tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post3658222867733994881..comments2024-03-14T13:58:46.869+11:00Comments on I Eat Therefore I Am: Vanilla Cupcake With Violet Buttercreamthanh7580http://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-41968577578339979202009-08-17T00:06:27.009+10:002009-08-17T00:06:27.009+10:00Thank you Spaff and Cherry, I'm so excited. I&...Thank you Spaff and Cherry, I'm so excited. I'm going to go and get the stuff from Crabapple Bakery first. Is the stuff they sell real essence or imitation Cherry?<br /><br />If that turns out to be imitation and not that great in flavour, I'm going to try the website. <br /><br />Thank you both so much, I really want to get my hands on the violet essence and make macarons with it too.<br /><br />Let me know how you go with your macarons Cherry, especially what you think of the flavour.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-5471721966674093662009-08-16T16:45:54.588+10:002009-08-16T16:45:54.588+10:00Hi! I am in Melbourne and bought some violet essen...Hi! I am in Melbourne and bought some violet essence this morning at the Crabapple Bakery in the Prahran market (near the Essential Ingredient). <br /><br />I plan on making violet macarons next weekend, as well as some raspberry ones with some gorgeous raspberry powder I bought at the essential ingredient. Yum.Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929138770639425061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-58179375690574596892009-08-15T21:57:13.412+10:002009-08-15T21:57:13.412+10:00http://www.flavourart.it/expresseng/index1.html
t...http://www.flavourart.it/expresseng/index1.html<br /><br />this place is great i found violet essence in the floreal section =]Saffinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-66179968651297311672009-08-15T21:53:17.091+10:002009-08-15T21:53:17.091+10:00hey there i'm new here and i too have been sea...hey there i'm new here and i too have been searching for violet essence and i have come across a website that has a huge array of flavourings including rose and violet i'm not sure if they are any good but i will be trying them out and i thought i would tell you about it.<br />i hope it solves your problems (:<br /><br />SaffiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05343322498832236918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-71694751124625948912008-09-09T09:48:00.000+10:002008-09-09T09:48:00.000+10:00Anonymous, that sounds great. I just checked out t...Anonymous, that sounds great. I just checked out the Spice Barn website and was ready to make my purchase of the violet essence. But then I find that they don't ship internationally. Arrrgghhhh. <BR/><BR/>I'm back to square one again. Unfortunately, I don't have any friends in America who can help send it to me. Thank you for your help anyway.<BR/><BR/>I was so looking forward to my violet macarons, panna cottas, cream puffs, cupcakes etc. I must continue the search.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-64772281753373509112008-09-09T09:37:00.000+10:002008-09-09T09:37:00.000+10:00I used the artificial flavouring in a poured fonda...I used the artificial flavouring in a poured fondant (from Joe Pastry's blog) and it tasted fine....just like Haigh's violet creams. It makes a lovely panna cotta too.<BR/><BR/>It's so strong, I never use it by the drop.....I just dip a skewer in the bottle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-25928547770072554922008-09-08T12:04:00.000+10:002008-09-08T12:04:00.000+10:00Anonymous, thanks for that tip. I wlll look that u...Anonymous, thanks for that tip. I wlll look that up. How does the artificial flavouring compare to the real flavour?<BR/><BR/>Maffy, I've gone to a few health stores and tried to find violet, and the closest thing I could find so far was something called violet water, which didn't seem to be quite violet essence. It was slso insanely expensive. A 10ml bottle cost $20.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-29576489462998786792008-09-07T23:12:00.000+10:002008-09-07T23:12:00.000+10:00There is an American company called Spice Barn whi...There is an American company called Spice Barn which has Violet flavouring....a darling cyber-friend ordered some for me and sent it on.<BR/><BR/>The flavouring is artificial and very strong...a couple of drops is all you'll need. I've made my own violet syrup but, as with the Monin cordial, the flavour is fine for drinks but too diluted for many uses.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-51875421229937797472008-08-27T10:07:00.000+10:002008-08-27T10:07:00.000+10:00Thanks Neil. That was not only a great read, but n...Thanks Neil. That was not only a great read, but now I'm almost motivated enough to make my own vanilla extract even. Sounds so easy.<BR/><BR/>I have to try and source some violet flowers and if I can do that, I will give this violet essence a try. I can see where the alcohol comes in now. I never knew vanilla extract was alcoholic.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-42394525309438669822008-08-26T17:07:00.000+10:002008-08-26T17:07:00.000+10:00You could adapt this recipe for vanilla essence. I...You could adapt <A HREF="http://www.travelerslunchbox.com/journal/2007/10/9/project-vanilla.html/" REL="nofollow">this recipe</A><BR> for vanilla essence. It also shows why there is alcohol involved.neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247582833451153687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-84974589703700332572008-08-22T13:44:00.000+10:002008-08-22T13:44:00.000+10:00Thanks you guys - I really appreciate it.Good luck...Thanks you guys - I really appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>Good luck Thanh :) When I have some more leisure time I'll go looking for the essence too :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780117278793200615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-81320592374606568502008-08-20T18:39:00.000+10:002008-08-20T18:39:00.000+10:00Vida, I didn't know vanilla essence was alcohol to...Vida, I didn't know vanilla essence was alcohol too. I'm going to try a few delis and see how I go. And I will ask people if they can order in for me.