These are so fun and colorful. The green layer reminds me a little of pistachio while all three together remind me of ice cream!
Lets see, pretty uneventful process. No electrical failure, no laptop drop, no missed ingredients and no spill over! This is a good day and its Friday. The only disaster is my kitchen sink which I will tackle later. Something new, I have never worked with almond past before. For those of you who have FYI, it now comes in a tube in a box. It is quite thick to work with so when I blended the paste with my sugar, I put it in my food processor with the dough blade and it made it much easier. (Side note: make sure you blend well as the almond paste once blended does not really break down any more.) Then back to my original bowl with the rest of the ingredients and hand mixer.
As you can see, I decided to give you a picture prior to cutting into squares in fear mostly they would fall apart. I think Theresa"s picture in the background shows you the size while my photo is the step right before. The only thing I changed was trimming the sides prior to the chocolate drying. I figured if I waited the chocolate would crumble off the sides. It worked out. The trimming pieces are a great treat in the end.
On a last note, my children keep me smiling when its baking day. They have 3 styles, totally invovled from batter to clean up, somewhat invloved- ask to help out on a task or two, and not invovled at all except the frequent pass by to see how it is going and tell me how delicious it looks or smells. My favorite today was when my middle son came by to try the trimmings. He grabbed a bite looked at it started to walk away then realized how good it tasted and came back for more. The best part was as he walked away the final time he looks over his shoulder and says "Bon appetite!" I instantly thought of Julia and how this all started. After I replied back, Bon Appetite!" in Julia Child's accent, a feeling of accomplishment came across my mind.
Have a great weekend and see you in 4 days. Angie
I just loved your great "Bon appetite" story with your son! In their own way, the boys have involved themselves in this project making it all the more fun for everyone.
ReplyDeleteYour picture looks perfect and edges are nicely trimmed. I've found that the hardest part of making this cookie is spreading the batter so thin in the pans. This is Sharon's favorite of my collection, so sometimes I make it special just for her.
Pearls, aprons, a movie that motivated you, "bon appetite" being spoken in your kitchen and homes smelling delicious from baking -- I'd say you have a happy life filled with accomplishment. Great job. Theresa G.
Thanks, the batter was a little difficult. I took careful time in cutting my parchment paper to 12 x 7 3/4 with rounded corners so it would pop right out. That worked however the paper kept moving because the batter was a little firm. But once you trim the edges and cut them into squares you wouldn't even notice the imperfections. Thanks we love them. A
ReplyDeleteI'm here to tell you that Angie's little squares came out perfect as well...not that it mattered all that much since they were eaten within 5 minutes of receiving them! Angie, I think you should put on your apron and pearls (and nothing else) and trim that tree in your yard today!
ReplyDelete"Bon Appetite" Angie and sons. Angie I have always loved this cookie but not enough to make it myself. Luckily Theresa has always made it and sometimes when she isn't making it for everyone she is kind enough to still make it just for me.
ReplyDeleteYou're picture looks so beautiful I would hesitate to cut into that work of art.
I find it amazing that one persons passion for food and then looking for something to do to fill emty hours, has been the first step in inspiration for so many others.
When the cookie book was getting difficult I would draw on the inspiration from that movie and plow full speed ahead myself.
Once again I thank you ladies and Julie & Julia. L. Sharon
Angie these were awesome. The whole family loved them. Nice job.
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I agree with Shelly's tree trimming post.
ReplyDeleteThese taste delicious. I admire the time you took to make these perfect. The tiny squares are so beautiful, delicate and feminine - a perfect dessert to serve at a luncheon or with tea. Although, the wine went well with them too!