tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post4942231031423590901..comments2023-10-19T11:49:41.233-04:00Comments on The not so exciting adventures of a dabbler...: Remember when... (FFwD: Creme Brulee)Cher Rockwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-71371348069089992552011-12-29T12:22:58.562-05:002011-12-29T12:22:58.562-05:00Rhubarb-orange jam sounds great! I've enjoyed...Rhubarb-orange jam sounds great! I've enjoyed reading about all of the different kinds of jams that people used. Sorry yours didn't set up right, I'm starting to feel lucky that mine somehow did. Happy New Year!Jorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551478803291803446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-7432867370365621942011-12-29T07:53:49.197-05:002011-12-29T07:53:49.197-05:00Aww, that's sweet. I am sure they didn't r...Aww, that's sweet. I am sure they didn't really think you were a pest - probably very cute!! No brulee for me, I ate like a piggy in New Orleans!Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-8294831322522264002011-12-29T05:19:57.511-05:002011-12-29T05:19:57.511-05:00I couldn't get my act together to do this reci...I couldn't get my act together to do this recipe, but I love brulee and yours looks great! <br />My 4 year old is 10 years younger than his sister n 7 yrs younger than his brother and he idolises them and told us today that he doesn't want any more friends because he has his sister and brother! You made me realise how important it is to him to get a dose of their attention!sanya smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153579846956639749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-29405104214701383772011-12-27T18:59:49.629-05:002011-12-27T18:59:49.629-05:00Cher, I'm always amazed at how fast time flies...Cher, I'm always amazed at how fast time flies. My eldest grandchild is 10..I can't believe how fast that happened! Your Creme Brulee looks wonderfully delicious. Hope your Christmas was Merry...and wishing you a Happy Healthy New Year!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228293655739439430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-44712001142463635872011-12-26T11:06:28.479-05:002011-12-26T11:06:28.479-05:00@ Anonymous (aka Big Bro). Awww. I guess those b...@ Anonymous (aka Big Bro). Awww. I guess those buses with wings are good for something? :-)Cher Rockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067437991540780000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-43381028410070239502011-12-26T10:15:38.699-05:002011-12-26T10:15:38.699-05:00700 miles and 10 hours later, seeing my little Sis...700 miles and 10 hours later, seeing my little Sis would be the best present ever! However, now it is sitting around waiting on that stupid bus with with wings..... <br /><br />Here's to waiting and that straining to get that first glimpse of you walking from the gate. It never really changes does it Sis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-77172421787757557072011-12-24T21:07:38.283-05:002011-12-24T21:07:38.283-05:00WOW, that sounds good - rhubarb orange! I have a b...WOW, that sounds good - rhubarb orange! I have a bit of it left that I made over the summer in my fridge! Well, I didn't get a great consistency either, it was more like pudding.... I wonder if there is a trick to getting it to set a bit more? Well either way, yours looks great! Have a great Christmas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-5818439110438065482011-12-24T13:55:19.883-05:002011-12-24T13:55:19.883-05:00As always, a wonderful story interwoven with delic...As always, a wonderful story interwoven with delicious food photos! Sorry your custards were soupy. Mine set, but I had to bake for 90 minutes. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Cher!Betsyhttp://aplatefulofhappiness.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-20916228618821825872011-12-24T10:08:12.047-05:002011-12-24T10:08:12.047-05:00There's nothing like having family home for th...There's nothing like having family home for the holidays. Really enjoyed reading about your memories and next year the anticipation will be just as great as you remember when you await your child's visit home from college. The texture may not have been there, but your creme brulee sounds wonderful with the tartness of the rhubarb-orange jam. I wish you and your family a beautiful Christmas, Cher!Elainehttp://ecalifornialiving.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-71573948700265998932011-12-24T02:40:31.708-05:002011-12-24T02:40:31.708-05:00Hi, Cher! I'm glad you like the custom design...Hi, Cher! I'm glad you like the custom design - I'm thrilled with it.<br /><br />I really wanted to make the Creme Brulee, but will have to wait until next week with so much going on at the moment.<br /><br />Wishing your family all the blessings of the season and a wonderful 2012!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03013133019797358257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-67226796990181192772011-12-24T01:41:25.887-05:002011-12-24T01:41:25.887-05:00Yummo! This looks superb. And what a terrific st...Yummo! This looks superb. And what a terrific story for Christmas.