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Posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 10:41:59
Anybody got a "thing" for butter tarts?
I bet they are 2000 calories in each one. There is nothing at all redeeming about them, except perhaps the nutrients in the few raisins therein. (I prefer the raisin ones, for some reason, although they come plain, or with pecans.)
I was at the farmer's market this morning. I shouldn't have gone while hungry. And I shouldn't have found those butter tarts. I know them by sight. I know "the ones". There is a magic butter tart maker in the area. I know the magic ones by sight.
I think I can feel my hips expanding already.
And I only had two.
So far.
Damn.;-)
Lar
Posted by anastasia56 on May 21, 2005, at 12:12:51
In reply to Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 10:41:59
those sound delicious...hold the fort, i'm coming over.
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:25:42
In reply to Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 10:41:59
Posted by 10derHeart on May 21, 2005, at 13:16:46
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by anastasia56 on May 21, 2005, at 12:12:51
Posted by Tabitha on May 21, 2005, at 13:28:57
In reply to Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 10:41:59
I don't know what a butter tart is. But lately I've made a discovery that's equal parts delightful and disturbing: S'mores Pop Tarts. Trying to limit to one per day.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 13:47:46
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by Tabitha on May 21, 2005, at 13:28:57
> I don't know what a butter tart is.
Well, I guess it's a regional thing.
Here's a fairly typical recipe for the filling:
http://lesleycooks.tripod.com/desserts/buttertartfilling.htmThe problem is, there are butter tarts, and there are magic butter tarts. I don't quite know what the difference is. I made Martha Stewart's butter tarts once, and they weren't magic. Hmmmppfff.
I suspect that the *real* butter tart recipe is a closely guarded secret, and fake ones are circulated to placate the masses. I have not yet found a copy of the *real* magic butter tart recipe.
These magic ones are deep. Maybe an inch. With a pool of just-on-the-verge-of-runny-but-not-quite......oh-there-it-goes gooey goodness.
Hard to describe, but now I need to have another one.
Yes, I have lots of different teas to choose from, or coffee. Too bad y'all can't just swing on by.
Lar
Posted by partlycloudy on May 21, 2005, at 14:48:50
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 13:47:46
My sister makes magic butter tarts. And Nanaimo bars. And tortierre.
Mmmmmm.
Posted by MidnightBlue on May 21, 2005, at 19:15:18
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 13:47:46
Larry,
That was no fair! You should have put *trigger* on that! I must have gained 5 pounds just lusting after those tarts after reading your description, and I still don't exactly know what they are! LOL
I'll take two with a cup of Hazelnut coffee please!
MidnightBlue
Posted by Shy_Girl on May 21, 2005, at 20:29:50
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by Tabitha on May 21, 2005, at 13:28:57
Yummy...butter tarts are good...I like to eat them extra slowly :-)
Hmmm...I think butter tarts are Canadian
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1371-8373/life_society/canadian_food/clip6
Posted by Shy_Girl on May 21, 2005, at 20:45:26
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » Tabitha, posted by Shy_Girl on May 21, 2005, at 20:29:50
Posted by alexandra_k on May 21, 2005, at 21:22:00
In reply to Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 10:41:59
I've never heard of them before...
But they sound yummy.
Mmm.
Wanna send some over???
I wonder if you can...
Are they perishable???
Are they sealed in plastic???
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 22:26:51
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » Tabitha, posted by Shy_Girl on May 21, 2005, at 20:29:50
> Yummy...butter tarts are good...I like to eat them extra slowly :-)
>
> Hmmm...I think butter tarts are Canadian
>
> http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-69-1371-8373/life_society/canadian_food/clip6That picture!
That is a magic butter tart! Yes!
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 22, 2005, at 9:08:31
In reply to On my way, too...got coffee...? Tea? (nm), posted by 10derHeart on May 21, 2005, at 13:16:46
I thought you were coming over. <pout>
These tarts can't be left long, as the sugar crystallizes and toughens up. They're perishable.
I had to have two for breakfast.
Now there's only one left.
Any bets on how long it lasts?
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 22, 2005, at 9:13:44
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » Larry Hoover, posted by alexandra_k on May 21, 2005, at 21:22:00
> I've never heard of them before...
