tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post2594706490928503017..comments2023-12-22T20:09:58.098+10:00Comments on the scent of green bananas: you make me feel like dancin'.santos.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-64170163005923191462007-04-23T13:18:00.000+10:002007-04-23T13:18:00.000+10:00Leo Sayer would be good music to bake too. Early ...Leo Sayer would be good music to bake too. Early morning "You make me feel like dancing" while some bread is in the oven.Isabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058907126398013992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-6887201962604194592007-04-21T01:31:00.000+10:002007-04-21T01:31:00.000+10:00I'd love to see some of your coloful photos of a n...I'd love to see some of your coloful photos of a nice cake... maybe lemon or orange... that orange crunch cake sounds interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-12615096398943561002007-04-20T03:04:00.000+10:002007-04-20T03:04:00.000+10:00so, leo sayer-inspired comments gave rise to the d...so, leo sayer-inspired comments gave rise to the dream cake? it is possible that association will stay in my head for a long time...akatsukirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077017365909795321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-68104880903575176822007-04-18T23:47:00.000+10:002007-04-18T23:47:00.000+10:00Didn't Leo do Long Tall Glasses? I think that was ...Didn't Leo do Long Tall Glasses? I think that was the first single I ever had.<BR/><BR/>Can you make one of those shaped German cakes that don't have a hole in the middle so I can find out what they're used for and use my world's most unsuccesful jelly mould.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849240671473744463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-62890483880674101492007-04-18T14:46:00.000+10:002007-04-18T14:46:00.000+10:00acornbud, i like whipped cream too...i want that o...acornbud, i like whipped cream too...i want that orange crunch cake!!<BR/><BR/>deborah, ooh. i'll look for chelsea bun recipes tonight. thanks!santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-61709688256294922822007-04-18T13:53:00.000+10:002007-04-18T13:53:00.000+10:00like a cinnamon scroll... but instead of cinnamon ...like a cinnamon scroll... but instead of cinnamon butter.. you have all spice, nutmeg, brown sugar and currants...<BR/><BR/>i like the idea of a dream cake... and an orange nut cake too!deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684760698194154786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-27238223535638646202007-04-17T19:18:00.000+10:002007-04-17T19:18:00.000+10:00It's hard to remember all the details. It was an ...It's hard to remember all the details. It was an orange chiffon with layers and frosting of whipped cream, probably flavored. The crunch was a brittle like crushed up candy. It had a distinct orange flavor, but the wannabee recipes are lemon, too.<BR/>Can you tell I like whipped cream?Acornbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998613311253405980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-73591468880213645862007-04-17T18:26:00.000+10:002007-04-17T18:26:00.000+10:00ooooh acornbud, what was in that orange crunch cak...ooooh acornbud, what was in that orange crunch cake??santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-57759968108739212712007-04-17T18:22:00.000+10:002007-04-17T18:22:00.000+10:00PS: one recipe at this linkhttp://starbulletin.co...PS: one recipe at this link<BR/>http://starbulletin.com/2007/02/21/features/request.html<BR/>I haven't tried, it though.Acornbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998613311253405980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-61923456887100580662007-04-17T18:19:00.000+10:002007-04-17T18:19:00.000+10:00Dream cake=light chocolate chiffon cake light, cre...Dream cake=light chocolate chiffon cake light, creamy frosting and chocolate curls (one description) It may be a dream but I remember the one from Alexander Young Hotel Bakery (maker of the legendary Orange Crunch Cake!) as a child in Honolulu having frosting like whipped cream. The ones I've had elsewhere just aren't the same. I miss that bakery:)Acornbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998613311253405980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-63451698607063114392007-04-17T18:03:00.000+10:002007-04-17T18:03:00.000+10:00hallo mavar and all your lovely comment, i own thr...hallo mavar and all your lovely comment, i own three dogs who eat my cooking. that is all. that is enough. sweet dreams!santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-38026665211234300092007-04-17T16:45:00.000+10:002007-04-17T16:45:00.000+10:00Santos, It's almost