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May/June Dessert COTM: CHOCOLATE AND THE ART OF LOW FAT DESSERTS - All Recipes
haha yup, that is what happened. :)
i think i shall try it toasted tomorrow morning for breakfast! mmm.
May/June Dessert COTM: CHOCOLATE AND THE ART OF LOW FAT DESSERTS - All Recipes
Hey, sorry... yes, the original recipe had 2 cups cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, and grated zest of 1 orange instead of the lavender flowers. Also, in the glaze, it used 3 tbsp of orange liqueur instead of water.
The original mixing directions were: "On low speed, beat in a third of the flour mixture. On medium-high speed, beat in half of the yogurt. On low speed, beat in half of the remaining flour. On high speed, beat in the rest of the yogurt and the vanilla. On low speed, beat in the rest of the flour. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the cranberries and nuts."
I thought perhaps the switching back and forth between the speeds would give it some sort of volume in the body, but after eating the cake, the directions felt sort of unnecessary to me. Alternating between flour and yogurt is still probably a good idea, but just keeping at low speed is fine and simpler.
Also, if anyone is curious, the nutrition facts for the original cake made with cranberries and pecans, based on 10-12 servings (she doesn't say which), is 256 calories, 8.5g fat, 30.9mg cholesterol.
May/June Dessert COTM: CHOCOLATE AND THE ART OF LOW FAT DESSERTS - All Recipes
I made her Cranberry Pecan cake last night, except for..... changing all the flavors, hehe. I made it with 1/2 tsp lemon oil and 2 tbsp dried lavender flowers, and changed the glaze to water with lemon oil. It turned out great!! http://thesweetgourmand.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/lavender-lemon-pound-cake-home-at-last/
I used a 50/50 Earth Balance butter blend stick, so it is even more low-fat, hooray. Next time I don't think I'll do her crazy mixing instructions though, it might have led to a little bit too dry of a texture. Other than that, easy, simple, but comforting cake without all the crazy butter that other pound/tea cakes usually have.
What to order at Tinto!
Okay so disregarding my last post... I made reservations for Tinto tomorrow night for 4, yay.
Now then... what must I order here? :)
Philly: did some homework, would like some feedback
I haven't been to Boston before, so I'm not sure what is or isn't there...
But I would definitely recommend Capogiro's :)
http://thesweetgourmand.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/my-love-of-gelato/
http://www.capogirogelato.com/flavors.php?c=n
As for Chinatown, I haven't tried a normal meal there, but I love Joy Tsin Lau for dim sum. Personally I wasn't too impressed with Lee How Fook for their dinner items..even their well-praised salt-baked shrimp. I do love Sang Kee though, whether it be their peking duck (mmmmm) or their roasted duck noodles.
Also, you might like to try Bonte waffles... http://www.mybonte.com/cafe-entry.php
You can pick your own toppings (I like strawberry and dark chocolate)
Other than that, I agree with the rest. (To add to the cheesesteak madness, I like Jim's). Enjoy!
How busy is Melograno on Tuesday night?
I'm having a birthday dinner tomorrow night for 4, and I was really hoping to go to Melograno. However.. I'm a little nervous about the no reservation thing... if we get there around 6:30pm, is it usually pretty busy that time on a Tuesday evening? Would it be better to go to Branzino where I could make a reservation online? Ahhhh...what to do
...nevermind, I switched completely and made reservations for Tinto. :P
DESSERT Cookbook of the Month VOTING
Combo: PURE DESSERT & CHOCOLATE & THE ART OF LOW-FAT DESSERTS, Medrich
Good spots for quick dinner on UPENN's campus?
i would recommend koreana, for some quick, inexpensive, and delicious korean food! :) http://www.campusfood.com/menu/items.asp?restid=4245&campusid=1
if you want to look at their menu online. it's on 36th and chestnut, and it's sorta hidden but it's near a chili's and abner's cheesesteak (which you could get as well).
