Guanaja is my chocolate of choice both for baking and nibbling. Only one local source carries it in 3 liter boxes of pistoles. And for months (and just before Christmas!) they've been out of it. :eek: :eek: :eek:
I call weekly to...
In addition to the excellent advice you've received here, you might want to look at some extended exploration of this subject on the eGullet site where many ChefTalkers also participate and/or lurk. You might do a search on both sites...
Be on guard! It's broader than this.
I have had several "messages" purportedly from Earthlink asking for me to update my credit card information! Contacting ELink by phone, they assured me they are not sending out such...
Shawtycat, if I use your birthday cake recipe I have two questions.
First will it hold up to being unmolded from a star shaped mold?
Second, would there be a problem if I were to use butter to grease the pan instead of...
OK, spoke with Mama. She has a star shaped pan (rather thin aluminum) that accommodates a standard 2-layer-cake amount of batter. She prefers a white cake, and the Truth is out,:rolleyes: she also prefers I bake it. So, I'm looking...
Moromeg, I'm digesting your response and will check with the mother before answering. It partly depends on whether she wants to bake the cake or wants me to do it. If she does it I'm pretty sure it will be a mix.
MB, I'm with you...
Help! If making a sheet cake for a four year old child's birthday party that will have 14 children and 10-15 adults, how large should the cake be? Do you have any sure fire recipes for a cake that size? Or for a kiddie cake does it...