tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post3334465444121259217..comments2023-12-11T14:02:25.111+01:00Comments on My Little Expat Kitchen: Not then, not now, not evermagdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-81803162736569080882016-04-20T14:50:23.787+02:002016-04-20T14:50:23.787+02:00Thanks for the reassurance, magda! Thanks for the reassurance, magda! mellowdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040849132288755473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-40110897251914046872016-04-20T12:19:06.944+02:002016-04-20T12:19:06.944+02:00Hi Mike. That's how it should be, with a crust...Hi Mike. That's how it should be, with a crust and some cracks. And it does indeed deflate. It's not supposed to look pretty, that's why you glaze it. :) Glad you liked the flavor!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-61277064934312063022016-04-20T09:21:09.278+02:002016-04-20T09:21:09.278+02:00Hello! I made this and it was delicious! However, ...Hello! I made this and it was delicious! However, my tart did not look pretty :( when I pulled it out of the oven, a crust had formed and as it cooled, the crust deflated and cracked. Where did I go wrong? Did I beat the eggs and sugar mixture for too long? Thanks for your help!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165822344603426089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-22279368268017741912013-05-17T14:40:38.423+02:002013-05-17T14:40:38.423+02:00Yes, that's a great idea. You can make a small...Yes, that's a great idea. You can make a smaller one to keep for yourself :) Good luck!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-23389048595392569922013-05-14T13:52:27.408+02:002013-05-14T13:52:27.408+02:00This looks fabulous. I am going to make it for a ...This looks fabulous. I am going to make it for a lunch this week. I only have a 24cm tin and no chance of picking up a larger one beforehand, I guess I will put in as much mixture as the tin will take and then make a mini one as well. anna @ annamayeverydayhttp://www.annamayeveryday.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-73280033277166310622012-02-15T15:01:06.800+01:002012-02-15T15:01:06.800+01:00Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-81280360694358364002012-02-15T14:55:45.267+01:002012-02-15T14:55:45.267+01:00Did it yesterday! But today is even better/more pe...Did it yesterday! But today is even better/more perfect:) You're right it's important to have a gooood quality chocolate. <br />Love your writtings, photos and blog in general. <br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-2623654023427190812011-07-31T01:07:04.878+02:002011-07-31T01:07:04.878+02:00Thanks Sylvie! Nice of you to drop by!Thanks Sylvie! Nice of you to drop by!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-91202976201068155852011-07-30T04:48:23.363+02:002011-07-30T04:48:23.363+02:00What an intense serving of chocolate bliss that mu...What an intense serving of chocolate bliss that must be, I can almost taste it!Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchenhttp://gourmandeinthekitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-46164394754446687312011-07-21T12:26:03.165+02:002011-07-21T12:26:03.165+02:00lacaffettierarosa — I try to never bake with choco...lacaffettierarosa — I try to never bake with chocolate when it's just for me. That would be disastrous for my figure ;)<br /><br />Emily Vanessa — with Valrhona this tart would be even better. The smell of chocolate everywhere?? Oh, I have to go there!<br /><br />Nicole — "Je voudrais un peu de l'eau s'il vous plaît". I drove every waiter in every cafe or restaurant crazy magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-11416731594449482112011-07-20T21:18:03.838+02:002011-07-20T21:18:03.838+02:00This dessert looks heavenly, and your pictures rea...This dessert looks heavenly, and your pictures really do it justice. Beautiful!Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991044115270721628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-74797330304710949512011-07-20T15:09:31.132+02:002011-07-20T15:09:31.132+02:00Magda, what a lovely story -- that tart au chocola...Magda, what a lovely story -- that tart au chocolat is absolutely gorgeous! it reminds me a bit of the sachertorte i had once in vienna. mmm pure decadence.Steph @ Lick My Spoonhttp://lickmyspoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-34987282547006833282011-07-19T22:55:00.202+02:002011-07-19T22:55:00.202+02:00Voluptuous, indeed.Voluptuous, indeed.Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-43657752040170850182011-07-19T19:25:44.789+02:002011-07-19T19:25:44.789+02:00What was that phrase they taught you on your first...What was that phrase they taught you on your first trip to Paris? That tart!!! It looks naughty! Chocolate is one of the wonders of the world as far as I'm concerned. What would we do without it?!