Tart, n:
a) a woman of ill repute; or
b) a pastry dish, similar to a pie, but different in that the top is open and not covered with pastry
Hands up - who feels like a little tart?? No, luckily for sensitive readers there will be no risque pictures of an improperly attired Cooksister appearing on these pages - this time it's option b) all the way! Not only am I basically a lazy baker who loses interest before putting the top crust on a pie - I also love the double meaning that makes me snigger every time I make a tart. Immature, but it works for me.
This month I am honoured to be the host of the Monthly Mingle, the event started by my darling sister-from-another-mother Meeta. She gave me free reign to choose the theme and seeing as summer is looming with its promise of lazy days sunbathing in the park, I have gone for topless tarts - so we can get 'em out and show 'em off. So to speak. ;-)
In case you are wondering what does or doesn't constitute a tart, let me make it clear that a tart has NO TOP CRUST. In other words, the filling is clearly visible because there is nothing covering its modesty - not a pastry lid, not a crumble, not a layer of mashed potato. Nada. Zip. Diddly. Nothing. We are talking quiches, flans and tartes tatin. Savoury, sweet, hot cold - I don't mind. Just topless.
This is a savoury tart.
This is a sweet tart.
This is a pie and not eligible.
See? Tarts are easy! ;o)
How to Mingle:
- Create a dish that fits the Topless tarts theme as described above.
- Post about it on your blog from now till 30 April midnight on 1 May 2011 (entries must be in English, please).
- Your creation should be prepared for the current Monthly Mingle theme and shared with a maximum of 2 other blog events. Let’s try and keep the creations as fresh as the ingredients you use.
- You must provide a link to this post and the official Monthly Mingle page.
Once you’ve posted your dish, please email me at emailcooksister@gmail.com with Monthly Mingle in the subject line and including:
- Your name
- Your blog name
- A link to the post where the dish appears
- The name of your dish
- A picture no wider than 300 pixels
Happy mingling!
I love tarts! will be fun to bake some for this mingle!
Posted by: Astrid | April 03, 2011 at 10:38 AM
It sounds like fun Jeanne.
Posted by: bellini | April 03, 2011 at 05:04 PM
That's good timing - I've just published last month's Mingle round up for Think Pink and popped in the badge for Topless Tarts at the end: http://blog.maisoncupcake.com/think-pink/
Oo-er, I was swearing blind I was going to have a quiet month and not do much (!!!) but I think I've going to have to get my top off with everyone else on the Monthly Mingle beach!!!!
Posted by: Sarah, Maison Cupcake | April 03, 2011 at 06:19 PM
You think tart is immature?? I know a Mrs Dix who lives right next door to a Mr Cox... oh, how I laugh... now that is immature!!!
I shall make a tart... he says ambitiously
Posted by: Andrew | April 03, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Great mingle idea - can't beat a good tart. It does make you want to start talking like Kenneth Williams 'Carry On' style ....oooh matron.
Posted by: Sally - My Custard Pie | April 04, 2011 at 03:01 AM
Oh yeah - I feel like a little topless tart :o)That pictures reminds me of our wonderful weekend last year in what was a seemingly nonstop July! So happy and honored that you are my hostess and definitely with the mostess ;O) I am sure we'll be having fun with this theme!
Posted by: meeta | April 04, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Awesome - so looking forward to being a topless tart this month!
Posted by: Candice | April 05, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Ooooh yes! Now I have so many ideas! And ha ha ha fabulous post! Chuckled all the way through...
Posted by: Jamie | April 06, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Sounds like fun and I am looking forward for this Jeanne!
Posted by: Jane | April 06, 2011 at 10:22 PM
I have been looking for a good Tart recipe! Thanks! Love the web site!
Posted by: Rebecca Turrigiano | April 06, 2011 at 11:21 PM
hilarious! he he I really wish I can do something but just can't be sure with crazy schedule this mont :-(
Posted by: Kulsum at JourneyKitchen | April 21, 2011 at 01:57 PM
What a great theme. I'm in with a Tale of Two Tarts!
Posted by: Robin O. | April 24, 2011 at 03:20 AM
I've done mine, thanks this was fun.
Posted by: Cindy Taylor | April 24, 2011 at 06:05 AM
Re-emerging from my hibernating state and have just posted my tart post as well :)
Posted by: Pille @ Nami-Nami | April 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM
Have posted the tart and sent you an e-mail... hope you recieve it! A great Mingle...
Posted by: Ruchi | April 29, 2011 at 10:23 PM
I love the title of this. Clever. Topless tarts (Insert mental image). I admittedly giggled in response.
You have a very lovely blog. I'm afraid I found this just a little too late, seeing as how I'm working on a white chili now and currently don't own a tart pan (crazy, I know, I'm writing it on my "to-do" list, now).
I will be keeping an eye out for future monthly mingles.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: KatefromScratch | April 30, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Just send it in. Thank you for letting me party, late as I am...
Posted by: Soma | May 02, 2011 at 04:23 PM