Tasting Chocolate Techniques

1. First of all start with an empty stomach. This has never been too much of a stretch for me, I am always willing to sample chocolate before dinner especially eating chocolate delight pudding dessert. Next, have the chocolate at the recommended 66-77 °F. Finally allow the chocolate to sit in your mouth for a few moments. This will help to release the principal flavors and aromas. After the chocolate has set for a few moments chew it slightly to release the secondary aromas. Resting the chocolate against the roof of your mouth will allow all the flavors to be enjoyed.

   
   

   Fun Fudgy Cookies

   
   

   1 ½ Cups flour

   
   

   1⁄8 tsp salt

   
   

   1 Cup semisweet chocolate chips

   
   

   ½ Cup Butter

   
   

   1 Cup granulated sugar

   
   

   2 eggs

   
   

   1 ½ Cups chopped walnuts
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   Preheat oven to 375 °F

   
   

   Combine flour and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool. 

   Beat together until smooth butter, sugar and eggs. Beat in melted Chocolate. Gradually add the flour and salt 

   to the wet ingredients. Stir in nuts.

   
   

   Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly set. 

   Cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheet then transfer to wire rack. Frost cookies while still warm.

   
   

   Frosting

   
   

   1 oz semisweet chocolate, melted with cream

   
   

   3 Tbls heavy cream

   
   

   1 Cup powdered Sugar

   
   

   1 tsp vanilla ( I use Madagascar Bourbon, Pure Vanilla Bean Paste. This is a very aromatic vanilla that lends itself well 

   to baking and home made ice creams. I have found that it's pure flavor and flecks of vanilla bean give my baking a 

   gourmet flair.)

   
   

   Mix vanilla in with cream and chocolate mixture. While this is still warm beat in powdered sugar. When smooth and still 

   warm spread over cookies.
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   Exotic Chocolate Tasting

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   How to enjoy the nuances of fine chocolate and savor its many dimensions and sensations. Four friends sample single-origin dark chocolate bars; hints of spices and other complex overtures to elegant truffles. Much like a wine tasting, your taste buds explode by one of life's indulgences that is actually good for you.