tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post3912208604517429940..comments2023-10-11T06:13:42.738-07:00Comments on CAKE ON THE BRAIN: DESPERATELY REAL STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM MACARONS (GF)Cakebrainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-25342070937557169802015-05-02T08:36:30.955-07:002015-05-02T08:36:30.955-07:00Kayla,
Maybe try powdered egg white?Kayla,<br />Maybe try powdered egg white?Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-9158927414373819302015-04-30T20:01:26.379-07:002015-04-30T20:01:26.379-07:00Hi! Love your recipes!! :P. But I can't seem ...Hi! Love your recipes!! :P. But I can't seem to find meringue powder anywhere in my area! Is there anything that I can substitute for it? : /kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321602719975666417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-86551553915257900162015-03-24T17:24:17.219-07:002015-03-24T17:24:17.219-07:00Hi there. Dry weather out here in CA. Yes they for...Hi there. Dry weather out here in CA. Yes they formed a skin for sure. Did weigh 15 grams and used my bullet to pulverize them. I will try again with a little less next time because he flavor was so nice. Freezing ahead for a party next week. Can't wait to make the buttercream!Meleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459844087618945752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-50178870715123075352015-03-23T21:07:21.935-07:002015-03-23T21:07:21.935-07:00Melee,
aw, that's too bad. The strawberries ...Melee, <br />aw, that's too bad. The strawberries are buzzed fine to a powder but they don't have added sugar (as long as you used the same brand that I did). The moisture content of the dehydrated strawberriese could be an issue. Mine were bone dry when I buzzed them to a fine powder. Sorry I can't help more; but with macarons it could be any minutiae of technique, egg whites etc. Were they dry to the touch before you put the macarons into the oven? Maybe cut back on the amount of dehydrated strawberries? Did you weigh the dehydrated strawberries accurately? Was it a rainy/humid day? Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-29598364371855129762015-03-22T19:11:53.537-07:002015-03-22T19:11:53.537-07:00Made these yesterday and the flavor was amazing. U...Made these yesterday and the flavor was amazing. Unfortunately they ca,e out sticky even after 17+ mi Utes of baking and some were too brown. Went on to make a perfectly dry batch of pistachio and lavender. I wonder if the strawberries adds more sugar or stickiness? Tried varying degrees with each of the 3 trays but couldn't solve it. Meleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459844087618945752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-84465442477332411012014-02-10T23:25:16.208-08:002014-02-10T23:25:16.208-08:00Oooh these look amaaazing! :)
http://cafecraftea....Oooh these look amaaazing! :)<br /><br />http://cafecraftea.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367159729110222036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-37002360556409907162013-02-23T14:15:49.332-08:002013-02-23T14:15:49.332-08:00Jeannie,
lol! why can't I have friends like yo...Jeannie,<br />lol! why can't I have friends like you in real life? none of my real life friends is the least bit interested in baking and blogging and all the stuff I do. <br /><br />Hey, don't worry about 15g of cocoa powder. Try it, eat it and if it isn't enough chocolate flavour, just make another batch and adjust until you get the right proportion. That's how I do it. It all tastes good in any case.<br /><br />yah, that's too bad about Costco not carrying the freeze dried fruit anymore. However, I noticed they carried the freeze-dried fruit covered in yogurt or chocolate. But that doesn't help, does it? I have a big stockpile of freezedried fruit so I don't have to worry. Summer is almost here. When Famous Foods has their stock come in, grab a bunch! MEC and Whole Foods is where I would try too. Freeze dried fruit is expensive but it packs a lot of flavour. In the meantime, you can try matcha, ground black sesame and other dry powdered flavourings. Go crazy!<br />Your kind words...they make me blush! lol! <br /><3 [ )oCakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-3982393448456994192013-02-20T19:30:08.927-08:002013-02-20T19:30:08.927-08:00Thanks so much for replying to my post!! I'm o...Thanks so much for replying to my post!! I'm off to try making some chocolate macarons. I was just worried that with only 15g of cocoa powder, it wouldn't flavourful enough since the freeze dry strawberries had such intense flavour on it own.<br /><br />I'm also from Vancouver, so I gotta ask...do you have any ideas of where I can get freeze dry fruit? Costco has stopped carrying the Mrs. May freeze dry fruit box (OH NO, right?!?) and I checked out Famous Foods, but they say the freeze dry stuff usually only comes in during the summer months. I'm off to try Whole Foods and MEC.<br /><br />PS. Can I just say I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog. I brag about your blog to everyone and anyone that's willing to listen to me! Your dark chocolate cupcake is a staple at my kids' birthday parties every single year!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299047022791316967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-31563416370790645832013-02-18T22:41:39.060-08:002013-02-18T22:41:39.060-08:00Jeannie,
aw shucks! thanks for the kind words!
