tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post1321099761590050715..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Operation Truffle in Loving Memory of the Queen of the Daring BakersValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-51638554755169597402013-11-24T20:47:03.362-08:002013-11-24T20:47:03.362-08:00This was a beautiful tribute.This was a beautiful tribute.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29049319184441664172013-11-24T15:47:20.010-08:002013-11-24T15:47:20.010-08:00What a wonderful post to honor Lis. It's been...What a wonderful post to honor Lis. It's been fun learning from everyone in the Daring Bakers group! I'd LOVE to try and make truffles some day. They've always been a treat saved for special occasions.Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85696377628894771852013-11-24T07:56:35.815-08:002013-11-24T07:56:35.815-08:00Such a nice tribute. And, lovely truffles. And, I ...Such a nice tribute. And, lovely truffles. And, I love getting to eat all my imperfect baking attempts too!lisa is cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-56739226651355360902013-11-23T11:33:45.358-08:002013-11-23T11:33:45.358-08:00I never participated in Daring Bakers - but I love...I never participated in Daring Bakers - but I loved to look at all the wonderful creations every week. Sorry to hear about the founder.....<br />As to the chocolate - the truffles look wonderful, but I just went to the local Salon au Chocolat.... Need I say more? I got to taste everything, then buy.... Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-78550060966507174322013-11-23T10:24:05.946-08:002013-11-23T10:24:05.946-08:00I was never one of the "Daring" tribe bu...I was never one of the "Daring" tribe but I certainly enjoyed the exploits of so many of you. This is sad news. XOGREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-13972446854521575762013-11-22T06:15:22.731-08:002013-11-22T06:15:22.731-08:00I was so sorry to read about Lis and am touched by...I was so sorry to read about Lis and am touched by your beautiful tribute, Val. I have never made truffles and I am printing out your excellent tutorial so I'll be ready to take on the task. I can see that having everything ready is key to success. Cathy at Wives with Kniveshttp://wiveswithknives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-76284338431664224832013-11-21T08:37:59.781-08:002013-11-21T08:37:59.781-08:00I was a part of the Daring Bakers for awhile when ...I was a part of the Daring Bakers for awhile when I first started blogging back in 2008. What a fun and wonderful group and a great way to try new things! I am sorry to hear about Lis... so sad. The truffles look beautiful and so delicious!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-75224038298279227552013-11-19T08:14:15.808-08:002013-11-19T08:14:15.808-08:00How sad that Lis has passed away. Another reminder...How sad that Lis has passed away. Another reminder of the fragility of life.<br />What a loving post you featured in her honor.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59555404812172138102013-11-18T22:19:57.177-08:002013-11-18T22:19:57.177-08:00G'day! What a lovely tribute for a lovely pers...G'day! What a lovely tribute for a lovely person we were all connected through!<br />Gorgeous photos!<br />It is bittersweet to read all of these wonderful tributes to Lis, shared one and feel glad and sad through each one!<br />Cheers! JoanneJoanne T Fergusonhttp://www.whatsonthelist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-6183424668240795532013-11-18T15:48:45.533-08:002013-11-18T15:48:45.533-08:00Oh that's so sad Val.
