tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post199751740653789939..comments2024-03-26T21:10:11.253+01:00Comments on Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once: Chocolate and OrangeHaalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-90447162293274536792008-04-19T14:35:00.000+02:002008-04-19T14:35:00.000+02:00Hi Johanna - the taste isn't for everyone but you ...Hi Johanna - the taste isn't for everyone but you never know until you try it - you can easily replace the nibs with straight chocolate chips. I did read your post and if you are looking for candied fruit in the future I tend to buy mine from Prahran Market - they are more reasonably priced than David Jones and the range is pretty large, you can buy the candied orange in slices rather than buyingHaalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-21707204755130877222008-04-17T13:57:00.000+02:002008-04-17T13:57:00.000+02:00hi haalo - made these biscuits on the weekend and ...hi haalo - made these biscuits on the weekend and they are pretty amazing - I am still not sure of the cocoa nibs but I have found these biscuits very moreish!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-79370360706804562282008-01-01T12:44:00.000+01:002008-01-01T12:44:00.000+01:00Thank you Cindy - happy to hear that you've really...Thank you Cindy - happy to hear that you've really enjoyed them, I must admit I have a real soft spot for them tooHaalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-7798053870519696762007-12-30T11:24:00.000+01:002007-12-30T11:24:00.000+01:00Haalo, a belated comment to thank you very much fo...Haalo, a belated comment to thank you very much for this recipe. I have made it a couple of times and it's won many fans! (Michael <I>can not stop</I> eating these when he knows they're in the house.) The combination of unsweetened cocoa nibs with the sweet buttery dough is just magic.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-5817703055094940942007-02-16T06:59:00.000+01:002007-02-16T06:59:00.000+01:00Thanks Karen - that's just way too hot. This curre...Thanks Karen - that's just way too hot. This current wave won't end until monday it's just zaps all your energy. I hope the biscuits are a success for you - I will love to know what you thought of them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Susan - they are satisfying to make and to eat ;)Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-43531674018508004792007-02-16T01:21:00.000+01:002007-02-16T01:21:00.000+01:00As if the photo wasn't mouth-watering enough, your...As if the photo wasn't mouth-watering enough, your description makes them sound downright heavenly!Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-74264667770612386212007-02-15T07:00:00.000+01:002007-02-15T07:00:00.000+01:00LOL.... no worries Haalo, I know the feeling after...LOL.... no worries Haalo, I know the feeling after so many 40 deg. plus days here too. Parts of W.A. have had 45 deg plus for a week. Can you imagine??<BR/><BR/>I'm trying these biscuits out next week as part of a coporate morning tea I've been asked to do.<BR/>We don't have Essential Ingredient here anymore, I think Simon Johnson might have the cocoa nibs though.cakebaker_cakemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124227611805416677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-20368615879180462712007-02-15T00:48:00.000+01:002007-02-15T00:48:00.000+01:00Thanks Patricia - it's just a different way of com...Thanks Patricia - it's just a different way of combining those wonderful flavours<BR/><BR/>Carol - i'll just blame it on brain failure due to heat and apologies to Karen<BR/><BR/>Thanks Freya!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Dinnerware and welcome!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Vane - hope you give them a go.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-67042268264677916382007-02-14T19:32:00.000+01:002007-02-14T19:32:00.000+01:00Sounds wonderful. I'm always looking for a good co...Sounds wonderful. I'm always looking for a good cookie recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-16471802569959442592007-02-14T19:28:00.000+01:002007-02-14T19:28:00.000+01:00This is my first visit to your wonderful food blog...This is my first visit to your wonderful food blog. Wonderful treasure of very interesting and delightful recipes. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-45865675287396890462007-02-14T17:42:00.000+01:002007-02-14T17:42:00.000+01:00These look delicious!These look delicious!Freyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545988711685277697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-90823368583541728352007-02-14T15:41:00.000+01:002007-02-14T15:41:00.000+01:00uh..Haalo, for a minute there I thought I was in t...uh..Haalo, for a minute there I thought I was in the twilight zone! You replied me even before I could leave a comment.I realize that you have mistaken me for cakebaker cakemaker. Anyhow, your cookies look sensational- just in time for the Chinese New Year Celebration this Sunday. Just need to go look for some cocoa nibs. As always, you impress me,gurl!Oh for the love of food!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08471870221148061300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-35642412484229790032007-02-14T13:36:00.000+01:002007-02-14T13:36:00.000+01:00Haalo,I am always stunned by the cookies you bake ...Haalo,<BR/><BR/>I am always stunned by the cookies you bake - they are always beautiful and delicious and sometimes even unusual, like this!<BR/><BR/>I'm an orange fan and love it with chocolate - great combination!Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-1814760174659322202007-02-14T12:58:00.000+01:002007-02-14T12:58:00.000+01:00Hi Carol - I do hope you try the cocoa nibs, they ...Hi Carol - I do hope you try the cocoa nibs, they really do have a most interesting taste and texture<BR/><BR/>Thanks Chris!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Trig - the biscuit is sort of crunchy but chewy, crisp edges and a softish centre. I wonder what chocolate chilli biscuits would taste like?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Anh - yep Essential Ingredients sells Callebaut and I have seen that Monsieur Truffle also at PrahranHaalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-80622962895194212192007-02-14T01:47:00.000+01:002007-02-14T01:47:00.000+01:00An exquisite match, and the photography as always ...An exquisite match, and the photography as always is stunningly delicious!T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-46177462484699836312007-02-13T23:06:00.000+01:002007-02-13T23:06:00.000+01:00I love the combination of chocolate and orange and...I love the combination of chocolate and orange and will have to give this a try - I am on a bit of a cookie baking splurge at the moment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-12379889554748866342007-02-13T22:14:00.000+01:002007-02-13T22:14:00.000+01:00Lovely cookies Haalo. You tempted me to try this s...Lovely cookies Haalo. You tempted me to try this soon... But first I have to go and get the special chocolate nibs. :) I remember you said it is available from The Essential Ingredient, am I right?Anhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712039473488252840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-84004129018975636562007-02-13T19:01:00.000+01:002007-02-13T19:01:00.000+01:00We regularly buy 70% chocolate with orange from th...We regularly buy 70% chocolate with orange from the local supermarket. I'm particularly fond of chocolate with chilli! Love the photo as always - you can see the texture in the broken biscuit so clearly.Trighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386804439578267100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-67465462462401748442007-02-13T14:21:00.000+01:002007-02-13T14:21:00.000+01:00The combination of chocolate and orange is such a ...The combination of chocolate and orange is such a wonderfully verstile couple. These look wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-7794691405169517262007-02-13T13:06:00.000+01:002007-02-13T13:06:00.000+01:00I've just read your original post about cocoa nibs...I've just read your original post about cocoa nibs...sorry. You've answered my question:):)<BR/>thanks.cakebaker_cakemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124227611805416677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-91979189584530172032007-02-13T13:04:00.000+01:002007-02-13T13:04:00.000+01:00Haalo, I love orange and chocolate together.Im mus...Haalo, I love orange and chocolate together.<BR/><BR/>Im must have a look out for the cocoa nibs...is it a common named brand that you use?cakebaker_cakemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124227611805416677noreply@blogger.com