Posts by momoreg

I think that if you pair the dulce de leche with the coffee, it'll add an unexpected twist, and won't be as sweet as it'd be with chocolate. If you do use choc., make it a super dark variety, and consider using a neutral crust, like a...

Sure you can. I do it all the time. Temp. should be around 375.

I second the suggestion to make an Italian or Swiss buttercream. You can use all butter, and you'll end up with an off-white icing that accepts color very well. Oil based colors are great for these icings, but be careful not to add too...

The refrigerator will extend the shelf life to 4 weeks or so. Put a sticker on the package, to remind the consumer that it must be refrigerated, and taken to room temperature (inside the package) 2 hours before eating.

Usually, if a recipe calls for room temp. eggs, it's because there's butter in the recipe, and the butter needs to be soft in order to emulsify the other ingredients properly. If there isn't any butter in the recipe, cold eggs are just...

Good one, chrose!

I'd bake you a birthday kringle, if I were there!! Happy birthday, and many more, my dear friend!

Nope. Just work. I'm thinking that next year will be a bigger birthday: 07/07/07. I'm really into numbers.:roll:

You guys are too much. I almost forgot it was my 40th, so thanks for reminding me!!! Chrose, thanks for the special gift, but I think I'll pass and take a dive into Mezz's cake!! You've all touched my heart. Thank you.

mudbug, I think it need to be stronger than your average knife, with a very strong hinge. Kinda like a paper cutter, but stronger. An added bonus would be uniform size chunks of choc.