Posts tagged Chocolate
JER JOH WPGC 95.5 AIR CHECK Video w/Donnie Simpson Morning Show in DC (Chocolate City)
Jan 30th
Donnie Simpson Morning Show w/ New Co Host JER JOH ( Jermaine Johnson) WPGC 95.5 (CBS RADIO). Call in from Fansports Paul Holding down the DMV! A few callers call in on theboost Mobile Segment and tell listners “where they ARE NOT going to work” on their boost mobile phone. JER JOH WPGC 95.5 AIR CHECK Video w/Donnie Simpson Morning Show in DC (Chocolate City)
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Jan 24th
Ingredients:
9 ounces unsalted butter, diced
9 ounces of dark chocolate (approx. 50% cocoa solids), broken into pieces
5 medium eggs, separated, whites from the yolks
9 ounces of sugar
1 Tablespoon of water
Glaze or Ganash:
5.25 ounces of dark chocolate, broken into pieces
2 Ounces of Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons brandy
Garnish:
4 Ounces of powdered sugar and a sifter for dusting , and a doily to use as the mold for dusting a design on top of the cake
1 Sprig of Mint for the top as garnish
Directions for making the no bake chocolate cake recipe:
Preheat the oven to 325 for a gas oven, and 350 for an electric oven. You will need a 9” cake pan with a removable base, to add the cake mixture to before baking. In a pan over a double boiler you will melt the chocolate, and the butter, stirring often, and be careful not to burn. Once it is totaly melted remove from the double boiler, and wait to add the rest of the mixtures below as follows.
In a separate bowl you will whisk the egg yolks with half of the sugar for a few minutes until the egg yolk and sugar mixture is a pale yellow. This is done to make sure that the egg yolks are cooked, and the sugar is melted.
In a separate bowl you will whisk the egg whites with the other half of the sugar until they reach stiff peaks. When you have finished whisking you should have what is called a meringue, and it should be stiff and shiny.
You will then start to fold in the semi cool chocolate, and butter, into the yolks egg mixture, then the egg whites, you will do this in 1/3’s on each mixture. Make sure to fold in and not mix. You do not want to overwork, if you do the cake will be very dense instead of light and fluffy. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until done, when a tooth pick is inserted in the center, and comes out clear.
When the cake is cooked until done, you will remove the cake from the oven. You will then take a knife and insert it, and run it on the inside of the cake mold, and the outside of the cake. You are clearing the sides from the ring mold, and leave it to cool in the tin, on a wire rack. The wire rack will help air to circulate on the bottom so it will cool evenly, and it will cool somewhat faster. It will also help eliminate a soggy bottom, or center. The sides of the cake may shrink in some, or maybe even quite a bit that will be okay. You can trim the cake if you like, if the appearance is not an issue, that is all good, too.
While the cake is cooling melt the ganash, or glaze over a double boiler. You will do this with the chocolate, and the heavy cream stirring over a low to medium heat until all is melted. You will then add your Brandy and stir. You will then remove the cake ring or cake collar while leaving the cake on the base, place it on a plate or cake board. Trickle the icing over the top and edges, allowing it to run over. You will set the cake in a cool place or on a cooling rack for several hours for the icing to set.
Before you are ready for service you will use your doily at this time to make a pattern that you desire, and dust lightly over it, to make a design on the top of your cake. Do not touch the doily to the top of the cake just place about an inch or two above the top of the cake. Add your mint spring atop of the cake for the finishing touches. This cake can be served several hours after it has totally cooled, or you can chill it in the fridge and serve the next day if you so desire. Enjoy
Vegan Triple Chocolate Cake
Jan 23rd
in this show i make Vegan Triple Chocoalte Cake. Check out veginity.com for more recipes and sign up for The Ultimate Vegan Desserts.
Alcohol 101, Chocolate Cake Shot
Jan 16th
This is a tutorial on the basic receipe for a chocolate cake shot. Frangelico Absolute Citron Sugar coated lemon wedge
Black, Yellow and Chocolate Lab Names for Your Labrador Retriever
Jan 13th
Looking for ideas for Labrador Retriever names? Lets face it, this breed is one, if not THE most popular dog breed in the world. And because of this it deserves a name that’s as special as the dog itself.
Sure, you could come up with any dog name, but why not try to find a name that actually fits? A name that reflects this dogs intelligence, sociable nature, or even it’s physical characteristics like it’s color.