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560974525638822194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-74237868269478400222011-07-19T15:51:54.150+02:002011-07-19T15:51:54.150+02:00The most stunning tarte au chocolat I've ever ...The most stunning tarte au chocolat I've ever seen, worthy of Pierre Herme. I can feel your love of France in every word and photo and am also nostalgic for Lyon and Grenoble because I know them so well. I have to make this very soon and can buy Valrhona chocolate in Berlin. Once I went to the place they make it, Tain l@Hermitage and think this would be a good destination for you as you can Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-43088158277225876722011-07-19T14:51:36.338+02:002011-07-19T14:51:36.338+02:00I have exactly the same problem with chocolate so ...I have exactly the same problem with chocolate so I tend not to bake too much of it unless I know I am going to share with a lot of people. However this wants me to have it all by myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-50994169823344140552011-07-19T10:20:43.241+02:002011-07-19T10:20:43.241+02:00Toni — of course there's no need to apologize....Toni — of course there's no need to apologize. There is absolutely nothing between the cake and the glaze. Believe me, if there was, I would include it in the recipe :)<br /><br />Thank you all for taking the time to comment!magdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367645154577817408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-75291174992179145132011-07-19T05:23:43.019+02:002011-07-19T05:23:43.019+02:00I love your story about Paris. How I miss it. The ...I love your story about Paris. How I miss it. The dessert looks phenomenal. Absolutely delicious!Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352365482790301497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-69953977726334845162011-07-19T03:51:12.382+02:002011-07-19T03:51:12.382+02:00Holy hubcaps, that's beautiful. Looks incredib...Holy hubcaps, that's beautiful. Looks incredible. What a treat, a gorgeous drool worthy, computer licking tasty treat. Oh to take a chunk out of that. Mmmmmmm.Anna Johnstonhttp://thehospitalityguru.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-84699311308500932342011-07-19T03:47:12.832+02:002011-07-19T03:47:12.832+02:00Dear Magda, Your chocolate tart is such an indulge...Dear Magda, Your chocolate tart is such an indulgence - it does really look worthy for an anniversary treat. How lucky you got your partner to take you to Paris... especially for the anniversary. Very romanticTrissahttp://trissalicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-8716001502571721072011-07-19T02:32:39.738+02:002011-07-19T02:32:39.738+02:00Wow that looks like complete and unadulterated cho...Wow that looks like complete and unadulterated chocolate heaven!Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweetshttp://www.6bittersweets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-80210268769250810332011-07-19T02:01:15.501+02:002011-07-19T02:01:15.501+02:00I apologize for asking but there is something in a...I apologize for asking but there is something in a few of the photos that I do not see in the recipe. There looks to be a sort of white filling between the cake and the glaze but not in all photos. Would you mind letting me know what this is so I can stop wondering? This looks divine and makes me want to make it even though I don't consider myself a baker at all. <br />Thanks.<br />ToniToninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-36343592729281683492011-07-18T18:58:31.998+02:002011-07-18T18:58:31.998+02:00I can relate; I have eaten many chocolates and bag...I can relate; I have eaten many chocolates and baguettes and chocolate in baguettes while living in France; I still remember the time I walked into La Maison du Chocolat as filled with anticipation. <br />This tart is a keeper. I will be trying it soon, as for me there is no bad weather for chocolate, it is good under any climatic conditions !tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-20860662871470167582011-07-18T18:10:55.210+02:002011-07-18T18:10:55.210+02:00Just found your wonderful blog from Spain. OMG! yo...Just found your wonderful blog from Spain. OMG! your pictures are truly decadent. I was salivating just looking at them. What a talented lady you are ;-)Vannessa@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004543876391503184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998452736393635440.post-56443503522973230972011-07-18T17:26:56.492+02:002011-07-18T17:26:56.492+02:00Oooohhh, fantastic! That divine looking tart is ju...Oooohhh, fantastic! That divine looking tart is just irresistible. What a droolwothy treat.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.com