tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post5145236355710683606..comments2024-02-23T08:23:14.233+00:00Comments on Me, My Food and I: Spiced Chocolate Cake with Macerated RaspberriesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163446958249760582noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-73477806963260700182011-04-01T16:16:23.715+01:002011-04-01T16:16:23.715+01:00Great post! You picked such a great recipe!Great post! You picked such a great recipe!Anna's kitchen tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346265448350378923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-48050795285133543082011-03-31T18:48:19.080+01:002011-03-31T18:48:19.080+01:00I can hardly imagine a 12 course dinner, what a fa...I can hardly imagine a 12 course dinner, what a fantastic meal. And getting to cook in the kitchens too - great fun. Your cake looks gorgeous too, raspberries go so well with chocolate cake.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-14730290125830458312011-03-31T17:27:48.756+01:002011-03-31T17:27:48.756+01:00I've always wondered what a meal like that wou...I've always wondered what a meal like that would cost. I figured it was somewhere in the thousands. But for 6 people, that's not bad. Good thing your ex's parents paid!! What an amazing experience!<br /><br />I don't even think I own 18 cookbooks. Would food magazines count?? LOL!<br /><br />This cake looks moist and rich. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105496356213075925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-483744548782605772011-03-30T18:37:34.650+01:002011-03-30T18:37:34.650+01:00Thanks for thw eonderful comments everyone. I had ...Thanks for thw eonderful comments everyone. I had the last slice of the cake earlier, just so you know... :)<br /><br />@Victor: I am well up for meeting some bloggers. Let me know details nearer the time.<br /><br />@Anna: Love the buzz in the kitchen. Hectic but totally fun!<br /><br />@Rick: I just have to ask. How did you manage to get kick out of Maze?!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163446958249760582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-8831498008872916102011-03-30T05:37:16.988+01:002011-03-30T05:37:16.988+01:00How fun that you were able to go back and cook in ...How fun that you were able to go back and cook in the kitchen, looks like a beautiful dish. And this cake is divine :)Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-5546270020503017882011-03-29T19:26:47.060+01:002011-03-29T19:26:47.060+01:00wow what an exciting experience!
The cake looks s...wow what an exciting experience! <br />The cake looks so elegant garnished with raspberries..perfect presentation!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-29239503197718725502011-03-29T14:59:28.932+01:002011-03-29T14:59:28.932+01:00That is so awesome you got to cook with the head c...That is so awesome you got to cook with the head chef. You must have been delighted! And what a cake! <br /><br />P.S. I got kicked out of Maze. Just had to vent that.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607338022539392825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-90880203982205286872011-03-29T09:45:13.916+01:002011-03-29T09:45:13.916+01:00You look so pro in your kitchen set-up Micheal :) ...You look so pro in your kitchen set-up Micheal :) Even the presentation of the desserts. Oh my I wish I could eat chocolates now or even desserts. But I can't, I was barking all night due to my cough. The sickie lady is craving to taste your sweets :pJoaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012686895216389173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-85734162006478769742011-03-29T06:08:40.191+01:002011-03-29T06:08:40.191+01:00Oh you lucky guy to go into the kitchen and cook w...Oh you lucky guy to go into the kitchen and cook with the chef. The scallops sounded heavenly with the butterscotch. What a brilliant combo. This cake is perfect for me with the rich moistness and the hint of spices. Lovely!La Bella Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700526692013628923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-15956825800601962222011-03-28T14:24:01.029+01:002011-03-28T14:24:01.029+01:00Ok, first...the cake looks luscious! I could devou...Ok, first...the cake looks luscious! I could devour that in one sitting :)<br />Second..how frickin' cool!! You got to cook with the head chef!! Definitely would be an amazing moment...thanks for sharing that story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976547731498214442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-39140499974759144452011-03-28T10:02:41.712+01:002011-03-28T10:02:41.712+01:00What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing!What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing!Magnoliahttp://www.thecartridgeshop.com.au/brother-label-supplies-c-60.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-52874211114440734332011-03-28T02:08:18.204+01:002011-03-28T02:08:18.204+01:00Oh man.... I could totally go some of that delicio...Oh man.... I could totally go some of that delicious sea scallop, what a gorgeous little meal. :) Love the picture of service, isn't it a buzz in the kitchen?! I am so hungry now. :)Annahttp://thehospitalityguru.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-31252666440642361452011-03-28T01:52:23.422+01:002011-03-28T01:52:23.422+01:00That is an insane amount of money for a dinner - O...That is an insane amount of money for a dinner - OMG! How cool that you cooked in their kitchen! I love the cake with all those warm spices - looks intensely chocolate and delicious!Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-28457756509873134472011-03-28T01:31:47.010+01:002011-03-28T01:31:47.010+01:00Looks really good!! I can't believe you have a...Looks really good!! I can't believe you have at least 18 cookbooks!! I only have like 5 haha. That was some expensive dinner too!! lolAaron Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556649700997440183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-64970016540999380552011-03-28T00:25:06.598+01:002011-03-28T00:25:06.598+01:00Fab stuff Michael. Such an interesting post. You l...Fab stuff Michael. Such an interesting post. You lucky thing to have been able to cook in a real kitchen!!! Thanks for taking part in the challenge. Lovely photo and great recipe. Dom xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431297921869969693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-65758870737483213912011-03-27T22:39:42.989+01:002011-03-27T22:39:42.989+01:00The chocolate cake looks heavenly delicious.
Oh,...The chocolate cake looks heavenly delicious. <br /><br />Oh, btw, I'll be in Cambridge, UK in mid-July for a conference and will be in the UK for 2-3 weeks. I would love to meet some local blogger in UK.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282136590721912150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-67369104836675496222011-03-27T22:29:23.041+01:002011-03-27T22:29:23.041+01:00Michael, I can tell you will be a constant source ...Michael, I can tell you will be a constant source of amusement and amazement for me. I wouldn't make a cake (I don't bake). But my partner, Peter, would. I'll forward this to him.StephenChttp://theobsessivechef.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-39460236616780683302011-03-27T22:09:54.076+01:002011-03-27T22:09:54.076+01:00everything looks so delicious! I'm reading thi...everything looks so delicious! I'm reading this and it's 1AM and I'm getting serious midnight munchies.spontaneous-euphoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817411596590517973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3296694970544617459.post-64279355114207170012011-03-27T20:16:49.568+01:002011-03-27T20:16:49.568+01:00Wow how brilliant to be able to go and cook in the...Wow how brilliant to be able to go and cook in the kitchen! <br /><br />I'm definitely taking note of the chocolate cake recipe, it looks amazing.<br /><br />Abbie xxAbbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882016325993696320noreply@blogger.com