With the rise in popularity of themed weddings such as Renaissance/Medieval, fantasy, 70s, disco, beach, and fairytale weddings, among many others, weddings with a theme centered on chocolates are becoming tasteless nowadays. At first, the chocolate touch could only be tasted through the desserts excluding the wedding cake which was still traditionally white. Then wedding favors with chocolates came next and finally paved the path for modern wedding cakes to be designed and baked in new ways. Many of these cakes were fashioned into dissimilar shapes, designs, and flavor, together with chocolate. Chocolate wedding cakes finally became an instant "alternative" hit.
Nowadays, the chocolate flavor does not stop at the wedding cake and wedding favors. The whole wedding can be chocolate-inspired. Chocolate-themed weddings will be fun and delectably inviting without tainting the solemnity of your wedding vows. If you rule on having a chocolate-themed wedding then you best start by listing all you need on your wedding planner. You need to take note of:
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o The wedding clothes that you, your spouse-to-be and entourage will be wearing. This includes the color that should effect the chocolate theme. It is potential to have your entourage wear deep or inviting chocolate colors. You can pick from a lot of chocolate shades and you even have an option to have a chocolate theme mixed with cream, mint or strawberry.
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o The build and color of flowers for your bouquet and decorations in the wedding venue and reception. You'll have to find a flower shop or a flower shop that has chocolate colored flowers such as the Sherry Baby (Chocolate Orchid), black barlows, chocolate cosmos, dahlia-chocolate sundae, dahlia karma choc, delphiniums kissed by chocolate, hemerocallis Ed Murray, lilium asiatic landini, and the penumbra, among many others. These flowers and a lot more are available from chocolate flower farms.
o The next thing to think is your menu during the wedding reception. You can ask a caterer to come up with a menu of food recipes with chocolates. You can think Anatra al Cioccolato which is duck with chocolate sauce, chocolate-dusted scallops with vanilla butter sauce, chicken mole (chicken formula with chocolate sauce), seared pork tenderloin with cocoa spice rub, and grilled New York strip with chocolate merlot sauce, among many others. Desserts are, of course, easier to think about. Gourmet chocolates "as is" would right on be a fine selection. (Recipes mentioned are available from the food network website.)
o A chocolate fountain will right on be a hit for your chocolate-themed wedding. pick a chocolate fountain caterer using real chocolate.
o One of the last things to think can be the wedding accessories, décor, and favors. Make sure that the design, color, and whole outcome of these items will effect your chocolate theme. Favors are easier to plan about because there are a lot of chocolate-inspired wedding favors to pick from. These include chocolate bars decorated with wedding themes such as those available from Hersheys line of chocolate wedding favors. Chocolate truffles or Belgian chocolates are all the time a tasty option and come in a wide variety of flavors and styles.
Planning for a gastronome chocolate themed wedding will be fun and experiencing it will be quite inviting and a dissimilar perceive which will right on be the talk of the town and a great memory to share with your time to come children and grandchildren.
This recipe for chocolate truffle cupcakes is a rich flavoured cupcake with a touch of alcohol. If you want to make this for children, exchange the alcohol for orange juice. Use the rum truffles recipe (see www.youtube.com and make about 40 mini truffles -- there will be 5 truffles on each cupcake. Place in the fridge until needed. Make some chocolate buttercream (see www.youtube.com Place the raisins into a small bowl and add two teaspoons of dark rum. Allow the raisins to soak up the rum for an hour or so. Make the basic cupcake mix (see www.youtube.com with the addition of the cocoa powder and fold in the rum soaked raisins. Bake the cupcake mix and allow to cool. The following ingredients will make around 6/8 cupcakes. 75g basic cupcake mix 15g cocoa powder 50g raisins 2 teaspoons dark rum 30-40 mini truffles Chocolate buttercream (enough to pipe around the edges of the cupcakes Icing sugar for dusting)
Planning a picnic ordinarily means slapping together some sandwiches or frying up some chicken. But if you use a wee imagination, it's easy to put together a picnic basket full of perfect food for a romantic picnic for two.
Antipasto: A option of fine meats and wee salads is a breathtaking picnic basket food idea to enjoy a collection of tastes and textures. Italian salami, marinated artichokes, bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping, prosciutto, and cornichons all make great finger-foods that make it easy for a lazy afternoon of food grazing. You also have the added bonus of enjoying the intimacy of feeding each other.
