There's a new food show on Netflix called "School of Chocolate" which stars chef Amaury Guichon. I've only watched a couple of episodes, but the concept is kind of like a cooking competition combined with a teaching element. But it's not simply about making nice chocolate bars or even cakes. It's about creating incredibly complex and intricate creations with chocolate. … [Read more...] about Over the top Intricate Chocolate Lion
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Mayan style hot chocolate
I'll freely admit that I'm a big fan of good quality chocolate. I love it. I shouldn't eat too much of it, of course, as it's hardly conducive to weight loss.. While I was in Antigua Guatemala this week I went to the Choco Museo, which is close to the centre of the town. They have a lovely little cafe in the courtyard which serves a range of chocolates and other drinks. I … [Read more...] about Mayan style hot chocolate
Presentation Plus Taste
Good restaurants combine both excellent taste with nice presentation. This chocolate cake is incredibly decadent and the presentation is amazing - each plate gets a slightly different "flower" design! … [Read more...] about Presentation Plus Taste
Cadbury’s Gorilla – Extended Version
Remember the Cadbury's ad featuring the gorilla from a couple of years ago? The original version wasn't long enough for some people: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjieD6CTYs[/youtube] So if you like Phil Collins with a gorilla playing the drums you can now enjoy a full 4 minutes 28 seconds of it! … [Read more...] about Cadbury’s Gorilla – Extended Version