tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post1104435794064560350..comments2024-03-19T18:45:56.286+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Buttery quince and almond cakeJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-10608672955277690902017-04-23T17:45:05.807+10:002017-04-23T17:45:05.807+10:00glad it worked for you as a GF cake - I'd love...glad it worked for you as a GF cake - I'd love to make this again as it was so goodJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23717392078674876832017-04-23T17:26:51.464+10:002017-04-23T17:26:51.464+10:00Hi, I just made this and it is FABULOUS. I made a ...Hi, I just made this and it is FABULOUS. I made a few changes: I replaced the plain flour with arrowroot to make it grain free and I simmered down the quince cooking water to a thick sticky glaze which I smeared over the top. The quince is so high in pectin it set quite well. I think iit will travel well in lunch boxes as a high protein treat. Many thanks, AnwenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987597367825414011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61919225030311681342012-05-27T21:48:18.637+10:002012-05-27T21:48:18.637+10:00Thanks Choclette - I love the mellow fruits of aut...Thanks Choclette - I love the mellow fruits of autumn - I think the cake might not have seemed such a challenge if I had got the butter rightJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26537542426133428082012-05-27T20:12:36.326+10:002012-05-27T20:12:36.326+10:00I am almost wishing it was Autumn now, so I could ...I am almost wishing it was Autumn now, so I could bake this cake. I adore quinces and this sounds superb - even if rather fiddly!Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-67733219970848158142012-05-25T21:37:33.559+10:002012-05-25T21:37:33.559+10:00Thanks Joanne - I think if you love rhubarb you wo...Thanks Joanne - I think if you love rhubarb you would adore quince - please please cook some - it is an amazing ancient fruit!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8149984935012205322012-05-25T21:36:32.958+10:002012-05-25T21:36:32.958+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - Quinces are a lot of work but the...Thanks Cakelaw - Quinces are a lot of work but the reward is a fragrant kitchen. I am hoping we might get in an episode of Downton tonight if sylvia ever sleeps :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-19970923524970963952012-05-25T21:35:17.829+10:002012-05-25T21:35:17.829+10:00Thanks Kari - apparently it was the first time tha...Thanks Kari - apparently it was the first time that car needed a battery in 7 years - I hope it is another 7 years before the new battery dies!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-89245672015067510162012-05-25T21:34:23.834+10:002012-05-25T21:34:23.834+10:00Thanks Lorraine - I am sure if you watched Downton...Thanks Lorraine - I am sure if you watched Downton you would find great inspiration for blog photos (apart from wonderful drama and characters)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-64683616935049862162012-05-25T21:33:43.760+10:002012-05-25T21:33:43.760+10:00Thanks Jac - when I discovered my miscalculation w...Thanks Jac - when I discovered my miscalculation with the butter I was really glad I shared so much of it :-) We are only starting the second series here but have borroed a dvd because the adverts are so annoyingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34870211905169899152012-05-25T21:32:55.435+10:002012-05-25T21:32:55.435+10:00Thanks Shaheen - I came across notes of mine sayin...Thanks Shaheen - I came across notes of mine saying quinces are hard to grow commercially so they are not sold as widely as most fruit and veg - good luck with finding someJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24204698468477220222012-05-25T21:31:01.339+10:002012-05-25T21:31:01.339+10:00Thanks Leaf and aren't Anh's recipes are a...Thanks Leaf and aren't Anh's recipes are always inspiringJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14961502430074822922012-05-25T21:30:23.908+10:002012-05-25T21:30:23.908+10:00Thanks Glutenfreehappytummy - if you see quinces y...Thanks Glutenfreehappytummy - if you see quinces you should buy them if you see them as rarely I do!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-92136038378644617512012-05-25T21:29:45.987+10:002012-05-25T21:29:45.987+10:00Thanks Katie - seeing how quinces change colour is...Thanks Katie - seeing how quinces change colour is one of the marvellous mysteries of the kitchenJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2557065296874118642012-05-24T21:32:51.584+10:002012-05-24T21:32:51.584+10:00So sorry this cake gave you so much trouble! I'...So sorry this cake gave you so much trouble! I've actually never had a quince before but this fall...it's happening.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-357411888830399562012-05-24T19:22:30.861+10:002012-05-24T19:22:30.861+10:00This looks and sounds delish! I made quince jelly ...This looks and sounds delish! I made quince jelly last year and know what a pain quinces are to work with. I love Downton Abbey.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-55221200273140907092012-05-24T10:47:46.407+10:002012-05-24T10:47:46.407+10:00What an amazing cake - definitely perfect for a fa...What an amazing cake - definitely perfect for a fancy afternoon tea and I suspect it would go well at breakfast too - impressive self-control you exercised to avoid that! I'm sorry to hear about the car though; I hope it's all sorted now.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26925825657718504562012-05-24T07:48:29.110+10:002012-05-24T07:48:29.110+10:00That cake looks so lovely and moist! I really have...That cake looks so lovely and moist! I really have to get into Downtown Abbey! :)Not Quite Nigellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14516503190268699785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5145426849927973302012-05-24T05:58:18.142+10:002012-05-24T05:58:18.142+10:00Haha no wonder it tasted so good with all that but...Haha no wonder it tasted so good with all that butter. It looks very yummy. Another occasion where I would like to reach in for a slice.<br /><br />ps I love Downton Abbey. Roll on the next series!Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-7779935802737895122012-05-24T05:15:46.632+10:002012-05-24T05:15:46.632+10:00I struggle to find fresh quinces too, and actually...I struggle to find fresh quinces too, and actually am lookign forward to finding some. when I do, I would very much like to make this recipe. It really does look fab. I just wish I could snatch a slice from the screen right now.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-82914434504764363462012-05-24T02:21:35.710+10:002012-05-24T02:21:35.710+10:00Looks super scrumptious - yay for the inspiration ...Looks super scrumptious - yay for the inspiration from Anh!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74411807012830330552012-05-24T01:51:12.984+10:002012-05-24T01:51:12.984+10:00ooh!! that looks fantastic! I saw quince at the st...ooh!! that looks fantastic! I saw quince at the store the other day and had no idea what to do with it! I can't wait to try this cake!! thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2286051267436067482012-05-24T00:39:00.255+10:002012-05-24T00:39:00.255+10:00Looks delicious. I love quince but they take so lo...Looks delicious. I love quince but they take so long to prepare. Its so much fun when they change colour so dramatically like that. Yummy cake!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.com