More About The Cake

More About The Cake
Next up was the chocolate ganache: heavy cream, lots of chocolate, dark RUM. Goslings, to be exact. (I know, no words needed….

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Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Ganache
The Mini Minimalist, a la Marc Bittman, demonstrates chocolate ganache and truffles. The original inspiration can be found here: www.nytimes.com …

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Chocolate And Wine Tasting At Hilton Garden Inn San Diego

Chocolate And Wine Tasting At Hilton Garden Inn San Diego
Another favorite is the Jasmine Blossom, an infusion of relaxing organic jasmine tea with a blend of dark and milk chocolate mixed into a ganache dipped in milk chocolate. The Chocolate and Wine Tasting at Bistro 39 takes place on …

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Wine & Chocolate Tasting At The Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del

Wine & Chocolate Tasting At The Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del
Another favorite is the Jasmine Blossom, an infusion of relaxing organic jasmine tea with a blend of dark and milk chocolate mixed into a ganache dipped in milk chocolate. Bistro 39’s Executive Chef, Larry DiFolco, and Hilton Garden …

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Guittard’s Guest Chef Series with Andrew Shotts, part 2

Guittard’s Guest Chef Series with Andrew Shotts, part 2
The following is a pic journal of the class I took with Chef Andrew Shotts.  Some details may be missing as only the photos shown here are described. I highly recommend you take a class for a more thorough and complete understanding.
 USING A GUITAR CUTTER
1. Align edge [...]

Kohler Chocolates, Marry Me

Kohler Chocolates, Marry Me
Dear Kohler Chocolates, Marry Me. Love, Sandra I am a chocolate Enthusiast (with a capital E) and I’ve been known to gush and rave unapologetically about the world’s most perfect food. But it is not often that you’ll hear me use this collection of words: “These chocolates are one of the best [...]

Tasting Session at Epcot – Follow Up

Tasting Session at Epcot – Follow Up

The chocolate classes at Epcot went really well and were a lotof fun (what’s not fun at Epcot?). It was amazing thatwhen I arrived more than an hour prior to the start of the class,there already was a line of 75+ people waiting to get in (and onlythe first 45 [...]

Kohler Chocolates, Marry Me

Kohler Chocolates, Marry Me
Dear Kohler Chocolates, Marry Me. Love, Sandra I am a chocolate Enthusiast (with a capital E) and I’ve been known to gush and rave unapologetically about the world’s most perfect food. But it is not often that you’ll hear me use this assemblage of words: “These chocolates are one of the best [...]

Guittard’s Guest Chef Series with Andrew Shotts, part 2

Guittard’s Guest Chef Series with Andrew Shotts, part 2
The following is a photo journal of the class I took with Chef Andrew Shotts.  Some details may be missing as only the photos shown here are described. I highly recommend you take a class for a more thorough and complete understanding.
 USING A GUITAR CUTTER
1. Align edge [...]