#French Chocolate Mousse Cake

[sobiisouls]

French Chocolate Mousse Cake

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#my baking #baking #food #dessert #sweet #sweet food #cake #chocolate #chocolate cake #chocolate ganache #ganache #tasty #delicious #cooking #strawberry #French Chocolate Mousse Cake #Chocolate Mousse Cake #Mousse #mousse cake

[caterpillarinacave]

y’all I just got the MOTHERLOAD of all pastries

#I have not eaten this much in months #My aunt found a cool bakery like an hour away so we made it this whole thing #I stay over at her house we leave at 5:30 #We buy donut for her students (12 or 15) #then the following: #Two homemade pop tarts two tag-a-long Girl Scout cookie donuts 2 thin mint GS donuts a French cruller with vanilla frosting a caramel role #3 plain cake donut one cake donut with chocolate frosting one chantilly cream mousse cake four macarons in espresso chocolate rasberry and #Black berry (I wanted lemon but panicked and said rasberry) a ham and cheese croissantFollowed by two loafs of bread and an orange spice te #And McDonald’s Hashbrowns #To be clear this is all being shared and my aunt planned to spend a decent chunk of money #It was something like 112 bucks? #Not as bad as I thought tbh #We had four boxes of baked goods. Four. Boxes. #You know what I eat every other day of my life? A bowl of yogurt in the morning and a bowl of veggies with egg at night #I don’t usually consume the amount of calories I just ate in a week #Mutuals sending you pastries #So early morning roads showing up at peoples doors and handing them treats + tea? Pretty much perfect

[ex-pastry-chef777]

{mousse au chocolat caramel cafe}

@cercle

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∅50×20

@nougatine d'amandes

・sucre 100g

・glucoce 20g

・amandes concassees 35g 

@pate sucree ❴170℃　20m❵

・beurre 100g

・sucre glace 70g

・poudre d'amande 50g

・oeuf 1

・farine 150g

@creme d'amandes 

・beurre 80g

・sucre glace 80g

・poudre d'amande 80g

・oeufs 1

・jaune d'oeuf 1

@glacage au chocolat

・sucre 105g

・eau 75ml

・cacao en poudre 45g

・creme fraiche 55ml

・gelatine 6g

@mousse au chocolat

・chocolat 100g

・beurre 20g

@anglaise

・sucre 20g

・jaune d'oeuf 1

・lait 50ml

・gelatine 3g

@creme fraiche 160g

・sucre 15g

@fruits secs ~

・whisky 15ml

@framboise pepins

・framboise 100g

・sucre 80g

・glucoce 20g

・vin blanc 10ml

・gelatine 2g

@mousse au caramel cafe

・sucre 65g

・creme fraiche 25ml

・lait 20ml

・cafe soluble 10g

・beurre 15g

・vanille 0.5

・gelatine 5g

@anglaise

・sucre 20g

・jaune d'oeuf 1

・lait 50ml

@creme fraiche 165ml

@meringue italienne

・blanc d'oeuf 40g

・sucre 55g

・eau 25ml

❨how to make❩

#recipes #chocolate #cooking #cake #dessert #bake #DIY #cuisine #french #caramel #gateau #entremet #pastry #recette #sweets #food #handmade #meringue #chocolat #mousse #moussechocolat #foodie #foodporn #food art #delish #foodphotography #eeeeeats #diy #glacage #japan

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

fairest city food culture

This is a supplementary post to continue off of this larger TWST food culture compilation post (as that one is getting super long as is). Here, I'll cover all the new food-related lore dropped about the Shaftlands and specifically about Fairest City, which features in the Tapis Rouge event.

Shaftlands

Macarons are one of the Shaftlands' signature sweets. Cream and raspberry, as well as lychee, are the popular flavors at the moment.

Macarons can be frozen so recipients can eat them fresh.

There are people who collect the stylish boxes that macarons come in.

According to Vil, mixing flavored syrups with carbonated liquids is common in the Shaftlands.

Stewed foods are the Shaftlands' specialty. This is because there are many stories about the Fairest Queen preparing many foods in a pot.

Apples are the most popular fruit in the Shaftlands. They are used for drinks, desserts, jams, and even savory meal items.

Fairest City

There are few food stands in Fairest City. This is because eating on the streets is seen as bad manners.

There is a strong cafe culture.

Fairest City is famous for its cuisine and sweets. Their sweets in particular are well developed due to the city's cafe culture.

Sweets with a pleasant appearance are popular. The most famous of patisseries make sweets which are like pieces of art.

Some sweets featured in famous patisseries include tarts, chocolate, mousse, macarons, brioche, roll cakes, financiers, mille-feuilles, and cakes shaped like apples with apple sauce inside, caramel apples, etc.

