Saturday
I Candy
One of the most disconcerting things about moving to a new city is that one does not recognize the skyline. Driving in the fading light, I've tried to guess the names of buildings. Fascinated by their handsome silhouettes, I wished I knew them better. Kinda like chocolate truffles in a display case. They seem so exorbitantly good-looking, so sinfully delicious and I wish I knew more about them, but I don't want to be caught staring too long ;)
It started out innocently enough. Dark chocolate and cream were warmed gently, just short of boiling. Stirred in some butter and then added chopped nuts. Even snuck in some Chambourcin wine. A dense chocolate ganache formed. With excruciating self-restraint, we piped them into truffle shapes and let them cool and harden just a tad more. Finally, we rolled them in Scarffen Berger Cocoa. voilà! Exquisite little Dark Chocolate-Chambourcin truffles!
This was also part of the Chocolate Workshop from a few weeks ago. 'Twas a great way to relax and have fun learning something new. Also, this is my placatory post to all my friends who are faithful dark chocolate fans. I may have inadvertently upset you with the white chocolate story ;) Forgive me and welcome me back to the fold. I am one of you!
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9 comments:
All dark and sensuous posts...whats up :)
oh yeah, bring it on...now this is more like it Smita!
Hey, A very cool blog and very nice story to each post (at least the one's I read :) ) I especially liked the one about the neighbor downstairs considering I ha dmy zen moment this year, too :)
scharffen berger - we lived close to the factory in berkeley. i love their entire line of products.
Sandeepa - You've blown my cover!!!!
Trupti - Seems like wee're united in the affinity to all things chocolate and Rahul Sharma :-)
Smita
Vee kay - Thank you! Stop by often. Very much enjoyed the post about stereotypes.
Smita
All is forgiven, welcome back to the Dark Side and abjure forever that pale imposter!
I liked the segue from buildings to chocolate - by the way I think Sandeepa has hit the nail on the head.............
I have new respect for food sleuths!! and food psychologists!!
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