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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
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 3, 2005, at 17:28:58
In reply to TALK TO ME ABOUT THESE TARTS...I MUST KNOW, posted by Jai Narayan on May 31, 2005, at 20:42:40
> leaning on the caps.
> well...
> I'm hungry and curious...
> why does this sound like another form of mouth heaven?
> JaiWell, because they are. That is exactly what they are. They are magical mouth heaven.
Only in Canada, eh? Pity.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 3, 2005, at 17:29:44
In reply to Re: TALK TO ME ABOUT THESE TARTS...I MUST KNOW, posted by Jai Narayan on June 1, 2005, at 20:39:42
> mouth watering...
> I ache for a butter tart.
> I need one.
> can one live without one?Yes, but who would want to?
Lar
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 3, 2005, at 22:37:11
In reply to Re: TALK TO ME ABOUT THESE TARTS...I MUST KNOW » Jai Narayan, posted by Larry Hoover on June 3, 2005, at 17:28:58
I must make a trip maybe next year when the PB gathering is in Canada I will.
I could take a train or a bus or my car.
yes if the goal is a tart I will persist
Jai
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 3, 2005, at 22:38:47
In reply to Re: TALK TO ME ABOUT THESE TARTS...I MUST KNOW » Jai Narayan, posted by Larry Hoover on June 3, 2005, at 17:29:44
since I have never wrapped my mouth around a tart yet, I know not what I am missing.
Jai
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