I didn't know her, b...Oh that's so sad Val.<br />I didn't know her, but had heard many things about her.<br />I never joined the Daring Bakers, but knew it was a very large and talented group of bakers.<br />That's just so sad, may she rest in peace. Life is precious isn't it?vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27505991571744529282013-11-18T12:28:48.425-08:002013-11-18T12:28:48.425-08:00What a lovely tribute. Love your post on the truff...What a lovely tribute. Love your post on the truffles with very good instructions.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55494833503929465272013-11-18T10:53:03.871-08:002013-11-18T10:53:03.871-08:00What a beautiful post and really sorry to hear abo...What a beautiful post and really sorry to hear about the lost. Your truffles look amazing. One of my favorite food to indulge in. :) Thanks for sharing.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041216192025257555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-13220748693665323992013-11-18T05:47:06.024-08:002013-11-18T05:47:06.024-08:00We all enjoyed the Daring Bakers, Val. Such fun to...We all enjoyed the Daring Bakers, Val. Such fun to read, always. What a lovely tribute to Lis. Thank you.<br />I've been blogging a long time too and have the same memories. <br />Fabulous post on truffles! By far the best I've ever seen...you leave nothing to guesswork. Perfect instructions.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-29884413880696832892013-11-17T17:27:09.484-08:002013-11-17T17:27:09.484-08:00So sad but what a sweet tribute! Love your truffle...So sad but what a sweet tribute! Love your truffles too and thanks for all the tips.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-13664522756259634752013-11-17T16:10:53.387-08:002013-11-17T16:10:53.387-08:00Lovely tribute. Thanks for that. And thanks for su...Lovely tribute. Thanks for that. And thanks for such a through post on truffles! You've covered everything one needs to know in exactly the right detail.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-87913618606328054322013-11-17T14:52:43.906-08:002013-11-17T14:52:43.906-08:00truffles are worth every ounce of effort and every...truffles are worth every ounce of effort and every second of time, they're delicious! wonderful tribute, val.gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-19736855541298498992013-11-17T04:11:08.324-08:002013-11-17T04:11:08.324-08:00I have definite memories of Lis from when I first ...I have definite memories of Lis from when I first started blogging and just can't believe that she is gone! This was such a beautiful tribute with lovely truffles to boot!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-43225185790232452422013-11-16T19:56:03.725-08:002013-11-16T19:56:03.725-08:00I can almost hear Lis saying "Go look at Val&...I can almost hear Lis saying "Go look at Val's truffles, DROOL!" I so enjoyed reading your amazing tribute to Lis. Your sentiment and outpouring of love is beautiful. I wasn't a member of The Daring Bakers when the crepe cake challenge took place, but I've heard a lot about it the past few years. However, it hasn't deterred by desire to make one soon :) Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053407953063654982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-79587239882645817332013-11-16T17:03:57.223-08:002013-11-16T17:03:57.223-08:00W experimented and tried the microwave method too ...W experimented and tried the microwave method too which is the name of the game Elle. Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3757920134759695992013-11-16T14:51:17.238-08:002013-11-16T14:51:17.238-08:00Fearless and daring! Tempering chocolate is the pe...Fearless and daring! Tempering chocolate is the perfect exercise in both. Love your tribute, the truffles and those photos of the infamous crepe cake. Lis's influence will be felt for many, many years.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-19653681454541948702013-11-16T11:25:00.161-08:002013-11-16T11:25:00.161-08:00Val, I adore the truffles, they are so beautiful. ...Val, I adore the truffles, they are so beautiful. I've made truffles a time or two, and usually had more chocolate on my hands than in the truffles. You've inspired me to give it another go. And your thoughts on the camaraderie we all had are touching. Love your tribute.Andrea Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568261480528838783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-23190602060142023782013-11-16T10:18:31.384-08:002013-11-16T10:18:31.384-08:00A very nice tribute to Lis! I didn't know her ...A very nice tribute to Lis! I didn't know her and only did a couple of Daring Cooks Challenges, but from what I've read here and on other posts, she obviously was a woman that put her heart and soul into her love of baking, cooking, and blogging. A wonderful post and extremely informative!mjskithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252528689535462349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-56440635102360276162013-11-16T08:19:19.135-08:002013-11-16T08:19:19.135-08:00Val, this is a great post, full of sentiment and i...Val, this is a great post, full of sentiment and information. I pinned it just to remember how to temper chocolate. I was never part of Daring Bakers, but always enjoyed reading the posts. At the time I felt too intimidated. Now I bake a lot. Blogging does change us, hopefully for the better. Too bad about Lis's passing. So sad. You did well by her in this post. angela@spinachtigerhttp://spinachtiger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-69737461845887529962013-11-16T08:13:52.044-08:002013-11-16T08:13:52.044-08:00How kind of you to post this tribute..I did not kn...How kind of you to post this tribute..I did not know of her..<br />Wish I did..<br />Your truffles are gorgeous.<br />La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27346858575146724332013-11-16T07:22:44.106-08:002013-11-16T07:22:44.106-08:00Evocative, beautiful and nostalgic Val...cheers to...Evocative, beautiful and nostalgic Val...cheers to the good old times! So glad we met albeit over challenges. They still keep me going, but the old camaraderie made it even more special! BIG HUGS!! Deeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.com