tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post4993370374773907293..comments2024-03-19T03:04:53.896-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Dalloyau Opera cakeParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-40764415654277405002023-06-12T15:15:36.174-04:002023-06-12T15:15:36.174-04:00Such a great post that beautifully showcases the i...Such a great post that beautifully showcases the iconic Opera Cake from the renowned Dalloyau bakery in Paris. The tantalizing description and stunning visuals make it hard to resist the temptation of indulging in this exquisite dessert. The post not only celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of French patisserie but also ignites a desire to experience the rich culinary delights of Paris. A delightful read for food enthusiasts and lovers of all things sweet. TWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-37219720776582170852015-06-13T22:58:21.024-04:002015-06-13T22:58:21.024-04:00hi, i was wondering what flavours the opera rock g...hi, i was wondering what flavours the opera rock gateau was?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191628758290967131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-15074197774702414812014-06-24T02:18:16.257-04:002014-06-24T02:18:16.257-04:00As an avid reader of your posts, I thought you mig...As an avid reader of your posts, I thought you might like to check out MY Paris Opera Cake on facebook at La Belle Epoque Couture Cakes and Chocolate...coming to you all the way from Australia. It's a little bit of Paris in a career! Thanks Carol.xtherese waddellhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Belle-Epoque-Couture-Cakes-and-Chocolate/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53997896536279476202009-12-31T18:32:22.102-05:002009-12-31T18:32:22.102-05:00Ah the Paris Opera Cake...the ultimate chocolate d...Ah the Paris Opera Cake...the ultimate chocolate dessert. I have made this several times. It takes time, patience, love and great baking chocolate (I use Callebaut). Many steps but well worth every delicious bite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53838146676088711482008-03-17T12:57:00.000-04:002008-03-17T12:57:00.000-04:00yummmm...i have missed so much recently...hope you...yummmm...i have missed so much recently...hope you are well...thank you for your support...hugs and happy st. paddy's day...rebeccaRebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232095697300045428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-61055125037826237882008-03-16T22:26:00.000-04:002008-03-16T22:26:00.000-04:00Oh YUM! That Opera Garnier cake is something else!...Oh YUM! That Opera Garnier cake is something else! And the beehive-shaped cake looks incredible! I would order it just out of curiosity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72108067609714400652008-03-15T21:23:00.000-04:002008-03-15T21:23:00.000-04:00The Opera cake was excellent today! I am gaining ...The Opera cake was excellent today! I am gaining weight just looking at it.<BR/>Please do get back to Paris asap so you can send us who cannot go wonderful stories like this!<BR/>Au revoir,<BR/><BR/>dianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-1610540589362372202008-03-15T21:01:00.000-04:002008-03-15T21:01:00.000-04:00Do you remember when Lenotre had a shop on 59th St...Do you remember when Lenotre had a shop on 59th Street in Manhattan or am I the only one that does? He also had a lovely shop in Las Vegas, in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, that's closed since I was there about six years ago. I guess he doesn't do well in the US or he panicks when it's slow. Perhaps he thinks we don't get him??<BR/> <BR/>Have a wonderful time in Paris. Think of me while drinking those amazing teas and eating more than amazing pastries. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-31336399404638978412008-03-15T11:22:00.000-04:002008-03-15T11:22:00.000-04:00Thanks for capturing the most beautiful cake, oper...Thanks for capturing the most beautiful cake, opera! One of my favorites!Cannelle Et Vanillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650130471790805186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-42157899802495352382008-03-15T06:15:00.000-04:002008-03-15T06:15:00.000-04:00jeanette mistress of longears - I'm so glad I MADE...<B>jeanette mistress of longears</B> - I'm so glad I MADE you buy Dori's cookbook! Now where's my slice of Opera Cake? Gotta taste test it don't I?<BR/><BR/><B>Wanderlusting</B> we both have the same wonderful taste!<BR/><BR/><B>Dear Aude</B> I did NOT taste the Opera Cake at LENOTRE! Lordie! my work never ends!<BR/><BR/><B>Carol</B> I see nothing wrong with mixing politics and pastry. The French certainly wouldn't mind.<BR/><BR/><B>Cris in Oregon</B> I just added a new camera to the mix so not to worry :)<BR/>And I got a gazillion memory cards on sale at Radio Shack - So get ready for the onslaught!<BR/><BR/><B>william thomas ternay</B> I'm not a surfer but I agree about jumping on the next wave :)<BR/><BR/><B>Dear Heaven on Earth</B> To not fret. I will be back here, if not on Monday then Tuesday AND on the WEEKENDS too! So you get "extras" from Paris!<BR/><BR/><B>Janice</B> I'm glad you all liked the quote. An enlightening story I thought...<BR/><BR/>A toute a l'heureParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78722295292216104812008-03-14T21:47:00.000-04:002008-03-14T21:47:00.000-04:00I want that caramel thing...NOW! Oh man, it looks ...I want that caramel thing...NOW! Oh man, it looks so good.Wanderlustinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997835666384194750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-83566096597901857532008-03-14T19:15:00.000-04:002008-03-14T19:15:00.000-04:00Chocolate Friday, love it!Chocolate Friday, love it!cd&mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17652385597464634144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-27763258344880844412008-03-14T19:12:00.000-04:002008-03-14T19:12:00.000-04:00What a wonderful attitude that woman gave her chil...What a wonderful attitude that woman gave her children! As for L'Opera, you reminded me that, after you MADE me buy Dorie Greenspan's book, I made L'Opera for Christmas dinner and I'm still tired, but it was worth every painstaking layer!