tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post319989815803950690..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Dreaming of Capri and Torta Caprese with Coffee Whipped CreamValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-43487120946275889292013-02-18T18:23:25.092-08:002013-02-18T18:23:25.092-08:00Oh yes, take me back to Capri. After reading your ...Oh yes, take me back to Capri. After reading your post, I want to be there in that beautiful place eating a slice of torta caprese. Thanks for the recipe and the evocative post and photos.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-5742044107478114742013-02-18T06:34:51.005-08:002013-02-18T06:34:51.005-08:00Thanks for this lovely virtual tour! What a great ...Thanks for this lovely virtual tour! What a great view from the top. This torta sounds delightful, and I love the coffee whipped cream!lisa is cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85522394543196478902013-02-17T13:36:25.081-08:002013-02-17T13:36:25.081-08:00Val, I am blown away. I need to come back and vis...Val, I am blown away. I need to come back and visit this post again to take it all in. Thank you for such an informative and beautiful narrative.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39265075638549259052013-02-16T17:22:22.284-08:002013-02-16T17:22:22.284-08:00I love traveling vicariously through others. What ...I love traveling vicariously through others. What a lovely place! Your cake is absolutely amazing as well. :)scrambledhenfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185472195155916663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-72026782375484856652013-02-16T01:58:18.253-08:002013-02-16T01:58:18.253-08:00I would love to travel around Italy. Maybe one day...I would love to travel around Italy. Maybe one day. The cake looks wonderful. I have a similar recipe, but it doesn't have the alcohol or make a lovely deep cake like that. I must try your version.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-47936852582097327922013-02-15T17:42:23.438-08:002013-02-15T17:42:23.438-08:00capri is literally one of the most prettiest place...capri is literally one of the most prettiest places on earth.<br />the weather, the people...<br />you were lucky val to go there.<br />i was there once, but i was very young and don't remember much.<br />also, i love the idea of coffee whipped creamvanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-18020007424162883702013-02-15T04:26:22.572-08:002013-02-15T04:26:22.572-08:00what a magnificent torta to pair with such magnifi...what a magnificent torta to pair with such magnificent scenery! i'm just in awe of both. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-83913082831246848822013-02-14T11:59:21.532-08:002013-02-14T11:59:21.532-08:00Holy moly, this sounds amaaaazing! I am a huge lov...Holy moly, this sounds amaaaazing! I am a huge lover of dense flourless chocolate cakes. Anything that gives me more chocolate and less of all the other stuff is perfect, and this cake sounds ideal! Especially with that coffee whipped cream topping :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12022753471254796721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11001562281139705642013-02-14T10:22:30.182-08:002013-02-14T10:22:30.182-08:00Beautiful (all of it!). Capri is so beautiful. Def...Beautiful (all of it!). Capri is so beautiful. Definitely on the top of my list of destinations now. Happy Valentine's Day. (Jennifer/www.seasonsandsuppers.ca)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17688502817070097064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-91929560962441889512013-02-14T09:46:18.625-08:002013-02-14T09:46:18.625-08:00Ooo, that cake sounds divine.
And Italy. Sigh. Yo...Ooo, that cake sounds divine. <br />And Italy. Sigh. You make me dream of sun, oceans, and lovely architecture.Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11173250537820223342013-02-14T06:58:52.283-08:002013-02-14T06:58:52.283-08:00Your pictures are wonderful, Val. Going back to a ...Your pictures are wonderful, Val. Going back to a place we love or going on to a new adventure can be a tough decision. Your beautiful cake looks decadent.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37325142063695499452013-02-14T04:50:05.732-08:002013-02-14T04:50:05.732-08:00outstanding recipe and photo... off to pin that dr...outstanding recipe and photo... off to pin that drool worthy slice yum!Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203502864311900991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16621794959912599792013-02-13T21:23:18.132-08:002013-02-13T21:23:18.132-08:00You make me want to visit Italy about once a week....You make me want to visit Italy about once a week.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-51165442164987663812013-02-13T09:41:25.634-08:002013-02-13T09:41:25.634-08:00What stunning views, Val. You describe your advent...What stunning views, Val. You describe your adventures beautifully. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59048239286914277882013-02-13T08:46:01.537-08:002013-02-13T08:46:01.537-08:00I have wanted to go to Capri ever since my brother...I have wanted to go to Capri ever since my brother went there on honeymoon 14 years ago. I still haven't made it, but seeing your pictures makes my feet get itchy! That single chair lift makes my legs feel all tingly :o) And I would LOVE a slice of the torta right about now!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-47101892321050947292013-02-12T18:50:21.076-08:002013-02-12T18:50:21.076-08:00This is JUST the slice of life that I have been n...This is JUST the slice of life that I have been needing! All sunshine and beautiful views and wonderful description of a beautiful place! I hope you DO get back to Capri! It is obviously so special to you! Happy Valentine's Day, Val!Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39893661609791353332013-02-12T18:26:11.573-08:002013-02-12T18:26:11.573-08:00this is wonderfully done delicious dessertthis is wonderfully done delicious dessertTorviewtorontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453013731812540021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-16407246397426581422013-02-12T17:50:23.649-08:002013-02-12T17:50:23.649-08:00I want to go to Italy so badly!! And this amazing ...I want to go to Italy so badly!! And this amazing cake is not helping :PJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-58101626851018814622013-02-12T16:59:45.795-08:002013-02-12T16:59:45.795-08:00Sigh. Thank you so much for allowing us to share t...Sigh. Thank you so much for allowing us to share this lovely interlude and a glimpse into your trip. And that torta looks out of this world!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74626981243547344712013-02-12T16:07:32.729-08:002013-02-12T16:07:32.729-08:00This looks simply amazing as is your description o...This looks simply amazing as is your description of Capri, I so want to go there! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-28697285765203327022013-02-12T15:52:59.939-08:002013-02-12T15:52:59.939-08:00I know you will enjoy another visit to Capri Sandi...I know you will enjoy another visit to Capri Sandi. If you're a group it is best to take a water taxi so that you don't need to be restricted by the ferry schedules. Spend the morning wandering, have a nice lunch and spend the late afternoon on the water. Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-72551676741137875842013-02-12T15:43:07.737-08:002013-02-12T15:43:07.737-08:00Beautiful post! I feel like this was written just ...Beautiful post! I feel like this was written just for me... in the midst of planning overload. We take a group of 8 to Positano for a week. Capri will be on the top of our list.<br />A funny note about Capri that you can appreciate... we missed the sign for the furnicular. We WALKED the whole way from the dock to the city. Yes. It can be done.<br />No. I don't recommend it!<br />I look forward to more posts on the Amalfi coast.Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113437420890699732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-65920966874187192052013-02-12T15:02:43.511-08:002013-02-12T15:02:43.511-08:00I love this post Val with all, pictures, food and ...I love this post Val with all, pictures, food and all:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84848192532501098542013-02-12T14:55:23.272-08:002013-02-12T14:55:23.272-08:00It looks rich, decadent, and so delicious.It looks rich, decadent, and so delicious.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-28299052670268691092013-02-12T14:07:00.328-08:002013-02-12T14:07:00.328-08:00Now I know what cake to make for my stepmother'...Now I know what cake to make for my stepmother's birthday dinner.<br /><br />Wish it came with a slice of Capri though.The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.com