Just had to say that I made the wonderful Nigella Lawson recipe for kuchen again, but this time I used blueberries instead of blackberries. Although I think the blackberries look prettier, the blueberries tasted better. They seemed to "bloom" better, with more juice and flavor. Plus, there's lemon zest in this recipe, and I think it pairs well with blueberries. I made the kuchen for Nancy and she was thrilled. One reason I enjoy this recipe so much is that it's incredibly easy to make and people are so impressed with your work. It looks like you've slaved away making it. Not true!
I have company coming in a few hours for dinner, so I must attend to that. I made the Barefoot Contessa's favorite chocolate layer cake and judging by the cake batter and frosting, it will taste darn good!
Happy Chinese New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Oh, yum! Love Nigella and love her recipes, and your substitution looks divine.
Posted by: kristi | February 18, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Blueberries and lemon are a favorite combo of mine. It is often very enlightening to revisit a recipe with a variation. I really must try this.
Posted by: Tanna | February 18, 2007 at 12:44 PM
YUM! I bet that will be a hit with your company! It looks delicious!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 18, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Oh, Sher! That looks amazing. And I was thinking about this very kuchen just the other day!!!
Posted by: Ivonne | February 18, 2007 at 05:27 PM
wow this looks amazing! happy chinese new year to you! my boyfriend and i ordered chinese tonight in honor of the holiday-- lazy I know but at least we had China on the brain ;) -- i love every pastry with blueberries! yum! Nigella is my idol, and so r u!
Posted by: Linda, The Village Vegetable | February 18, 2007 at 07:16 PM
Looks yummy!
Posted by: Freya | February 18, 2007 at 11:28 PM
Yummy!!! Sher, I have snacked on blueberries for the whole week. :D I bought some organic blueberries from my local market, they were so cheap. And I just ate all of them *blush*. But I am sure they taste great in this kuchen, too!
Posted by: Anh | February 19, 2007 at 12:04 AM
kristi,
Yes, I'm so fond of Nigella. I like her passion, and common sense.
Tanna,
I think that blueberries really comes alive when they're cooked. I love them raw too--but cooked is heaven.
Jennifer,
It was a hit. I was so glad that they liked it!
Ivonne,
Thank you! I enjoy making this recipe and want to keep trying different fruit combinations.
Linda,
I love to order Chinese food!! So, good for you! And thank you for your kind words! :):)
Freya,
It was! :):)
Anh,
Oh, fresh blueberries are wonderful, aren't they? I love them on cereal too. And they are so good for you!
Posted by: sher | February 19, 2007 at 12:55 AM
Sher, now you're tempting me pretty hard - I have blueberries on my freezer! ;)
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | February 19, 2007 at 12:29 PM