
 When coming back from holiday one of the first things I did was to check out the new assignment for the daring bakers. I would ofcourse have less time then the usual month, so figured I should make sure that I could do it in the time left. So when I read that we were...
Posted in Challenges, Daring Bakers, Food and Drink
Tags: baking, Daring Bakers, pastry, puff pastry, recipe, Recipes, vol-au-vent
42 comments
Peter G - September 27, 2009 - 09:01
Gorgeous Simone! The tuna one brings back a lot of memories! Maybe you could make a tart with the remaining dough and fill it with mascarpone, vanilla and fresh berries and dusted with icing sugar! A great effort overall! [Reply] 
Rhyleysgranny - September 27, 2009 - 12:27
That looks wonderful. Well done.Your pics are lovely I love making pastry and I haven’t made puff pastyr for a long time. I think I’ll copy this recipe and try it. [Reply] 
Ramya Kiran - September 27, 2009 - 12:38
Looks beautiful. Loved your choice of fillings. Great job! [Reply] 
MandyM - September 27, 2009 - 12:43
Beautiful photos as always! [Reply] 
Aran - September 27, 2009 - 13:26
It seems like we all tried our sweet and savory versions. Looks wonderful Simone! [Reply] 
Karen - September 27, 2009 - 13:38
Beautiful photos and that tuna one sounds absolutely moreish. [Reply] 
sabiilaa - September 27, 2009 - 13:50
Beautiful photos! they look incredible! Just gorgeous, love the sweet version! yumm [Reply] 
Rosa - September 27, 2009 - 15:34
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella - September 27, 2009 - 15:52
Your vol au vents look amazing and what beautiful photography! [Reply] 
Olga - September 27, 2009 - 16:15
Gorgeous as always: Love the last photo. [Reply] 
John (Eat4Fun) - September 27, 2009 - 16:50
Great pictures! Your Vol-au-vents look delicious. [Reply] 
jo - September 27, 2009 - 17:25
Amazingly beautiful and lovely pictures too. I love everything about it. [Reply] 
Lauren - September 27, 2009 - 17:33
Gorgeous! Beautiful photos, and I love the rise you got =D. [Reply] 
Katie - September 27, 2009 - 19:27
Both your vol-au-vents look beautiful. The pastry cream with the raspberries sounds divine. Its always nice when things work out easier than expected [Reply]
Nutmeg Nanny - September 27, 2009 - 20:11
Your pastry looks great! Mine was a failure:( I love your yummy filling too:) [Reply] 
Amy I. - September 27, 2009 - 21:47
Beautiful photos, and great choice of fillings too. Nice work! [Reply] 
lisaiscooking - September 27, 2009 - 23:13
You’ve just made me less afraid of making puff pastry! One of these days I’ll attempt it. [Reply] 
Almost Slowfood - September 28, 2009 - 02:27
This was my first challenge and I just loved it. Your pastry came out beautifully! [Reply] 
maybelles mom - September 28, 2009 - 02:31
great job. can’t wait to see what you do with the leftover dough. [Reply] 
anna - September 28, 2009 - 04:05
You did a great job! There are so many tiny little things that can possibly go wrong and make them uneven but really you can’t tell from the pictures. [Reply] 
deeba - September 28, 2009 - 05:30
A feast for the eyes Simone…gorgeous stuff here. Love both the flavour combinations & love how well your pastry rose! I might as well add that I’m hopelessly distracted by the Italian mousse below…YUM! [Reply] 
Sue - September 28, 2009 - 06:05
The photos of your pastry in progress, and the finished product, are beautiful! The raspberries and cream are my favorite…YUM! [Reply] 
Ahmad - September 28, 2009 - 07:22
Wow I can’t believe i’ve never come across your blog before its so nice! Well done on this month’s challenge too! [Reply] 
Lisa - September 28, 2009 - 15:33
Simone, my photos are great? HA! Thank you for the compliment, as it means so much coming from an amazing photographer!! I’d die to have your eye and talent! On that note, your layers are gorgeous, and I’m inlove the the raspberries with pastry cream! YUM! [Reply] 
Meeta - September 28, 2009 - 16:01
what a lovely choice of fillings simone. just fantastic. i am really loving this vol-au-vent party! [Reply] 
Jenny Tan - September 28, 2009 - 21:39
Love your V-a-Vs!!! The photos looks amazing, and I’m sure they taste even better! [Reply] 
Esi - September 29, 2009 - 01:39
As usual, you did a wonderful job!! I am so excited to try this soon. [Reply]
Hannah - September 29, 2009 - 03:15
Gorgeous! Your photos are simply dreamy, I feel as if I could almost puck a raspberry right out of the screen! Stunning pastry, of course. [Reply] 
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking - September 29, 2009 - 05:00