A specialty of Fairest City is "cream puff rings", which are cream puffs in ring shapes. They are meant to resemble wheels on rail cars, since Fairest City is located near mines. It is said that the cream puff rings (which is filled with a thick, high-calorie cream) were originally given to hard-working miners to restore their energy.

Luxury stores may offer amenities in addition to providing their services or helping customers shop. For example, staff may offer VIP clients drinks or chocolates.

Fairest City’s hotels have swanky restaurants built into them for guests to dine in. The fanciest of eating establishments are five star restaurants that have full sets of cutlery and napkins which you unfold and place in your lap.

Fancy dining establishments offer food à la carte (ordered by the plate) and prix fixe style (picking your courses from a predetermined selection).

There is a drink called “Diabolo Menthe” served in Fairest City. It is a spearmint flavored syrup mixed with a slightly carbonated liquid. Very refreshing! (This is most likely a reference to the potion that the Evil Queen drinks to transform into an old woman.)

Eric Venue, Vil’s famous movie star father, uses a five-star restaurant to cater buffets for his movie shoots for every 6 hours of work. They also have snacks and drinks on demand (“craft services”), which includes coffee, milk, tea, juice, chocolate, fruits, and pancakes and waffles. Lots of light foods!

Many dishes at high-class eateries are French. For example, hors d’oeuvres might include escargot (snails), foie gras de canard (duck foie gras), and terrine a la campagne (country-style terrine). Courses are also named in French (viande and poisson courses, etc.).

Some dishes served include boeuf bourguignon (a beef and red wine stew) filet mignon de porc aux pruneaux (a pork filet with dried plum; it is made with pig heart, bouillon, and sauce), and flounder poêlé (flounder with an herb sauce). The beef bourguignon is a favorite dish in the five-star hotel restaurant that caters for Eric Venue.

Pork, especially the heart, is prized meat in Fairest City. Many of its dishes are pork-based. There is a story about how the Fairest Queen needed a heart for one of her potions and had her huntsman hunt as a tribute to her; the filet mignon de porc aux pruneaux dish was born from this legend.

The restaurant that caters for Eric Venue has a specialty dessert called tart fine pomme. It is a thin tart with slices apples. The restaurant uses the highest quality of apples (from Harveston), which are grown in a special soil, for their dishes and drinks.

#twst #twisted wonderland #disney twisted wonderland #disney twst #twst resource #twisted wonderland resource #notes from the writing raven #tapis rouge in the shaftlands spoilers

[copperbadge]

Europeans, I have some questions.

Do you know what ambrosia salad is?

If so, is the version you know of a) a normal salad or b) a "dessert" salad?

Do you know what Dirt Cake is?

If so, is that common knowledge in your region?

(What country/region do you live in, other context you wish to add, etc)

I'm working on the new Shivadh novel and I underestimated the comedic potential of Simon, a classically trained French chef who has been cooking for European nobility for thirty years, trying to set a menu for a graduation party with Noah, your average American teenaged garbage disposal, and Eddie, who is literally based on Guy Fieri. Reminds me of the bit in Infinite Jes where Michaelis mentions that Eddie and Gerald had him judge a debate about Hot Pockets and then confesses he doesn't actually know what they are.

(Context for the end of the snippet -- Hugo and Gwen are Simon's brother and sister-in-law, Claude is his young nephew.)

"Huh, okay, so are we doing like a salad theme?" 

"How do you mean?" Noah asked.

"Oh, just, you've got a potato salad and a pasta salad. I'd suggest a Jello salad for dessert but..." Eddie broke off at Alanna's horrified look. "That is what you will see on everyone's face," he said to Noah, pointing at Alanna. 

"Not so, I could do an aspic," Simon protested. "Sweet or savory, very traditional -- not this nonsense from American cookbooks from sixty years ago."

"American nonsense is kinda my brand," Noah pointed out. "Uh, I don't think we realized we were building a giant salad course but I am into that, actually. I'd like to discuss the Jello Salad," he said, and Eddie crowed delightedly while Alanna blanched, so Simon had to mediate a good-natured but extensive debate about gelatin in sweet dessert salads. 

It was an education; when he showed Hugo and Gwen what Americans thought ambrosia salad was, later, their horror was gratifying. It was a fitting prelude to his next exhibit, the Dirt Cake pudding cup, which made Hugo pretend to faint but -- even better -- fascinated little Claude so much that he insisted he wanted them instead of a cake for his next birthday. 

"He'll forget by the time the birthday arrives," Simon assured Hugo, who pretended to mop a sweaty brow. "And if he doesn't, I can elevate this. A light coffee mousse with chocolate biscuits -- drizzle with a sweet wine reduction -- jellied candy flavored with dragonfruit and blackcurrant."

