tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post5391291270775036040..comments2023-08-10T22:30:09.033+08:00Comments on Indulgence after work-out...: A paradise of strawberriesSLYuanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17635542756162645354noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-17341458517999170272009-02-05T22:50:00.000+08:002009-02-05T22:50:00.000+08:00hmm... I know about the almond flour used in flour...hmm... I know about the almond flour used in flourless cakes like in Laurent's & in macarons, but this almond powder I'm referring to is different from that. It is unique to Jap confectioneries & imported from Japan. Not too sure though.<BR/><BR/>haha ok watch out for my review(S)...red firhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077962704366076535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-57208875175635212092009-02-05T20:26:00.000+08:002009-02-05T20:26:00.000+08:00Actually, Laurent uses almond powder in their flou...Actually, Laurent uses almond powder in their flourless chocolate cake so it is not necessary found in Japanese pastries...<BR/><BR/>Macaron is also another sweet treat that uses almond powder as a base, I guess it is getting common... but I was wondering would it be dangerous for people who are allergic to nuts or old folks suffering from arthritis but yet they are not sure about the content of these pastries...<BR/><BR/>Wow, thank you for sharing the information and and I really appreciate it... Looking forward to you blogging about Patisserie Glace, I am curious what you will write...Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610835135054460909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-31618227021916657902009-02-05T08:58:00.000+08:002009-02-05T08:58:00.000+08:00fen & Yuan: Ok I did some surfing online and i...fen & Yuan: Ok I did some surfing online and it seems that japanese confectioneries tend to use some almond powder to enhance the texture of their cakes. It's not almond meal which is more coarse or almond powder used in the Chinese almond paste dessert. It's something unique used in Japanese desserts. haha ok I've just answered my own query... :) <BR/><BR/>Maybe that's why Japanese desserts are so awesomely delicious & Parisian-Japanese pastry chef Sadaharu Aoki's desserts are one the best in the world!red firhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077962704366076535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-15211671598650854642009-02-05T08:27:00.000+08:002009-02-05T08:27:00.000+08:00To me it was this strong egg taste that you get wh...To me it was this strong egg taste that you get when you eat egg roll. More prominent in the strawberry hill. But Kay Boon said that it was almond powderSLYuanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635542756162645354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-12666919592072487382009-02-05T06:40:00.000+08:002009-02-05T06:40:00.000+08:00Yuan pointed out there is a strong egg taste in St...Yuan pointed out there is a strong egg taste in Strawberry Hills and Kay Boon re-confirmed that taste came from almond powder and not eggs. This was re-confirmed since Yuan, at times will comment the "egg taste" in some macarons. So, think Yuan will be able to comment more on taste-wise derived from almond powder...<BR/><BR/>The chiffon with be less fluffly but the texture is has more punch... slight chewiness (or springiness) and soft...You won't feel the graininess. I personally thought it improve the texture...Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610835135054460909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-77653254452743383922009-02-04T23:43:00.000+08:002009-02-04T23:43:00.000+08:00Stronger as in? I don't quite get what you mea...Stronger as in? I don't quite get what you mean. Almond powder is just more grainy right? Taste & smell-wise? Doesn't it make the chiffon less fluffy?red firhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077962704366076535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-15796558036098298062009-02-04T23:24:00.000+08:002009-02-04T23:24:00.000+08:00Yeh, don't miss out on the strawberry hills... It ...Yeh, don't miss out on the strawberry hills... It is recommended...<BR/><BR/>Ice, the owner told us that all their cakes contain almond powder. It is relatively stronger in Strawberry Hills but subtle for the rest (in my opinion).Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610835135054460909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-32395599805296168202009-02-04T23:10:00.000+08:002009-02-04T23:10:00.000+08:00omg you are so fast! I had planned to check out th...omg you are so fast! I had planned to check out this stall since long ago! You literally ate all the cakes available at the shop! I think I will like strawberry hills too. Custard & strawberry & cream & tart... yums. <BR/><BR/>fen, you mentioned use of almond powder. Which cake was that and how do you know?red firhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077962704366076535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946609646703803527.post-11579206156872278582009-02-04T22:14:00.000+08:002009-02-04T22:14:00.000+08:00strawberry attack!!! haha. i love the description ...strawberry attack!!! haha. i love the description for strawberry hills. sounds exciting. think I'll go for this one! haah.Sihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555473289512430295noreply@blogger.com