tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post8519322847940787298..comments2024-03-14T06:14:26.576+01:00Comments on Nuts about food: Dark chocolate tart with salted caramel and pecan fillingNuts about foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-89021096635548513282012-02-15T13:33:25.267+01:002012-02-15T13:33:25.267+01:00Hi Lucas! I guess I just got lucky this time, but ...Hi Lucas! I guess I just got lucky this time, but it turned out really good. Glad you liked the tart, try it and let me know if it worked for you.<br />Thanks for sharing your story, it always makes me feel good to hear about strangers' random acts of kindness.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-84800447920739729182012-02-14T21:58:19.509+01:002012-02-14T21:58:19.509+01:00I'm terrified of making caramel/syrup. I alway...I'm terrified of making caramel/syrup. I always tend to either leave it too runny, or overheat it into toffee. It's just so tempermental! This had me wanting dessert at 7:55am, so kudos.<br /><br />And the kindness of strangers is a wonderful thing. My sister, her friend and I were driving at night in a snowstorm and went off the road into a 2-metre snowdrift, and 4 uni students stopped Lucas @ CoverVersions.TVhttp://coverversions.tvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-27222923559571383352012-02-12T22:09:18.164+01:002012-02-12T22:09:18.164+01:0012. For a staggering number of people, chocolate...12. For a staggering number of people, chocolate occupies a major part of their lives. They sleep chocolate, breathe chocolate, and talk chocolate and what not! This site http://chocolarious.com is dedicated to all such chocolaty people like you!!Johnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658856755407651883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-3053585859921204982012-02-10T08:52:19.234+01:002012-02-10T08:52:19.234+01:00I had forgotten about that cake... it was deliciou...I had forgotten about that cake... it was delicious. Thanks for reminding me about it. ;o)Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-51827267093384375002012-02-08T00:18:16.422+01:002012-02-08T00:18:16.422+01:00And now I am DROOLING! I am bookmarking this to m...And now I am DROOLING! I am bookmarking this to make later, possibly in autumn! This and your Nutella and ricotta cake... YUM!Manuhttp://www.manusmenu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-88844947907929944852012-02-05T07:01:16.890+01:002012-02-05T07:01:16.890+01:00This is a great story; an encounter you will not l...This is a great story; an encounter you will not likely forget for a long time. Nice tarte, totally mouthwatering! Will check out the blog as well.tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-37114457618294004212012-02-02T10:30:43.069+01:002012-02-02T10:30:43.069+01:00Looking so delicious.Added to my menu.Looking so delicious.Added to my menu.Wholesale Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11720941043781944361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-77724803576935321362012-02-02T10:06:45.504+01:002012-02-02T10:06:45.504+01:00Hi Amy, welcome! Thanks for stopping by, off to lo...Hi Amy, welcome! Thanks for stopping by, off to look at your blog.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-69432750772570921812012-02-02T01:07:00.872+01:002012-02-02T01:07:00.872+01:00Thanks for sharing this delicious tart recipe and ...Thanks for sharing this delicious tart recipe and for reminding me of the innate goodness of the human race.Amyhttp://www.foodcrush.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-603229050654158232012-02-01T11:03:41.791+01:002012-02-01T11:03:41.791+01:00I need reminding too, all the time.I need reminding too, all the time.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-43442351650893626692012-02-01T11:03:13.769+01:002012-02-01T11:03:13.769+01:00I agree, you tend to appreciate it more when you l...I agree, you tend to appreciate it more when you live in a city that is not known for its kindness.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-84341372123616730822012-02-01T11:02:20.033+01:002012-02-01T11:02:20.033+01:00Thank you, it is a real compliment from you...you ...Thank you, it is a real compliment from you...you know how to use your words.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-12481203152423547132012-02-01T11:01:23.738+01:002012-02-01T11:01:23.738+01:00Ma la facciamo allora questa cena??Ma la facciamo allora questa cena??Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-34180876586176704582012-02-01T11:00:16.523+01:002012-02-01T11:00:16.523+01:00I hate it when people say that kids today are not ...I hate it when people say that kids today are not the way they used to be, that is why I specified it was a college student. I think it is a generalization and very much depends on the single individual and how they were brought up. Good for you, for telling them. I am sure it makes a difference in their day too.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-90648210344447845552012-02-01T08:09:58.146+01:002012-02-01T08:09:58.146+01:00Those rare moments that strangers help me or go ou...Those rare moments that strangers help me or go out of their way to be nice or even when someone (a shop worker or administrative hack) is nice AND efficient and does a great job I always, always tell them how much I appreciated it as it has become rarer and rarer these days. And to think that college kids stopped to help! Yay! I love your story and yay for getting that passport...and rewarding Jamiehttp://lifesafeast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-73980644889067609342012-02-01T05:44:07.034+01:002012-02-01T05:44:07.034+01:00Oh what a nice guy to help you and I'm so glad...Oh what a nice guy to help you and I'm so glad that you got your passport! And as for me, I'd happily devour a slice of that gorgeous, oozing caramel tart :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-79337259786781552382012-01-31T14:43:27.194+01:002012-01-31T14:43:27.194+01:00Your pastry looks beautifully neat. And anything w...Your pastry looks beautifully neat. And anything with chocolate and caramel in makes me go weak at the knees so I love this recipe - HAVE to make it very soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-39434896264921967252012-01-31T14:03:28.007+01:002012-01-31T14:03:28.007+01:00OMG, amica, questa torta è una cosa irresistibile....OMG, amica, questa torta è una cosa irresistibile. Mi sento calamitata verso lo schermo! :)<br />Se prima o poi facciamo quella famosa cena insieme esigo questa come dessert!Jasminehttp://www.labna.itnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-36973282017457798242012-01-31T08:53:38.543+01:002012-01-31T08:53:38.543+01:00How wonderful of the college students to help you!...How wonderful of the college students to help you! I usually decline help too, but such interactions are what makes our life richer. I really do love your blog for your sweet, pensive writing...and of course the gorgeous food!! My friend made this for Thanksgiving one day, and obviously it disappeared within seconds.sophiahttp://burpandslurp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-74930973473730469422012-01-30T18:38:36.660+01:002012-01-30T18:38:36.660+01:00What a beautiful cake! Can I have a slice?What a beautiful cake! Can I have a slice?PolaMhttp://www.italianinthemidwest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-60976126194407301292012-01-30T18:37:44.475+01:002012-01-30T18:37:44.475+01:00I remember so many of those random acts of kindnes...I remember so many of those random acts of kindness, especially from when I was living in Milan. It is not a place for kindness, and yet, when it did find a way to creep in, it would always make my heart melt. <br />As is this pecan and chocolate and caramel and salt beauty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-36320148654179185022012-01-30T15:27:54.846+01:002012-01-30T15:27:54.846+01:00You are so right. Those small gestures of kindness...You are so right. Those small gestures of kindness, or even a simple smile, can make a difference to someone's day. Thank you for reminding me of that. I too tend to forget that strangers can indeed be kind.<br /><br />Your tart looks so decadent, I LOVE it! Caramel and chocolate, what a perfect combination.<br />MagdaMy Little Expat Kitchenhttp://mylittleexpatkitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com