Let them eat tiramisu. Our podcast episode 6 is online.
Torta Limone by Carlo Estagle. Who needs a bouquet? Walk down the aisle carrying this.
Our guest Carlo the pastry chef loves cake, but more than that he loves looooove. Why don’t you love him? Why? Why?
(Carlo has approved this message.)
Episode 6 of the weekly podcast is here. Listen, download, subscribe on iTunes.
Grand Cru Truffle Torte by Carlo Estagle, a.k.a. Death, Resurrection and Death Again by Chocolate
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The winner of last week’s podcast quiz is alex. Congratulations!
Update: Alex, you or your rep can pick up your prize at the Customer Service counter of National Bookstore at Power Plant, Rockwell, Makati.
The prize for this week’s podcast quiz is this stack of books:
A well-known French novel that was made into a movie, a guide to etiquette by the great-grandson of Emily Post, and the blockbuster erotic fiction trilogy. Because sex and cake go together. Yes we sneer at those books, but don’t you want to see what you’re sneering at? Afterwards, since it’s been called “mommy porn”, we dare you to give the set to your mom.
Just one question, essay-type: In Carlo’s world, what is the connection between pastry and love?
Optional bonus questions for readers who want to increase their chance of winning: Do you think you and Carlo would be happy together? For how long?
Thanks to National Bookstore for the books. Post your answers in Comments.
Answers to questions you might be asking, unless you wandered onto this site purely by accident >>>
September 24th, 2012 at 10:49
I read the first Fifty Shades. My first thought was, “Nakanang! Pocketbook ba nababasa ko?!” I quit after 20 pages. I just can’t take the protagonist’s monologues.
September 24th, 2012 at 15:59
Got hungry listening to you both!
Carlo, I can’t browse through your Facebook page now because I need to behave. 3 weddings in for the next 6 months. I wouldn’t fit in those gowns hahaha.
September 24th, 2012 at 18:06
Relevant episode is relevant. Not only am I watching the BBC series Chef! again, it tackles my two favorite subjects: love and pastry.
Omnia Vincit Amor! Give me a Star Sapphire ring, and I could rule a significant part of the world. With a Blue Lantern ring for good measure, I could probably annex Mars.
I must’ve made hundreds of cookies in 2011, most of them chocolate crinkles because they’re easy and satisfying, and they are easy to ply family with. Does Carlo work with hazelnuts or know where they can be reliably found? Even if I am currently without an oven, I miss making hazelnut/nutella cakes/brownies.
September 24th, 2012 at 18:23
whaat?! he made those beautiful cakes??!! woooooooooooahhhhh. love love love.
September 24th, 2012 at 19:31
Ejia: Forwarded your question re hazelnuts. Carlo’s reply, in full Etang Discher mode:
If he’s rich he can get them from Santi’s. If he’s practical he can buy them from Chocolate Lover’s. If he’s adventurous, he can go to Killion.
September 24th, 2012 at 22:04
Ooh! Where is this place of wonders called Chocolate Lover’s?
September 24th, 2012 at 22:14
“Place of wonders” is correct: It’s that chocolate castle on 45 P.Tuazon, Cubao, tel. (02)724 4964.
September 24th, 2012 at 23:01
ksama ba sa premyo ang matikman ang isang slice ng cake o pastry na likha ni Carlo?
September 25th, 2012 at 00:15
hello chef juan carlo! naalala ko tuloy yung grand cru decadence cake nung birthday ko a few years back. it was DELISH! thanks again!
at yung naghatid ng cake delicious din! *wink*
September 25th, 2012 at 16:32
Hi, this is Alex. Thanks for the book! (Also to NBS) Don’t mean to be presumptuous, but is it possible for my brother to claim the book when it’s already at NBS because he works near there? Thanks!
September 25th, 2012 at 17:54
Sabi nga niya sa podcast, depende.
September 26th, 2012 at 07:50
Carlo believes that the taste of pastry and is affected by his mood or disposition. He is more inspired to bake when he is in love and the outcome is more delicious. Carlo refuses to bake for the unworthy.
September 27th, 2012 at 23:31
alex: Of course. Just have him give your name to the Customer Service staff.