chocolate
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Churros con Chocolate
For the churros: In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 cup water, couple large pinches of salt, 1/4 cup butter (or 2 tablespoons oil), and 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional). Stir in one cup of flour and remove from heat.… Continue reading
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The Tim Tam Slam
Last week, the 16-year-old and I went to Jungle Jim’s so I can buy ingredients for dishes my brother was requesting, and she picked up a package of (expensive) Tim Tams. (There was a strawberry version at the clearance aisle… Continue reading
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Boca Negra, or Black Mouth
This, besides black forest cake, is my oldest child’s favorite cake. I’ve only made it twice because she’s actually allergic to eggs, so as you might understand, when I do make it, she savors every mouthful. And for good reason… Continue reading
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Let’s Talk Chocolate Now
I haven’t done a foodie post in a while, and I stumbled upon a link a couple of days ago (I *think* it was Jenn who shared it, sorry, can’t remember for sure) — about chocolate manufacturing practices that are… Continue reading
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ChocBanOatCranWal Cookies
ChocBanWalCranOatChocWalBanCranOatCranWalBanChocOatBanChocWalOatCranWalChocCranBanOatWalCran….. fuhgeddaboudit. Made these cookies today. Pronounced AMAZING by the kids. I saved some nut-less cookie dough for the allergy-sufferers, but otherwise, the walnuts HAVE to be in them. Continue reading
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Baked Hot Chocolate
A four-ingredient wonder, this dessert is one of the easiest you can make, with things you probably already have in your pantry and fridge. The only thing to get right really is the timing. A mixer, either a handheld one… Continue reading
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Making Chocolate Curls
A repost from my old baking blog. One of the most exhilarating things about being a baker is working with chocolate. I haven’t even begun to explore all the myriad ways of playing with it, shaping it, cutting it, melting… Continue reading
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Ganache
A repost from my old baking blog. 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces sweet chocolate 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 to 3 tablespoons rum, brandy or other spirits 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional Confectioners sugar to taste Chop or… Continue reading
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Yena’s Birthday Cake
An old pic I’ve been meaning to post here. Yena turned 4 last December, but I didn’t have time to make her cake until 4 days later, in the middle of packing for another trip the next day. My poor… Continue reading
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