Y...Jeannie,<br />aw shucks! thanks for the kind words! <br />You can go crazy with the recipe now! Just make sure you weigh everything. If you want, you swap out the amount of flavouring (powdered anything) with things like matcha, cocoa powder, ground sesame, etc. Yes, go and try it with the carton eggwhites. I have a recipe that uses the eggwhites because I hate wasting yolks. I rarely use yolks as much as I do whites. <br />In my search box in the right side bar, you can type in pasteurized egg whites, or carton egg whites and relevant recipes should pop up.Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-43379199152299623952013-02-17T19:27:10.496-08:002013-02-17T19:27:10.496-08:00I tried your real strawberries and cream macarons ...I tried your real strawberries and cream macarons recipe and I wanted to THANK YOU!! On my first try, I only had 5 successful cookies, however on my second try, I had nearly a perfect batch!! I think your instructions are incredible and I've been ranting and raving about your website to all my girlfriends!<br /><br />I have never made french macarons before so just by following your detailed instructions and able to produce such amazing results on my second try is so awesome!<br /><br />Now, I think my hubby is ready for chocolate macarons. Do you have a recipe for that using the carton egg whites? Would I be able to just replace the dried 15g of strawberries with 15g of cocoa powder? <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your secret to the french macarons. Love you or at least my friends, hubby and kids love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299047022791316967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-73318911410706234622012-04-30T03:49:14.717-07:002012-04-30T03:49:14.717-07:00This recipes is looking cool and good . . Thumbs u...This recipes is looking cool and good . . Thumbs up for those who want to eat this !!Nutrition Factshttp://www.fitnessrepublic.com/nutrition.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-89359570530849959052012-04-20T23:07:58.860-07:002012-04-20T23:07:58.860-07:00@twilightcupcake,
love your handle! you're we...@twilightcupcake,<br />love your handle! you're welcome!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-6453269403121905362012-04-20T22:08:06.222-07:002012-04-20T22:08:06.222-07:00Beautiful thanks for the recipe.Beautiful thanks for the recipe.twilightcupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752638084301205942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-25369163123453003112012-04-18T17:11:03.890-07:002012-04-18T17:11:03.890-07:00@Alison,
one of the few indulgences I have since r...@Alison,<br />one of the few indulgences I have since refraining from gluten! what luck!<br /><br />@Stefanie,<br />thanks! I do try to stay away from artificial stuff if I can help it!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-42451883623657118482012-04-18T13:05:38.672-07:002012-04-18T13:05:38.672-07:00Oh wow, what a wonderful treat for all your fellow...Oh wow, what a wonderful treat for all your fellow housewives! You did a beautiful job, especially with keeping them all organic and natural. Wonderful recipe!Stefaniehttp://adashofsugarandspice.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-1847086036815494432012-04-17T23:10:56.661-07:002012-04-17T23:10:56.661-07:00Seriously, I love, love, love these! I've only...Seriously, I love, love, love these! I've only made macarons once since going gluten free and they weren't as hard as I expected. And I'm definitely going to give these a go!Alisonhttp://www.agirldefloured.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-31509905479605224992012-04-15T22:01:03.164-07:002012-04-15T22:01:03.164-07:00krispy,
Thanks for the compliment!