"Can we put bones in the dirt?" Claude asked, already exploring his terrible American dessert options on his tablet. 

"Not human," Gwen said hurriedly. "That's a bridge too far for a birthday party, my darling," she told Claude. 

"Dinosaur bones?" Claude asked hopefully. Gwen and Hugo both looked at Simon. 

"Meringue, or marzipan," Simon pronounced. "Yes, that could be done. Well, my little gravedigger, we will see," he told Claude, tousling his hair.

#shivadhverse #food

[blue-devil-of-the-lord]

What kind of desert do you think Kurt would like? Is there any German deserts in particular he would like?

This is an interesting questions, thank you. So...

We don't really know a lot of what he likes in canon, however I seem to remember to have read that he is fond of chocolate and biscuits, which means I'm going from there.

I'd like to think, that Kurt is something we call a "Naschkatze" where I'm from. Don't know if it's used in other parts as well, but it's quite common from where I'm from. It's basically someone who loves to nibble on sweets as often as they can. Literally translate to "snacking cat" or "nibbeling cat"

He's got a sweet tooth, you could say. So, going from there:

He loves pastry. Doesn't matter if it's cake or cookies or cupakes, he loves it. If it got chocolate? He's in heaven. So, it's good that he's from Germany because we've got some really good cakes, if I may say so:

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte: This is one of the most stereotypical cakes that you can find when looking up "German Cakes" but it's really good. It traditionally consists of several layers of chocolate sponge cake, cherries, cherry liqueur, whipped cream and chocolate rasps. It named after the "Schwarzwald" which is a region in Baden-Wüttenberg, the "neighbour" of Bavaria. It's really tasty and I'd like to think that he would love that.

Baumkuchen: Literellay means "tree cake", originating from it's looks. It consists of several layers of dough when baking it, making it look like the age rings of a tree. It's art to explain, but it's really good, one of my favourites actually.

Kalter Hund: Literally "Cold dog", also referred to as "Kalte Schnauze" or "Kalter Platt". I think this would be one of his all-time favourites because it not only consists of chocolate but also of biscuits. It is made from layers of chocolate cookies and a cream of chocolate and coconut oil. There are different variations of it, which can differ in the ingredients used. It's a little harder to make, at least in my experience, but it's really worth it.

Pudding: Kurt is in love with this stuff, especially chocolate, however only when it's hommade. The incredibly overly sweet stuff from the stores does not taste good in his opinion, so he refuses to eat it. He may have a sweet tooth but not that sweet.

Spekulatius: Another typical german sweet, that's an alltime favourite among Germans. It's usually just sold during Christmas time, due to the different spices that are used for it.

Mousse au Chocolat: Of course he's not restricted to German desserts only. It's a french dessert and since France is a neighbour of Germany it's not that far-feched that he loved it growing up. It's fluffy, it's chocolate... What more could he ask for?

Grießbrei mit Roter Grütze: "Semolina porridge with red fruit jelly" It's not really a dessert but it's quite famous and I personally know many many Germans who love it, me included.

Germknödel mit Vanillesoße: Germknödel are a traditional specialty of Austrian and Bavarian cuisine and are also popular in other regions of the Alpine countries. They are steamed yeast dumplings filled with a plum jam filling (Zwetschgenröster). Although the classic version is filled with plum jam, there are also variations of yeast dumplings with other fillings such as poppy seeds, apricots or curd cheese. Personally, I have always loved the fruit filling. Top it with vanilla sauce and poppy seed sugar and it's perfect.

Pictures in order

It's a bit much, but there are so many good desserts. In general I think he loves anything with chocolate in it, as long as it's real chocolate and not some fake stuff from the industries. He prefers usually darker chocolate but especially in cake she doesn't mind so much. He also likes a bit more heavy desserts such as Germknödel or Grießbrei, especially since he's from Bavaria where such desserts are more common, from my experience. You are welcome to correct me though.

Hope this was helpful :)

#kurt wagner #nightcrawler #x men #headcanons #x men 97 #xmen #nightcrawler x reader #maybe useful for fanfics who knows? #x men comics #marvel #kurt wagner headcanons #nightcrawler headcanons #x men headcanons

[comingfromastatechampionasshole]

Wilt-resist your whipped cream! (A cheat, by Doc)

Okay, the phrase "by Doc" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here--I actually learned this tip from a gal I was competing with years ago in state fair (she beat my ass) and I'm sure other aunts and grandmas know it. But, whomst else on tumblr will deliver it to your eyeballs?

