Ok, so it's pretty clear these are not beautiful (largely due to the fact that I am an inexperienced ninny with a piping bag); but they were darn sure yummy! I did the coffee version and seemed to have some of the similar problems a lot of you had- the eclairs deflated and, on top of that- my pastry cream became too thin when I added the suggested coffee flavorings! Even after an overnight in the frig. So I need to figure that one out- suggestions most certainly welcomed.....
Also, I did a simplified version of the short ribs in port in my precious little Moroccan tagine, newly purchased. What a scrumptious dish; my dinner guests & DH loved it! I modified using a recipe provided with the tagine. Cheers to all my FFWD friends!
I think many of us need practice with piping - the taste of the eclairs should certainly provide some motivation, though.
ReplyDeleteWe really loved the short ribs, too.
I think they look cute and the most important thing is that they were yummy :)
ReplyDeleteTRICIA AND I WORKED ON THE ECLAIRS TOGETHER LAST SUNDAY
ReplyDeleteAND ALTHOUGH THEY WERE DELICIOUS, WE WERE DISAPPOINTED
IN THE SIZE WE MADE. WE REALLY SHOULD HAVE USED A PLASTIC
BAGGIE, PROBABLY WOULD HAVE WORKED OUT BETTER. YOURS
LOOK GOOD TO ME.
No matter what our individual eclairs looked like, all of us who made these agreed on one thing... They were delicious! Yours look really great in the photos, though!
ReplyDeleteAs long as they tasted good, that's what matters! Glad you enjoyed your variation.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your encouragement; have to say this was my 1st eclair experience & those piping skills need some serious work!!
ReplyDeleteCheers to all my FFWD friends!
I've been eyeing those short ribs, glads to hear a good review.
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