trying to get that feeling again
heehee apologies to non-Barry Manilow fans.
but when i had my first bite of beard Papa’s cream puffs (see previous entry, search for bearded Grandpa–the iconic logo)…i knew that i could make some at home.
i mean, it cost almost $30 for a dozen and a half. 
it wasn’t that hard to make either. except that i decided to try Rose Levy Beranbaum’s recipe from the Pie and Pastry bible. it was more involved than my usual from Betty Crockers.
then i chose to make Rose’s Chiboust cream from the filling. it is pastry cream (milk+egg yolks+sugar+vanilla bean essence) lightened with whipped cream. it is named after the chef who invented Gateau St. Honore, which has got to be the most complicated dessert ever invented. probably meant to impress the in-laws. aristocratic in-laws? 
anyway…the verdict: just like the real thing! thumbs up from all my discerning diners. i skipped the powdered-sugar sprinkles, after all, with the diabetic blood coursing through my veins, i made one tiny effort to lessen the sugar load on my poor little kids…. 
if anyone wants it, i’ll post the recipes when we come back 
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July 30th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
nahan ka na? i want to taste this! hehe!
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August 1st, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Welcome back, mama Stel! Mukhang food trippings na naman kayo sa LA ha
I bet mas masarap pa ito sa papa’s. I haven’t tasted papa beard’s yet and I’ve been reading about it all over the place.
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August 9th, 2008 at 2:06 am
the custard filling looks yummy!
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August 9th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
My grandma used to make cream puffs and these are making me all nostalgic!
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August 11th, 2008 at 5:17 am
Wow, looks yummy. Share naman ng recipe, Stel. Take care.
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August 14th, 2008 at 5:52 am
hi ela
, try it, you’ll love it! now that i have the proper tools i hope to make these puffs again very soon! thanks for the visit 
August 14th, 2008 at 5:56 am
hi Tom (Tam),
there’s something so retro yet so now about cream puffs
i love that kangaroo salad, i can imagine how great the flavors are
thanks for hopping by
August 14th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Lani welcome back, kay tagal na kitang hinahanap!
i miss reading your posts 