tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post6958658940269992814..comments2024-02-21T06:50:10.032-05:00Comments on No Special Effects: River Cafe's Chocolate Almond CakeManggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-38990192750773176992022-05-13T05:27:20.704-04:002022-05-13T05:27:20.704-04:0025 mins my cake is completely wet, is timing corre...25 mins my cake is completely wet, is timing correct?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-87180550333649119132012-03-29T23:45:11.235-04:002012-03-29T23:45:11.235-04:00Just combined - no need to double the volume, but ...Just combined - no need to double the volume, but it at least shouldn't still be gritty with sugar.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-1266282833006390562012-03-29T20:10:16.302-04:002012-03-29T20:10:16.302-04:00do you beat the eggs and egg yolks with sugar unti...do you beat the eggs and egg yolks with sugar untill is very well combined doubled in volume or just mixed??Bkowalewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-54669769971773048092010-04-21T13:50:09.614-04:002010-04-21T13:50:09.614-04:00Absolutely true. I think it is the ability in oth...Absolutely true. I think it is the ability in others to see things in us that we cannot see ourselves, that provides the best motivator of all. I see in you the ability to ake irresistable chocolate cake :)Jeanne @ CookSister!http://www.cooksister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-3689378868424442762010-03-30T05:23:07.350-04:002010-03-30T05:23:07.350-04:00I agree with what you said about how stupefying it...I agree with what you said about how stupefying it feels when someone actually notices the little things one does.<br /><br />This cake makes me feel like trying a slice!peilinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-69632824681185289682010-03-30T05:22:08.896-04:002010-03-30T05:22:08.896-04:00Great post here Mark! I agree with what you said a...Great post here Mark! I agree with what you said about how stupefying it is that people notices the little things one does.<br /><br />This cakes makes me feel like I want to try making it!!!peilinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-20531278940898460482010-03-24T22:07:04.893-04:002010-03-24T22:07:04.893-04:00Firstly, wow, what a cake. I fear I just keep put...Firstly, wow, what a cake. I fear I just keep putting on pounds when I come to your website. But I won't stop! :)<br /><br />Hard to believe you thought you were a bad writer when you were younger. Maybe you weren't passionate about what you were writing? Unlike now. I love reading your blog.<br /><br />Who is my hero? I've never specifically thought about having a hero, but it didn't take long for me to think now .... my mum. :)<br /><br />My mum is the strongest woman I know. She has endured much heartache, pain and tragedy throughout her 70+ years in life. But she always comes through the other end looking at the positive side of what life has to offer. She continues day to day with outrageous energy levels, tackling new things, doing new things, learning new things. She knows disappointing things happen, and life is short (sometimes way too short), but there are many great things out there. She knows it's up to you to enjoy life, and be happy with yourself. She has a wonderful outlook on life which is infectious! <br /><br />Maybe not technically the definition of a hero, but she's a positive influence on for many people at the very least! :)Julia @ Mélangerhttp://melangerbaking.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-39181672428822033202010-03-24T04:41:12.108-04:002010-03-24T04:41:12.108-04:00"the voluptuous bittersweetness of the chocol..."the voluptuous bittersweetness of the chocolate flooded my mouth"... Seriously? You, a crap writer? Come on! You've got me hanging on your every word! ;) This cake looks freaking amazing! Chocolate and almond, two of my fave flavors together.LyBhttp://andthenidothedishes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-84075402045299563442010-03-24T04:12:44.148-04:002010-03-24T04:12:44.148-04:00Hm, thanks for counting your visits! ;)