<BR/>Have a wonderful trip, and know that I will, once again, PREPARE. You will not catch me drooling over your Parisian post with an empty larder. In fact, you might consider cutting back on those visits; they're so much work for me to keep up.....NAH!<BR/>Happy travels!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53229988981126168772008-03-14T18:40:00.000-04:002008-03-14T18:40:00.000-04:00THANK YOU everyone for you kind wishes on my trip ...THANK YOU everyone for you kind wishes on my trip :)<BR/>You keep me on my toes so I won't miss a trick in Paree!<BR/>No way jose!<BR/>I'll be back on board by Monday (lundi) latest Tuesday (mardi)<BR/>A bientot!!<BR/>xxxxx<BR/>CarolgParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-43868685038586158132008-03-14T18:36:00.000-04:002008-03-14T18:36:00.000-04:00Here's to a fantastic trip. Can't wait to live vi...Here's to a fantastic trip. Can't wait to live vicariously through you<BR/>for the next few weeks!<BR/><BR/>Loved that you picked up on that quote from Obama's sister (on their<BR/>mother) today. It is so perfect.<BR/><BR/>viv xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-76816850899336651052008-03-14T17:18:00.000-04:002008-03-14T17:18:00.000-04:00Now, that Opera pastry would be enough to get me o...Now, that Opera pastry would be enough to get me on a plane, reluctant thoughts, or not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-2389761898323171972008-03-14T14:04:00.000-04:002008-03-14T14:04:00.000-04:00I discovered your blog while blog-hoping...Your wa...I discovered your blog while blog-hoping...<BR/>Your watercolors are beautiful and your pictures of Parisian cafes made me sooooo homesick [I am a French-born girl, married to an American guy, living in NJ and working in NYC...]<BR/>Did you try the "Opera" at Lenotre too??<BR/>Have a wonderful trip,<BR/>AudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-52844549439827057792008-03-14T13:26:00.000-04:002008-03-14T13:26:00.000-04:00Bon voyage et surtout, go OBAMA!!!! not that I wou...Bon voyage et surtout, go OBAMA!!!! <BR/>not that I would think to enter politics into a french conversation, hah, au contraire, the French are passionate about politics and it was always at the core of any dinner party. they must think we are entirely fou-fou with this primary.<BR/><BR/>Eager to hear all about Paris (and how any dollar-based person can afford to venture there at present)...<BR/>I so miss Dalloyau on St. Honore---my go-to place for any special occasion meal, not being a gifted dessert-chef myself.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-35886632738910990932008-03-14T13:10:00.000-04:002008-03-14T13:10:00.000-04:00Lovely painting and post. But how do they get the ...Lovely painting and post. But how do they get the pictures on those cakes? <BR/>Have a fantastic & safe trip. I will be looking forward to your blogging about it. <BR/>Don't forget your cameras. Like you would.:)Cris, Artist in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067969984221375853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10586475023843261882008-03-14T11:44:00.000-04:002008-03-14T11:44:00.000-04:00Wasn't that a touching portrait of Obama's mother ...Wasn't that a touching portrait of Obama's mother in the Times today? She sounded like a remarkable woman. Those caramel hives are incroyable, Carol. When do you leave for Paris? Have a wonderful trip!<BR/>sueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-40535640577736750142008-03-14T10:29:00.000-04:002008-03-14T10:29:00.000-04:00Ahhhh yes; "Kinship and beauty in unexpected place...Ahhhh yes; "Kinship and beauty in unexpected places."<BR/> Sounds like the initial experience most people would find when encountering your always delicious blog, Carol. <BR/>Everyone should jump on the next wave,'cause ya' never know where it'll take ya'.<BR/>Perhaps even to Paris!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993326014397185465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-13072211915003883932008-03-14T10:23:00.000-04:002008-03-14T10:23:00.000-04:00Another lovely posting. And I really liked the quo...Another lovely posting. And I really liked the quote. I'm starting to suffer from separation anxiety. Promise to post while you are away!!!a toi rose societyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747506610786049751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-80334752190476048562008-03-14T09:42:00.000-04:002008-03-14T09:42:00.000-04:00Have a safe trip and keep on blogging.I Love Paris...Have a safe trip and keep on blogging.<BR/>I Love Paris too-in the Springtime or any time--<BR/>a totally romantic city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10658191147029612602008-03-14T09:40:00.000-04:002008-03-14T09:40:00.000-04:00YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE MOOD I don't know why a kin...YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE MOOD <BR/>I don't know why a kind of patisserie is called Opera but you have found THE real opera-cake !<BR/>A TRES BIENTOT <BR/>M.C++++++++++++++++++++++Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-57088172979707525472008-03-14T09:16:00.000-04:002008-03-14T09:16:00.000-04:00Gosh, way to early for me to be typing. Sorry for ...Gosh, way to early for me to be typing. Sorry for the typos above. >>where is MY Tea? JanJanice C. Cartierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167175332825321189noreply@blogger.com