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-35315073620223637972011-12-23T22:29:30.525-05:002011-12-23T22:29:30.525-05:00It's wonderful when everyone comes home for th...It's wonderful when everyone comes home for the holidays, that's what makes it special for sure. Sorry your creme brûlées didn't set up right, bummer! The sugar on top looks good, I think the torch is kind of scary. Have a wonderful family holiday and look forward to next year's recipes;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726225325705989393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-64816454411764431172011-12-23T20:37:56.972-05:002011-12-23T20:37:56.972-05:00Great Christmas story! Time does have a way of cr...Great Christmas story! Time does have a way of creeping up on us. The creme brulees look terrific, love the caramalization on yours!<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family!Christy@Confessions of a Culinary Divahttp://confessionsofaculinarydiva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-75049263634920476582011-12-23T17:11:52.190-05:002011-12-23T17:11:52.190-05:00Time does fly! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!...Time does fly! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!KarenPhttp://thingsfromscratch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-8057506402678353182011-12-23T12:50:39.166-05:002011-12-23T12:50:39.166-05:00What cute ramekin pots! I love that you remember i...What cute ramekin pots! I love that you remember it as being "abandoned". So cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-15102788584664536772011-12-23T10:38:35.649-05:002011-12-23T10:38:35.649-05:00I used the broiler for years...till my inlaws boug...I used the broiler for years...till my inlaws bought me a torch for Christmas! Sorry yours were a bit soupy...boo! Merry Christmas, Cher!Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258699925063180509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-68434964639048612362011-12-23T09:37:37.769-05:002011-12-23T09:37:37.769-05:00Didn't quite get to the creme brulees this wee...Didn't quite get to the creme brulees this week (... might skip them, in fact, given all the trouble folks had). Hope you and yours have a wonderful, peaceful holiday season!Karenhttp://soupaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-30462036192410965432011-12-23T05:49:44.259-05:002011-12-23T05:49:44.259-05:00Still packing at 5 am but could not head out witho...Still packing at 5 am but could not head out without leaving a comment from Nana and I to wish you and your family the most wonderful holiday season. We are loading the mini van with the feast of 7 fish elements (and everything else we can fit....)and headed to Vt to try it all up there this year. Did not want to head out without wishing you all the best. Happy 2012 !!!tricia s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06247980519576579740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-56056208724655008232011-12-23T05:19:00.509-05:002011-12-23T05:19:00.509-05:00What lovely holiday memories. Sorry to hear that y...What lovely holiday memories. Sorry to hear that your creme brulees did not set up, but they look darn tasty anyway. Here's hoping that everything else which comes out of your kitchen this holiday is problem free and delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-86852958234302715432011-12-23T03:14:50.577-05:002011-12-23T03:14:50.577-05:00No wonder Santa stopped visiting your part of the ...No wonder Santa stopped visiting your part of the country - he was annoyed with the lack of attention and low ranking in your priority list:) <br />I made brulee once using the broiler also - same result as yours, it was crispy like it should be. Merry Xmas and happy new year.Three-Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616627712817566828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-62435692275114954962011-12-23T01:59:41.960-05:002011-12-23T01:59:41.960-05:00Cher, thank you for your nice words on my blog. My...Cher, thank you for your nice words on my blog. My son of nine is smoking with the word souschef (I'm not sure he is going to stop totday). Loved reading your story, I can imagine christmas being a special time for you that way, with your family. Your creme brulee does look great, your broiler did à great job.4pure by Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928475836875806878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-9945068101599555762011-12-22T22:57:58.014-05:002011-12-22T22:57:58.014-05:00Definitely soupy. Was so disappointed in this one ...Definitely soupy. Was so disappointed in this one :( Anyway, I have loved getting to know you a little through FFWD this year - here's to more adventures in 2012 cooking along with Dorie!Mardi Michelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125377934755716212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-64291595191319034692011-12-22T20:09:37.645-05:002011-12-22T20:09:37.645-05:00How sweet that spending time with your siblings tr...How sweet that spending time with your siblings trumped santa. :-) Your creme brulees look great, and I love the bowls they're in. Super cute!Eihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002642692299774106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850658802486564843.post-80229023071931852682011-12-22T19:39:38.624-05:002011-12-22T19:39:38.624-05:00Cher, Merry Christmas. I agree...where has the ti...Cher, Merry Christmas. I agree...where has the time gone? Your brulee's look terrific. I had a bit of a setting issue too. I think it's the recipe, not us cooks! Have a fabulous holiday and enjoy that the girls are home.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393285265802934932noreply@blogger.com