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Real Name: Chris
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Chez Christophe: Strawberries and cream with a twist!
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  • Written by balfor on Jun 12, 2007
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  • Restaurant Name: Chez Christophe

    The food is awesome of course!

    Favorite Dish: The most recent one.....

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    Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
    Address: my house
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    Chris's Cuisine: Nothing like home cooking....
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  • Written by balfor on Oct 31, 2006
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    Of course this place has a huge variety of meals that they will make. It really depends on the chefs mood what is in store for his guests. On this evening, October 31st, while all the little ghoulies were out trick or treating, Chef Christophe (It sounds more impressive than Chris the cook! ) was creating a chocolate and mint treat for several people at work tomorrow.

    As you can see there is, of course, a cake layer, followed by frosting and liberall sprinkled with mini chocolate chips prior to the next layer being added. The frosting is a whipped cream/cream cheese base with mint extract and minced mint leaves from the chefs own mint patch.

    The top of the cake is dusted with finely shaved bittersweet chocolate, garnished with chocolate covered mint leaves and a sprig of mint finishes off the decoration.

    Favorite Dish: The one that gets someone else to wash the dishes!

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    My house: Dinner at my house
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  • Updated by balfor on Dec 15, 2003
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  • Hapeville - Dinner for friends
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    Well, since I MADE everything you see, it was obviously of outstanding quality, able to tempt Sultans with it's fusion of flavours and foods from different regions. (well, Italian influence at least, but it's my story so I'm telling it how I want to! )

    I changed a veal saltimbocca to a chicken saltimbocca (hey, I was the chef on duty at the time so I can do whatever I want to! ) and made a very nice fettucine alfredo to go with it. And of course one must have veggies and home made bread with it! (bread picture to follow!)

    Favorite Dish: Hmmm...... The chicken saltimbocca with fettucine alfredo was my favorite that evening, though as my moods change (as well as what I'm preparing) my favorite dish changes as well. And it's so good because it is almost always prepared exactly to my liking!

    It would just be a much nicer experience if I didn't have to clean the kitchen up after such a wonderful meal!

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    Directions: Near the airport, so it's easy to get to!
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    My House: Nothing like fresh baked bread
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  • Written by balfor on Dec 14, 2003
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  • Hapeville - Mmmm.... fresh bread
  • Mmmm.... fresh bread
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    There is absolutely nothing to compare with a slice of bread still warm out of the oven, and one that is savory instead of plain is even better!

    This is an herbed braid topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Quite a tasty complement to fettucine alfredo, if I say so myself!

    Of course, the whole experience would have been better if someone else had cleaned up the kitchen when I was done!!!

    Favorite Dish: Oh, depends on what day you ask me, but at this time, it was the overall ambience, warm bread, tasty food, a bottle of wine and good friends!

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    My house: Key Lime CAKE?
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  • Updated by balfor on Oct 19, 2004
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    One day, while pondering the imponderables, I had decided that I wanted key lime..... something..... but I didn't want a key lime pie. So the wheels started turning and I begin to formulate a plan.......

    We'll make a cake with a key lime frosting instead! However, it must be light and still have a little bit of that tartness that comes from the lime. This is what I came up with:

    2 packages (8 ounce each) of cream cheese.
    1 quart heavy whipping cream
    1 cup confectioners sugar
    1/4 cup key lime juice

    Warm cream cheese to room temperature. Whip to fluff it up and make is creamy. Beat in 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the lime juice.

    In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Beat in the confectioners sugar until peaks are stiff.

    Fold the 2 together and chill for 20-30 minutes to let mixture firm some.

    Spread on cake like any other frosting.

    This is a very light and creamy frosting. I have substituted 8 ounces of melted chocolate or a raspberry sauce for the key lime juice and it is fabulous that way as well. It is a very versatile base and it has enough body that it can be served like a mousse instead of being put on a cake!

    Favorite Dish: This cake has become a regular request from my co-workers..... even more so than the raspberry cream roll on my homepage!

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    My House: Just a bit closer.....
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  • Written by balfor on Jan 2, 2004
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    And if that last one wasn't enticing enough.... check this out.....


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    My house: Pizza anyone?
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  • Hapeville - About ready to bake
  • About ready to bake
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    First, you have to make the pizza......

    Favorite Dish: How do you beat made from scratch?

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    My House: No small portions here!
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  • Hapeville - Platter o' Chicken
  • Platter o' Chicken
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    And since I had no intentions of sharing MY chicken saltimbocca with anyone else, I was forced to create a whole platter full of them!

    Favorite Dish: See the photo and drool!

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    My House: Inspect it for flaws
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  • Written by balfor on Jan 2, 2004
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    You need to make sure the pizza is not dripping cheese over the side...... so look closely.....


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    My House: Make sure it's golden.....
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    Make sure that you bake it fully. The cheese should be well melted and bubbly with some areas that have browned a bit. And of course one should "dress" the edges of the crust with olive oil infused with garlic and perhaps bits of minced herbs such as basil or oregano. (Thanks Pakettle for reminding me of the omission of this step!)


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    Comments for balfor about Hapeville
    KiKitC Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:57 UTC
     I feel the same way about breads. Usually only homemade bread at my house. Thanks for the recipe for that mouth watering cake. Would love dinner at your house...yum.
    diosh Thu Mar 12, 2009 22:29 UTC
     Wow- to the Key Lime cake!
    poons Thu Dec 18, 2008 15:28 UTC
     Hey Christophe.... all fine here in moi Chez - hope so in your Chez too :) (Oh yum.... you do nice savouries too!)
    ATXtraveler Mon Dec 15, 2008 16:31 UTC
     Yum, Tasty.
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