Because you know the trouble with whipped cream and whipped cream frostings is they tend to wilt over time, especially if they have to deal with absolutely any level of heat. A simple room temperature can make your pie or cake look weepy and sad. Your bowl of fresh whipped cream now looks worse than the fuckin' cool whip. Tragedy.

Now, I assume you, erudite and exceptional readers of this blog, are already using powdered sugar/icing sugar instead of standard sugar to make your whipped cream, not only because of greater stability but because it functionally removes the possibility of graininess. This is a "I want to make this whipped cream the night before" tip. Other tips like milk powder, I find, just don't have the same longevity as what's below:

Professionals use gelatin or agar-agar, which I don't like for two reasons: 1) Gelatin is not vegetarian and in the US is often made from pork, so fuck your Jewish or Muslim guests and 2) you have to bloom the gelatin or agar-agar, and it can be tricky to work with, and if you aren't the 'working with high-level mousses and creams often" type, it may be a waste of space in your kitchen.

But gee whiz, did you know there's a very cheap and intensely easy solution for busy housewives to keep her man loving her whipped cream, and by extension, her? Tell her, Don!

Why little lady, it's Jell-O (tm) brand instant pudding mix! Don't tell the ladies at the church bake-off...we won't.

This is the easiest possible way to get nice, stiff whipped cream that holds up for, I think my record is three days. It can also tolerate sitting in a warm room much much better than whipped cream really ought to be able to.

"But Doc, isn't Jell-O, uh, gelatin?"

Jell-O itself is, but Jell-O pudding is actually kosher. I assume other brands are as well, but I don't know this for a fact--so make sure to check the label if you're using a different brand. What's doing the work here is 'modified food starch' which is a stronger version of cornstarch, which I find, added to whipped cream, to require too much to be added, and the texture gets odd.

This is cheap! Your grocery store may vary, but this small box was 99 cents.

This is easy! All you do is add about 1 tablespoon of pudding mix per one cup of heavy/whipping/double cream* and then whip as usual.

It does lightly flavor the whipped cream, which I've never found to be a problem--I use regular vanilla mostly, but french vanilla is nice for banana cream pie, I used coconut cream for the pie I just entered WHICH WON BEST IN SHOW I MIGHT ADD. Chocolate is great for chocolate whipped cream. You're smart people, you got this. The only ones I don't recommend are tapioca (pearls) and Oreo (having about three bits of oreo in the whipped cream looks dirty rather than intentional.)

Go forth, and set your whipped cream on the sideboard with confidence!

*I'm aware these all actually contain different levels of fat, but let's get real here, they are often used interchangeably and only the craziest among us is going to seriously get into "What cream should you be whipping?" discourse.

#cooking tips #baking tips #recipe #kinda I guess

[devoted1989]

how to replace eggs in cooking and baking

There are three basic categories for replacing eggs in a recipe: eggs used for leavening, eggs used for binding and eggs used for moisture. Knowing the right reason for eggs in the recipe is the first step to mastering egg substitution.

 each of the following substitute one egg in a recipe:

 binding

 Eggs used for binding are found in recipes like burger patties and drop cookies. The egg is used to hold the mixture together, but the recipe doesn’t need to rise.

 -    ¼ cup (2 ounces) of soft tofu blended with the liquid ingredients of the recipe

-    1 small banana, mashed

-    ¼ cup applesauce

-   2 Tbsp. of corn-starch and 3 Tbsp. of water

-    ¼ cup of avocado, mashed.

-     2 Tbsp. of corn-starch mixed with 3 tablespoons water.

-     3 Tbsp. of peanut butter or other nut butter.

-     Aquafaba is probably the most versatile egg replacer and can be obtained from plain chickpea brine (or from several other legumes). It can be used in a variety of dishes such as baking, macarons, meringue, nougat, marshmallows, ice cream mousses and even cheese and butter.

-    A commercial egg replacer, eg. Ener-G Egg Replacer or The

Vegg.

 leavening

 Leavening is the act of fermentation of the dough, which causes a baked good to rise. Leavening is needed in recipes such as cakes, cookies, muffins and breads. A rule of thumb to determine whether the eggs are leavening agents: if the batch requires three or more eggs, the eggs are used for leavening.

 Leavening eggs are the most difficult egg replacement, but there are a few options.

 -    1 Tbsp. of ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbs. of hot water, set aside for 3 minutes to thicken. Add ¼ tsp. of baking powder for leavening. This recipe can also be used without the baking powder for recipes needing binding and moisture.

-    Mix 1 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar, plus 1 tsp. of baking soda.

-    Mix 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. of full fat coconut milk, plus 1 tsp. of baking powder.

-    Replace ¼ cup of carbonated water for each egg removed.

