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Seulement Pour Moi
Date: Jun. 16th 2009
Category: Dessert and Pastry
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I’m feeling a bit ragged these days.
It’s not one thing in particular, it’s just a combination of things. Nothing bad, mind you, just a lot of things going on at the same time and as usual, it’s always what you love most that tends to suffer most.
So while I deal with work and home and the myriad other factors that seem to make our days so chaotic, my little blog falls by the wayside.
Why do we always abandon that which we love most? Isn’t it strange? I know. I know. You can’t give up work (or can you???) and while the temptation to run off to an abandoned island to sit beneath the proverbial palm tree is great, that’s not quite feasible.
Between The Daring Kitchen and cookbook reviews, I sometimes feel like this blog is becoming a repository for “things I must do” rather than the quiet corner for “what I love”.
And don’t take this as complaining, because I’m not … really. I’m very lucky and I realize that. But for just one day, I wanted to do something for myself. Just for me. I didn’t want to have to worry about meeting a deadline or fulfilling a promise made to someone or just throwing up a post because it’s been a week.
For years, and I mean yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaars, I have wanted to make Chouquettes, the sweet and simpler cousin to the cream puff. I don’t even remember where I first read about these beauties. Maybe it was here or here. Who knows. But about a month ago, as I was spending another night at the PC figuring out DK stuff, they just appeared before me like a vision.
Les Chouquettes.
I wanted them. All for myself.
In the corner of my mind that I keep reserved just for recipes that I want to try for the pleasure of it, I remembered seeing a recipe for Chouquettes in Chocolate and Vanilla
I mixed and I stirred and I piped and I sprinkled and I baked.
And I ate.
And I was happy.
Just for me.
Ciao!
I used the recipe in Chocolate and Vanilla
http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2003/10/sugar_puffs.php
http://lacerise.blogspot.com/2007/02/chouquettes.html
http://www.shesimmers.com/2009/06/chocolate-chip-chouquettes.html
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06/16/09 at 7:36 pm
What a blessing! I know from where you are coming.
Les Chouquettes: delightful.
06/16/09 at 7:59 pm
These look gorgeous! YUM.
06/16/09 at 8:33 pm
What great looking chouquettes, mmhhh!
Cheers,
Rosa
06/16/09 at 8:37 pm
I have had the same cravings - to make these. How wonderful you did it. And they looks absolutely scrumptious. Now I’m afraid to try because yours are perfect.
06/16/09 at 9:46 pm
TRUE…every word rings true. Do tell me when u find that palm tree! I need to find my own space, my own Chouquettes to enjoy in my own corner, time to blog without the days whgooshing by & deadlines staring me in the face, no worries about calories that hit my bottom fast…thank you for letting me et off steam, not sure if that was allowed!! PHEW! Feel better already! Now those bites are truly precious…airy & comforting, & yet so pretty!
06/16/09 at 11:58 pm
They look perfect and I’m glad you loved them!
06/17/09 at 1:21 am
Now they look great !
06/17/09 at 3:50 am
Who wouldn’t be happy with these beauties?
06/17/09 at 6:01 am
Where do you purchase the sugar for these delightful choquettes? Does Bulk Barn have it? Please let me know.
Sara
06/17/09 at 6:07 am
So glad you enjoyed them!
06/17/09 at 6:55 am
It’s your blog, honey, and you should make only things that make you happy! You should please yourself!
These look irresistible - I can see why you wanted to make them so much!
xx
06/17/09 at 8:11 am
I understand what you mean, Ivonne. I’m glad you took some time to do something just for you. Your chouquettes look divine! I hope you enjoyed every single one!
06/17/09 at 1:16 pm
Good for you!!! They look wonderful and I know just what you mean. Hopefully this summer will recharge all our batteries!
06/18/09 at 7:01 am
What a perfect little treat! Sometimes all you need is a bite or two.
06/19/09 at 9:50 am
What a perfect pick-me-up! Just dip them in some kind of luscious sauce and you’re good to go for the rest of the year:)
06/20/09 at 12:14 am
Those are soooo beautiful!!! Delish!!
06/20/09 at 12:18 am
Aw, go on, you know you want to share them with your friends, don’t you? Huh, huh, pretty please. Guess we’ll just have to make them ourselves!
06/20/09 at 8:50 am
Good for you! I love that you made something that you love. I don’t do this nearly enough. I have that book and have stared at the recipe many times. Yours look amazing!
07/27/09 at 12:31 am
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