tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post1012797137262703866..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Treacle tartJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-45966533119669192512015-05-19T04:54:56.885+10:002015-05-19T04:54:56.885+10:00how wonderful, I've always loved treacle tart ...how wonderful, I've always loved treacle tart when I visit the UK! Cate Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068520532566968605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-65468945965014550072015-05-14T07:55:02.453+10:002015-05-14T07:55:02.453+10:00Wow - it's gorgeous! E is so lucky to have you...Wow - it's gorgeous! E is so lucky to have you =DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41151491319301233432015-05-13T06:31:06.197+10:002015-05-13T06:31:06.197+10:00I have nothing but fond memories of treacle tart f...I have nothing but fond memories of treacle tart from my childhood. I agree with you that their should be a lattice top, but when I've made a treacle tart in the past, I've never quite got around to making them because they seemed too fiddly. I now know the secret! Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59604555675768522872015-05-12T20:33:19.028+10:002015-05-12T20:33:19.028+10:00Thanks Lorraine - I agree that sometimes easy is j...Thanks Lorraine - I agree that sometimes easy is just what you want - and other times I have that vision that I want to achieve. The Kitchn method of the lattice makes it a lot easier that my previous effort.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-9466169498908172572015-05-12T20:31:48.217+10:002015-05-12T20:31:48.217+10:00Thanks joanne - it seems that treacle tart does no...Thanks joanne - it seems that treacle tart does not have what I call treacle in it - but my treacle is like blackstrap molasses - instead the recipe calls for golden syrup which is dreamy and caramelly and full of childhood nostalgia for me. If you haven't had golden syrup I recommend itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18586315528793891982015-05-12T20:30:13.460+10:002015-05-12T20:30:13.460+10:00Thanks Charlie - yes treacle tarts are just right ...Thanks Charlie - yes treacle tarts are just right for winter - and we did have very wintery weather for E's birthday this yearJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31869299220064093982015-05-12T20:29:35.710+10:002015-05-12T20:29:35.710+10:00Thanks VegHog - it's not too late - bake one t...Thanks VegHog - it's not too late - bake one today - ha ha!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8865890271723445912015-05-12T20:28:40.581+10:002015-05-12T20:28:40.581+10:00Thanks Kari - it would be fun to sit down together...Thanks Kari - it would be fun to sit down together and compare treacle tarts. Sometimes blogging is frustrating when I want to check if I have the taste right. I thought lattice looked authentic though it seems there are lots with and lots without if you look about.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13866626491900461142015-05-12T20:27:14.004+10:002015-05-12T20:27:14.004+10:00Thanks Elizabeth - I quite like the idea of a tart...Thanks Elizabeth - I quite like the idea of a tart for a birthday - wasn't quite brave enough to make it instead of a cake but I suspect E would be happy with that. The lattice looks quite celebratory and you could make it even fancier with some leaves I guess or even a pastry happy birthdayJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-32318497447040402342015-05-12T20:25:35.374+10:002015-05-12T20:25:35.374+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - I think it would go down well at ...Thanks Cakelaw - I think it would go down well at your workplace - I loved it at room temperature the next dayJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34500648620639064972015-05-12T20:24:58.139+10:002015-05-12T20:24:58.139+10:00Thanks Faye - Treacle tart is very Enid Blyton and...Thanks Faye - Treacle tart is very Enid Blyton and all the more fun for it. Even saying the name is fun. Must do a steamed treacle pudding - my mum did one like that but with jam.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-10629009123598938872015-05-12T20:23:45.185+10:002015-05-12T20:23:45.185+10:00Thanks Katie - I think I will have to add a servin...Thanks Katie - I think I will have to add a serving suggestion with custard to remind myself of this because now that you mention it I think I would prefer custard to ice cream - I really was taken with Nigella's suggestion of ice cream because E loves ice cream so much and it was his birthday treat. And a nasty treacle tart is no way to treat a fine tradition!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-84923839086039856542015-05-11T21:15:51.574+10:002015-05-11T21:15:51.574+10:00I don't think I've ever had treacle of any...I don't think I've ever had treacle of any kind...but it's certainly intriguing!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-73418463479406122152015-05-11T14:23:13.753+10:002015-05-11T14:23:13.753+10:00I do love treacle tarts, especially in winter. I ...I do love treacle tarts, especially in winter. I love your lattice work. A lovely birthday 'cake'! xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28939403608529072172015-05-11T06:41:57.921+10:002015-05-11T06:41:57.921+10:00This looks very yummy! I have never tasted a treac...This looks very yummy! I have never tasted a treacle tart, I have fully missed this goodness.The VegHoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033370560628938717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24599591233058148922015-05-10T20:12:23.476+10:002015-05-10T20:12:23.476+10:00I do the quick version of lattice where it isn'...I do the quick version of lattice where it isn't interleaved. Sometimes you just want the easy version although I can appreciate the extra effort to make the layers intertwine.Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1950666484508900512015-05-10T19:41:48.503+10:002015-05-10T19:41:48.503+10:00I have had traditional treacle tart and wish I cou...I have had traditional treacle tart and wish I could taste yours and give you a comparison :-) It certainly looks authentic - I think the lattice is a nice touch and fits the tarts I've seen in the UK - and sounds delicious. E's birthday celebrations sound more and more delicious.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-81201488861882674722015-05-10T17:40:34.501+10:002015-05-10T17:40:34.501+10:00Lucky E! I'd be delighted to have someone make...Lucky E! I'd be delighted to have someone make me a treacle tart for my birthday (I don't think I've ever tried one either!) and that is one mighty fine lattice top you've made there. :) Elizabethhttp://www.elizabethskitchendiary.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40924518367656907552015-05-10T16:15:37.091+10:002015-05-10T16:15:37.091+10:00I have never tried treacle tart before either but ...I have never tried treacle tart before either but would like to give it a go.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59494891413834823572015-05-10T09:59:05.384+10:002015-05-10T09:59:05.384+10:00I don't think I've ever tried one, though ...I don't think I've ever tried one, though I have made steamed treacle pudding in a very old pudding basin (it was great)! I always wanted treacle tart as a kid because of Enid Blyton books :)Veganopouloushttp://www.veganopoulous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43768476111704954552015-05-10T03:44:16.648+10:002015-05-10T03:44:16.648+10:00Looks delicious. I've not seen treacle tarts w...Looks delicious. I've not seen treacle tarts with a pastry top before, so thats a new one to me. My mum didn't make it often but it was always served warm with custard. You can buy a lot of cheap nasty treacle tarts in the UK now, but a good one is lovely. Happy birthday to EKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.com