Friday, July 16, 2010

Chocolates!

Right now I am in chefs room, and we have been concentrating on chocolates. These are Almond Clusters, I did a large portion of the work on these.

Filling Chocolates with flavored ganache.

Raspberry Chocolates dusted with luster dust

In making chocolates it is important that the chocolate is in temper, if it is not it will bloom, or the fat will separate. It is also important the ganache is at the correct temperature. Chocolate making is time consuming, and can be frustrating, but if everything is set up and correct, it can be very relaxing.