Who knew?! There's an art to tasting chocolate. We're talking about the chocolate that's designed to give you an experience rather than a quick snack. Good chocolate is like good wine. If you savor it with both smell and taste, you'll enjoy it even more. All my best, Evelyn Turner
So how do we determine which of the specialty chocolate companies make the best chocolate? Well, there's only one way to find out. Let the tasting begin!
1. Clear your palate.
2. Place the chocolate in your hands and smell the aroma.
3. Take a normal bite and let it slowly melt on your tongue. What is the texture? Smooth or grainy? What is the taste? Sweet or bitter? Is there an aftertaste?
4. Clear your palate and begin again with your next piece of chocolate.
Indulge yourself and keep some individually wrapped dark chocolates handy. It's a small piece of enjoyment that, in moderation, is good for you, too.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Art of Tasting Chocolate
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Chocolate is indeed like fine wine, maybe even better! This reminds me of how well good quality chocolate compliments fresh fruit. A very long time ago my college art history professor had our class over to his home at the end of the year to enjoy good company and share a chocolate fondue. I never knew that chocolate and strawberris were so divine.
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