Cheese - all the time a favorite picnic food, a option of fine cheese can create the perfect atmosphere for a romantic picnic. In expanding to your favorites like sharp cheddar and brie, look for some unusual, new varieties like Spanish machengo or cabrales. Instead of Swiss cheese, try Jarlsberg. A great wee cheese board and cheese knife make for a great serving platter, too.
Wine - What romantic picnic wouldn't include wine? Red wine is nothing else but favorite for romance, but a picnic often includes lighter picnic food ideas that may be best fine to a white wine. A romantic picnic at a warm outdoor location makes white or rose wine a logical choice. Seeing for real romance and a way to impress your partner? Try champagne. To avoid possibly breaking your fine wine glasses, can nothing else but find nice Seeing and very serviceable plastic wine glasses, bringing that special element of elegance to your picnic.
Chocolate - Not only delicious, but investigate is growing that chocolate has actual aphrodisiac qualities. Don't just think of the standards like chocolate-covered cherries or a bar of Ghirardelli. Look for freshly made chocolate-covered strawberries, dark chocolate trufflesdusted with high-quality cocoa powder, or even red velvet or Devil's food cake.
Fruit - healthy and delicious, fresh fruit can be a great way to end a romantic picnic. Precut bite-sized portions of pineapple or fresh berries are great for sharing. Try some of the exotic fruits like star fruit, Asian pear or passion fruit that you can taste and contact for the first time together while your picnic.
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Be a wee unconventional and skip the standard cole slaw and potato salad in your picnic basket. Choosing your food items for a romantic picnic can be almost as much fun as the picnic itself.
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The Belgian Chocolate Group, Truffles with Orange, 7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3) Best
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Pack of three, 7 ounce each (total of 21 ounces)
Fancy truffles with orange pieces
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Rich Belgian chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder perfect with gift giving or just enjoying at home.
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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jan 08, 2012 15:47:36 Good Food For a Romantic PicnicMaking chocolate truffle cupcakes Tube. Duration : 0.87 Mins.
This recipe for chocolate truffle cupcakes is a rich flavoured cupcake with a touch of alcohol. If you want to make this for children, exchange the alcohol for orange juice. Use the rum truffles recipe (see www.youtube.com and make about 40 mini truffles -- there will be 5 truffles on each cupcake. Place in the fridge until needed. Make some chocolate buttercream (see www.youtube.com Place the raisins into a small bowl and add two teaspoons of dark rum. Allow the raisins to soak up the rum for an hour or so. Make the basic cupcake mix (see www.youtube.com with the addition of the cocoa powder and fold in the rum soaked raisins. Bake the cupcake mix and allow to cool. The following ingredients will make around 6/8 cupcakes. 75g basic cupcake mix 15g cocoa powder 50g raisins 2 teaspoons dark rum 30-40 mini truffles Chocolate buttercream (enough to pipe around the edges of the cupcakes Icing sugar for dusting)
Rich dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder
Each truffle is individually wrapped to ensure freshness
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Fine French Truffles - 4 Piece Gold Box Overview
Add a bit of elegance to your basket with our Belgian Truffles. These rich dark chocolate truffles are dusted with cocoa powder for added delectability. Packaged 4 to a box, they make a great addition to your gift. Each truffle is individually wrapped to ensure freshness.Weight: 1.2 oz / 34gIngredients: Sugar, Hydrogenated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils, Whey Powder, Low Fat Cocoa, Soy Lecithin, Vanillin (artificial Flavor), Color
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Artist/cartoonist John Q. Tullius said "Nine out of ten population like chocolate. The tenth person all the time lies." Long ago, chocolate became the go-to indulgence for a large portion of humanity. We eat it when we're happy, when we're sad, when we're celebrating, and for no good theorize at all. Americans consume 11.7 pounds per person annually.
Most chocolate is consumed as candy bars and similar mass-produced treats, but for a growing number, the hunt for high-quality confections made in small quantities by hand using the best ingredients has come to be a mission.
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Even though chocolate has evolved into a year-round treat, holidays continue to be hot spots for sales. So, as Mother's Day, Easter, and other occasions approach, chocolates with a special something are even more in demand.
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Chocmod Truffettes de France Natural Truffles, Plain, 1000-Gram Boxes (Pack of 6) Best
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Each box contains Two - 1.1 pound gold sealed bags to ensure freshness
Each bag contains approximately 50 truffles, for a total of 100 delicious truffles per box
Makes a great holiday gift, hostess, parties, Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.
