Comments on: The Cookie Experience http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html In LA, but Still Exploring Desserts Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:56:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Sweet Napa » Blog Archive » Pastry Techniques Wrap Up http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-149 Sweet Napa » Blog Archive » Pastry Techniques Wrap Up Sun, 09 Apr 2006 21:53:36 +0000 http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-149 [...] We finished our Pastry Techniques block last week, with Breakfast Pastries and Desserts as our last two subjects; we had focused on Cookies first. It was a survey of working with different doughs, batters, and fillings. [...] [...] We finished our Pastry Techniques block last week, with Breakfast Pastries and Desserts as our last two subjects; we had focused on Cookies first. It was a survey of working with different doughs, batters, and fillings. [...]

]]> By: Nina http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-125 Nina Mon, 03 Apr 2006 21:50:51 +0000 http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-125 Chanit - Hehe Thank you :) Susan - Yeah, theory is really what I'm looking for. After we make things, they are critiqued, and there is usually mention of taste, but it's rather anecdotal. I hope that theory is to come, or I'll press the subject myself anyway. And I'll continue my search for the revelatory madeleine. I don't usually have tea or coffee with dessert, but next time I get a madeleine, I'll have a drink with it; I could see the combination elevating the cookie and the tea. Of course, I always think of Proust when madeleines come up, so I really should have done this sooner. :) Chanit - Hehe Thank you :)

Susan - Yeah, theory is really what I’m looking for. After we make things, they are critiqued, and there is usually mention of taste, but it’s rather anecdotal. I hope that theory is to come, or I’ll press the subject myself anyway.
And I’ll continue my search for the revelatory madeleine. I don’t usually have tea or coffee with dessert, but next time I get a madeleine, I’ll have a drink with it; I could see the combination elevating the cookie and the tea. Of course, I always think of Proust when madeleines come up, so I really should have done this sooner. :)

]]> By: Susan http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-124 Susan Mon, 03 Apr 2006 19:37:17 +0000 http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-124 Great post. I find it interesting that they teach basic cookie technique, but no real taste/construction theory. I assume they leave you to your own devises for that? As for the madeleine, it is one of those things like biscotti and shortbread, that seemed designed to have with a cup of tea or coffee/espresso. Nothing too sweet, but a little bite to go with the beverage. I have had some excellent madeleines, and I think I may even have a cookbook on them. Some are glazed or have citrus zest, some are flavored with lavender or other herbs, and there are even savory madeleines. I think they are an easy cookie to modify with flavor and coatings. Great post. I find it interesting that they teach basic cookie technique, but no real taste/construction theory. I assume they leave you to your own devises for that? As for the madeleine, it is one of those things like biscotti and shortbread, that seemed designed to have with a cup of tea or coffee/espresso. Nothing too sweet, but a little bite to go with the beverage. I have had some excellent madeleines, and I think I may even have a cookbook on them. Some are glazed or have citrus zest, some are flavored with lavender or other herbs, and there are even savory madeleines. I think they are an easy cookie to modify with flavor and coatings.

]]> By: Chanit http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-119 Chanit Sun, 02 Apr 2006 20:07:21 +0000 http://www.sweetnapa.com/2006/03/29/the-cookie-experience.html#comment-119 I LOVE YOUR BLOG , thank you :-) I LOVE YOUR BLOG ,
thank you :-)

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