I actually pre...krispy, <br />Thanks for the compliment!<br />I actually prefer making my own macarons than buying them sometimes. I've bought them from bakeries/patisseries and I actually like some of mine better than the bought ones (mine are fresher too). My friend says she likes mine too. It depends on what technique is used to make the macarons I guess. I prefer the French meringue method. Once you get the knack of making them, it's pretty easy. Try a simple recipe first and once you've mastered it, you'll be hooked!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-77798422363774442852012-04-15T19:50:37.613-07:002012-04-15T19:50:37.613-07:00I seriously thought you bought those macarons befo...I seriously thought you bought those macarons before I read the words. So professional-looking. I've tried making them using some online recipe, but they tasted nothing like the ones from the stores, so I gave up :(<br />Maybe I'll work up the motivation/courage to try your recipe someday lol.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247888249215415971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-21689874135946666022012-04-11T21:18:29.514-07:002012-04-11T21:18:29.514-07:00@Chris,
lucky you for having a Bulk Barn near you!...@Chris,<br />lucky you for having a Bulk Barn near you! We don't have a Bulk Barn anywhere in Metro Vancouver. Just Whole Foods, Famous Foods and Costco for freeze dried fruits. Maybe there are other shops around that sell freeze dried fruit, but I haven't' seen any yet. If people want to post places they've seen freeze dried fruit, make a comment hereCakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-60916488689028579402012-04-11T20:53:42.566-07:002012-04-11T20:53:42.566-07:00Hi, I am from Ontario. Freeze dried strawberries (...Hi, I am from Ontario. Freeze dried strawberries (and kiwi fruit) are available at Bulk Barn. Your macs look amazing. Haven't had much luck making them, will try your recipe.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-36965090017952268212012-04-11T16:54:58.344-07:002012-04-11T16:54:58.344-07:00@ a.maren,
look forward to seeing you post about m...@ a.maren,<br />look forward to seeing you post about macarons soon!<br />@ Quay Po,<br />I just made another batch! love macarons too! they are so versatile! thanks for visiting!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-21152959192696513642012-04-11T03:07:55.944-07:002012-04-11T03:07:55.944-07:00I can never get tired of making macs. Every bake i...I can never get tired of making macs. Every bake is a challenge but when it comes out perfect in texture, taste and mouthfeel, it is like striking a lottery for me. LOL! Your macs look perfect.Quay Po Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828992142187594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-49870072916334140942012-04-06T20:20:37.260-07:002012-04-06T20:20:37.260-07:00@AliMc,
thanks! they were yummy!
@x-Fatalove,
than...@AliMc,<br />thanks! they were yummy!<br />@x-Fatalove,<br />thankyou, I hope you do try them...I imagine you'd love them too!<br />@littleloaf,<br />macarons do seem to look like perfect little gems and not much is needed for hem to look great! they're so classy<br />@Connie,<br />the recipe seems long, but it's actually pretty easy to make!<br />@Avanika,<br />they were a perfect! thanks!Cakebrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105616222969699846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-62062759647356210722012-04-06T20:17:58.633-07:002012-04-06T20:17:58.633-07:00aww i love macarons, they are so PRETTY! i would ...aww i love macarons, they are so PRETTY! i would instantly love anyone who brought macarons to a party, especially homemade. and the freeze dried strawberries? what a great idea! i just started buying freeze dried fruit because my baby likes it, and i am getting into it too. this is a great use for it!amlamontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679620072242827076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202234701285349376.post-58338071507993663952012-04-06T19:08:02.596-07:002012-04-06T19:08:02.596-07:00These look amazing. I'm sure they were a perfe...These look amazing. I'm sure they were a perfect fit at the partyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16368043148836935624noreply@blogger.com