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What a delicious treat! Gourmet French Truffles. These delicious imported French Truffles by Chocmod are absolutely scrumptious! Time to order these chocolate truffles for the Holidays. Don't wait - you don't want to miss out! This item is only produced for a limited time for the holidays and quantities are limited!
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Maurie's Fine Chocolates and Candy
For some of the best in superior handcrafted chocolates, you can't do best than Maurie's Fine Chocolates and Candy in Madison, Wisconsin. Owner Cherie brilliant opened her shop in 1991, taking over the firm after her father Maurie died. He had been making chocolates since 1941 in his shop in Illinois. Intimately guarded family recipes are the secret to some of the best things you will ever put in your mouth.
While Maurie's hand-dipped chocolates and elegantly shaped truffles are sinfully good, Maurie's is unique in that they offer an impressive option of gift boxes and a mind-boggling option of molded chocolates. Every season includes holiday definite boxes and packaging as well as a accepted selection.
A quick scan of mauriesfinechocolates.com shows molds of dark chocolate sailboats, milk chocolate alligators, white and milk chocolate Guernsey cows, computers, swans, and a chess-board with all the pieces. That barely scratches the surface. Each holiday brings its own unique shapes. If you're seeing for a special present for the chocolate lover in your life, Maurie's is your one-stop shop.
Ambrosius - Chocolatier
For those who want something a exiguous (or a lot) out of the ordinary, you won't find any place best than Gail Ambrosius - Chocolatier, also in Madison. Gail Ambrosius thinks that bittersweet chocolate is the best chocolate, so that's all she uses. What she wraps that chocolate nearby is what has made her famous. If anyone can be said to have taken chocolate making out of the ordinary and into the realm of fine art, it's Gail.
Gail studied with the famed French Chocolatiers, Valrhona and the Cluizel family. Returning to the Usa, she opened her shop on Madison's east side, applying what she had learned with a vengeance.
Gail recommends eating her chocolates within two weeks since they are made with only the highest-quality ingredients and contain no waxes or preservatives. They look like other upscale treats but that's where any similarity ends. These chocolates are an educational palpate for your palate. Unexpected and unlikely flavor combinations dance to an overwhelming desist in your mouth, creating the most interesting, unusual, and yummy morsels I've tasted in a long time. My popular was Cinnamon/Cayenne dusted with cocoa powder. I improbable a good deal of dissonance but the Cinnamon and Cayenne proved a mellow and satisfying combination. The distinctive desist from the cocoa powder provided an extra bonus.
Her offerings contain Maharajah Curry with Saffron and White Chocolate shavings, Om (a fruit from Madagascar) with green tea and jasmine blossoms, Cognac topped with baby Candied Ginger, and Rose organery tea topped with fresh petals.
Gail is all the time seeing for new flavor ideas and encourages the submission of suggestions. Gail Ambrosius stands firmly on the cutting edge of chocolate creations. Her candies are the kind that make life complete.
Candinas Chocolates
Two chocolatiers we visited prove that fine chocolates don't just come from large cities. Candinas Chocolates hails from Verona, Wisconsin. Markus Candinas apprenticed with Swiss chocolate makers for six years, learned his craft well, returned to Wisconsin, and opened his premise in 1994. Candinas Chocolates are made without preservatives, using only the finest ingredients. This means they have a fairly short shelf life. In fact, the only place they are sold is at the retail boutique at their factory, a new location on Madison's Capitol Square, or online.
What they lack in durability, they more than make up for in taste. These chocolates can only be described as a sensual experience. The perfect chocolate flavors are rich, complex, and make your tongue want to jump for joy. Consumer Reports agrees. They rated Candinas Chocolates as the best customary chocolates in the country. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, Candinas Chocolates are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
The Chocolate Caper
Oregon, Wisconsin is the home of The Chocolate Caper. Their game is Swiss pralines. Many confectioners claim to make pralines but those made by The Chocolate Caper are a whole different animal. Owners Ellen and Claude Marendaz make their pralines in small daily batches, cutting them by hand. Only the best goes into Chocolate Caper's goodies, including chocolate from California, almond butter from Missouri, and hazelnut butter from Oregon. What they do with those ingredients is a thing of beauty.
