Comments on: Ganache: The Reality Show

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:52:19 +0000

Love your post! It sounds to me like you did just great on that tv show Did you ever post a follow-up about your next experience? I had to do a tv interview a few years ago when my book came out — it turned out ok, but definitely something I wouldn’t want to have to keep doing. I remember being soooo nervous before going on, and soooooo thirsty. And at one point blanking out as the hosts were talking (but luckily they covered for me ) Here’s a toast, to surviving tv appearances!

By: Louise

Louise — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:23:27 +0000

Hi Marilyn. Happy April:) I got such a Kick out of this post, I just had to include your link in an April Fool’s post I did today.

Thank you so much for sharing…

By: Bronwyn

Bronwyn — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:53:26 +0000

What great tips on making ganache! Thanks for posting those. I’ve been making chocolate truffles from a ganache base the past few years for christmas presents. I’ve had marginal success with the consistency… my ganache often melts at room temperature. Sometimes I can roll formed balls in chocolate, but I had to resort to filling chocolate molds last year! Is whipping really the way to go to keep this stuff solid at room temperature? If you had time for a few tips, I’d greatly appreciate it.

By: megan

megan — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:48:52 +0000

chocolate ganache might be the best treat ever. honestly, i could just eat a small bowl full and that would be my dessert

By: Vicki

Vicki — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:42:36 +0000

beautiful! I have been trying to think of a new header for my blog, stir until smooth, this Ganache would be perfect! I’m going to try it.

By: S and N

S and N — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:23:13 +0000

Reading your story and recalling my one and only television appearance on a local daily show, I am so thankful that it happened before the advent of You Tube. My face is hot just contemplating it. But for you, I somehow can’t conjure any embarrassment. I bet you were wonderful and the tv crew will never forget you. And that gorgeous, shiny, all too edible looking cake! I’m not much of a baker, but I feel inspired. Do you have a favourite brand of chocolate?

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:15:37 +0000

White on Rice: welcome! Always glad when my foibles are good for a laugh (and they always are).

April: no chance – I believe it’s a lifetime appointment.

Peabody: I agree – nothing like a bowl of ganache for filling, frosting or snack!

Sandy: I actually did do it again, and that was positively the last time. Another tale for another day.

Jenni: oh, no way – I learn more about insects and history and kudzu – useful stuff, all! – in one glance at your blog than you could ever learn here.

Kang: that smell of warm chocolate and cream is definitely something special – who could ever get tired of it?

By: kang

kang — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:43:25 +0000

This was a great post, I could also smell the chocolate as you described how you were whisking away.

I’ll have to agree with the camera man, this segment did turn out ok

By: jenni

jenni — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:22:12 +0000

I have learned so much here.

By: Sandie

Sandie — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:47:33 +0000

I become gluttonous around ganache. I am absolutely mad for it, therefore, I end up making it quite often.

This whole story was adorable. Don’t you just love those moment of self-consciousness, where you can hear yourself speaking and see yourself moving as if you’re on auto-pilot?

So, will you be doing this show again?