I finally did it!
@1creekgirl (40570)
United States
June 30, 2023 4:03pm CST
I've been wanting to make chocolate eclairs from scratch for the longest time. But either I had to go to treatments or I was just too tired or something.
I didn't have radiation today so I thought, "Vicki, this is your chance."
The pastry was gluten free and was surprisingly good. I did use a jello pudding box that I doctored up instead of making my own custard.
Made a chocolate ganache, but for some reason it didn't thicken up enough, so I added a little confectioners sugar.
They taste fairly good, at least enough to stop that craving. But tell you what, bud, it really tired me out. Just had a good nap, though, so I'm just chillin' for now.
Hope you guys are enjoying your Friday. Because of my kidney stones removal surgery next Wednesday, I have a whole week off from radiation! But it's not bad anyway.
Have a wonderful weekend wherever you are!
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
2 Jul
Aww I’m so sad to hear you need kidney stone removal surgery. Did chemo or radiation cause them? The chocolate eclairs you made look delicious! I’m glad they taste “fairly good” to you as I know nothing has tasted very good for you since your treatments started and you eating is so important!
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
4 Jul
@1creekgirl oh okay. The chemo ruined my father in laws kidneys so I wasn’t sure if the treatments were the cause of yours.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
3 Jul
I don't think the cancer treatments had any effect on the kidney stones since this has happened to me before.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
4 Jul
@shaggin I'm sorry that happened to your father in law. The treatments might save our lives, but they can sure do a lot of damage. How did he get along after that?
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@MarieCoyle (28802)
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2 Jul
They look delicious. I am glad you felt well enough to make them and enjoy them.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
3 Jul
@MarieCoyle I'll probably eat one more, then throw away the last few.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
2 Jul
I think I need to get rid of the last of them before I eat them all!
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@MarieCoyle (28802)
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3 Jul
@1creekgirl
You can freeze them. Or eat them, or give them away!
I know what you mean, I remove temptations as well.
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@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
2 Jul
They look so yummy... Wish I could make them someday.
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@jeanbug23 (992)
• Philippines
3 Jul
@1creekgirl I will try. What you made looks so tempting.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
2 Jul
You can, they're really not so hard to make.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
3 Jul
@jeanbug23 Just be sure to read up on the technique and all instructions.
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@LadyDuck (458591)
• Switzerland
1 Jul
@1creekgirl With whipped cream and topped with a light chocolate mousse they become Profiteroles.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
1 Jul
@LadyDuck Oh, I know they're delicious.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
1 Jul
This time I had two stones that were lodged. The ER kept me waiting for seven hours and when I finally got to the OR, my surgeon told me later I had about two hours left at that point to survive. I have a stent and look forward to getting the stones out.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
1 Jul
@RubyHawk Thanks, I'm so thankful the doctor got to me in time.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
1 Jul
@1creekgirl tThat sounds extremely serious.I hope you’ll be okay.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
30 Jun
Thanks, Carol. I used to make them many years ago, but with regular flour. These gf are better than most gf pastries, though.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
30 Jun
@CarolDM You're such a good cook, you wouldn't have any problem.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Jun
@1creekgirl I might have to give them a try. Great job.
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@snowy22315 (170199)
• United States
30 Jun
Yum, looks like something I would gobble up!
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
30 Jun
They aren't like the ones I made years ago, but not bad.
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@kaylachan (57914)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jul
I am glad to hear that you did something you'd been wanting to do.
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@kaylachan (57914)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jul
@1creekgirl That's still a good thing to hear.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
1 Jul
Yeah, it felt good to finally be able to make them.
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@Juliaacv (48446)
• Canada
1 Jul
@1creekgirl I had a plain croissant for breakfast this morning with some yogurt and fresh fruit.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
1 Jul
@Juliaacv That sounds tasty and healthy.
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@Deepizzaguy (94694)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Jun
I am enjoying my Friday working at home sharing good news stories as well as completing surveys inside the home since there is a heatwave outside.
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@Deepizzaguy (94694)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Jul
@1creekgirl I will do my best to stay hydrated and cool.
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
1 Jul
The eclairs look yummy, Vicki. I will be thinking of you on Wednesday. Enjoy your weekend.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
1 Jul
Oh, my gosh those are beautiful. I've never made eclairs but they look wonderful, and I might have to start.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
1 Jul
They're time consuming, but not really hard.
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@marysplace (440)
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2 Jul
Oh my goodness!! Those look delicious!! I've always liked eclairs but have never imagined making them.
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@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
2 Jul
They're really not that hard to make. Just read all the advice about making them. I used Jello vanilla pudding doctored up for the custard, but make my own chocolate.
@1creekgirl (40570)
• United States
30 Jun
They look better than they taste, I think.
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