Beautiful work! I would totally make these again — isn’t that a fun realization?? That a recipe is not only doable … but do-againable! Love your vol-au-vents! [Reply]
FoodJunkie - September 29, 2009 - 11:19
First of all, your vols-au-vents look amazing. I love anything with puff pastry (who doesn’t), both sweet and savoury. Secondly, thank you so much for introducing us to that video. Richard makes it look so easy and effortless, I might actually try it soon and make a whole lot of pastry goodies! [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: You should really try it Jo! It is actually much easier then I had thought it would be. It requires time but once you’ve got the butter thing going it’s really not that hard and I am sure you would be great at it! [Reply] 
Jill - September 30, 2009 - 04:51
Beautiful pictures! Both the sweet and savory pastries look delicious! Great job! [Reply] 
Cheri - October 1, 2009 - 10:25
Absolutely beautiful! I think the uneven rise gives your vols au vent a certain kind of charm. They look so lovely and flaky! [Reply] 
Chanterelle mushroom with blue cheese and pecorino pie « Junglefrog Cooking - October 22, 2009 - 17:57
[...] used storebought puff pastry, but if you have anything leftover in the freezer from the Daring Bakers challenge you can certainly use [...]  Ever since I tasted the very first macaron in my life at Laduree in Paris, I’m hooked… I love the texture of these phenomenal cookies and the taste is just well…. to die for! Last year I was in France with a friend and we found this little bakery in Dijon where they had macarons,...
Posted in Food and Drink
Tags: baking, cookies, failed, macarons
18 comments 
cherie - July 8, 2009 - 19:22
Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it sooner than later. It took me a while, but it’s all worth it. [Reply]
nina - July 8, 2009 - 19:44
I so want to try this, but the fear of failure freaks me out totally!!!I am proud of you for trying!!! [Reply] 
rose - July 8, 2009 - 19:47
Congrats on attempting them! You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to your successful post! =) [Reply] 
Valérie - July 8, 2009 - 20:14
They honestly don’t look so bad! I know you probably used the nicest ones for the pictures, but really, it’s very good for a first attempt! Learning what the right texture of the batter is is the most difficult aspect, in my opinion: I still get it wrong often. I have made macarons with both French and Italian meringue (separately, of course), and it seemed like I got better results with the Italian version, so I stuck with it. But I know that a lot of macaron experts use French meringue with great success, so I think I will give that another try next time. Or, I’ll see how it works out for you. I don’t think I’ve ever managed to get my macarons to be all the same size. And I’m a disaster with a pastry bag, so most of the time I just spoon the discs onto the baking sheet… which leads to very homemade-looking macarons. Regarding the baking, I’ve always baked them at 180 degrees, for 8-10 minutes. And here’s a really useful tip for prying them off: line the baking sheets with parchment paper, and after the baking is done, take the paper off (with the macarons on it) and place it on a slightly wet surface. They will come off much more easily. Sorry if I’m offering redundant or unwanted advice: I just have a passion for these little cookies, even though they can be a real pain to make! But you’re off to a really good start, and I can’t wait to see your next attempt! [Reply] Simone (junglefrog) Reply: Thanks Valerie for all the advice (and believe me I can use all the advice I can get, so feel free to share!) I’m just gonna use the french method for next time and see how that goes. [Reply]
Peter G - July 9, 2009 - 06:16
Sorry to hear about your macaron misfortune Simone. I’m curious to see how your French meringue ones turn out as I’m planning to do some next week. Good luck! [Reply] 
Sophie - July 9, 2009 - 10:03
I do think that your macarons look lovely for the first attempt! Good luck for the next ones! I would realy wanted to taste the first batch! [Reply] 
Christelle - July 9, 2009 - 18:08
Have a look at the blog called ‘la cuisine de Mercotte’, she’s a specialist, she even wrote books about it, and she gives great advices in her blog. I know they were a mess but I like the look of your meringues [Reply] 
Rosie - July 9, 2009 - 21:45
Macarons are a difficult bake to master and if i’m honest Simone you’ve done a great job for your first attempt! [Reply] 
Coco Bean - July 10, 2009 - 04:52
