Tuesday 28 January 2014

macaroons

Third attempt went well. Lemon macaroon with a lemon buttercream and lemon zest filling. The only difference I would make is that more yellow food colour next time and cook on silicone paper instead of the bakeoglide mat. Taste great . Happy tonight. Now need to experiment with more flavours and colours.

Monday 20 January 2014

longue du chat

Really pleased with these. Had to use a pair of very fine gloves to help me curl these around the handle of my wooden spoon. (Don't worry I washed them first). These got me a distinction.

Sunday 12 January 2014

Sponge and Cake

Theory assessment last week on sponge and cake. This week practical on Blackforest Gateaux and Longue du chat biscuits. I am attempting to curl my biscuits around the handle of a wooden spoon. Ive practiced today and it is tricky to get them all consistent but Ive set myself a challenge. Have a look at the practice piccies......