Cooking, Baking and "The Extra Slice"

Aug 04, 2014 12:41

The week-end was anything but restful ( Read more... )

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bobalone August 4 2014, 14:46:18 UTC
Goodness! And I mean it. Good on you for doing all that baking, as well as waiting through the television protocols, and goodness incanate in that lovely cake you baked and photographed: it truly looks a dream. I uderstand your explanation about why the TV producers overlooked it (flash beats quality every time, I'm afraid) but I don't understad how they could pass up tasting such a sensational combination of flavours. I'm so glad you were able to transport the cake home, and to enjoy it there. Speaking of Penge, your dinner party menu sounds delightful, though I might pass on the electric daisies. What's the point of numbing your taste buds when there are so many delicious flavours to savour? (Tell Adrian that I appreciate his securing you a stool.in the studio: I know what it's like to have to stand with a poorly knee: he is such a thoughtful companion.)

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london1967 August 11 2014, 15:16:48 UTC
We watched the TV programme on Friday night and we were shocked that even cut out the only cake - of the ones that they had picked - that in our opinion deserved to be featured, but that's TV for you.

Re the sorbet, I think the numbing caused by the daisies complements the spiciness of the chilli!

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bobalone August 11 2014, 21:24:36 UTC
I'll take your word for it...you're the chef!

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dan4behr August 4 2014, 15:09:50 UTC
I echo the statements above!
Wow - that all looks amazing. I can't imagine the effort all that took! I had no idea the daisies were edible. Where I live, I sometimes see fried squash blossums added to a plate. I've never tried one though....

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london1967 August 11 2014, 15:18:07 UTC
Thank you!
Well they are special 'daisies' - in reality they look more like the centre of a normal daisy (they don't have petals).
I love fried courgette/zucchini flowers! Yum!!

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mrdreamjeans August 4 2014, 17:17:31 UTC
We would have stood a better chance if we had decorated a cactus with black icing to resemble a (spiked) dildo!

LOL!

Your cake looks lovely. I could never attempt something like it and have it come out so splendidly. I'd like a slice, but doubt it would survive the distance to Minnesota:)

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london1967 August 11 2014, 15:19:05 UTC
Thank you.
I think it's just a matter of finding a good, tested recipe and following the instructions.

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itsjustc August 4 2014, 20:37:57 UTC
I think they treated you and the other bakers quite badly really! Up until recently I was often getting regular invites to audiences then after I got a code for the secret Molly Smitten Downs Video shoot I now get coded invites. I can never get to shows n London because they invite me in the same week as the show and at tat late date train tickets are really expensive and then if it turned out I didn't get in I'd be quite mad! I have been to filmings n Sheffield and Manchester before though but they don't seem to happen that often.

I think you cake looks wonderful - Send me a piece over will you please?

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london1967 August 11 2014, 15:19:53 UTC
Thank you! We managed to share with a number of neighbours, and of course had the odd slice ourselves!

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tilia_tomentosa August 13 2014, 23:42:45 UTC
Now you just have to bike me a cake! LOL

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london1967 August 18 2014, 16:07:58 UTC
It may get eaten on the way! LOL!

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