But you tried! Don’t you get points for trying?? It’s more than I have done. I do have about ten egg whites in the fridge right now just waiting to be made into something good. I’m still too afraid to try. He he! [Reply]
Olga - July 10, 2009 - 16:56
ooh, you are so brave! i just keep on talking about trying these, and not doing anything about it. Gorgeous pink color!!! [Reply] 
Simone (junglefrog) - July 10, 2009 - 17:31
Thanks guys, you’re all just too kind… [Reply]
Nutmeg Nanny - July 10, 2009 - 17:49
You are so daring! I’m glad you are not going to give up:) [Reply]
lisaiscooking - July 11, 2009 - 17:32
Don’t give up! I bought a cookbook years ago for the macarons recipe, and I still haven’t attempted it. I live in fear of it. One of these days though. Looks like some of them turned out great! [Reply] 
pigpigscorner - July 14, 2009 - 21:52
That was what happened to mine! I’ve yet to try this again. [Reply] 
Audax Artifex - July 18, 2009 - 17:55
This is very weird I just finished my first batch of macarons using Helen of Tartelette recipe (using the French method)!!! It seems that macarons seems to make most people afraid very afraid and I was a little fearful also. Good soild effort on you first attempt. Will go over to your 2nd attempt and see how it went. Yours Audax [Reply]
Saturday, June 13, 2009 16:06
Posted in Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes 11 comments
 This morning I dropped of Tom and his brother at the airport. They are going on a fishing trip in Norway… The last two years they went to France to do some carp fishing and well, hmmm, how shall I put this; they didn’t really catch much. So I hope that this will be a...
Posted in Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes
Tags: baking, clafoutis, cooking, dessert, food, recipe, Recipes, sweet
11 comments
Valérie - June 13, 2009 - 19:23
Yes, La Tartine Gourmande is a beautiful blog indeed. I also like to take advantage of my partner’s absence to try new things: I’m less nervous about how they will come out. Much as I love your clafoutis pictures, I’m hypnotized by the cherries! [Reply]
Peter G - June 14, 2009 - 00:14
Gorgeous Simone! I’ve only ever made this once and it was almost like a pancake…glad you enjoyed it! And I learnt so many things abut you today! [Reply] 
TasteStopping - June 14, 2009 - 02:16
It is nearly peak sweet cherry season around these parts…this would be a perfect tribute. I found you through TasteSpotting and wanted to come by to say that if you ever have any photos that are not accepted at TS, I would love to publish them. Come by and check out my new site…it’s a lot of fun! Best, http://www.tastestopping.wordpress.com [Reply] 
peachkins - June 14, 2009 - 04:52
This looks really gorgeous and delicious.I love cherries!♥ [Reply] 
Tina - June 14, 2009 - 12:42
I love the way you blog, so fun to read [Reply]
Sophie - June 14, 2009 - 15:11
AAaaaah,….Ooooh,….Well written, my foodie friend! I love your cherry clafoutis! MMMMMMM… [Reply]
jo - June 14, 2009 - 17:08
Delicious and such a great recipe for desserts. May I add that your pictures are great as well. [Reply]
Coco Bean - June 15, 2009 - 01:32
The other day I bought something like seven pounds of cherries and I have to make something with them. This sounds great! The ten things about yourself is amazing, I learned so much about you! You were a nurse? What a fantastic life you are leading! I also buy cookbooks in other languages, at first it was just to help me learn french, but now I think I buy them because everything sounds so much more exotic in another language. [Reply] 
MakiB - June 17, 2009 - 07:21
Glad to see that I’m not the only one who changes jobs and careers often [Reply]
Cherry Clafauotis by Junglefrog Cooking — Culinary Snapshot - July 21, 2009 - 06:12
[...] Photo Title Recipe Link: Cherry Clafoutis [...]
Apple walnut clafoutis « Junglefrog Cooking - November 5, 2009 - 14:48
[...] clafoutis are made with cherries, so that is what I did for making my first clafoutis. And it was delicious but I thought at the time that it could be better. I think in all likelyhood [...]
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 08:00
Posted in Challenges, Daring Bakers, Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes 26 comments
 I think one the best thing about being part of the Daring Bakers is that you are “forced” to make things, you wouldn’t otherwise attempt. My first challenge last month was the cheesecake, which I had never done before and the second challenge for me was Apple strudel. Ofcourse I had tasted Applestrudel many many...
