Monday, April 10, 2017

Lemon Madeleines


Lemon Madeleines

There’s a little cake out there that’s synonymous with a literary giant. It’s light, spongey and not much bigger than a walnut, yet it’s imbued with the potential to evoke powerful memories of things past. It’s the humble madeleine, and it will forever be associated with the French writer Marcel Proust

'No sooner had the warm liquid mixed with the crumbs touched my palate than a shudder ran through me and I stopped, intent upon the extraordinary thing that was happening to me.” Proust

I am a chef, not a baker. Most of my attempts to bake have resulted in disaster.  I discovered Madeleines--my attempts to make them have been successful! Easy and fun to eat.

13 comments:

  1. I can smell them through the screen. Love lemons!

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  2. Oh wow, those look yummy! I need to try them...

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  3. I love Madeleines. I might have to stop and get some tomorrow morning!

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  4. I have always found Madeleins delightful, but Proust on the dry side. Lovely baked goods photo.

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  5. Oh, YUM!!!! What an inviting sight.

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  6. I've never had one of these. I like Taken For Granted's comment: "Proust on the dry side." So funny. Maybe I'll also skip Proust and check out Madelelein!

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  7. They look delicious, Kate!

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  8. I love lemon and I think I would enjoy these. YUM!!

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  9. Sure would be a treat with my mug of coffee. nice job!

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  10. Oh, so you made these? They look perfect! Yum!

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