Kelsey Blackwell » Chocolate

It all melts together

Kelsey — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:54:38 +0000

Ah! I’ve put it together. The reason for all this chocolate in the news is this annual chocolate show in New York City. Here’s another to add to the chocofiles that’s all about the show.

The best gift

Kelsey — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:25:12 +0000

No, the photo above is not a little turd, but a most delicious pumpkin truffle from my dear friend Chi-an. She brought over a bucket full of the little guys a few days ago and I’ve already worked my way nearly half through. It seems she’s decided to go into the truffle producing business and would like to use me as her taste tester. I was reluctant to sign on, but what are friends for?

It seems to be the season for cocoa. It’s on everyone’s mind and lips of late. First, there was this article in the New Yorker about one of my favorite chocolate producers Dagoba. Then, the world or chocolate party and the most expensive dessert. Now, a most impressive gift. Wondering what other tidbits might present themselves?

Buy dessert or buy a car

Kelsey — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:06:55 +0000

How would $25,000 taste? Like “frrozen (sic) haute chocolate” according to Serendipity-3 a New York City restaurant. The record setting dessert, “earns its expensive price tag by containing the following:

- A blend of 28 cocoas, 14 of which are the world’s most expensive varieties
- 5 grams of edible 23-karat gold infused in the chocolate
- A whipped cream topper containing even more gold
- A side of La Madeline au Truffle from Knipschildt Chocolatier, which retails at $2,600 a pound
And if that weren’t enough, it’s served in a goblet lined with edible gold, with an 18-karat gold bracelet with 1 carat of white diamonds at the very bottom,” Drive-Thru reports.

No word on refunds.

A World of Chocolate?

Kelsey — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:38:33 +0000

Who hasn’t been dreaming of the land of chocolate? The land we were first introduced to by Gene Wilder where everything was edible, shiny and sweet? I’ve joked about this fantastical place with friends, but never did I think it could exist, could it? Well, a fax landed on my desk today that offers much promise: “Calling all chocolate enthusiasts: Indulge in a world of chocolate,” What? Dost my eyes deceive me? Apparently not. The next line was, “Annual Holiday Benefit Raises Funds for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.” Since I’m clearly not in heaven (there are too many looming deadlines) I can only think this is an answer to my Wonka reverie and a very clever fundraiser event. I would certainly give my right leg, or the $75 general admission price, to be granted entrance. Past years have showcased the sweet stuff in 20-foot tours, flowing fountains and Willy-esque rivers. Though it’s not set to take place until November 29th, I anticipate they’ll be looking for volunteers to help set up? I’m available but may need help suppressing my inner Gloop.