tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post6062842886511691044..comments2023-12-06T20:36:02.885-05:00Comments on The Daily Struggles of the Domestic Un-Goddess: chocolate and caramel with the daring bakersleslie @ definitely not marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737456208934610628noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-26695714950881323982007-09-11T16:41:00.000-04:002007-09-11T16:41:00.000-04:00Well, it looks gorgeous! (thumbs up on stumble up...Well, it looks gorgeous! (thumbs up on stumble upon!) Hey, I didn't notice any boob until I read the comments... now I have to go back and look for boob!<BR/><BR/>From one "not martha" to another, you did a wonderful job and the kitchen didn't completely implode. So, kudos to you ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-6902046195586208782007-09-07T13:35:00.000-04:002007-09-07T13:35:00.000-04:00WHAT A RIOT!! Your blow by blow pictures could ha...WHAT A RIOT!! Your blow by blow pictures could have been the whole post but your narrative was great!! I'm like you, I don't think I'll be making this one again anytime soon because I'm not a huge caramel with milk chocolate fan. Great job on hanging in there.breadchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04376772267923924607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-7109764158434314272007-09-04T16:27:00.000-04:002007-09-04T16:27:00.000-04:00Wow Leslie... I love the way your photographic ess...Wow Leslie... I love the way your photographic essay sets *clear* expectations for anyone who wants to tackle this. (and I will certainly learn from your challenges and successes during my belated attempt with this one).<BR/><BR/>And what *better* arsenal for facing THAT time of month than sugar, chocolate, and copious amounts of dairy fat? :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I totally missed the boob thing reflected in the comments?!? :)Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162620206370481186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-71541254916737311742007-09-04T00:01:00.000-04:002007-09-04T00:01:00.000-04:00+1 for boobs!+1 for boobs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-67197140019213512912007-09-02T03:05:00.000-04:002007-09-02T03:05:00.000-04:00I loved making the caramel too. Your tart looks wo...I loved making the caramel too. Your tart looks wonderful.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074005234609879061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-12157443843407091132007-09-01T15:25:00.000-04:002007-09-01T15:25:00.000-04:00Well done! I had huge issues with the tart shell ...Well done! I had huge issues with the tart shell as well. But you persevered! Looks lovely!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832115583011908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-67084319179878491412007-09-01T13:40:00.000-04:002007-09-01T13:40:00.000-04:00Looks so lovel!Looks so lovel!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139572511797046428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-40361704586236126022007-08-31T02:03:00.000-04:002007-08-31T02:03:00.000-04:00I'm envious of the way you got your pastry to look...I'm envious of the way you got your pastry to look like pastry before being chilled. Mine turned out like thick buttercream! Finished tart looks great though, Have to admit im a cinnamon adict though :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-90568976759612714472007-08-31T00:25:00.000-04:002007-08-31T00:25:00.000-04:00Well yes I have just about the same photo of that ...Well yes I have just about the same photo of that crust on my blog! But I liked the cinnamon! And like you I loved the caramel!MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-37039912197981159152007-08-30T23:25:00.000-04:002007-08-30T23:25:00.000-04:00Heh, the depth of field in that picture is a littl...Heh, the depth of field in that picture is a <I>little</I> short, but I'm impressed by your dual decorations, both hazelnut and plain. Best of luck if you give it another try!Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544178835111882715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-14112967812127877782007-08-30T20:43:00.000-04:002007-08-30T20:43:00.000-04:00Hahaha thank you for a great laugh in the telling ...Hahaha thank you for a great laugh in the telling of your tale! It was better than the book I am reading!<BR/>Great work on the tart, and I'm with you on the crust!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100295997954408204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-12901380330795867612007-08-30T15:15:00.000-04:002007-08-30T15:15:00.000-04:00Wasn't that caramel just divine?! I had a bit lef...Wasn't that caramel just divine?! I had a bit left and spooned it all straight from the pot into my mouth.Innehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822393890666142460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-35710342943836240392007-08-30T14:29:00.000-04:002007-08-30T14:29:00.000-04:00Who knew reading a baking blog could be dangerous ...Who knew reading a baking blog could be dangerous while drinking water? I too marveled at the smoothness of the crust on the waxed paper and collapsed into laughter at what happened to it. The third picture, with the crust in flat pieces, is something I can relate to with this recipe. