tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post2192664465586824818..comments2008-03-23T09:49:53.375-07:00Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-64463326575140282952008-03-23T09:49:00.000-07:002008-03-23T09:49:00.000-07:00Way to go Aunt Claudia! I can say that one of my favorite memories when I was growing up was the big dinners that she would prepare when the family would get together. The deserts coming out of that oven were always spectacular.Tommy Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-23945995494209268172008-03-12T10:19:00.000-07:002008-03-12T10:19:00.000-07:00Anonymous: Consider us all VERY jealous!! Lucky, lucky you!Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-19353141570683724202008-03-12T09:01:00.000-07:002008-03-12T09:01:00.000-07:00After reading all the kind comments, I do have to make you all jealous.....I am lucky enough to see Claudia frequently enough to taste all of her creations very often! Let me be the first one to say, they all taste 10,000 times better than they look! And, they are obviously gorgeous, so I am lucky to have Claudia in my life as my best friend and personal baker....<BR/>dietician,doctor....she knows it ALL!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-73520324455273610482008-03-05T09:20:00.000-08:002008-03-05T09:20:00.000-08:00Thank you all for your very kind comments. The best advice I can offer to those who want to bake is to use recipes from professionals who actually bake for a lot of people;ie those in the bakery or restaurant business. Many editors of women's magazines produce recipes that meet certain criteria; a product has to be visually appealing and easy to make. Flavor is way down the list of priorities. <BR/>However, bakers and authors Gale Gand, Jacques Torres, and Sherry Yard, for example, work for very demanding clients and bosses. Their products have been tested over many years, and are really foolproof, elegant, and delicious. <BR/> Feel free to email me at ascorbate@aol.com. Thanks again! Claudia of www.babushkabakery.comclaudiababushkabakery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-29910557582821904122008-03-03T12:08:00.000-08:002008-03-03T12:08:00.000-08:00Wow, that first picture looks like ice cream cones. Her work is too beautiful to eat...almost! So inspirational.Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04680137695773259116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-34474359153680148982008-03-01T06:07:00.000-08:002008-03-01T06:07:00.000-08:00Great interview and very informative! I'm heading over to Julius Meinl, for some european coffee experience. For years we would go to Lutz's on Montrose and have the best coffee experience, the way it was served on individual trays with whipped cream. Then they recently stopped doing that, and lost a lot of its charm. Although their pastries are good It's just not the same experience! Thanks for the info!Proud Italian Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-58905163245563403622008-03-01T05:38:00.000-08:002008-03-01T05:38:00.000-08:00PVE: That sounds wonderful. Wow! <BR/><BR/>Lydia: Yea! Hope you enjoy them when / if you go!<BR/><BR/>Yoyo: Awesome, so glad you had a good experience!<BR/><BR/>Chou: Ooh, Bonjour Bakery sounds lovely! I'd be happy to say "hello" to them. And whoa...that sounds wonderful (Lauren Bushnell and the brick oven!).<BR/><BR/>Maria: Ha! The better to get you in the mood for dessert with.<BR/><BR/>Zen chef: You and me both! <BR/><BR/>Diana: No problem! Stay sweet!<BR/><BR/>Cookie Jill: Yea! It will come to you...patience... ;-)<BR/><BR/>Pacific Outpost: let us know what type you make!<BR/><BR/>Cotton Candy: Yes, cake IS meant for eating! Esp. if it is GOOD cake!<BR/><BR/>Yoyo: Once again, yum!Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-5454492230062273262008-02-29T16:25:00.000-08:002008-02-29T16:25:00.000-08:00mmmm anyone have a glass of milk??? I just had some of your truffles, just love the white chocolate mmmmm mmmmmm deliciousyoyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-59919602200350239652008-02-29T00:00:00.000-08:002008-02-29T00:00:00.000-08:00mmm....im licking my lips just looking at those cakes but oh, i wouldn't want to ruin the cakes by eating them...they look too gorgeous to eat...but stil...cake is meant for eating....cotton candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742869135958488928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-70895525778255292852008-02-28T23:54:00.000-08:002008-02-28T23:54:00.000-08:00Wow - those pictures are incredible! Must go make cupcakes ....pacificoutposthttp://pacificoutpost.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-77152679242884442402008-02-28T20:37:00.000-08:002008-02-28T20:37:00.000-08:00Now...THOSE are cuppycakes! :-)Cookie Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17159992968479023593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-17657335927391250462008-02-28T19:36:00.000-08:002008-02-28T19:36:00.000-08:00thanks for popping by and leaving the wonderful comment...<BR/><BR/>CHeers,<BR/>DianaDiana Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-27404141104891735882008-02-28T19:06:00.000-08:002008-02-28T19:06:00.000-08:00I want to go take a course with Pierre Herme too!! Take me, take me! :-)Zen Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17657652274375750740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-15526889938198890342008-02-28T16:49:00.000-08:002008-02-28T16:49:00.000-08:00I'm with everyone else...those cupcakes practically leap off the page and on to my hips....Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-20188726257411670732008-02-28T13:17:00.000-08:002008-02-28T13:17:00.000-08:00I highly recommend the pecan sticky buns at Bonjour Bakery & Cafe on 55th and Lake Park Avenue. In addition, their cupcakes are yummy. <BR/><BR/>If you can catch up with Lauren Bushnell and get her to tell you about/ show you her wood-fired brick oven in the Experimental Station you are in for a treat.(she's sometimes at the Hyde Park Farmer's market on Thursday mornings; 53rd and Harper Court)chouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711969146276630261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-5090822670464345502008-02-28T10:13:00.000-08:002008-02-28T10:13:00.000-08:00Love the goodies from Babushka Bakery. Love the chocolate fruit topped brownie cheese cakes, and chocolate dipped strawberries. Looking forward to sampling again =)Yoyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-27915059267061204352008-02-28T09:55:00.000-08:002008-02-28T09:55:00.000-08:00Wow, she sounds amazing. Good answer to the last question, and good last question! <BR/><BR/>I printed out that list of dessert places in Chicago in anticipation of when I finally get to go someday- hopefully this year.Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00264528751132293972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-42011607011594662642008-02-28T08:34:00.000-08:002008-02-28T08:34:00.000-08:00Did I tell you about our jewel - we have the most wonderful bakery right her in Ardsley- "Riviera"<BR/>The daughter attended college and studied fine arts,<BR/>upon graduated, jobs were scarce so she worked for her parents at the bakery and began making these artful clever sought after concoctions which are truly<BR/>amazing. They now have a bigger bakery and two lovely books out. Let me know when you are here,<BR/>I will meet you there for a sugar rush!pve designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-74254875862338297012008-02-28T08:20:00.000-08:002008-02-28T08:20:00.000-08:00Rural Vegan: Yes, isn't she great!? I can see the Alton Brown thing. They both share a great understanding for what they're doing. :-)<BR/><BR/>Veggiegirl: You probably missed it because she doesn't have a retail storefront. She says it's not in the works but based on all this demand... I hope she's reading!<BR/><BR/>Chocolatecovered: A lot of skill! She's so great.<BR/><BR/>Rosie: Yes, isn't she an artist?? <BR/><BR/>Ello: I agree, what a great name. It sounds so cozy and cute! <BR/><BR/>Genevieve: Yes, it's so fun to see the passion that goes into that cookie you've been idly eating! Yes!<BR/><BR/>Life in Recipes: So glad you enjoyed it. It was fun learning how much thought and love is put into these works.<BR/><BR/>Diana: Ha! Nice cake on your site today BTW!<BR/><BR/>TW: Yes, they are gorgeous peaks and swirls! It is keeping us inspired for sure!<BR/><BR/>Chou: Yay! Happy to feature your area. What are some of your other favorite spots in Chicago?<BR/><BR/>And...let yourself enjoy the baked goods!<BR/><BR/>Glamah: Yeah! Hope you get to try her stuff one day.<BR/><BR/>Scoopalicious: Yes! You're in style! You knew it was coming the whole time though right? :-)<BR/><BR/>Curiousfoodie: Ha! Glad you enjoyed it! And we'd interview anytime!<BR/><BR/>Cakelaw: Isn't it fun to see the process?<BR/><BR/>PVE: Ooh, have fun in Chicago and let us know what great desserts you try!<BR/><BR/>Vegan Noodle: It's an art! Good luck!Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-48894778658392617182008-02-28T07:54:00.000-08:002008-02-28T07:54:00.000-08:00Loved the tips she gave on fondant... I've never worked with the stuff, but plan on experimenting soon!!Vegan_Noodlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15946796454115691643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-69391391652424515222008-02-28T04:09:00.000-08:002008-02-28T04:09:00.000-08:00Now, I can imagine swallowing this!<BR/>Off to Chicago and will be sure to pay a taste visit!pve designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-3320005238510429252008-02-28T02:01:00.000-08:002008-02-28T02:01:00.000-08:00I love the gorgeous novelty cake that loooks like a huge teaset, and the concept drawings. Thanks for posting this interview.Cakelawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-59521882513989907272008-02-27T20:06:00.000-08:002008-02-27T20:06:00.000-08:00Great post and amazing photos, as usual. Will you do a simply interview for me on my blog? My readers could sure learn a thing or two from you! :Dcuriousfoodiehttp://curiousfoodie.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-13900417981899657132008-02-27T19:37:00.000-08:002008-02-27T19:37:00.000-08:00Lovely interview. Will have to 1. send this to my friend who is opeing a catering bakery, 2. send this to my friend sho loves sweets as much as I do and might moved to Chicago, and 3. cheer because I have been making passion fruit curd for years now, and it is finally an "it" dessert!scoopalicioushttp://scoopalicious.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-32949622282363313512008-02-27T19:30:00.000-08:002008-02-27T19:30:00.000-08:00I have never heard of this Bakery. Great interview, and now I have to check it out.glamah16http://www.blogger.com/profile/16724763173861801914noreply@blogger.com