Since we believe that special dogs deserve special names, when coming up with the Labrador Retriever dog names shown below, we chose 3 lab name categories that we felt would help you to think a bit out of the box when it comes to selecting the best Labrador Retriever names. These categories are…
General Lab Names…
These general names were chosen and suggested simply because we felt they would sound good on a lab. We didn’t feel that just any dog name would fit this particular breed. As an example, Fifi would be a great Poodle name, but not on a lab. Here’s a few dog name suggestions that we thought might be a good match…
Cassidy: This name has a friendly, easy going sound to it, and it seems to be a good match with this breeds temperament.
Charisma: Somebody who has charisma is someone with personal magnetism. If you’ve noticed that your lab is drawing a lot of attention, then the name Charisma might be an appropriate match.
Fetch: A good name match for a dog that’s a Retriever.
Jazz: A smooth and cool sounding name, and one that might appeal to a music loving owner.
Ricochet: For the lab that’s all over the place!
Other General Lab Name Ideas…
Amanda, Bailey, Bandanna, Boone, Cabo, Caboodle, Cha-Cha, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cody, Denali, Hailey, Kahuna, Maui, Rio, Sierra, Tango, Tiara
Black or Chocolate Lab Names…
Should you be the proud owner of a Retriever whose color is black or chocolate, here’s some name suggestions and a list of names that might be a good fit for it’s dark color…
Java: For an energetic black lab that doesn’t need caffeine.
Kahlua: A good match for a chocolate lab whose owner is fond of either this famous drink, or Hawaii from where it originates, or both!
Panther: For the lab that’s as stealthy and sleek as a black panther.
Sable: Named after the highly valued black sable fur, the lab given this name should be one that carries itself well and that knows its special.
Other Black Or Chocolate Lab Name Ideas…
Aurora, Coco, Ebony, Eightball, Espresso, Hoodlum, Luna, Midnight, Nighthawk, Phantom, Raven, Salem, Shadow, Star, Storm, Taboo
Yellow Lab Names…
Blondes have more fun! So giving your yellow lab a name that highlights its beautiful coloration will make it stand paws above the rest. Here’s a few naming suggestions and a list of names after things that are bright or yellow…
Butter: Don’t laugh, but I encountered a yellow lab recently who owned this very memorable and unique name. I’ll never forget having met Butter!
Marilyn: For the blonde lab whose owner is a Marilyn Monroe fan. This sultry pooch draws the attention of everyone as it enters the room one hip at a time!
Sundance: This energetic dog brightens everyone’s day.
Other Yellow Lab Name Ideas…
Amber, Autumn, Blondie, Chiquita, Daisy, Ember, Garbo, Goldie, Harlow, Meadow, Omelet, Paris, Sandy, Sahara, Savanna, Sunny, Zsa Zsa
When looking for Labrador Retriever Names, they’re easy to find when you consider your labs temperament and physical characteristics when choosing a name. If you take care to choose the right one, not only will your dog appreciate it, but he will also attract more attention…thus more petting, playing and treats!
When Richard Livitski isn’t busy digging up Labrador Retriever Names, he’s working on his dog names website http://www.dog-names-and-more.com where dog names and puppy names in all shapes and sizes can be found.
The Church of Chocolate
Jan 4th
Now I see no reason why chocolate can’t fall into the category of a religion. I use chocolate as a way to “give meaning to the practitioner’s experiences of life.” And there have indeed been times when I felt that chocolate was a higher power.
In order to spread my chocolate religion, I need to get organized, but I can assure you I will not be making any moral claims and we will have no religious “laws.” Suggestions, yes – laws, no. In fact, I offer you, the Seven Suggestions, the foundation of our religion.
The Seven Suggestions
1. Thou shall not take chocolate (or anything else) for granted. The Church of Chocolate is all about gratitude. Being grateful for all those who came before and figured out how to make this heavenly substance from random beans. Being grateful we live in a world where we can readily obtain some of the most amazing chocolate available. Being grateful for all those who make it for us and package it and ship it. Being grateful we are able to earn the money to purchase the chocolate. Being grateful we are healthy enough to eat the chocolate. Being grateful for all of those friends who give us chocolate (or time or attention). This process can go on and on and on. Each of us is so very, very fortunate. At the Church of Chocolate we come together to celebrate all we have, not bemoan all we feel we lack.
2. Thou shall savor. This is a suggestion that you slow the heck down and actually enjoy your life. When you eat chocolate (or any other food), you would use all your senses, you actually focus on it. You notice the way the chocolate melts in your mouth. (Thus the chocolate communion wafers.) You are not talking on your cell phone and driving while you eat. You are in the moment. You do not do this just with food, but with many things – conversation, music, the weather. You actually see the person you are speaking with. You take the time to feel the sun on your face or the breeze in your hair. You revel in all the juice of life.
