My Valentines dessert took a savory twist. After hours of looming over recipes, photos, blogs and more I finally came up with a concept that could have, in concept, appeared to be more appropriate for a lunch menu than dessert. But in application it was more sweet than savory and more decadent than dinner – [...]
For your viewing pleasure we have put together this highly instructional video on how you too can make chocolate at home. All you need are a few ordinary items you most likely already have around the house and some cocoa beans. I learned this process from the Chocolate Alchemist when Gabe and I visited his [...]
Recently I had a great question regarding how I was to keep my chocolate chip cookies from spreading while baking. 1. I always cream my butter and sugar really well to insure proper aeration. (To know you have acheived proper mixing time you should notice that the butter/sugar mixture is very light in color and [...]
Gabe and I had the privilege of touring the newest chocolate factory in the country… Theo, located in Seattle, WA. It was a perfect day to tour a chocolate factory, gray and chilly (let’s be honest… when is a day ever not perfect for a tour of a chocolate factory?) The building, which is right [...]
… to enjoy chocolate! (like I need another excuse.) Chocolate Lifesaver – from Cancer to Dementia Print PDF
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