First off, let me apologize for not stopping by to check out your fabulous creations and leaving copious complimentary comments recently- I’ve been fighting a really serious strain of the flu for the last month, and my body’s been having a hard time bouncing back to health! Luckily, I now have a number of your posts to catch up on, and I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to- I’ve definitely missed having my “A Whisk and a Spoon” fix!

Your chocolate soufflé with hazelnut crème anglaise looks out of this world- look at how high that soufflé rose- my goodness! I’ve never made a true soufflé before, purely out of fear- I know they’re notorious for being finicky and temperamental. This past week I actually made a “fallen chocolate soufflé cake” (which I did post about but that totally doesn’t count, because the goal was for the cake the collapse! Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectation- just not chocolatey enough- so maybe I’ll find some courage, and give your soufflé a try. If you gave it the thumbs up, I know it’s a winner. And thanks for all the tips- when I finally do tackle a soufflé, I know they will come in handy. Oh Steph, thank goodness that I know such a wise bakers like yourself, who’s willing to share her secrets!

Well, I hope you’re doing well and had a lovely holiday weekend. Hope to hear from you soon!

-Joy
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