Claude came from Switzerland with his recipes and a passion for his craft. His pralines come with two inescapable layers, a top layer of pure chocolate and, on the bottom, chocolate mixed with almond butter, hazelnut butter, or toffee. The combination creates a flavor as unique as it is delicious. I was surprised by the snap when I first bit into one of Claude's pralines and delighted by a flood of flavor that embraced my taste buds in a warm chocolate hug. The almond and hazelnut pralines are infused with a subtle nut flavor that is by no means intrusive and will please even those who are not nut fans.
You don't have to buy a pig in a poke at The Chocolate Caper. If you stop by the store, you can sample before you buy. For something totally different, but no less decadent, don't forget to get some glaceed Australian Apricots dipped in bittersweet chocolate, peanut butter cups made with natural peanut butter, chocolate-dipped raspberry or Marian blackberry gels, turtles, or beautiful, imported Swiss truffles.
Baraboo Candy Company
For pure fun and silliness, you can't beat the offerings from the Baraboo Candy Company. Since 1981, they have produced award winning, high-quality chocolates daily in small batches with the best ingredients. Either you stop at their factory, buy online, or get a treat at a store, you'll have no issue recognizing their specialties.
Cow Pies are their flagship treat. Fantasize a turtle on a grand scale. Caramel is loaded with pecans and the whole thing is covered in chocolate. Moo Chews are fresh caramel dipped in chocolate, and Udder Fingers (my popular name) are toffee covered in chocolate and liberally sprinkled with chopped nuts. It doesn't end there. Baraboo Candy firm also makes a Cow Lick sucker, a walleye made out of solid chocolate named Wally Walleye, Chewy-Gooey Pretzel Sticks, Green Bay Puddles, and an perfect option of customary chocolates. There's nothing fancy here, just good customary chocolates; kind of the chocolate equivalent of relieve food and, best of all, they're ready roughly everywhere.
Other local Wisconsin chocolate sources
A incorporate of additional local Wisconsin chocolate sources include:
Amy's Candy Kitchen, Cedarburg, Wi. Confections made with the best Belgian chocolates. Caramel and award-winning caramel apples are their specialty.
End of the Trail Candy Shop, Waupun, Wi. One of the best customary chocolate shops run by the third generation of chocolate makers. Stop by their place, have a gourmand coffee, some ice cream, and watch them turn out chocolate masterpieces.
All these chocolate makers barely scratch the outside of what's ready out there. New chocolate makers are springing up all the time in towns both big and small. person once said that the best chocolate is the one you haven't tasted yet. Fortunately, chocolatiers make sure the best is all the time lurking just down the road.
If You Go:
Candinas Chocolates, 2435 Old Pb, Verona, Wi 53593, (800) 845-1554, candinas.com
The Chocolate Caper, 105 S. Main St., Oregon, Wi 53575, (608) 835-9294, chocolatecaper.com
Maurie's Fine Chocolates and Candy, 1637 Monroe St., Madison, Wi 53711, (608) 255-9092, mauriesfinechocolates.com
Taste of Wisconsin ChocolateDare to Cook Chocolate: Basic Truffles Video Clips. Duration : 5.68 Mins.
2 DVD volume. Learn the basics of truffle making! Learn about tempering as well as an introduction to ganaches, dipping & molding. Make several varieties by utilizing fresh fruits, nuts, essential oils, herbs and spices, and liqueurs. Learn about quality chocolate and make great gifts at a fraction of the store bought cost and better quality. Learn to create: Java Truffles (java ganache dusted in cocoa powder), Neapolitan Bar Truffle (with lemon infused white chocolate covered by a blanket of milk chocolate), Grand Marnier (Grand Marnier ganache hand dipped in dark chocolate), Midnight Mint (molded midnight mint ganache in dark chocolate sea shells), Almond Bark, Blueberry Bark & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Known as the Chocolate Man, Bill Fredericks has owned and operated ChocolateMan.com, a chocolate supply business, for the last 20 years. He is an internationally trained chocolate chef, instructor and past corporate chef for Choc Elan, LLC. Bill has been instructing, consulting, and working as a private chef for over 20 years. He is a member of AACT (American Association of Candy Technologists), IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals), and Vice President of the NW Chocolatiers Guild. Fredericks' career in chocolate started with his wife a little more than 20 years ago. She was anxious to make some fancy desserts and had her mind set on truffles. He made some for her using chocolate chips. Discovering that chocolate chips don't make the best ...
