tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post7852691295155887682..comments2024-02-08T21:28:23.828+11:00Comments on The InTolerant Chef ™: Pretty Purple Carrot CakeThe InTolerant Chef ™http://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-53527059316194460682012-09-12T16:38:52.637+10:002012-09-12T16:38:52.637+10:00ok I adore this idea!! 1st time i tried purple car...ok I adore this idea!! 1st time i tried purple carrots I wasn't that enamoured, but i've since had them again and I get it now. I find them so earthy, like beetroot. I am so so in love with the look of this cake.<br />Heidi xoHeidi - Apples Under My Bedhttp://applesundermybed.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-53779734001392749202012-09-11T13:29:44.064+10:002012-09-11T13:29:44.064+10:00Thanks Christie! I like the rustic look- at least ...Thanks Christie! I like the rustic look- at least that's my excuse for not being 'picture perfect' :) Hope you're settling in to your new home :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-67989676338621486692012-09-11T13:28:35.723+10:002012-09-11T13:28:35.723+10:00Thanks Chompchomp! It's always nice to have a ...Thanks Chompchomp! It's always nice to have a change form the ordinary, isn't it? :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-4897680625749992602012-09-11T13:27:50.773+10:002012-09-11T13:27:50.773+10:00Why thankyou indeed Andy!Why thankyou indeed Andy!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-920744082883753652012-09-11T13:27:29.611+10:002012-09-11T13:27:29.611+10:00Hi Lucy! All carrots were originally purple, the o...Hi Lucy! All carrots were originally purple, the orange was selectively bred. The purple cauli is so pretty isn't it? Maybe it would be easier to eat raw 'cause it can look pretty funny when it's cooked, can't it? :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-71030358283986895992012-09-11T13:25:39.978+10:002012-09-11T13:25:39.978+10:00The Flavour Bible is winging it's way to me vi...The Flavour Bible is winging it's way to me via Amazon as we speak Sherilyn! It's been on my to-buy list for ages, but this one really is excellent too. A lot of cafes use the Monin brand syrups in their coffees, so one might order this one in for you- I've also got it in jasmin, cucumber and lavender flavours.Yummo!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-58529635915248779242012-09-11T13:23:19.202+10:002012-09-11T13:23:19.202+10:00I'm glad someone appreciates me :) Eggwhites a...I'm glad someone appreciates me :) Eggwhites are tricky little creatures aren't they? Too much and they can be dry, too little and ther's no air, can't stand any grease, and humidity plays hell with meringues! Fuss pots :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-21373348373304204862012-09-11T13:21:34.447+10:002012-09-11T13:21:34.447+10:00Isn't that funny Celia! Last year littlej made...Isn't that funny Celia! Last year littlej made me buy nearly all purple veggies for the garden. We had purple beans, asparagus, basil, lettuce, eggplants, capsicum, carrots, cabbage, and even a purple tomato! She loved it, but maybe that's more a girly thing :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-46688953146540409562012-09-11T13:19:16.010+10:002012-09-11T13:19:16.010+10:00Thanks Tania. I lost my sense of taste with a real...Thanks Tania. I lost my sense of taste with a really bad cold for a couple of weeks once, and it was HORRIBLE! My boss had the same problem last year with a nasty infection- a real issue when you run a commercial kitchen :) The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-43584830606862443892012-09-11T13:17:24.283+10:002012-09-11T13:17:24.283+10:00That's an unusual combination for sure! I know...That's an unusual combination for sure! I know- it can be challenging sometimes coming up with a substitute for old favourites :( The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-87094610110711193722012-09-11T13:16:03.055+10:002012-09-11T13:16:03.055+10:00Durian is certainly a challenge indeed Lorraine! M...Durian is certainly a challenge indeed Lorraine! Maybe just get the flavour essence? I picked up a McCormick UBE flavouring yesterday that I've got to play with. I wish I could send you a slice, but I don't think it would travel well Sweetie :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-69395222275556858372012-09-11T13:13:59.619+10:002012-09-11T13:13:59.619+10:00Hi Y, no, it was so lovely and moist that it just ...Hi Y, no, it was so lovely and moist that it just didn't need it. Maybe if the nut meal was older and a bit dry you could add in a tablespoon or so. It stayed moist for a good 5 days under a glass cover.The heavy glass cover is the best way to keep the children away- it acts like a cake force-feild :) The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-86232814877604294772012-09-11T13:11:29.992+10:002012-09-11T13:11:29.992+10:00Thanks Chopinand, they are so pretty aren't th...Thanks Chopinand, they are so pretty aren't they?The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-38351853541780702832012-09-11T13:11:02.038+10:002012-09-11T13:11:02.038+10:00I love it Nic, I love to flick through it and disc...I love it Nic, I love to flick through it and discover so many ideas :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-17401888925687202492012-09-11T13:10:26.645+10:002012-09-11T13:10:26.645+10:00Thankyou indeed Winston, I hope your mum likes it!...Thankyou indeed Winston, I hope your mum likes it! I got the carrots just from Coles, but I've seen them at the markets as well. The violet syrup was from a catering supply shop, but a lot of coffee shops use the same brand sryup in their coffees and might be able to order it in for you if you ask nicely :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-53884967082446202682012-09-11T13:08:31.010+10:002012-09-11T13:08:31.010+10:00Thanks Ina, it was a lovely change :)Thanks Ina, it was a lovely change :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-52167586716570351022012-09-11T13:08:05.324+10:002012-09-11T13:08:05.324+10:00Sorry, sometimes I get kicked off too!Sorry, sometimes I get kicked off too!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-79236329272892331522012-09-11T13:07:40.855+10:002012-09-11T13:07:40.855+10:00Hi Charlie! He was a bit of a twit doing that, was...Hi Charlie! He was a bit of a twit doing that, wasn't he? :) I have to do something to keep me busy apart form training the cat- she's up to 7 tricks now. We're doing OK, but I think I'm in for the long haul with at least another year off work :(The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-47741358757880015552012-09-11T13:05:14.093+10:002012-09-11T13:05:14.093+10:00Thanks guys! Just think of all those extra antioxi...Thanks guys! Just think of all those extra antioxidants as well :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-3260743822937438942012-09-11T13:03:25.830+10:002012-09-11T13:03:25.830+10:00Hi Tania, it was much lighter than the usual type ...Hi Tania, it was much lighter than the usual type of carrot cake for sure. It would be even better with all pistachio meal- yummo!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-6922229985683519552012-09-11T13:02:25.396+10:002012-09-11T13:02:25.396+10:00Cucumber and honey??? My daughters love vegemite a...Cucumber and honey??? My daughters love vegemite and snowpea sprouts on their sandwiches though- so I guess each to their own!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-33803626376139761992012-09-11T13:01:29.654+10:002012-09-11T13:01:29.654+10:00Thanks Christine! Sometimes it doesn't have to...Thanks Christine! Sometimes it doesn't have to be 'perfect' to be pretty :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-73331859536532589142012-09-11T13:00:27.332+10:002012-09-11T13:00:27.332+10:00Thanks Awanthi, it was such a change from my usual...Thanks Awanthi, it was such a change from my usual one that's full of spice and pineapple :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-77557316542285780222012-09-11T12:59:38.524+10:002012-09-11T12:59:38.524+10:00I love my cookery books Lizzie, especially the ecl...I love my cookery books Lizzie, especially the eclectic ones. Thanks!The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253154877742304495.post-80122761117937780452012-09-11T08:59:27.390+10:002012-09-11T08:59:27.390+10:00WOW! Such an amazing flavour combo. Absolutely loo...WOW! Such an amazing flavour combo. Absolutely loooove the shot of the whole cake with the icing dribbling down.Christie @ Fig and Cherryhttp://www.figandcherry.comnoreply@blogger.com