tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post4784729334390866157..comments2024-03-09T12:14:44.659+01:00Comments on The Kitchen Lioness: Violet Tuesday & Miniature Marzipan BundtsAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-84481424622146908892017-06-29T21:24:41.888+02:002017-06-29T21:24:41.888+02:00What a pretty table! Wish I were there w you. What a pretty table! Wish I were there w you. Colette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-81994442855416829602016-02-29T04:54:06.378+01:002016-02-29T04:54:06.378+01:00These are so darling! People here get excited abou...These are so darling! People here get excited about pancakes on the day before Ash Wednesday (we just called it Shrove Tuesday in this part of Canada as I was growing up). I think Violet Tuesday is a much lovelier tradition and those cakes would be welcome any time of year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-37821278635356876712016-02-24T08:42:33.173+01:002016-02-24T08:42:33.173+01:00Peggy, as I mentioned in my above post, Violet Tue...Peggy, as I mentioned in my above post, Violet Tuesday gets its name from the fact that around here peolple were simply looking to continue the tradition of "flowery names" for those days after carnival, it is "Rose Monday" and "Violet Tuesday"...Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-23118320805101742592016-02-24T08:40:12.223+01:002016-02-24T08:40:12.223+01:00Marcelle, so very kind of you! Thank you! A bit of...Marcelle, so very kind of you! Thank you! A bit of history never hurt and as you might have noticed, I have a bit of a not-so-secret-passion for food history.Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-39737643231524499012016-02-24T08:38:52.808+01:002016-02-24T08:38:52.808+01:00Geraldine, thank you for your kind comment!Geraldine, thank you for your kind comment!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-27424968958895233442016-02-16T14:50:18.609+01:002016-02-16T14:50:18.609+01:00Hi Andrea, these look delightful. I couldn't h...Hi Andrea, these look delightful. I couldn't help but wonder in looking at the purple violets if this might be a root in the New Orleans Kings cake that uses purple sprinkles on top, not so common a color other times of the year. Hope you are well, beautiful pics too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202370066304771978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-47584104818376039422016-02-15T03:51:32.533+01:002016-02-15T03:51:32.533+01:00Delicious cakes. They are so beautiful. I love t...Delicious cakes. They are so beautiful. I love the candied violets. Great job. Geri Saucierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731651805926681460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-789086440040111502016-02-12T02:30:40.330+01:002016-02-12T02:30:40.330+01:00Those mini bundt cakes are so elegant and they loo...Those mini bundt cakes are so elegant and they look delicious! I wish I could smell them too! Loved reading the history about Fat Tuesday too. Beautiful post, Andrea :) Marcelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317430591637531886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-37111579563022145052016-02-11T09:40:14.207+01:002016-02-11T09:40:14.207+01:00David, these candied violets are from one very tru...David, these candied violets are from one very trusted spice merchant in Wiesbaden - they are neither overpowering nor too sweet - I think they add a perfect taste to these mini Bundts/Gugelhupf and we love them! That baking pan might be a good investment...<br />Liebe Gruesse nach Tucson,<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-3822244273319644362016-02-11T09:35:59.331+01:002016-02-11T09:35:59.331+01:00Juliana, these mini Bundt pans ranks among some of...Juliana, these mini Bundt pans ranks among some of my favorite miniature cake pans to use - they are cute and versatile and render some mighty lovely mini cakes!<br />Thank you for your kind words - always appreciate your kind comments!<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-40392383910814065502016-02-11T09:34:33.004+01:002016-02-11T09:34:33.004+01:00Gerlinde, Veilchendienstag is rather well known in...Gerlinde, Veilchendienstag is rather well known in the Rhineland...as I was born in Cologne I do know a bit about its history and the celebrations that surround that special day. Love that flowery name and the theme and all!<br />Freut mich, dass dir mein Post gefällt!<br />Liebe Guesse nach Santa Cruz,<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-1922762879968374542016-02-11T09:30:29.436+01:002016-02-11T09:30:29.436+01:00Cheri, the candied violets hail from a wonderful s...Cheri, the candied violets hail from a wonderful spice merchant and they add a nice sweet crunchy and elegant flavor. Ah, my love for all things food history - glad you enjoy this post!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-91649584576270110102016-02-11T04:46:58.087+01:002016-02-11T04:46:58.087+01:00I didn't know about Veilchendienstag but I li...I didn't know about Veilchendienstag but I like it. I just finished baking a similar cake for my book club except I didn't use the cute little bundt molds that you did. They look so cute. Thank you Andrea for teaching me another great trick, grating the almond paste. I will do that the next time. Your cakes are darling . Gerlinde de Broekerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174961875518661639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-42309083228171528752016-02-11T03:33:56.286+01:002016-02-11T03:33:56.286+01:00Love the candied violets, these are so adorable in...Love the candied violets, these are so adorable in every way. You always have a wonderful way of sharing traditions Andrea, have a great week. Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-14958554637401654372016-02-10T17:58:07.613+01:002016-02-10T17:58:07.613+01:00Oh Andrea, these are so cute...I love everything i...Oh Andrea, these are so cute...I love everything in small size...not even to mention that I love marzipan...I do not have mini bundt mold, but I will try using other small ones...thanks for sharing the recipe...<br />Enjoy your week dear :)Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455293836408216065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-12252107859349382412016-02-10T15:48:03.851+01:002016-02-10T15:48:03.851+01:00I love using candied violets on things. Some peopl...I love using candied violets on things. Some people think they are just pretty, but they ad such a great flavor! These are just beautiful, Andrea. I don't have a mini bundt pan - perhaps I need one? Liebe Grüße aus immer sonnigen Tucson!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-27141578277755657462016-02-10T07:24:31.224+01:002016-02-10T07:24:31.224+01:00Liz, well, these miniature Bundts are so small, on...Liz, well, these miniature Bundts are so small, one is definitely never enough!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-49512122997223072332016-02-10T07:23:50.899+01:002016-02-10T07:23:50.899+01:00Summer, very kind of you and thank you for stoppin...Summer, very kind of you and thank you for stopping by my blog!Andrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-3099006560294628352016-02-09T22:35:04.842+01:002016-02-09T22:35:04.842+01:00Perfect tea time treats---though one would never s...Perfect tea time treats---though one would never suffice! I'd definitely be back for seconds!Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258699925063180509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171858975021092818.post-7318460537949175452016-02-09T18:39:51.211+01:002016-02-09T18:39:51.211+01:00Major drool situation here! These bunts look so te...Major drool situation here! These bunts look so tempting ♥<br /><br />summerdaisy.netSummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.com