tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post6315380192156092690..comments2024-03-26T21:10:11.253+01:00Comments on Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once: Fig TwistHaalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-68173642122238498262012-02-26T03:08:17.781+01:002012-02-26T03:08:17.781+01:00HOLY CANNOLI! This is such a beautiful dessert/sna...HOLY CANNOLI! This is such a beautiful dessert/snack/eat at all times idea! I really can not wait to try and enjoy these! Wonderful Blog!paigehttp://ebakerie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-72556539661860439462008-06-26T00:50:00.000+02:002008-06-26T00:50:00.000+02:00I just tried this recipe a couple of days ago and ...I just tried this recipe a couple of days ago and it was absolutely delicious. One change I made to the recipe was that I used fig confit with cinnamon in place of normal figs; and the recipe still came out perfectly.<BR/>A friend gave me the spread earlier, and she got it from a company called [DO NOT SPAM MY BLOG WITH YOUR COMPANY].Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-48493920311574598552008-06-08T13:12:00.000+02:002008-06-08T13:12:00.000+02:00Hi SP - I think you did a great job, converting to...Hi SP - I think you did a great job, converting to cups is very difficult as there really isn't a reliable quantifiable measurement to use. If you look at the conversion tables, 1 cup of flour can be anything from 110 grams to 160 grams - that is a big difference. From what you wrote it does appear that you just need to add a little more flour - the dough shouldn't be sticky. In the end, if it Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-66430424144484235662008-06-05T16:30:00.000+02:002008-06-05T16:30:00.000+02:00Thanks for posting this recipe- I tried it, and he...Thanks for posting this recipe- I tried it, and here are my (funny-looking) results! <BR/>http://www.asweetpeace.com/2008/06/recipes-gone-wrong.html<BR/><BR/>But it tasted SO GOOD, and I will certainly make it again! It wasn't too hard, especially since I put the figs through the processor right from the start. They absorbed the rum right away! I might use more flour next time.. Think I was Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825175624413997679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-1619466177626122592008-06-02T14:57:00.000+02:002008-06-02T14:57:00.000+02:00Thanks Andrew - it was a delicious theme!Thanks El...Thanks Andrew - it was a delicious theme!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Elizabeth - the twist is pretty simple - only two strands and you just fold one on top of the other until you reach the end. It looks a lot more spectacular due to the rolling which gives you that layered look to the strands.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-76744229266793869992008-06-02T14:47:00.000+02:002008-06-02T14:47:00.000+02:00Wow!! That looks fantastic! I definitely want to m...Wow!! That looks fantastic! I definitely want to make this too - after I stare longingly at the photo then read and reread how to achieve the twist. <BR/><BR/>-ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818302133113874649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-62367815627987745172008-06-02T10:33:00.000+02:002008-06-02T10:33:00.000+02:00I'm not a fan of aniseed either so I wouldn't use ...I'm not a fan of aniseed either so I wouldn't use them either. A great entry, thanks for taking part in Waiter.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173791294052288116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-83726556291882392712008-06-01T09:59:00.000+02:002008-06-01T09:59:00.000+02:00Thanks Emiglia!Thanks Sharona - I've enjoyed it fo...Thanks Emiglia!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Sharona - I've enjoyed it for breakfast, great with a cup of coffee.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Warda - hope you enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Y - you can certainly taste the influence of the rum.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-49536932431543452522008-06-01T08:59:00.000+02:002008-06-01T08:59:00.000+02:00Looks very good indeed! I like the inclusion of da...Looks very good indeed! I like the inclusion of dark rum! Going to bookmark this to try some time.Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479173213358780490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-33940520419145961522008-05-31T04:50:00.000+02:002008-05-31T04:50:00.000+02:00Hello Hallo!I just can't resist it! And can't wait...Hello Hallo!<BR/>I just can't resist it! And can't wait to try it.Wardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682390924316164553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-89123507051131280802008-05-31T00:05:00.000+02:002008-05-31T00:05:00.000+02:00Looks absolutely wonderful. I would have this won...Looks absolutely wonderful. I would have this wonderful Fig Twist for breakfast or for dessert.