Archive for February, 2007
Chocolate Easter Bunny Pretzels
Saturday, February 24th, 2007Chocolate Easter Bunny Pretzels
I am always looking for festive new ideas for the holidays. I have two kids and I seem to always be sending goodies to school for various occasions and holidays. Last year I found something in my local craft store I had not seen before. Probably not new, just new to me.
In […]
Chocolate Candy Painting
Tuesday, February 20th, 2007My favorite holiday is Easter. Why, because I really enjoy making gorgeous masterpieces for the Easter Baskets! If you have never “painted” your chocolates before, don’t run off scared. It is really easy. Depending on the size of the mold and the detail in it, you can use a small paint brush or a toothpick. […]
Chocolate has to taste good too!
Tuesday, February 20th, 2007Has this ever happened to you. You go to a party or function and you see the most beautiful chocolates adorning the dessert table. Maybe someone has made a gorgeous display of homemade chocolate that has you salivating for just a little taste. Then at the end of the evening , everyone is offered some […]
Chocolate Fondue
Monday, February 19th, 2007If you are looking for a fun idea for a party or small get together, try a Chocolate Fondue. Fondue warmers are very inexpensive and even make great gifts. If you are going to a party, bring an inexpensive one as a hostess gift with all the fixins.
My family loves to gather around a fondue […]
Chocolate Strawberries
Monday, February 19th, 2007Want to impress your family and friends at your next get together. Serve chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. While these little gems look extraordinary, they are very simple to make.
Wash strawberries and let dry thoroughly. Leave the stems on. You can use any kind of chocolate you like, I like to use the semi-sweet chocolate […]
Melting Chocolate
Monday, February 19th, 2007If you are like me, you enjoy making chocolate as much as eating it. And these days, anytime someone in my family throws a party, I am delegated to make the chocolate lollipops.
Melting chocolate can be a tricky business. I prefer to melt the chocolate using a double boiler. A double boiler is one pot […]
