tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post5077858919444137496..comments2023-08-25T05:27:50.220-04:00Comments on Always Order Dessert: Coconut Financier-Madeleines: A Tale of Two TeacakesAlejandra Ramoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188236667131395996noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-42613988175312653552010-02-20T16:46:21.476-05:002010-02-20T16:46:21.476-05:00Financiers are also called friands and you can get...Financiers are also called friands and you can get special pans for themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-50483346313344681162009-04-04T05:05:00.000-04:002009-04-04T05:05:00.000-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed your story as to how you disc...I thoroughly enjoyed your story as to how you discovered madeleines - I had a similar experience when my sister-in-law made them for after dinner treats with coffee - I am keen to make them. The madeleine pans in Australia are hopeless - about to purchase one on Amazon - what do you recommend? I am considering a World Cuisine metallic sheet or a Chicago metallic - any comments greatly appreciated. Maggie Shanklin Perth Western AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-20889468067842146052008-02-04T23:40:00.000-05:002008-02-04T23:40:00.000-05:00unfortunately, they do not sell madeleines at star...unfortunately, they do not sell madeleines at starbucks in australia, as i have informed many a disgruntled american tourist. perhaps it's for the best; i don't think my waistline could handle it...Alainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704731075863337050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-28648823994132153372008-01-29T13:05:00.000-05:002008-01-29T13:05:00.000-05:00Jane, the answer to your question is very simple. ...Jane, the answer to your question is very simple. I basically just don't sleep much. I tend to do my best baking around midnight. I like your idea for a bakery round-up. I'll definitely add it to my to-do list!Alejandra Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188236667131395996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-23625208504005324902008-01-28T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-28T16:59:00.000-05:00A lover of sweets myself, I've been following your...A lover of sweets myself, I've been following your newer blog. Alejandra, how do you find the time to make these desserts?<BR/><BR/>You should compile a top 10 list of bakeries or something.Cookie Chounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091051092329180964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-73114332441885747942008-01-28T10:25:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:25:00.000-05:00Oh good! I'm real excited to see the outcome of t...Oh good! I'm real excited to see the outcome of the goodies you've bought at Sunrise. I can spend hours in there just reading the back of packages and boxes trying to figure out what certain things are, cause everything is in Japanese! And then on the ride home, you peek and stick your hand into the plastic bag examining each item. It's so much fun!cakewardrobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752371044060690705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-8952262821140380052008-01-27T23:15:00.000-05:002008-01-27T23:15:00.000-05:00I just recently bought a madeleine pan so that I c...I just recently bought a madeleine pan so that I could make these little goodies for myself too!Brilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-77952385381872583952008-01-27T22:22:00.000-05:002008-01-27T22:22:00.000-05:00Gorgeous blog! I read your "about me" page as well...Gorgeous blog! I read your "about me" page as well. Can't wait to read your first book!<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>JFJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963426488251851363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-88743736805862295122008-01-27T20:52:00.000-05:002008-01-27T20:52:00.000-05:00Oh, they sound so delicious! I, unfortunately, hav...Oh, they sound so delicious! I, unfortunately, have a miserable egg-allergy. I wonder if there is some kind of substitution...? (Probably not, without sacrificing something along the way.)<BR/><BR/>Your blog is beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-12944506908586253962008-01-27T17:53:00.000-05:002008-01-27T17:53:00.000-05:00I remember riding the metro in Paris and gobbling ...I remember riding the metro in Paris and gobbling up all the madeleines I'd purchased at the patissierie. They're so good and so dang cute. I would've liked to make financiers with a (raspberry tucked in each of them) for my tea party. I think your recipe sounds like a nice use of the coconut flour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-18623443729355769422008-01-27T14:10:00.000-05:002008-01-27T14:10:00.000-05:00Oh, your financier-madeleines look divine! I've ne...Oh, your financier-madeleines look divine! I've never baked madeleines, but have wanted to since reading Proust, maybe I will now... Just have to get myself a madeleine pan first. I'm certainly going to visit your blog again to take a closer look at the other lovely recipes you have posted.Tiinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218632691095902918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-28500265552912376762008-01-27T03:46:00.000-05:002008-01-27T03:46:00.000-05:00You have described almost precisely my experience ...You have described almost precisely my experience with my first Madeleine. The only thing that changes was the location of my exclamation. <BR/><BR/>I'd seen the packages of Madeleines hanging on the bread racks at Trader Joe's for years -- ditto the counter at Starbuck's. They always looked rather dull and stale, hard, uninteresting. My lack of good breeding was such that I'd really never paid much attention to Proust and his tales of tea cake goodness.