Comments on: Bostini! http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/ he cooks, she eats :) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:42:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: foodie http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-312 foodie Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:46:22 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-312 Thanks everyone. It looks like the layered presentation was a real hit. The custard really did setup thicker than I expected, too. If I were to make this one again I'd probably use a less rich cream. As for the plating, everyone eventually gets 'it'; you just need to plate about 1000 dishes and things finally click. I'm still surprised when I get something to look the way I want. Thanks everyone. It looks like the layered presentation was a real hit.

The custard really did setup thicker than I expected, too. If I were to make this one again I’d probably use a less rich cream.

As for the plating, everyone eventually gets ‘it’; you just need to plate about 1000 dishes and things finally click. I’m still surprised when I get something to look the way I want.

]]> By: peabody http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-311 peabody Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:51:11 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-311 I love the Napoleon look you have going on...it's hip to be square(well rectangular!) I love the Napoleon look you have going on…it’s hip to be square(well rectangular!)

]]> By: Gabi http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-310 Gabi Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:29:47 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-310 Wow, so beautiful, a sort of Bostini a la Napoleon! That is a truly professional plating. Nice job!!! xoxo Wow, so beautiful, a sort of Bostini a la Napoleon! That is a truly professional plating.
Nice job!!!
xoxo

]]> By: Dolores http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-309 Dolores Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:31:15 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-309 The coconut milk substitution was a popular one this month... and it sounds like a very good one! I love your creativity in plating this one; the rectangular layers look great! The coconut milk substitution was a popular one this month… and it sounds like a very good one! I love your creativity in plating this one; the rectangular layers look great!

]]> By: Jenny http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-308 Jenny Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:58:36 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-308 Wow! Very nice! I'd order it in a restaurant, for sure. Wow! Very nice! I’d order it in a restaurant, for sure.

]]> By: Inne http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-307 Inne Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:48:20 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-307 wow, Jef, that looks great. So elegant and professional. wow, Jef, that looks great. So elegant and professional.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-306 Michelle Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:35:12 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-306 I love your presentation and they way it all comes together. Great job and I can't wait to see what you do next. I love your presentation and they way it all comes together. Great job and I can’t wait to see what you do next.

]]> By: Julie http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-305 Julie Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:50:34 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-305 What a great presentation--I like how sleek and edgy it is. Your custard really did set up thick if you were able to pipe it! You can't beat the look of it, though! I tried a vertical presentation, too, but it came out a lot more roughly--more ooze and crumbs! What a great presentation–I like how sleek and edgy it is. Your custard really did set up thick if you were able to pipe it! You can’t beat the look of it, though! I tried a vertical presentation, too, but it came out a lot more roughly–more ooze and crumbs!

]]> By: foodie http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-304 foodie Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:18:14 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-304 Whoa! Look at all the comments! DaviMack: The coconut milk was actually in the cake, not the custard. I just cooked it until it was good and thick like a pastry cream should be. It turned out a little thicker than I hoped. Adrion: Keep your photos up, there's no shame in a completed challenge. If you keep daring, your desserts will only get better. Jen Yu: I wish I could take credit for the DB logo but I got some help from a secret DB. I actually have another that I may use next month. Tartelette: There were several spots I could have used more coconut but I just forgot. Next time I'd use coconut oil in the cake as well as coconut milk in the custard. Everyone else: thanks for all the compliments. Keep them coming, I enjoy the motivating comments! Whoa! Look at all the comments!

DaviMack: The coconut milk was actually in the cake, not the custard. I just cooked it until it was good and thick like a pastry cream should be. It turned out a little thicker than I hoped.

Adrion: Keep your photos up, there’s no shame in a completed challenge. If you keep daring, your desserts will only get better.

Jen Yu: I wish I could take credit for the DB logo but I got some help from a secret DB. I actually have another that I may use next month.

Tartelette: There were several spots I could have used more coconut but I just forgot. Next time I’d use coconut oil in the cake as well as coconut milk in the custard.

Everyone else: thanks for all the compliments. Keep them coming, I enjoy the motivating comments!

]]> By: maria~ http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-303 maria~ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:29:55 +0000 http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/10/29/196/#comment-303 Hey Jef! I'm like, totally blown away by your plating. Simply breathtaking and great photography! As for the booze, may I suggest a dash (or two) of Cointreau if you're going to stick with the orange flavor. Great job! Hey Jef! I’m like, totally blown away by your plating. Simply breathtaking and great photography! As for the booze, may I suggest a dash (or two) of Cointreau if you’re going to stick with the orange flavor. Great job!

]]>