http://www.extremechocolate.com/ en Copyright 2012 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:31:05 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification If you haven't treated yourself to a chocolate bacon truffle or two yet, then you're suffering needlessly. What's that you say? You didn't even know such a confection existed? Well, neither did Your Humble Author until he came across one in a high-end chocolate shop. Having had the infamous Vosges chocolate bacon bar in the past, there was no way I was going to pass up this little chunk of ambrosia. It was worth the cost -- which, by the way, was substantial, though not as bad as I had feared. I'll get back to that in a bit. http://www.extremechocolate.com/care-to-try-a-chocolate-bacon-truffle.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/care-to-try-a-chocolate-bacon-truffle.html Chocolate Truffles Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:31:05 -0500 Given the chocolatier's tendency to mix any old thing with chocolate, there's no lack of extreme chocolate products for us cacao lovers to experiment with. On this site, we've happily provided you with reviews and recipes for such things for years now. But humans are endlessly inventive with chocolate, so the parade continues! Here are a few interesting items we haven't covered before. If they're not all new, they're definitely newish. Each has its charms, so start buying and dig right in! http://www.extremechocolate.com/extreme-chocolate-products-for-the-discerning-palate.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/extreme-chocolate-products-for-the-discerning-palate.html Brands of Chocolate Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:26:55 -0500 You know, Jamaican hot chocolate is one of those recipes that wonderfully illustrates chocolate's incredible versatility, and our human willingness to experiment with this natural ambrosia. Oh, and it's mighty tasty, too. If you've tried it, you'll understand where I'm coming from. If you haven't, then keep this in mind: as a true extremo who's tried chocolate in hundreds of dishes and combinations, from all over this world, my very enthusiasm ought to be a hint that it's worth testing for yourself. http://www.extremechocolate.com/jamaican-hot-chocolate.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/jamaican-hot-chocolate.html Hot Chocolate Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:23:51 -0500 I have to admit, when I first heard about chocolate tortilla chips, the first thing I thought of was something I called choco nachos when I was a kid. Now, I'm not talking about Klondike's Choco Tacos, which you can rarely find these days; those are different, and we'll speak of them anon. No, my choco nachos were tortilla chips with chocolate syrup poured on them. Don't try this at home, kids. I can't imagine now why I liked them then, but maybe it was that sweet/salty knockout combo you get when you bite into them. Of course, if you like that sort of thing, go for it. http://www.extremechocolate.com/enjoy-a-dip-with-chocolate-tortilla-chips.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/enjoy-a-dip-with-chocolate-tortilla-chips.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:59:07 -0500 http://www.extremechocolate.com/may-we-suggest-some-cocoa-nib-tea.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/may-we-suggest-some-cocoa-nib-tea.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:56:06 -0500 All well-done liquid-soaked pastries, from Caribbean rum cake to Mexican tres leches, have their attractions; but for the chocolate lover, it's hard to beat the French delicacy known as gateau l'opera (opera cake). Never heard of it? Well then, sit back and let us tell you all about it. http://www.extremechocolate.com/gateau-lopera-a-wonderful-chocolatecoffee-combination.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/gateau-lopera-a-wonderful-chocolatecoffee-combination.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:19:48 -0500 The combination of chocolate and coffee isn't necessarily an extreme one, but it's usually extremely delicious. If you've ever had a mocha latte (and what chocolate extremo hasn't?), then surely you know what I mean. Ain't it great to be able to combine two perfectly legal mind-altering substances in perfectly legal ways? There are many options for imbibing your coffee/chocolate combos, and in this article, we'll discuss a few interesting ones. But first, this public service message! http://www.extremechocolate.com/chocolate-and-coffee-a-sublime-combination.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/chocolate-and-coffee-a-sublime-combination.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:15:09 -0500 You know, we go pretty far afield sometimes to find extreme chocolate treats... but chocolate asparagus just jumped right out at us, the result of someone's offhand comment that kids would eat more asparagus if someone dipped it in chocolate first. Of course, kids would eat rocks if someone dipped them in chocolate first. Some adults would, too. Hmmm... we hereby copyright that idea. http://www.extremechocolate.com/chocolate-asparagus-a-much-needed-food.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/chocolate-asparagus-a-much-needed-food.html Chocolate and Dessert Recipes Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:05:08 -0500 http://www.extremechocolate.com/bizarre-chocolate-covered-seafood.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/bizarre-chocolate-covered-seafood.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:59:48 -0500 http://www.extremechocolate.com/weird-and-wonderful-chocolate-art.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/weird-and-wonderful-chocolate-art.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:00:29 -0500 In Part I of this article, we introduced chocolate-based mole negro (black mole) sauce, and began the brilliantly complex recipe... no doubt leaving you cursing at the cliffhanger ending. So with no further ado, let's proceed! http://www.extremechocolate.com/mole-negro-the-famous-oaxacan-black-mole-part-ii.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/mole-negro-the-famous-oaxacan-black-mole-part-ii.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:20:31 -0500 To native English speakers, the term "black mole" may conjure up images of dark-haired little dirt-digging rodents. But the mole in this case is pronounced "moh-lay," and refers to the chocolaty Mexico sauce typically served as a festival food at weddings and special birthdays. At first taste, you may find mole in general (and black mole in particular) a bit surprising. Lacking sugar, the ancient Mexicans mixed a local standby into their cocoa: chili peppers. One result, black mole sauce, was one of the native culinary creations co-opted into modern Mexican cuisine. http://www.extremechocolate.com/mole-negro-the-famous-oaxacan-black-mole-part-i.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/mole-negro-the-famous-oaxacan-black-mole-part-i.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:17:40 -0500 On the X-Choc Weirdness scale, the combination of chocolate and Pop Rocks may not, at first thought, register as high as, say, chocolate and bacon (delicious!) or chocolate beet cake (shudder). After all, Pop Rocks are just candy, right? And candy + chocolate = good. Right? But then those second thoughts come sidling in, and you realize just how weird the whole idea really is. Seriously, think about it: Pop Rocks, those silly candy stones that explode on your tongue with -- let's admit it -- decidedly unpleasant sensations. Could chocolate possibly make that better? Well, let's see. http://www.extremechocolate.com/chocolate-and-pop-rocks-an-extreme-combo.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/chocolate-and-pop-rocks-an-extreme-combo.html Chocolate Candy Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:11:28 -0500 As chocolate extremos, we're well aware that our favorite food can do many things -- but would you believe that you can fight tooth decay with chocolate? I'm not channeling Maxwell Smart here. According to real, live scientists, moderate chocolate consumption not only thwarts the bacteria that cause tooth decay, a certain famous chemical in cocoa makes a dandy addition to toothpaste. Let's take a closer look! http://www.extremechocolate.com/fight-tooth-decay-with-chocolate.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/fight-tooth-decay-with-chocolate.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:47:51 -0500 You know, we wouldn't put it past some crazed chef to develop a chocolate salami that's actually made of chocolate-flavored meat, and wouldn't that be something to write home about? However, as far as we know no one has gone quite that far yet, the operative word being "yet." Three words, after all: chocolate-covered bacon. That's been a reality for years now. There are candy bars and everything. http://www.extremechocolate.com/how-does-chocolate-salami-sound-right-about-now.html http://www.extremechocolate.com/how-does-chocolate-salami-sound-right-about-now.html Chocolate - Misc. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:42:21 -0500