-    1 ½ Tbsp. of oil, 1 ½ Tbsp. of water and 1 tsp. of baking powder.

-     Aquafaba is probably the most versatile egg replacer and can be obtained from plain chickpea brine (or from several other legumes). It can be used in a variety of dishes such as baking, macarons, meringue, nougat, marshmallows, ice cream mousses and even cheese and butter.

 moisture

 Eggs needed for moisture are the easiest to replace. You can use just about any fruit or vegetable puree as long as the flavour meshes well with your dish.

 -    1 Tbsp. of ground chia seed mixed with 1/3 cup of water. Allow to stand for 15 minutes. As with flax seed, you can add ¼ tsp. of baking powder to allow for leavening.

-    Puree ¼ cup of cooked fruit. Options include apples, pears and prunes.

-    Puree ¼ cup of cooked vegetables. Use cooked or canned pumpkin, sweet potato or beets. Vegetable purees work best in dishes that will cover the flavour, like chocolate or spice cake.

-    ¼ cup of silken tofu.

-    Aquafaba is probably the most versatile egg replacer and can be obtained from plain chickpea brine (or from several other legumes). It can be used in a variety of dishes such as baking, macarons, meringue, nougat, marshmallows, ice cream mousses and even cheese and butter.

 commercial egg replacers

 -    ENER-G Egg Replacer – in baking.

-    The Vegg is a vegan liquid egg yolk replacer, suitable in any recipe that one would alternatively use egg yolk. Scrambles, baking, French toast and even lemon curd - it comes in the following varieties; Vegan Egg Yolk Mix, Vegan French Toast Mix, Vegan Egg Baking Mix, Vegan Vegg Scramble Mix.

-    Beyond Eggs is a binder and leavener and can be used in baking, mayonnaise & scrambles.

-    Orgran No Egg – Baking.

-    Besan Chick Pea Flour – scrambles, quiches, fritattas & in baking.

-    Vegan Egg scrambled egg substitute that can also be used for waffles and savoury dishes.

-    Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer – used as a binding and leavening agent in baking.

-    Neat Egg – used as a binder in recipes.

-    Namaste Raw Goods Egg Replacer

-     Just Egg (previously known as Just Scramble. Tastes like scrambled eggs and is also suitable for omelettes.

 With thanks to the kitch’n, Wikipedia, the Spruce & One Green  Planet.

#vegan #veganism #vegan recipe #vegan recipes #vegan cooking #vegan baking #vegan eggs #vegan egg replacer

[miraculousfrenchculture]

what are some uniquely french christmas traditions?

Hi!

We made a post last year with some French traditions for Christmas and New Year's, which you can find here!

A lot of the traditions are kind of shared with neighbouring countries, like the Christmas markets, which are also traditional in Germany for instance, or Advent Calendars which are a very popular tradition (there are some for everyone, with chocolates, teas, toys e.g. Playmobil/Lego, and even a few ML ones!) but there are some things that are fairly unique to us like:

🎄 Drinking champagne on Christmas Eve: just because, champagne being French, it's a tradition that originated here 😉

🎄 The Réveillon de Noël = Christmas Eve dinner: it's a moment where families will gather before exchanging presents (either after dinner on the 24th, or on the morning of the 25th). It generally involves oysters and other shellfish, smoked salmon/trout and foie gras (goose liver) as starters, and a stuffed pintade (guineafowl) as the main course, and for dessert...

🎄 The bûche de Noël: it's the traditional dessert for Christmas. It's a cake that's shaped like a log (which is what bûche means), that you buy at a bakery, a supermarket, or that you can make yourself! There's a bunch of different flavours, ranging from chocolate to raspberry, passionfruit, or even more novel options. It can be a proper cake, with a génoise base, or have a more mousse-y consistency, with a craquant base.

🎄 Putting your slippers (chaussons) under the Christmas tree: unlike other cultures, the tradition isn't to hang stockings, but to leave your slippers out! Father Christmas then piles the presents around them, and adds some clementimes and other sweets in them.

🎄 Bonus for Christian people: the Santons de Provence. They're little ceramic figurines that are a part of Nativity decorations; there's of course the "core Nativity" (Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the donkey and the ox ± the three kings), but then you can add various other figures for instance representing more or less anachronistic professions like merchants, lawyers, chocolate-makers and the like.

Hope it helps, and happy holidays!

#ask #anon #ml french culture #customs and traditions #2mf2c answers

[choices-november2022]

Choices November Challenge Prompts

Prompts

I have done something different this time from when I have hosted before. The first two columns, the prompts come from the National Day Calendar. The third column are three word phrases that you can include either as narrative or dialogue.

