Hi all:
As you’ll know if you follow my blog, recently I’ve published a romantic novel (I Love Your Cupcakes).
A big part of the action takes place during a TV cookery game show. Or, to be more precise, a baking contest. Last week I did mention some of the best known contests of this type (and even one of the winners), but my true inspiration came from watching sometimes (mostly when I went to visit my parents) a couple of programs, Cucake Wars and a reality TV program set in a Baltimore bakery, Charm City Cakes (the program is called Ace of Cakes and it is truly amazing).
I leave you links to the programs in case you fancy a peek:
Cupcake Wars:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/cupcake-wars.html/
Ace of Cakes:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/ace-of-cakes.html/
And this is the link to the shop itself:
And as I don’t want you complaining that I’m only leaving you links, here is one of the recipes I share in the book (there aren’t many because it’s strictly a work of fiction and what the teams create during the contest has all come from my head…so beware!).
(Image from: http://www.cibo360.it/cucina/mondo/crema_catalana.htm)
Crème Catalane
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 200g sugar
- 3/4 litre milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 piece of lemon peel
- 3 tbsp corn flour
Steps:
- Beat the egg yolks until light then whisk in 150g of the sugar
- Place the milk in a saucepan together with the cinnamon and lemon peel – bring to the boil and then remove from the heat and strain.
- Whisk the milk with the egg mixture
- Dissolve the corn flour with a little milk and whisk into the mixture
- Place the mixture over a low heat and cook, stirring constantly until it begins to boil
- Put the custard into a pudding bowl or smaller individual bowls and allow to cool before placing in the fridge
- Before serving sprinkle a little sugar on top and caramelize it by placing under a hot grill briefly until the sugar melts and turns brown(or using a kitchen torch or an iron burner).
http://www.euroresidentes.com/euroresiuk/Recipies/desserts/crema-catalana.htm
Just in case you fancy more pictures, here is the link to my Pinterest board on cupcakes, sweets and other nice things:
http://www.pinterest.com/olganm7/food-ideas-for-pos-book/
And I also leave you a video I created (but I must warn you my style creation videos is…well, mine):
Thanks to you all for reading, to the various blogs for lending me their recipes, and if you’ve found it interesting, like, share, comment, and of course, get CLICKING!
16 replies on “Inpiration, TV baking and crème catalane.”
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This sounds so delicious. I think I’ll try it for this Sunday’s dessert. Just have to look up the equivalents between g and cups, and liters and cups. lol. I’m glad I have the list in my cookbooks. @v@ ❤
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Thanks Viv. The recipe is delicious indeed (although there are quite a few for the same dish). I wonder if one of those measuring jugs might also do the trick…Hope you enjoy it and thanks for the reblog!
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Olga, I’m sure this book will be a hit — after all, it has all the right ingredients. 😀
The dish sounds delicious too. Ha… maybe they will come up with a cure for my egg allergy. Meanwhile I will dream. Huge hugs.
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Thanks Teagan! Maybe if there is a next book, as the girls were planning on teaming up with another team who catered especially for people with food allergies, etc… I’m quite keen on collection all kinds of special recipes in Pinterest, but I think creme catalane without eggs could be a bit tricky…I don’t think the egg substitute would work but…
Have a sweet day!
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You leave me drooling again……
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thanks David. Maybe you could convince one of your favourite food places to give it a try if you don’t fancy cooking it yourself. Sweet hugs!
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Just put it on my Kindle….and am now looking forward to reading:)
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Thanks Janet! I hope it’s a sweet read! Love and have a great week!
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Loved the Crema catalana treat!
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Thanks Emma! I’m not a very dedicated cook but I know what I like! Have a sweet day!
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Hey, was going through your blog, amazing 🙂
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Thanks Emma. I’m always looking forward to more visits!
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I love a good custard and this one looks so good. I’ve never heard of corn flower.
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Could it be called corn starch?
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I’m pretty sure if you enjoy custard you’ll like this. Yes, I’ve checked and although in the UK it’s called cornflour in the US it’s called corn starch. I hope you enjoy it if you get to try it, and thanks for the visit!
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