midnight here in Vancouver, WA...Santos, <BR/><BR/>It's almost midnight here in Vancouver, WA, but thanks to you, I couldn't stop reading your blogs (in a good way, btw). But before I go, may I ask if you own a restaurant near or around Portland, OR / or SW WA area? If not, maybe you should start one. Have a good night. I'll be dreaming of mangosteen and sinigang, and siopao (manapua) and finadene....mavarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946221611425612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-66667922310456896732007-04-16T23:41:00.000+10:002007-04-16T23:41:00.000+10:00anne, i love the cake you made from the dorie gree...anne, i love the cake you made from the dorie greenspan cookbook! i think i would rather try an ube cake than a san rival, although i should think about both of those....<BR/><BR/>deborah, an amazingly high cake would be cool, i wonder if it will topple over. only one way to find out :) maybe not too high. what's a chelsea bun?<BR/><BR/>elizabeth, i have not made the no-knead bread as kneading is one of things i really like about baking bread. however, i do know that i have had problems with some yeasts in the heat and humidity in the past. i can only leave things out for a certain number of hours before it seems like the heat just kills it. i don't know how long you are supposed to let the no-knead bread rise, but perhaps you can do it in the fridge? i do live in extreme heat and humidity, though. during the day it is usually 80-100˚F in my place, and even with a couple dehumidifiers running the moisture is probably at 50% or more--probably not ideal for no-knead baking!santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-17840903431572633802007-04-16T21:42:00.000+10:002007-04-16T21:42:00.000+10:00anything you bake will be interesting and deliciou...anything you bake will be interesting and delicious, but i was wondering if you have made or were planning to make the no-knead bread. <BR/><BR/>i have never made bread before so i don't know how a hot and humid climate will affect the rising of the dough.shukumeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372299532474483353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-53887117873391168372007-04-16T21:23:00.000+10:002007-04-16T21:23:00.000+10:00id love to see your version of a chelsea tea bun. ...id love to see your version of a chelsea tea bun. i tried making them a few weeks ago and failed... they didn't rise but the dough smelled great with all the spices n stuff. i also used cranberries and currants instead of sultanas and orange peel. either that or an amazingly high layer cake :)deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684760698194154786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-2875098585586235552007-04-16T20:30:00.000+10:002007-04-16T20:30:00.000+10:00How about ube cake? or Sans Rival? Whatever you ch...How about ube cake? or Sans Rival? Whatever you choose to bake, I know it will always end up worth craving :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01632639896426211250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-60602586629830047052007-04-16T16:48:00.000+10:002007-04-16T16:48:00.000+10:00ooh. what's a dream cake when it's at home?ooh. what's a dream cake when it's at home?santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-62984329582435995402007-04-16T16:39:00.000+10:002007-04-16T16:39:00.000+10:00How about a dream cake?How about a dream cake?Acornbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998613311253405980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-56938368799646197412007-04-16T16:34:00.000+10:002007-04-16T16:34:00.000+10:00that is too funny, i was actually considering maki...that is too funny, i was actually considering making a wedding-style cake. too bad no one's getting married. hm. i suppose i could practice....santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-7667841507200442492007-04-16T16:18:00.001+10:002007-04-16T16:18:00.001+10:00that's frenzy, not francy... Eh! New computer and ...that's frenzy, not francy... Eh! New computer and touch-pad mouse is to freaking fast for me!Cerebrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583325839191361818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154048.post-75857543002329481382007-04-16T16:18:00.000+10:002007-04-16T16:18:00.000+10:00Love that cover! I'm thinking wedding cake - but t...Love that cover! I'm thinking wedding cake - but that's probabbly because I myself am all wrapped up in a wedding cake francy because I'm making one for my friend's wedding this coming Saturday. So anything you bake will probably be good, Santos - it usually is!Cerebrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16583325839191361818noreply@blogger.com