Posted in Challenges, Daring Bakers, Desserts & other sweets, Food and Drink, Recipes
Tags: apple, applestrudel, baked, baking, challenge, Daring Bakers, may, recipe, Recipes
26 comments
Peter G - May 27, 2009 - 09:10
Bravo Simone! Yours turned out beautifully! I wish I could help with the strawberries…I’m sure there’s a trick out there somewhere! [Reply]
Lisa - May 27, 2009 - 09:47
Simone, as usual, you’ve blown me away once again..not only with your gorgeous photos, but that strudel is perfection – flaky and delicious looking. You are one talented lady in so many areas! [Reply] 
Vžcool (Nada) - May 27, 2009 - 10:41
Apple strudel looks amazing…very,very beautiful pictures.. [Reply]
Sophie - May 27, 2009 - 11:36
MMMM…Simone: it looks delicous! Waw! Excellent presentation! [Reply] 
Mara @ What's For Dinner? - May 27, 2009 - 15:27
Well done!! When I was a little girl, there was an older German woman who was friends with my friend’s mom. Every year, all the women in the neighborhood (my mom included) would get together and have “strudel day” while my friend and I played Nintendo in the basement. I’ll never forget the first time I was invited to help stretch the dough! [Reply]
Pigpigscorner - May 27, 2009 - 15:47
Your version looks gorgeous…and with ice-cream! yum yum!I’m scared of making pastries, I’ll stick with bread for now =) [Reply]
lisaiscooking - May 27, 2009 - 16:24
I’m having fun looking at all these strudels, and your’s looks great! I’ve never tried to make one, and the dough looks like a challenge. But, I’ll have to give it a try some day. [Reply] 
Ria - May 27, 2009 - 16:27
Wow! I love your clicks! Strawberry-Mango combo would have been a dream!!I made mango-apricot! [Reply]
Rosie - May 27, 2009 - 18:01
Simone, I take my hat of to you here – you made your own strudel dough wow. Everything looks gorgeous and stunning photos! [Reply]
Sue - May 27, 2009 - 20:08
It looks delicious especially topped with the cream and raspberry! [Reply]
Coco Bean - May 27, 2009 - 21:03
Just beautiful! I wish I had time to do this challenge (yes I know we had a month). Well please eat a big slice for me! [Reply]
nina - May 27, 2009 - 21:28
If you can make strudel pastry so thin and delicate, then phyllo must be a breeze for you to make!!! [Reply] 
Raje - May 27, 2009 - 21:32
The strudel looks yum and the photos are great. Love the mango strawberry combo. [Reply] 
Arlette - May 28, 2009 - 06:03
great job on y our challenge, and very nice photos as well… [Reply]
Esi - May 28, 2009 - 10:44
As always you did a lovely job and I agree, the DB and Daring Kitchen is wonderful for getting people to attempt things they would never normally do. [Reply]
Olga - May 28, 2009 - 18:08
LOVE your photos! [Reply] 
Jacque - May 29, 2009 - 06:09
You know, mine wasn’t a deep golden brown after the required baking time either. Anyway, your studel is lovely. Sorry the strawberry didn’t work out. What a shame, it sounds wonderful. [Reply] 
Get Well Gifts - May 29, 2009 - 19:15
This looks wonderful. Do you need any taste testers? [Reply] 
Linda Cramer - May 29, 2009 - 19:17
I wanna try this..too bad the strawberries didn’t work great, this would have been a perfect summer delight. [Reply] 
gine - June 1, 2009 - 18:19
Mmmm … mango strawberry sounds like summer [Reply]
Hannah - June 3, 2009 - 01:37
Fantastic work, your strudel looks delicious, and your photos are so bright and cheerful! [Reply] 
Libby - November 21, 2009 - 07:24
How wonderful that more people are doing a proper strudel these days. In the USA, the term has become convoluted. Some bakeries in my area put together a yeast dough, put some apples into it, and call it a strudel. I always chastise them. Great blog – I have been just browsing a page at a time. You cook all the things I would like to do. Like Cuttlefish ha ha. I have always had a penchant for the uncommon foods but some are hard to find in my area. I do the best I can. [Reply] 
sponge cake recipes - March 19, 2010 - 20:38
yummmmy:P thanks for your tips , i’d adore to adhere to your blog as often as i can.use a wonderful day~~ [Reply] |
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