<BR/><BR/>Sharona MaySharona Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12187979230694568234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-10651319631653004252008-05-30T21:35:00.000+02:002008-05-30T21:35:00.000+02:00That looks incredible, Haalo! I agree without you ...That looks incredible, Haalo! I agree without you about the aniseed... but I love figs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-3136572491168540252008-05-30T16:02:00.000+02:002008-05-30T16:02:00.000+02:00So true Heart!Thanks Myriam - it's always good to ...So true Heart!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Myriam - it's always good to hear from you hopefully things will calm down for you soon<BR/><BR/>Thanks Joy - it's my pleasure hope you get to make it soon!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Zabaione!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Ellie - it is surprisingly simple for something that looks complicated, best thing is you can pretend that it took ages to do ;)Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-30193073893121515852008-05-30T13:29:00.000+02:002008-05-30T13:29:00.000+02:00Beautiful work, I envy your ability to do such fin...Beautiful work, I envy your ability to do such fine pastry work :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-22696112769628968392008-05-30T09:25:00.000+02:002008-05-30T09:25:00.000+02:00they look so amazing i would love to try :))they look so amazing <BR/>i would love to try :))Bake with hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318593128388138411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-29821575283513782912008-05-30T07:03:00.000+02:002008-05-30T07:03:00.000+02:00Oh My God! I just found this on Tastespotting and...Oh My God! I just found this on Tastespotting and it literally stopped me in my tracks! Absolutely beautiful! I can hardly wait to make this. If I had dried figs in my kitchen I'd tackle this right now. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful recipe with stunning photographs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-43173907755208991612008-05-29T21:06:00.000+02:002008-05-29T21:06:00.000+02:00hello lovely. sorry for not commenting in such a l...hello lovely. sorry for not commenting in such a long time. have been busy doing other things... i love, love this recipe and wil have to try it out soon. i am sure it would be delicious with cheese (&anisseed)... or dried apple or pear... heaven! hope all is well *mmyriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614533266427923232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-19163338547208079972008-05-29T16:11:00.000+02:002008-05-29T16:11:00.000+02:00I've always said, that's all a cook needs, a good ...I've always said, that's all a cook needs, a good excuse, well, come to think of it, any excuse:))heart n soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542542921311317286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-30534344788832061332008-05-29T15:43:00.000+02:002008-05-29T15:43:00.000+02:00Thanks Magpie!Thanks Aria - it's very tasty, it's ...Thanks Magpie!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Aria - it's very tasty, it's good that the recipe makes two!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Ana - I'm sure it will even taste better with your grandmother's figs!<BR/><BR/>Come on over Heart - it will give me a good excuse to cook even more things!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Marie - hope you enjoy them!<BR/><BR/>Hi Agnes - I think it would great for christmas.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-11707655853860433782008-05-29T14:58:00.000+02:002008-05-29T14:58:00.000+02:00is anyone else thinking christmas when they see th...is anyone else thinking christmas when they see these? must bookmark and remember when the snow falls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-28971345604714601872008-05-29T04:25:00.000+02:002008-05-29T04:25:00.000+02:00Haalo, That is a work of art! and fig is a family ...Haalo, That is a work of art! and fig is a family favorite here, I have to make this! Thank youProud Italian Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-7193069629462368662008-05-29T02:10:00.000+02:002008-05-29T02:10:00.000+02:00I've long now realised I'd more than happily eat e...I've long now realised I'd more than happily eat every single thing you cook, will you adopt me?:)))heart n soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542542921311317286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-35912762401963335282008-05-28T23:12:00.000+02:002008-05-28T23:12:00.000+02:00this looks amazing :) i will definitely be making ...this looks amazing :) i will definitely be making these this summer with my grandmother`s figs! :) your faithful reader from CroatiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-53810302335549924742008-05-28T21:05:00.000+02:002008-05-28T21:05:00.000+02:00wow is that beautiful!! i've never seen anything ...wow is that beautiful!! i've never seen anything like this before. i can just tell it's delicious!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-1584281766482610672008-05-28T16:32:00.000+02:002008-05-28T16:32:00.000+02:00These are so pretty. I don't like aniseeds either...These are so pretty. I don't like aniseeds either :)Maggie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05584727724844508218noreply@blogger.com