Chocolate Making 101 – Piping Rustic Truffles
Chocolate truffles are an immensely delicious treat any time of day and any day of the year. But did you know that they are named after the fungus, the fruiting bodies of underground mushrooms, due to their resemblance since it looks a lot like the dirt?
The things you love the most will even be more awesome if they were made from your hardwork, especially when they turn out to be good!
Watch this video and learn a thing or two how to make classic French confections.
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Single Origin Chocolate: A World Tour
One of the most favorite gifts given all over the world is chocolate. Its popularity is insanely high that you can never go wrong giving it to someone dear to you. If the receiver will not like it then there must be a mistake on the end of that person. But kidding aside, all over the world chocolates come in several varieties such as in shapes, sizes, colors and containers. But the most important quality of a chocolate, is its origin. To better appreciate these sweet treats, it is best to look into details and discover more things about how they become such wonderful delights.
Since origin has been previously mentioned, that will be the focus of attention. Single origin chocolates are the type of chocolates made from beans that come from the soils of a certain place such as a region or a country. The coffee beans yielded from these respective places have their unique textures and flavors that are perfect ingredients in creating unique organic chocolates. The downside of these single origin holiday chocolates is the fact that it may be more pricey than the usual ones. In order to stick to the budget but still being able to give a great gift, opt for single origin organic chocolates.
Chocolate per se all started in Latin America and from then until now, most of the cocoa beans enjoyed all over the world comes the places there. It is very unique in taste that it can easily be identified with the region where it is produced from. Colombian chocolate has both fruity and deep flavor. It is slightly bitter as compared to others but that is what makes it unique. Ecuadorian chocolate is known for a fruity flavor combined with Jasmine. It is believed to be inclined to herbal touches as well. Costa Rican chocolate is also fruity but with the classic cocoa feel. Brazilian chocolate leans more on bright taste mixed with acidity. Venezuelan chocolate is treated to have the most intricate mix of all the fruits of the world.
If you want to try other flavors then jump onto another continent. The biggest percent of cocoa beans in Asia is produced from java Island in Indonesia. If you desire to create variety in your chocolate gift box, then the mixture of these chocolates from all over the world would be the perfect choice. Although it is named single origin chocolate, you can put them together and have the best of both worlds.
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Cocoa And Chocolate – Their History From Plantation To Consumer
Cocoa And Chocolate – Their History From Plantation To Consumer
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Is it possible to make frosting by cooking Dark Chocolate?
Question by nkshamma: Is it possible to make frosting by cooking Dark Chocolate?
Is it possible for making chocolate frosting for cupcakes by using “cooking Dark Chocolate”? I accidentally bought 1/2 kg of dark chocolate for frosting. So, is it possible to make frosting with cooking dark chocolate?
Best answer:
Answer by Jennifer C
Definitely!! These are just two recipes I found. You can also just up the amount of powdered sugar you use if you would like it sweeter. The dark Chocolate is a wonderful classy taste. It is for more mature tastes though. Although my kids love dark chocolate.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes?
Question by Scurvy: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes?
I just saw a recipe on TV that made cupcakes look like little cups of hot chocolate! They were so cute! Only problem is they used White Cranberry juice instead of chocolate. Kinda confused me. Anyways, I don’t want to make “normal” chocolate cupcakes- I wanna make them with hot cocoa. Does anyone have a recipe with how much I would need? Thank you in advance
Best answer:
Answer by Sabrina
If you’re OK with experimenting I would say find any cupcake recipe and substitute the cocoa powder for hot coco mix, if it works then it works, if not, then don’t do it next time!
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How Chocolate Passion Teaches Storytelling Skills – Michael Margolis
In this interview with Erik Michielsen, entrepreneur and storyteller Michael Margolis shares with us his passion for chocolate, as well as its history and significance in his life.
He depicts his early years in Switzerland as a “Willie Wonka Childhood”. He shares with us how his passion for chocolate have been of help to him bring individuals together and also get a grip of narrative and storytelling.
Take some time to watch this video and be entertained and inspired. Enjoy!
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What is chocolate “coarse”?
Question by : What is chocolate “coarse”?
What exactly does the “coarse” mean in this? I am trying to make chocolate chip caramel cookies and one of the ingredients is 6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped coarse….so I was j/w.
Best answer:
Answer by Edward H
It doesn’t have to chopped finely as it will melt and this should happen evenly.
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