23.8.09

Burnt Almond Torte






It had been a roller coaster at work for the last 2 weeks. Mentally draining. Well, that has to be shelved aside for now....


Last week, for the very 1st time, up close with the renowed Chef Sam Leong at Shermay's last Sun. Attended his culinary class for his new cookbook which I bought and had his autograph as well. He is indeed a very humble chef despite his popularity and reputation, theres no airs about him. He's got good sense of humor too with boyish shyness and genunine friendliness in his mannerism. Ya, finally got to see my idol ! So happy, I feel girlish ... hahha... Gotta try his cookbook receipes one of these days too....


Well, better not digress. Heres my 1st attempt at baking this Burnt Almond Torte which I had been eyeing to bake for the longest time, ya, other receipes just swings before my eyes and this receipe is set aside.


Love the aroma of the almond baking, in fact, I was initially 'concerned' when I witnessed the uneven rising of the cake while it was in the oven, however, it turned out quite alright afterall.


The generous sliced almond toppings with the almond meal goodness...with sunflower oil instead of melted butter, a healthy cake to delight indeed.


Sweet weekend again...

2 comments:

tracieMoo said...

hmm.. it's just a little burnt. still looks good to me! hope you're off the emotional roller coaster ride now!

Yan said...

tks tracie gal for your consolation... but, yeah, the cake tastes just right...

yes gal, life's never boring yet again...