Good question. Being from the South and having lived in LA, pralines certainly rate very highly for me. I guess it’s the pecans that attract me and which add so much flavor, especially if toasted. If you think your Mardi Gras festivities require some authentic flavors I found a recipe which is easy to make [...]
How Mr. Chocolate Makes His Chocolates
Excellent description of tempering chocolate and the molding process. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-daily-meal/jacques-torres-chocolates_b_821397.html
Tempering Valentine’s Chocolates for Gift Giving
One of secrets for making fabulous chocolate candies is that if the chocolate is to be melted then used, as for a molded heart, say, then the chocolate has to be tempered in order for it to remain shiny and firm. It has to do with chemistry which I won’t go into here but it [...]
Most Popular Valentine Candy Search Finds Torte!
Well, while I was busy searching for what might be the definitive Valentine candy, I ran across this article and recipe…. not exactly candy, but it will do until I find the real thing. Yum and read on: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie-schler/flourless-chocolate-truffle-torte-recipe_b_815746.html
Pecan Clusters A Christmas Favorite!!!
Pecan Clusters Being from the South, pecans were all around me as a kid. Not surprisingly, I still love them. Combine them with chocolate and you’ve got a crowd pleasin’ fave. Ingredients 7-ounce jar marshmallow cream 3/4 pound chocolate broken into small pieces ( I would use semi-sweet, Guittard) 2 1/2 cups sugar 6-ounce can [...]
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