The fanworks must be posted in November (with late entries accepted through December 5). The works do not have to be posted on the specific day. You want to use the prompt cashews (from the 23rd) and post it on November 5, go ahead. Just make sure in your note or tags to tell me the day or the prompt.

As always, if you have any questions, please ask either here or send a message to my main at @lucy-268​.

Have fun!

1  Animal Rescue  |  Cinnamon  |  All is well.

2  Vegan  |  Deviled Eggs  |  I'd love to!

3  He Cooks  |  Sandwiches  |  You are joking.

4  Jersey  |  Candy  |  I can't dance.

5  Health  |  Donuts  |  Maybe you're right.

6  Music  |  Nachos  |  How are you?

7  Color the World Orange  |  Chocolate with Almonds  |  Thanks so much.

8  Teaching  |  Cappuccino  |  Do it now.

9  Adoption  |  Breakfast  |  I miss you.

10  Stout (beer)  |  Cupcakes  |  Dreams come true.

11  Nurses  |  Sundaes  |  I just can't.

12  Books  |  Pizza  |  Let it go.

13  Kindness  |  Indian Pudding  |  Try something new.

14  Tongue Twister  |  Spicy Guacamole  |  Are you sure?

15  Conversation  |  Bundt Cake  |  Let's get drunk.

16  Tolerance  |  Fast Food  |  Now or never.

17  Happy  |  Baklava  |  Keep it legal.

18  Maps  |  Vichyssoise  |  Haters gonna hate.

19  Board Game  |  Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine  |  Appreciate the moment.

20  Birthday  |  Peanut Butter Fudge  |  I love you.

21  Red Mittens  |  Gingerbread Cookie  |  Get enough sleep.

22  Puzzles  |  Cranberry Relish  |  I'll be there.

23  Jukebox  |  Cashews  |  Please forgive me.

24  Thankful  |  Sardines  |  Count your blessings.

25  Shopping  |  Parfaits  |  I trust you.

26  Travel  |  Cake  |  Change is good.

27  Aura  |  Bavarian Cream Pie  |  I got this.

28  Astronomy  |  French Toast  |  You like that?

29  Hobby  |  Butter  |  Against all odds.

30  Purse  |  Mousse  |  It isn't over.

#choicesnovember2022 #choices monthly challenge #choices #playchoices

[donnie-tell-hoe]

#rottmnt #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #rottmnt mikey

[matches-in-a-box]

The rest of the polls are on my pinned post / 'french food' tag

[cyrah-is-cool101]

Day 5- OC

What dessert does Star Mika give to the Punch Out cast?

Little Mac- Chocolate Chip Cookies

Doc Louis- Homemade Chocolate

Glass Joe- French Vanilla and Macaroons Cake

Von Kaiser- Powdered Sugar Pretzels

Disco Kid- Disco Ball Cake Pops

King Hippo- Fruitcake

Piston Hondo- Mochi Ice Cream

Bear Hugger- Pancakes with Maple Syrup

Great Tiger- Tiger Face Cupcakes

Don Flamenco- Churros with Chocolate Dip

Aran Ryan- Homemade Chocolate Gold Coins

Soda Popinskis- Gingerbread House

Bald Bull- Turkish Delight Brownies

Super Macho Man- Blueberry Muffins

Mr. Sandman- Creampuffs

Bonus:

Birdie- Strawberry Shortcake

Gabby Jay- Chocolate Mousse Cake

Bob Charlie- Raisin Bread

Dragon Chan- Matcha Cupcakes

Piston Hurricane- Mango Float

Masked Muscle- Sugar Skull Cookies

Heike Kagero- Lychee Marmalade

Mad Clown- Cherry and Lemon Gelato

Narcis Prince- Spotted Dick

Hoy Quarlow- Moon Cakes

Rick and Nick Bruiser- Black and White Cookies

(Note: This is my own prompt)

#punch out #punch out oc #potober2023

[jimmys-travels]

Dinner was delicious steaks for Adam and a steak ramen for me. The food here is so good. We then hunted down a French patisserie but found a French chocolatier instead. Mousse cake, Macaroons and iced chocolate served in a champagne glass. When in Tokyo I suppose.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Dessert Day

Satisfy your sweet tooth with cakes, pastries, tarts and candies on Dessert Day, have a bake-off with friends or invent a brand-new delicacy of your own.

So, What is more fun than making dinner or lunch? Dessert. It can be made with all things that are sweet and juicy or tart and sour and can come out in ways that are warm and soft, flavorful and crunchy, but it’s always delicious. You can indulge dessert with a range of chocolates, candy, or pastries, cakes, and cupcakes, and what about tarts and pies? Preparing them can make the wait for them all the sweeter, or you can grab a pudding or two on the go just to make the day that much brighter. National Dessert Day is your excuse to indulge in your favorite treats.