> But they sound yummy.
> Mmm.
> Wanna send some over???
> I wonder if you can...
> Are they perishable???
> Are they sealed in plastic???Oh I could send them, I suppose. But would they make it? Not a chance. I doubt I could even hand deliver them to you. Delicate little things. Subject to tipping, leaks, the pastry failing.
I guess you'll have to make do with a vicarious yum thing.
Maybe being a Canuck is a wonderful thing all in itself. I honestly didn't know they were of Canadian origin. They're everywhere, and I just figured they were everywhere everywhere, ya know?
Like flavoured potato chips (crisps). That is a Canadian thing, going back to the 60s. I know that's worldwide now, but we started it.
I can't stop thinking about that last butter tart, being all lonely and everything, in its little clear tray. Poor thing.
Lar
Posted by sunny10 on May 23, 2005, at 11:04:10
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » Larry Hoover, posted by alexandra_k on May 21, 2005, at 21:22:00
Now you know you guys aren't allowed to talk about sending each other "feel good drugs"....
sounds to me like you are all planning on self-medicating... tee hee...
I'll take an Iced Latte with mine, Lar!!!
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 23, 2005, at 15:17:42
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » alexandra_k, posted by Larry Hoover on May 22, 2005, at 9:13:44
> I can't stop thinking about that last butter tart, being all lonely and everything, in its little clear tray. Poor thing.
>
> LarIt lasted until 10:05 a.m., when I put it out of its misery.
;-)
Lar
Posted by anastasia56 on May 23, 2005, at 17:08:19
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 23, 2005, at 15:17:42
i'd like to just say one thing since you didn't share...oink
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 23, 2005, at 17:14:30
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » Larry Hoover, posted by anastasia56 on May 23, 2005, at 17:08:19
> i'd like to just say one thing since you didn't share...oink
Nobody comed over, and I had tea and everythink.
Posted by AuntieMel on May 24, 2005, at 14:25:37
In reply to Re: Butter tarts? » Shy_Girl, posted by Larry Hoover on May 21, 2005, at 22:26:51
What is on the top of the tart?
It looks like pepperoni on my machine.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 24, 2005, at 14:31:56
In reply to Re: that picture » Larry Hoover, posted by AuntieMel on May 24, 2005, at 14:25:37
> What is on the top of the tart?
>
> It looks like pepperoni on my machine.No, it is caramelized sugars.
Sort of a light crust. But so delicate a crust, that the slightest touch breaks it.
The filling is sugar, butter, and beaten egg.
The surface is almost like a meringue.
Lar
Posted by anastasia56 on May 24, 2005, at 19:41:17
In reply to Re: that picture » AuntieMel, posted by Larry Hoover on May 24, 2005, at 14:31:56
Posted by TamaraJ on May 28, 2005, at 11:33:40
In reply to Re: Butter tarts?, posted by Larry Hoover on May 23, 2005, at 17:14:30
Posted by Jai Narayan on May 31, 2005, at 20:42:40
In reply to I had a butter tart today, and it was YUMMY :-) (nm) » Larry Hoover, posted by TamaraJ on May 28, 2005, at 11:33:40
leaning on the caps.
well...
I'm hungry and curious...
why does this sound like another form of mouth heaven?
Jai
Posted by TamaraJ on May 31, 2005, at 20:49:11
In reply to TALK TO ME ABOUT THESE TARTS...I MUST KNOW, posted by Jai Narayan on May 31, 2005, at 20:42:40
Have you ever had pecan pie? Butter tarts are kind of like pecan pie without the pecans :-) Absolutely Scrumpdillicious and mmm mmm good!!! I am sure it was a butter tart Oliver was asking for when he said "Please sir, I want some more" :-)
> leaning on the caps.
> well...
> I'm hungry and curious...
> why does this sound like another form of mouth heaven?
> Jai
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 1, 2005, at 20:39:42
In reply to Re: TALK TO ME ABOUT THESE TARTS...I MUST KNOW » Jai Narayan, posted by TamaraJ on May 31, 2005, at 20:49:11
mouth watering...
I ache for a butter tart.
I need one.
can one live without one?
thanks for your reply.
Jai
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