Comments on: Scratch the Surfas

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:43:12 +0000

Hey Raelle, thanks for the photo compliment. To answer your question, the limoncello does add a specific flavor to the cake, but it would certainly taste fine without it. I personally like the flavor of the cake better after it has sat for a day as the alcohol taste tends to mellow out. After adding berries and whipped cream to the scene, you certainly won’t miss the limoncello if you want to avoid using alcohol.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:24:19 +0000

We’ve got a lime tree, too (right next to the afore-mentioned Meyer lemon tree). I’ve started a lime recipe file just as I did for lemon recipes. This cookie recipe is the prize of the lime file!

By: Raelle

Raelle — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:01:48 +0000

Mmmmm. What a great photo of that cake! I can almost taste the berries. Does the limoncello really add much flavor to the finished cake? I’m wondering if it would still appeal to those who prefer desserts without alcohol in them.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:54:42 +0000

You’re quite right about the almond paste. A lot of stores don’t know the difference between it and marzipan (especially if they’re not specialty stores). I have to plan ahead during the holidays or I run in to trouble finding enough of it. My pignoli cookies wouldn’t be the same without it!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:36:10 +0000

Ooooh…I love Surfas too! I can’t tell you how many times they’ve saved me on hard-to-find recipe ingredients. I especially like their assortment of spices. I’ve got to try that cookie recipe. My lime tree is getting heavy with fruit and a person can only make so many margaritas! Thanks for sharing it.