tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post955099377275229294..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of Chic®: Chocolate Cordial CupsThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-5476282539944020212015-09-28T10:07:09.445-04:002015-09-28T10:07:09.445-04:00Had them at a wedding recently. Your choice of Bai...Had them at a wedding recently. Your choice of Baileys, Kahlua or Franjelica from what I remember.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-6400450718787893352012-09-26T07:59:07.811-04:002012-09-26T07:59:07.811-04:00I love the idea of serving Framboise in the cups. ...I love the idea of serving Framboise in the cups. Sounds delicious!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-5831111443932149752012-09-25T18:57:05.616-04:002012-09-25T18:57:05.616-04:00About 15 years ago we found some dark chocolate cu...About 15 years ago we found some dark chocolate cups at the Bonny Doone winery in Santa Cruz and bought them all out. We served the Bonny Doone Framboise Infusion in them to raves from all our friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-8010053726569898512012-09-16T12:43:35.154-04:002012-09-16T12:43:35.154-04:00I was married in 1974, and around that time I reme...I was married in 1974, and around that time I remember these chocolate cups. <br /><br />Going not-so-sweet is what I'm reminded of: Drambuie. we also were into Pousse-café drinks which were built around layering liquors according to the specific gravity of each. A clear glass is best for those drinks. I can't remember if they were lit on fire before served or not.<br /><br />My Gi tract might have appreciated not going down those paths!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801858119721442559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-59555364301691637382012-09-15T12:31:46.697-04:002012-09-15T12:31:46.697-04:00That's a fabulous idea! I must be out of the ...That's a fabulous idea! I must be out of the loop, because I had no idea there was such a thing as marshmallow vodka. I need to investigate that.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-46351788220791692802012-09-15T12:31:17.070-04:002012-09-15T12:31:17.070-04:00While searching the internet, I did see molds that...While searching the internet, I did see molds that can be used to make your own cups. I don't care for white chocolate, but I suppose is someone preferred that to milk chocolate, they could make their own.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-51277914279931644822012-09-15T12:30:23.649-04:002012-09-15T12:30:23.649-04:00I had no idea. I like the way they celebrate, tho...I had no idea. I like the way they celebrate, though.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-23372453998285173892012-09-15T11:48:00.690-04:002012-09-15T11:48:00.690-04:00A young friend had an idea - rim them with crushed...A young friend had an idea - rim them with crushed graham crackers and fill with marshmallow vodka. S'mores!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-88637822721738359512012-09-15T11:01:55.174-04:002012-09-15T11:01:55.174-04:00kahlua or just eat them empty like we did as kids...kahlua or just eat them empty like we did as kids tho you might get in trouble with mom-<br />a friend actually made her own somehow-john in nchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744568260244466960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-59389148721699308472012-09-14T22:41:38.994-04:002012-09-14T22:41:38.994-04:00While escorting bridal parties for portraits at th...While escorting bridal parties for portraits at the private gardens where I work I've learned that quite a few members of the Armenian Community in So. California consider chocolate cups filled with good brandy to be an essential part of many celebrations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-68175963276296773412012-09-14T19:17:00.796-04:002012-09-14T19:17:00.796-04:00When you have, call me! It's only a short walk...When you have, call me! It's only a short walk. The Celt's idea is to have them filled with micro-trifles. Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-13109495464669487682012-09-14T18:30:24.293-04:002012-09-14T18:30:24.293-04:00I love all of your ideas! Now I must buy some and...I love all of your ideas! Now I must buy some and serve them up!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-54841440800303434822012-09-14T12:00:08.557-04:002012-09-14T12:00:08.557-04:00I was going to say serve them with coffee served w...I was going to say serve them with coffee served with cream like they do in Sweden, but Anon beat me to it!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-20885420422719459512012-09-14T11:39:11.732-04:002012-09-14T11:39:11.732-04:00OMG! What a wonderful idea! And I love all the ide...OMG! What a wonderful idea! And I love all the ideas your commenters have offered.Patsy Annhttp://www.smallrooms.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-856274624429164672012-09-14T11:30:29.650-04:002012-09-14T11:30:29.650-04:00Hmmmmm. Kahlua. Creme de Cacao. Great idea.
MaryHmmmmm. Kahlua. Creme de Cacao. Great idea.<br />MaryMJH Design Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752876154227590389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-2934504753501333952012-09-14T10:04:09.437-04:002012-09-14T10:04:09.437-04:00I like the idea of that, too. Thank you!I like the idea of that, too. Thank you!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-68007741160397129752012-09-14T10:02:30.035-04:002012-09-14T10:02:30.035-04:00In Switzerland these cups, slightly smaller and fi...In Switzerland these cups, slightly smaller and filled with cream, are still served together with coffee. you put as much cream into the coffee as you like and the rest with the cup into the mouth...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-3953491562333475132012-09-14T09:54:51.443-04:002012-09-14T09:54:51.443-04:00I think that we should have a virtual party where ...I think that we should have a virtual party where we each enjoy these cups with a liqueur of our choice!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-63080335788308852972012-09-14T09:34:51.318-04:002012-09-14T09:34:51.318-04:00I remember going home one weekend with a college f...I remember going home one weekend with a college friend in the mid-70s and his parents served Cointreau (orange liquor) in little chocolate cups in the living room with coffee after dinner. The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-47857494481740332272012-09-14T09:14:30.602-04:002012-09-14T09:14:30.602-04:00I remember these as well (guess I'm dating mys...I remember these as well (guess I'm dating myself)!! I love the idea of Framboise but Cointreau might be nice as well - I think the fruity with the chocolate is a good mix. I have also bought slightly larger, wider chocolate shells that I fill with custard and fruit.quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-57061646726631786442012-09-14T08:52:36.923-04:002012-09-14T08:52:36.923-04:00These were ubiquitous at "grown-up" part...These were ubiquitous at "grown-up" parties when I was a kid in the 60s.<br /><br />I'd say "no" on Midori - less for the color clash than the flavor clash (melon & chocolate? urgh)<br /><br />Creme de menthe would be a good green color - and retro, too.<br /><br />You could also pipe cheesecake filling into these - I bet that would be good.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038446887112152843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-61160562968526460152012-09-14T08:03:16.237-04:002012-09-14T08:03:16.237-04:00It is heartwarming to see that these are still aro...It is heartwarming to see that these are still around. They were a Christmas eve tradition among the adults when I was I child. I think mine was filled with milk. I do not know what sort of spirit was used for the grown-ups.Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-1802709669667023762012-09-14T07:58:37.961-04:002012-09-14T07:58:37.961-04:00I'm looking forward to partaking of them soon!...I'm looking forward to partaking of them soon!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-89188155136510269022012-09-14T07:42:28.532-04:002012-09-14T07:42:28.532-04:00Oh yes! I remember these or, rather, the fad for t...Oh yes! I remember these or, rather, the fad for them - even had a few until I realized they were too delicious a way of getting both queasy and tiddly. Nonetheless, they'll be ideal for the next First Friday Happy Hour so thank you for the link. Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652670896513329236noreply@blogger.com