Comments on: Intense Apricot Tart a la Marketman

By: NewYorker

NewYorker — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:08:35 +0000

I was so inspired by this post that I made an apricot tart this morning, using just the jam and chopped dried apricots for the filling. Unbelievably simple, and it was a hit! Thanks MM!

By: Silly Lolo

Silly Lolo — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:42:38 +0000

MM:
Interesting paragraph indeed! Even more interesting was the rest of the website. I got engrossed on how much people are working on wood stove design and how simple and efficient these stoves are getting to be.
Still, I cannot help but “feel” the pollution I produce every time I fire up the ol’ wood burning fireplace.
The Environmental Protection Agency here in the U.S. often calls for a “Clear Air Day” when people are asked not to drive their cars (busses are free on those days) or fire up their fireplaces. They even ask not to run your lawnmowers! My oh my, what’s a Silly Lolo to do?
Anyhow, thanks for turning my head a bit as the view is indeed interesting and not as dark and hazy as I thought…altho’ not blazing bright.

By: sister

sister — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:04:29 +0000

Marketman, The cracquelin at Payard no longer uses Marcona almonds, instead they have substituted CA almonds which are like stones atop the brioche. Broke a tooth on the first one I tried last month, Payard saved a penny and I was out $1800. at the dentist. I’m thinking of sueing Payard in small claims court after a complaint merely was shrugged off by the manager. Marcona have a higher fat content and are more tender, CA almonds are better used ground or chopped finely.

By: wil-b cariaga

wil-b cariaga — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:52:08 +0000

mmmm. . . the tart makes my mouth water. . . plus whipped cream to match it. . . perfect!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:10:28 +0000

Silly Lolo, I am by no means an environmental expert, but here is an interesting paragraph from this website after googling "wood vs. gas pollution," and I quote: "In fact burning wood is no bad thing: the efficient use of wood fuel is much more eco-friendly than more efficient and convenient fuels like kerosene and natural gas (LPG). LPG emits 15 times more CO2 (carbon dioxide) per kg than wood, and kerosene nearly 10 times as much. CO2 is the main source of global warming." And considering that most folks who do cook with wood or charcoal in the Philippines may not be lucky enough to have their own vehicles, nor take excessive trips in one, not to mention airconditioning, etc., I think their per capita output of pollutants/consumption of fossil fuels may be FAR LESS than the average dweller in a first world economy... I do agree, it makes for a hazy countryside, which we do indeed have. And I won't go to the whole plastic bag garbage disaster all over the third world at this point... :)

By: Silly Lolo

Silly Lolo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:12:16 +0000

The tart is gorgeous!
Interestingly, the new “Poll” seems to be politically incorrect. We shouldn’t cook over a wood or charcoal fire. It’s bad for the environment!
We need to leave a nice,clean world for our grandchildren and for me, that includes my newest Apo, Lee!

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:31:07 +0000

FOR RISA- In Manila, frozen puff pastry is available in Santi’s Deli if I remember right.

By: suzette

suzette — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:37:44 +0000

looks pretty intense to me.

By: Queen B

Queen B — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:18 +0000

A timely post. I also have a couple of puff pastry in the freezer and my family is getting tired of it with peaches… Will hunt some of those apricots on the next trip to the grocery….

By: Lex

Lex — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:36:19 +0000

Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!So mouthwatering