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for such an entertaining entry, and it looks like it worked out for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633712081197318104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-23390462119826174172007-08-30T13:23:00.000-04:002007-08-30T13:23:00.000-04:00Too funny! I am so glad we cleared up what time o...Too funny! I am so glad we cleared up what time of the month it is (hehe). I love your unabashed approach. I agree the recipe left me wondering "what?" Your photos are great and your tart looks great. I liked your idea of coating the caramel with the hazelnuts. WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05757155764764043844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-41249036739406071822007-08-30T05:57:00.000-04:002007-08-30T05:57:00.000-04:00Wow - you rival that crazy Pioneer Woman with your...Wow - you rival that crazy Pioneer Woman with your step by step pictures. Fantastic job.Morvenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10628372625541357125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-82089671561187630522007-08-30T03:48:00.000-04:002007-08-30T03:48:00.000-04:00Excellent write up and pics Leslie. As ever you ma...Excellent write up and pics Leslie. As ever you made me laugh out loud!Amanda at Little Foodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262887792010049693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-67979033749032700342007-08-30T02:06:00.000-04:002007-08-30T02:06:00.000-04:00Loved your post, as always. The hazelnut brittle ...Loved your post, as always. The hazelnut brittle was a brilliant idea. I never think of these things.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715945613246233125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-12476614944089493522007-08-30T01:53:00.000-04:002007-08-30T01:53:00.000-04:00Love all the photos. My tart crust crumbled too, ...Love all the photos. My tart crust crumbled too, it was pretty frustrating. I couldn't resist stirring the sugar and it clumped up on me too.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476501320662187793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-46053308792164801402007-08-30T00:29:00.000-04:002007-08-30T00:29:00.000-04:00love the step by step. glad you like the tart, I d...love the step by step. glad you like the tart, I do too!nikcreatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567611494942756835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-71287291589741020832007-08-29T23:22:00.000-04:002007-08-29T23:22:00.000-04:00I agree that the mousse got lost in the tart in be...I agree that the mousse got lost in the tart in between the crust and caramel. Advice, although you did not ask, when I make dry caramel, I use a large saucepan, shallow type so the sugar is in a very thin layer and it does not clump up. You did an amazig job and I loved reading about your account after each step. I love the quality of your pictures!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-68372238265806780442007-08-29T21:02:00.000-04:002007-08-29T21:02:00.000-04:00Leslie,I love how you photo document everything! Y...Leslie,<BR/><BR/>I love how you photo document everything! Your tart looks tremendous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-2666897113807368322007-08-29T20:53:00.000-04:002007-08-29T20:53:00.000-04:00ha! i agree! the caramel was to die for, but the...ha! i agree! the caramel was to die for, but the mouse was sub-par. and the tart shell, i dunno, too dry? too many ingredients {hazelnuts & cinnamon?!}<BR/><BR/>but your tart looks beautiful, and your documentation of the whole experience is great!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704701495676341621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-67546292285677176932007-08-29T19:35:00.000-04:002007-08-29T19:35:00.000-04:00You had me laughing so hard! I love your write up!...You had me laughing so hard! I love your write up! Thanks for giving us a great story. And yeah, I'll fight you for that caramel. Gawd, it is so good!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259505239817138757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-23806014500224227752007-08-29T17:24:00.000-04:002007-08-29T17:24:00.000-04:00Your tart is beautiful and I'm envious that your c...Your tart is beautiful and I'm envious that your caramel worked so easily, but gald for you. The dough is actually quite good as a base for bar cookies, without the cinnamon. Love the way you decorated your tart with the caramel...both kinds, right?Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24912646.post-57472657871468073332007-08-29T17:23:00.000-04:002007-08-29T17:23:00.000-04:00I thought using warm butter was wierd too. Then I...I thought using warm butter was wierd too. Then I forgot to add the eggs...Brilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.com