tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post5407762200986103521..comments2024-02-23T09:48:57.636-05:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Dark Chocolate souffle with Raspberries, plus Posadas!Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-25227012022645787992014-12-13T18:02:37.902-05:002014-12-13T18:02:37.902-05:00I think it'll be super easy for you, Missy, si...I think it'll be super easy for you, Missy, since you're a versatile cook. I'm still learning the stages of whipped egg whites. But I think I might have under whipped these and it still came out ok. <br /><br />And yes, that one on the left... that expression comes directly from me. The "are you kidding me?" face.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-8079836498429966762014-12-13T18:01:00.989-05:002014-12-13T18:01:00.989-05:00I just ordered those Lindt truffle balls for our s...I just ordered those Lindt truffle balls for our snowman cookie jar. It's a tradition... instead of cookies year round, we bring out our old snoman jar and he holds truffles. <br /> I also put in raspberry dark chocolate flavor for the first time.... not really sure how it would be. I stick to the four or five regular varieties. I don't want to be stuck with some flavor no one will eat.<br /> OH MY GOODNESS. Unbelievable. So delicious. I should never have doubted Lindt.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-37942959967887210882014-12-13T17:59:24.764-05:002014-12-13T17:59:24.764-05:00IT WAS KAV. Now we'll remember that moment for...IT WAS KAV. Now we'll remember that moment forever. :)<br /><br /> I didn't have a sweet soufflés until I lived in France. When I was growing up, it was all cheese or spinach or cheese and spinach.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-51574122198857538662014-12-13T17:58:19.824-05:002014-12-13T17:58:19.824-05:00Oh, and my friend's husband is an artist, but ...Oh, and my friend's husband is an artist, but two of his brothers are Methodist ministers, his dad is a retired Methodist minister and both grandfathers were Methodist ministers. So... It's not as if she didn't know her traditions. Again, I think it just depends on what your community celebrates.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-58766730121974230992014-12-13T17:56:52.381-05:002014-12-13T17:56:52.381-05:00Missy, my college roommate is Methodist and hadn&#...Missy, my college roommate is Methodist and hadn't heard of it either until this last year when one of her kids learned about it in school. I think it just depends on region and history. We certainly don't have a parade. It's just a little community thing with neighbors and local kids, but the songs are very old... and the hot chocolate is DELICIOUS. That Mexican cinnamon hot chocolate that's whole milk and real chocolate. YUMMYMary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-8965979665936767622014-12-13T17:55:24.607-05:002014-12-13T17:55:24.607-05:00Yes, but Julie... this is ONLINE.YOU CAN'T EAT...Yes, but Julie... this is ONLINE.YOU CAN'T EAT IT. lol<br /><br />Aren't you allergic to eggs? Or is that my friend Christalee? It's so hard to navigate cooking/ holidays with allergies but at least you can see what goes into this one. And no nuts in the crust, which French tarts can have if it's an almond crust and no just a brisee.Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-76738231566388896292014-12-13T13:56:37.959-05:002014-12-13T13:56:37.959-05:00I've been Methodist for most of my life and ha...I've been Methodist for most of my life and have never heard of this service! Virginia (and Susanna and Julie) thanks for educating me! I'll check out the Book of Worship.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-26790290061401042572014-12-13T13:53:21.989-05:002014-12-13T13:53:21.989-05:00I'm taking a quick break from baking and am no...I'm taking a quick break from baking and am now excited to try making a soufflé!! I've never done one and think maybe I can handle it with your directions, Virginia! :)<br /><br />I love that photo of the girls. Somehow, I can just imagine that same look on your face. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-7226920926985339552014-12-13T12:56:26.337-05:002014-12-13T12:56:26.337-05:00Lindt dark chocolate. I speak it fluently. Thank y...Lindt dark chocolate. I speak it fluently. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-38710277771711306242014-12-13T08:41:29.526-05:002014-12-13T08:41:29.526-05:00I didn't know what a ramekin was until you edu...I didn't know what a ramekin was until you educated me, Virginia! And now you've educated me again because I had no idea there was such a thing as dessert soufflés. Honestly, y'all are going to turn me into a master chef here at the café. <br /><br />I had heard of posadas though. Love that tradition. And the sense of community it brings. Enjoy this busyness of the season with your family, Virginia.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-36337447151040224332014-12-13T07:55:48.683-05:002014-12-13T07:55:48.683-05:00I deliberately did not buy the Chocolate Raspberry...I deliberately did not buy the Chocolate Raspberry tart at the French bakery for my birthday because I knew you were posting this. YUM and a half. And so light.<br /><br />Posadas are big here but mainly as a big celebration involving entire communities and a parade. Our Methodist Book of Worship actually has songs and scripts for churches who want to do them. Such fun and worshipful and educational, all in one.<br /><br />Hope this week of Advent joy ahead is a good one for you. J. Hilton Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085392971141928599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-17926593953419021252014-12-13T06:29:33.042-05:002014-12-13T06:29:33.042-05:00*snort* Who was it one year who asked what a ramek...*snort* Who was it one year who asked what a ramekin was? I don't remember. But for a moment I thought, "Did I use the wrong language?" (Or where you're saying one word and thinking another.) And then I thought about "ramekin" so much it started to sound ALL WRONG, and then I had to Google to reassure myself that I hadn't gone completely around the bend.<br /><br /> And I'm all about individual portions. That keeps older kids from eating seconds, and younger kids love their own dishes. It also keeps me from "tasting" my way through a serving. Kind of hard to hide an empty ramekin (there it is again).Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-76651048719142453882014-12-13T04:31:26.459-05:002014-12-13T04:31:26.459-05:00I'm with Jan, repeat both! Yes, I could go loo...I'm with Jan, repeat both! Yes, I could go look it up, but honestly, I bet folks will love seeing them just show up before them!!!! <br /><br />THE GIRLS ARE SO ADORABLE!!!! Love the dresses, love the looks and what a blessing. Oh, I love kids, I love being around kids, and I love the rapt audience of kids for my nonsense.<br /><br />The grown up varieties don't appreciate my penchant for drama/goofiness/expression.<br /><br />Silly them!!!! <br /><br />Thank you for this post! I've never done individual souffles, I wouldn't have thought of it! Love it! And now I'm thinking I need creme brulee in a ramekin.<br /><br />I just like saying ramekin.Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-27348223549820057922014-12-13T03:44:18.246-05:002014-12-13T03:44:18.246-05:00It really is so easy! And I've made it both wa...It really is so easy! And I've made it both ways- fresh an all at once, and another time after chilling for about 5 hours until it was the end of a meal. Both times worked well.<br /> Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-30059626128978848992014-12-13T00:25:45.869-05:002014-12-13T00:25:45.869-05:00Yay for chocolate! This looks so elegant, but not ...Yay for chocolate! This looks so elegant, but not too hard. Just the thing for a special occasion!<br /><br />And Posadas sounds like a neat tradition, and a great way to celebrate Christmas. I'm sure the children have a wonderful time - especially looking forward to the treats at the end of the evening!<br /><br />But next week - do me a favor and don't choose. Do one next weekend and one the weekend after. I absolutely love Aplets and Cotlets, and I'm looking forward to that recipe! But I remember the post about your step-mother's Croatian nut roll - mmmm...... Don't skip either one!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.com