<BR/><BR/>Then, one day several months ago, I was in a Trader Joe's bread aisle when an employee wandered up and excused herself for her reach, and taking a bag off the rack, told me it was her break and she had to sate her craving. This was my opportunity:<BR/><BR/>"What's the deal with those, anyway. They look dry. Are they good?"<BR/><BR/>She replied "You must try one. Now. Right NOW. They are pure goodness." She opened up a bag, gave me one, I bit it ... and ::shudder:: ::joy:: ::happiness::<BR/><BR/>"Seeeee???" she said. "Arn't they wonderful?"<BR/><BR/>I was transformed. I bought several bags, and thereafter, bought them at Starbuck's, as well.<BR/><BR/>Skip the brand at Costco by Sugar Bowl Bakery -- they really ARE dry. but the company which makes the Madeleines for Starbuck's is based in the Bay Area of California and they supply Trader Joe's as well -- at a reduced price.<BR/><BR/>I, too, recently bought a Madeleine pan -- have yet to make any, which is why I clicked through from the Tastespotting Photo -- trying to get up my gumption.<BR/><BR/>Now I'm going to go get one out of my freezer and have it right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-64377755618290848262008-01-26T21:28:00.000-05:002008-01-26T21:28:00.000-05:00Oh! I forgot, I wanted to tell you that you select...Oh! I forgot, I wanted to tell you that you selected an excellent, excellent poem for your blog. I haven't read that on in years, but it is often in my mind, especially when I write my blog.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.kyotofoodie.com" REL="nofollow">Peko@KyotoFoodie</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-73391633982188354512008-01-26T18:01:00.000-05:002008-01-26T18:01:00.000-05:00Oh your madeleines look LOVELY and YUMMY! I must ...Oh your madeleines look LOVELY and YUMMY! I must admit that I have a slight obsession with Starbucks madeleines as well. I hope you found Sunrise - and if you didn't get a chance to go, it's on the same street and side as Around the Clock and next to the corner bookstore.cakewardrobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752371044060690705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-42646520155501389282008-01-26T13:29:00.000-05:002008-01-26T13:29:00.000-05:00Thank you for the kind words Keith! I'm so happy t...Thank you for the kind words Keith! I'm so happy to have so many new readers. <BR/><BR/>Fret, you are absolutely correct. I do love a good food mission. The madeleines have been one of my favorites. (Stay tuned for my macaron mission. I haven't quite mastered those yet, but hope to someday soon!)<BR/><BR/>Cakebrain: Thank you! They were even yummier TASTING! Glad to have you stop by.<BR/><BR/>Bff Matt: I wish you could try these! I promise to whip you up a batch when you visit me in March. And I'm glad you agree with me about the Starbucks madeleines...<BR/><BR/>xxAAlejandra Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188236667131395996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-31124647088784122612008-01-26T13:24:00.000-05:002008-01-26T13:24:00.000-05:00Those look beautiful! And, earlier condescension ...Those look beautiful! And, earlier condescension aside, those Starbuck's madeleines are indeed delicious. Just so spongy and flavorful... ahhh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-46443113385229882482008-01-26T13:16:00.000-05:002008-01-26T13:16:00.000-05:00alejandra,love your blog...your financier-madelein...alejandra,<BR/>love your blog...your financier-madeleines are yummy looking!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-34275437533970158512008-01-26T12:51:00.000-05:002008-01-26T12:51:00.000-05:00i love a good mission! obviously you do too. i m...i love a good mission! obviously you do too. i made some madeleines for the first time this past december. i loved them.michael, claudia and sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466840130053606273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-79885954422229938122008-01-26T10:45:00.000-05:002008-01-26T10:45:00.000-05:00I just found your blog. It's beautiful and I love...I just found your blog. It's beautiful and I love your writing.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016192640950172085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-47156744231401953942008-01-25T10:10:00.000-05:002008-01-25T10:10:00.000-05:00Hi Rowena,I actually just have a regular aluminum ...Hi Rowena,<BR/><BR/>I actually just have a regular aluminum pan, but I make sure to brush evenly with melted butter then pop in the freezer to solidify. It gives the cakes a beautiful golden crust and they pop out easily. I added a few more tips to the recipe regarding this.Alejandra Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188236667131395996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-720533874747570790.post-55073350395758266972008-01-25T05:35:00.000-05:002008-01-25T05:35:00.000-05:00I'm guessing that you have a non-stick madeleine p...I'm guessing that you have a non-stick madeleine pan because yours looks so perfect! I have a regular tin type, and I <I>did</I> spray the HECK out of it when I used it (once). My efforts to scrape out the poor things was an experience never to be repeated again.<BR/><BR/>I do, however, have ground almonds in the freezer!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335673619430109527noreply@blogger.com