Thank you ...Hm, thanks for counting your visits! ;)<br />Thank you for coming by. I always strive to give my best in every post and book review.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-30291284381908105712010-03-24T04:12:43.013-04:002010-03-24T04:12:43.013-04:00Oh no, I wonder if the heat of the oven was not en...Oh no, I wonder if the heat of the oven was not enough. As I said, I was skeptical about the time and temp too, but it worked out.<br />I can't believe a teacher could be (or SHOULD be) jealous of a student! Thank goodness your friends encouraged you!Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-29630346388340405542010-03-24T04:12:30.153-04:002010-03-24T04:12:30.153-04:00Thanks for dropping by even during your vacation T...Thanks for dropping by even during your vacation Thip!Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-89080464530908033122010-03-24T04:12:27.412-04:002010-03-24T04:12:27.412-04:00Come on, that was only, uh, 16 years ago!! I remem...Come on, that was only, uh, 16 years ago!! I remember MUCH more. Much more I'd rather forget.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-14407641120535560032010-03-24T04:12:24.771-04:002010-03-24T04:12:24.771-04:00No no no! I really was not putting my heart into w...No no no! I really was not putting my heart into writing at the time.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-32489906588381254502010-03-24T04:12:23.559-04:002010-03-24T04:12:23.559-04:00Oh, I never did it for the gratitude, but it warme...Oh, I never did it for the gratitude, but it warmed my heart to know it was there. :)Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-9027820008766423612010-03-24T04:12:21.931-04:002010-03-24T04:12:21.931-04:00Thanks, Sylvia! I hope you give it a try.Thanks, Sylvia! I hope you give it a try.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-57058438665900271522010-03-24T04:12:20.504-04:002010-03-24T04:12:20.504-04:00Yeah, it serves to remind us that we are all capab...Yeah, it serves to remind us that we are all capable of doing much greater things :)Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-20292889311851830612010-03-24T04:12:15.537-04:002010-03-24T04:12:15.537-04:00It was finished horrifyingly quickly!It was finished horrifyingly quickly!Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-58141507712809444662010-03-24T04:12:14.135-04:002010-03-24T04:12:14.135-04:00Dude, I only post these once a week! Ha ha ha.Dude, I only post these once a week! Ha ha ha.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-37063223779772898812010-03-24T04:12:12.723-04:002010-03-24T04:12:12.723-04:00I do believe that our mums are truly the first her...I do believe that our mums are truly the first heroines of our lives! :)<br /><br />. . . Dunno much about Queen Elizabeth I though :PManggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-4635064230370525272010-03-24T04:12:11.430-04:002010-03-24T04:12:11.430-04:00Yeah, the almonds give it a great texture too! :)Yeah, the almonds give it a great texture too! :)Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-67237029001403000032010-03-24T04:12:02.042-04:002010-03-24T04:12:02.042-04:00Thank you Amanda! I'll check it out.Thank you Amanda! I'll check it out.Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-57438912842752410782010-03-24T04:12:00.507-04:002010-03-24T04:12:00.507-04:00Oh, just ask Allen/Duncan/Jen/Marc/Ginny/Marvin/Di...Oh, just ask Allen/Duncan/Jen/Marc/Ginny/Marvin/Diane/Todd/Stephane - all will tell you I am the <i>least</i> intimidating person. On the planet.<br />Plus, I suck at love, so. . .Manggyhttp://manggy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-85491507508323154372010-03-13T06:55:39.261-05:002010-03-13T06:55:39.261-05:00Absolutely gorgeous.
Like an Italian which I am.....Absolutely gorgeous. <br />Like an Italian which I am... not, who tires of almonds?<br />This is my twelfth visit and I always find something very good. <br />Thank you for being selfless with your works.<br />I even read your reviews in another site.<br />Everything is addictive.<br />All my best. Gratuliere!Wenceslao Pascualnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-3438855814226546072010-03-12T20:24:40.069-05:002010-03-12T20:24:40.069-05:00you know i made this too, months ago, and it came ...you know i made this too, months ago, and it came out awful. i was using that old oven from my old rental. the crust was great but the middle was awful. so now seeing this i want to cry lol no no kidding.<br />when i was in boarding school, there was a famous english teacher there that said my writing was horrid. well i told a couple of my friends and luckily their words of 'don't believe her, she's just jealous of your long hair and beauty and wants to criticize you.....' stuck with me for years after that. if it wasn't for my friends encouragement i would have stopped writing. and today, because of that nasty english teacher i love to write, and truly think i have mad skills. so poop on her. why did i tell you this? because i LOVE your writings! ;-)dawnhttp://vanillakitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589144729472463179.post-66787353091825595022010-03-11T16:59:48.336-05:002010-03-11T16:59:48.336-05:00This looks so good, Mark. I need to get some choco...This looks so good, Mark. I need to get some chocolate dessert asap. :DNamthiphttp://twitter.com/namthipnoreply@blogger.com