3. Thou shall not settle. You know that your days on this earth are limited. You know that you can take the easy way out or with more effort, you can have something you really want. You can eat that leftover Halloween candy or you take your lazy self to the drugstore and get a chocolate bar you adore. You can just stay in the job you hate or you can work hard and find something you love. Members of the Church of Chocolate always want to make the most of their lives. They are not perfect, but they will not give up.
4. Thou shall be happy. The Church of Chocolate is all about being happy. And you get to define happiness for yourself. We don’t want you to come to Church if you don’t want to. We only want you to come if it makes you happy. We do not think you get more chocolate if you suffer more. We think happiness is a chocolate magnet and those who are happy actually draw chocolate to them. We want to help you learn how to manage your own happiness – it’s one of the few things we believe you have control over.
5. Thou shall practice moderation. While we believe that chocolate is a higher power, we know that eating too much chocolate is not a good thing. There’s is a point in the eating of chocolate at which it no longer tastes so good, a point at which you are full. Then there’s the point at which you are sick. This is chocolate desecration. Moderation is an art which we are learning to practice at the Church of Chocolate (C of C). Most of tend to want it all, to want it now, and to want it in mass quantities. This leads us into all kinds of bad places – debt, addiction, obesity. At the C of C we just want you to stop while it’s all still good.
6. Thou shall accept responsibility for thine own self. This is an important tenant of the C of C faith. We believe you are about as happy and fulfilled as you decide to be. We believe that, for the most part, you will reap what you sow. We believe that blaming someone else for where you are is giving your power away and makes you a victim. Even if someone else wronged you, you get to decide whether that will devastate you or make you stronger. You will not count on anyone, not even the Church of Chocolate, to bail you out. You will know, at the end of the day, your best resource is you.
7. Thou shall laugh. If it’s not fun, why would you ever come to the C of C? Chocolate and life is all about fun. If we are going to expect you to stand up and take charge of your destiny, we’re certainly going to provide some fun along the way. Most members of the C of C expect extraordinary things from themselves. We have to remind them (and the Holy Hat of Hershey can only help with this), that’s it’s okay to have fun. It’s okay to not take everything so seriously. That beating yourself up does not make you a better person. That laughter really is the best medicine and we don’t laugh nearly enough. In fact, if you DON’T laugh and smile, we will excommunicate you.
Can I get an amen?
I’ll also take a “hell yeah”, “Chocolate Rules”, and just about anything else you’d like to shout out. As long as the spirit moves you.
Chocolate Wedding Cake
Dec 30th
Chocolate Wedding Cake
Chocolate wedding cakes, icing wedding cakes, fruit wedding cakes, or any other wedding cake . . . each should be a beautiful work of art. Your wedding cake will be the first and longest lasting impression your guests will have of your special day! Creating the perfect wedding cake is not easy. Every bride wants to know that her wedding cake will be exactly the way she always imagined.
Your wedding cake will be crafted by hand, using only the finest ingredients, so why not supply us with your ideas and let us create a unique bespoke wedding cake for your special wedding day? The pictures on our website are only an example of the many chocolate, icing and fruit wedding cake designs we can create. If any of these wedding cake pictures attract you, we can of course change the flowers, colours and decoration to coordinate with your individual wedding theme.
Your wedding cake can be filled with whatever you desire, such as chocolate. Your wedding cake filling can vary depending on your taste. You can even create your own filling, or choose different fillings for each tier of your wedding cake. Gone are the days when the only choice you had was a fruit wedding cake.
We can make up a chocolate wedding cake to perfectly suit your individual needs. Chocolate wedding cakes are very popular with many brides and grooms who want something different for their wedding. We bake a delicious moist chocolate wedding cake, which is filled with a chocolate filling and tastes divine. Chocolate wedding cakes make great desserts that you can either serve on their own or with fresh fruit and cream. You can choose a chocolate cake, which is decorated in fondant for a traditional feel, or for chocoholics, have it decorated with a choice of milk, white or dark chocolate. Or, why not have all three?
If you have a chocolate or any other wedding cake design to discuss, please feel free to phone one of our staff to discuss your wedding cake requirements. Most wedding cakes are made up within two weeks, but if you have a special requirement, please try to give our bakers enough time to complete your order perfectly.
Alternatively, all our wedding cakes can be seen and tasted at our Regent Street, Knightsbridge and High Street Kensington branches. Why not drop in for a taste of something special and discuss your wedding cake requirements?
SNSD Chocolate Love beat Not An Original?? Brooke Valentine sang it 4 years ago!
Dec 30th
www.omgkpop.com Brooke Valentine – Blah Blah Blah
Chocolate – Life-N-A-Day 1993 Death Row Records
Dec 29th
Album: Life-NA-Day A dope lil’ track from a would-be Death Row Inmate…Peep it.