Learn about National Dessert Day

Are you a starter or a dessert person? If you fall into the latter category, you are going to love National Dessert Day. This day provides us with the perfect excuse to let our sweet tooth take over. You can indulge in as many desserts as you wish, and no one can tell you to do otherwise! What could be better? From pastries and cakes to chocolates and mousses; there is a dessert for everyone. What’s your favorite?

If you do a little bit of digging online, you will see that there are some interesting facts and statistics about desserts and the most popular choices. Of course, you have probably heard of tiramisu, which is the world’s most famous Italian dessert. What about Sacher cake, from Austria, or Baklava, from Greece and the Middle East? Research different cultures and try new desserts on this day!

History of National Dessert Day

The origin of the word dessert comes from the French “desservir,” a word which here means “to clear the table.” This, of course, referenced the dish that came after the clearing of the main dishes served as part of the meal. The earliest references to the term dessert being used are in the 1600’s and arrived at the same time as the concept of serving a meal in courses, letting each part of the meal be its own experience.

While it may seem like a no-brainer now, the idea of serving a sweet repast following the main meal wasn’t something that was always done. Those masters of decadence, the French, were known to serve a sweet wine as an aperitif, and it didn’t take long before the concept of sweet followings to the main dish became commonplace.

The birth of the sugar and honey trade helped to bolster the idea of dessert as it became easier to obtain sweeteners, though for a long time it was still known as a lush decadence reserved for the wealthy.

National Dessert Day Timeline

1300

Filo dough is first used

This base for all sorts of delicious sweets is recorded as having been filled with different nuts and spices, though they may have been serves as appetizers as well as dessert.

17th Century

First dessert cookbook is made 

As New World plantations lower the price of sugar, more recipes for sweet dishes are explored.

1691

First recipe for crème brûlée is recorded

England, Spain and France all make claims on this delicious dessert, but the first printed recipe with this name is by a cook at the Palace of Versailles, in France.

1847

First edible chocolate bar is created

British company, J.S. Fry & Sons, makes the first chocolate bar from cocoa powder, cocoa butter and sugar.

2007

Guinness World Record set for most expensive dessert 

The famous cafe in New York City, Serendipity 3, sets the record for the most expensive dessert ever: $25,000 for a chocolate ice cream sundae decorated with gold.

How to Celebrate National Dessert Day

National Dessert Day encourages us to celebrate by selecting our favorite delicacies and indulging in them, while also exploring the ever-growing number of options we have to experience in the world of sweets. There are so many to choose from cakes, pies, fried dough, chocolate, tarts, candy, jellied desserts, and pastries; it’s all about choosing how you make them and what to make, and maybe even where to make it?

Dessert can happen at home with family, or you can pick them up from your local store, and there’s always grandma’s house? The only important question on National Dessert Day is “What is your favorite dessert, and how would you like it?” Maybe there’s an old family recipe or something that the bakery down the street made fresh that morning. Whatever you decide, National Dessert Day is your opportunity to indulge in your favorite treats and maybe relive some old memories while doing so.

From rich chocolate to sweet strawberries, there are many desserts you can make on this day. How about Sticky Toffee Pudding? This is a British classic. For those that are unaware, Sticky Toffee Pudding is a delicious moist sponge cake that is made with finely chopped dates. The star of the show is, of course, the toffee sauce that is poured over the top.

If you fancy something a bit more modern, how about Green Tea-Coated Chocolate Mousse? Green tea is a massive hit in desserts at the moment. The Strawberry Cobbler is another dessert worth a mention. For something spectacular, serve it with cream cheese and warm vanilla seed custard. It is warm, comforting, and will melt in your mouth.

Or, what about Sicilian Lemon Tart? The balance between the sweetness and tartness in this dessert is spot on. We could go on, and on, and on, and on… after all, there are so many delicious and mouth-watering desserts out there! All you need to do is a quick search on the Internet and you are going to find plenty of exciting recipes to try on this day.

Another fun way to celebrate National Dessert Day is by watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When you think of sweet treats and chocolate, this is often the first thing that comes to mind. It is a great film, and it is something that all of the family can watch. So, prepare your dessert, whether it be an ice cream sundae or a comforting apple pie, and get yourself comfortable in front of the television so that you and the family can enjoy a good movie night together. What could be better?

If you are really feeling adventurous, you may want to try making your own dessert invention on National Dessert Day. After all, the best recipes out there usually started as a bit of trial and error. Get plenty of different baking ingredients in and have fun experimenting with different flavors.