<BR/><BR/>Maffy, if either Vida or I find violet essence, we shall let you know. I think your grandma probably used real flowers. Duncan said that he made some violet jelly recently on his trip to Canberra using real violets.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-13712421279242719732008-08-19T21:09:00.000+10:002008-08-19T21:09:00.000+10:00Hm, that's entirely possible, she was a pretty dam...Hm, that's entirely possible, she was a pretty damn clever and self-sufficient woman. But no help to me :(Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780117278793200615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-48223585115953784932008-08-19T19:26:00.000+10:002008-08-19T19:26:00.000+10:00Maffy, I haven been thinking about your grandmothe...Maffy, I haven been thinking about your grandmother and her essence and I dare say she made her own! It would have been the done thing back then especially in remote areas... Vida xVidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647721974409945139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-35018635769604213702008-08-18T23:12:00.000+10:002008-08-18T23:12:00.000+10:00Maffy - will do! Vida xMaffy - will do! Vida xVidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647721974409945139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-28504104225358128202008-08-18T11:37:00.000+10:002008-08-18T11:37:00.000+10:00Thanh (and Vida!), when you do find somewhere to s...Thanh (and Vida!), when you do find somewhere to source this please share - I've been wanting to buy some violet essence for a while now, with no luck.<BR/><BR/>I have memories of my grandma providing beautifully decorated violet cupcakes... I have NO idea where she would have sourced the essence she used, as she lived in the middle of nowhere!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780117278793200615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-20249715537076557902008-08-16T21:40:00.000+10:002008-08-16T21:40:00.000+10:00Also Thanh, when you find the other flavours espec...Also Thanh, when you find the other flavours especially French ones and they don't have violet ask them to order it in, if they are already importing or they have a source that gets the other flavours then they can order in the violet. I doubt they get much call for it so they don't stock it but if they know you want it they are sure to get it in especially for you or they may tell you where you can get it... like I tell my girls "use your words"... Vida xVidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647721974409945139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-12382871599340680142008-08-16T20:46:00.000+10:002008-08-16T20:46:00.000+10:00Real vanilla essence is alcohol too! I make mine ...Real vanilla essence is alcohol too! I make mine with Vodka... I think it's true name is Bourbon Vanilla - actually I think that is because it originated on Bourbon Island which is called something else now... let me do my homework and get back to you! There is a French deli in Hampton, Hampton Road, Hampton if my memory serves me... I would try just any deli because I know Clayton Road deli has stacks of essences on their counter, tiny bottles, my mother used to buy them for her cakes all the time, but I think Violet is what will be difficult to get. My mother used to buy lemon and other flavours. I do have a friend in Paris that might be able to send it to me if we really cannot find anywhere in Oz. I will keep trying! Vida xVidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647721974409945139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-18595119034192443062008-08-14T00:11:00.000+10:002008-08-14T00:11:00.000+10:00Vida, I would have asked you if I knew your contac...Vida, I would have asked you if I knew your contacts were so extensive.<BR/><BR/>Why is violet essence basically alcohol. Isn't it just like vanilla essence? The syrup is way too runny. I definitely need the concentrated essence. I will try Cake Deco and Merry Day. I guess some French delis might have them, if only I knew of some French delis. Hahaha.<BR/><BR/>I looked at Simon Johnson, they didn't have it either. So if you can find it, please let me know.thanh7580https://www.blogger.com/profile/12101572834580539226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-7073160974376704082008-08-13T20:21:00.000+10:002008-08-13T20:21:00.000+10:00Upon closer look I see you have used syrup and rea...Upon closer look I see you have used syrup and really you needed essence... the syrup is far too much like liquid and you need a tiny drop of pure oil... I will keep hunting around for you and you could try the cake decorating places, like cake deco in town or merry day in morrabbin... Even try some delis as they often have essences for cakes... V xVidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647721974409945139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835761.post-21399273252507077222008-08-12T22:02:00.000+10:002008-08-12T22:02:00.000+10:00Hey, what about asking me!!! I will call a few of...Hey, what about asking me!!! I will call a few of my suppliers to find the best price and the best product... I know quite a few have them but there had previously been issues with importation as they are now required to have a liquor licence as the essence is basically alcohol... you could also try Simon Johnson. V xVidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647721974409945139noreply@blogger.com