So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, March 10, 2014

Unique Dessert Ideas Include Champagne Truffles

By Jaclyn Hurley


There are certain desserts that automatically make a person think of special occasions. Wedding cakes or cupcakes are expected for marriages. Rich, chocolate desserts are popular for birthdays. Dinner out at an Italian restaurant usually means cheesecake. But when considering an anniversary celebration or even a Valentine's Day delight, there are dozens of delicious recipes for champagne truffles.

Even though there is a type of mushroom that carries the same name, in this case it is not being considered a delicious treat. Instead, we are talking about the unique confectioner's creation designed by Teuscher. This treat is a dark chocolate ganache, rolled in finely dusted powdered sugar. But it is the inside that stands out. The center is a rich, creme infused with Dom Perignon.

Because of its rich and delicate flavors, these desserts have been associated with special occasions warranting first class quality. As expected, however, the price associated with these original creations can be a bit stifling for those with limited cash flow. Thankfully, with the plethora of excellent recipes available to the everyday person, there is no need to dip into personal savings.

As with most things nowadays, finding fantastic recipes are as easy as a web search. When searching for a quality recipe, type the term in quotation marks to ensure that everything that comes up is relevant to the search. Once the browser returns the options, there are literally hundreds of sites that can be chosen from. Each location may have multiple options to review. Then it comes down to selecting the best match.

Even though dessert is often forgone due to calories and weight watching, special times often warrant great desserts. While the traditional recipe is always delicious, there are creative twists to make them even better. One such twist is to wrap the warm dark chocolate ball with gold leafing which is edible. The sheets of leafing are so thin that they must be brushed on with a dry makeup brush. But once completed, the results are stunning.

Once feeling confident, changing the type of chocolate used in the truffles can make it taste entirely different. Substituting a rich, milk chocolate instead of the traditional dark ganache, enhances the beautiful color to that of caramel. Its golden sweet taste is subtle, but still has the traditional texture and base flavor of the original.

A unique twist on the recipe is making the truffles pink to go with the signature drink. In this case, after the creme center is hardened, white chocolate is used with a splash of cherry or strawberry gelatin to tint the exterior. It is not quite as rich of a taste, but delicious nonetheless.

There is no reason to celebrate special occasions with the same desserts year after year. Rather than purchasing a box of standard chocolate candies, it is just as easy to make a delicious treat by hand. Not only will it show the special person that they are worth the extra effort, but it proves that it is possible to think outside of the box.




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