You could even turn this into a bit of a bake-off competition with your family or friends. You can all have your own ‘workstation’ and then you can try everyone’s desserts to see who is crowned the winner. It’s always fun to do something a little bit different with your loved ones, isn’t it?

National Dessert Day FAQs

Where did dessert come from? 

Derived from the French word “desservir”, the word dessert means “to clear the table”, which seems fitting for the last course of a large meal.

Are desserts bad for you?

Some desserts that are high in fat, sugar and empty calories can be unhealthy, especially when eaten every day. But in moderation, it’s okay!

Can desserts be healthy?

Sure! Desserts that have a small amount of sugar and lots of fiber, like fresh fruit, applesauce, or frozen fruit pops, can be a healthy end to a meal.

What dessert is Italy famous for?

Most people would say that the most famous Italian dessert is Tiramisu, which is made with coffee, ladyfingers, cinnamon and sweet cream.

Should dessert wine be chilled?

Yes, sweet wines that are meant to be served after a meal should be chilled to between 6-10 degrees C or 45-50 degrees F.

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@stelly38 asked me:

ooooh, that's going to be fun, thank you!!! Here we go. [Edit: this is going to be long]

Top 10 worst moments in American History

Alright, I'm French and Moroccan. American bashing is like, encoded in my DNA, lmao. Also I've studied History but I'm a Literature specialist, so.

10. the Kardashians. Why are you making us suffer these guys? Please stop. 9. Reagan's administration, how AIDs was handled. 8. the assassination of John Lennon. What the hell, USA? What did Lennon eve do to you? 7. the assassination of MLK. That one is unforgivable. And obviously, George Floyd, Emmett Till... Remember their names. 6. the imperialism in Middle East. That one is not just on you guys, but dammit, you are digging your own grave. And taking the rest of the arabo-muslim world with you. 5. creating Ben Ladden, the war in Irak. Do you guys realize that if Bush hadn't gone to Afghanistan and tried to imperialize it, we wouldn't have the so-called "war on terror" now? 4. the entire Vietnam war. Napalm and senseless violence and the constant glorification of war ever since. 3. bombing Japan. What the hell was that about, Truman? (aka you watched Oppenheimer this summer) 2. Trump. That was like. Globally traumatizing. The whole thing. The heck were you guys thinking? Macron is horrible but Trump was like, majorly nightmarish. 1. the colonization and genocide of the Natives. I know Colombus is not your fault, but everything that happened and keeps happening now. As another indigenous people (North Africa's original people, the Amazighs), I feel a great kinship with the Native Americans. Though to be fair my people has not been as exterminated and pushed back to the recesses of history like you. But yeah, I really think the most important conversation the US should be having today is about the Natives, their lands, their rights, their history, their culture, their justice... I think your country can only progress if it faces its own history and this history starts and ends with its native people.

Oof, let's get into something a bit more light-hearted!

Top 5 favorite songs ever

List changes all the time. Let's see the ones that stay always, the classic ones that almost never make the list because they've been with me for so long.

5. Renaud, Société tu m'auras pas. A classic from my childhood. Anarchist French angry song, anti-society, anti-capitalism... Used to jump and shout the chorus with my brother when I was under 6, visiting my paternal grandfather in the house my father grew up. 4. U2, Magnificent. There was a period in my early teenage years where my mother, my middle sister and I would often drive from the city to the village and back every other week-end, a sort of mini road-trip (60kms only), and we'd listen with my mother this U2 album. 3. Dire Straits, Romeo and Juliet. At this point, everyone who knows me a little knows of my huge obsession for R&J, that started when I was barely 10. This song is everything to me. Also Dire Straits is a shared taste with a part of my maternal family. 2. Manu Chao, Clandestino. My mother is a Spanish teacher, Spain is on the way between France and Morocco. Spanish's always been one of the languages spoken in my house, despite none of us being actually, you know, Spanish. Been hearing this song for as long as I can remember. 1. Anne Sylvestre, Les grands migrateurs. Anne Sylvestre is a French singer (she died this year) who did feminist songs in the 60s-80s, and also various tapes of nursery rhyme (kinda) for kids. This one is about migratory birds. I used to listen to these K7 all the time as a child.

Top 5 favorite desserts

I have a huge sweet tooth!

5. Lemon pie. 4. Red fruit cheesecake. 3. Apple pie. 2. Chocolat mousse. 1. Chocolate cake (marble cake, brownie, classic gâteau... If it's chocolate, it goes in).

#alright thank you for the list of asks that was actually helpful in getting me to stop freaking out #nervous breakdown avoided #replies #top 5 asks #rapha talks #us history #top 5 songs #top 5 desserts