Almond Buttercrunch Toffee

This has been one of the best things I ever made! A crunchy buttery toffee smothered with delicious dark chocolate and a generous sprinkle of toasted almonds! Once you take a bite, you just cannot get enough of it! This could be a delicious treat for anybody!!! 

A sneak peak on the Menu!

Here is a peak at the sampler box. Below is a description of each...

Caffeine High - Milk chocolate truffle infused with a dark roast coffee bean and a hint of Baileys in a Milk chocolate shell.

Aromatherapy - Dark Chocolate truffle with white chocolate ganache infused with the aroma of Cardamom and Saffron all rolled up in Dark Chocolate and Cashews

Spiced Brandy - Dark chocolate truffle with Brandy and a hint of Cayenne

Pumpkinville - Pumpkin Caramel Milk chocolate Ganache in a Milk chocolate shell

Cajeta - Goat's Milk Caramel enclosed in Dark chocolate!

Coming soon to Artisan Melts!!

Coming soon to Artisan Melts!!

 Pumpkinville - Just in time for Thanksgiving we have a Pumpkin Caramel filling in a smooth Milk chocolate shell.

 The Good Green - It is a white chocolate ganache with Japanese Matcha enrobed in dark chocolate.

 Two to Tango - A dark chocolate filling with a smoky Chipotle infusion and a kick of Lime... all in a Dark chocolate shell.

 Kiss of Kashmir - It is a white Chocolate truffle with the aromatic Cardamom and the richness of Saffron.. all rolled up in nutty Cashews

My two new creations:)

While creating new flavors with chocolate can be endless, I wanted to come up with a menu which would help me in my future endeavours.
The first one is "Caffeine High". It is a a milk chocolate ganache infused with dark roast coffee bean with a hint of Irish Cream... It is enclosed in a golden milk chocolate shell. Here is how it looks...

 

 

The second one is the " Casual Caramel". It is an apple tea infused caramel in a dark chocolate shell!! Another variation is the most loved " Salted Caramel" in the same dark chocolate shell. Here is a peak...

 

 

There is more to this menu which is soon going to be added!!!

Discovering Chocolate

Last week was one of the most amazing week I ever had!!! I had been to Chicago to learn more about chocolate with one of the most esteemed Pastry Chef/ Chocolatier. I was awed by her experience and expertise. It was a blessing to have her as my instructor. There is a lot more to chocolate than what it looks!! That's when I really "Discovered Chocolate".

Leaving for the class early in the morning in chilly Chicago and as you enter the class you are greeted with and awesome breakfast. I can still taste the croissants in my mouth...the amazing lunch and the best part was their desserts.. wow!!! what an experience it was!!
Eating chocolate day in and day out, tasting all of your creations and you won't believe when I say I felt like I was living in Willy Wonka's Choaolate Factory. I think this is any chocolate lover's dream!!!

I am really excited to share some of my creations...

 

Feeling a sense of accomplishment today:)

Finally after mastering the art of tempering chocolate today I tried out a couple recipes.
One of the first ones I tried was dipping my chewy caramel in dark chocolate. You won't believe how awesome it is!!
The second one is one of my favs!! It is a Coffee Caramel Cream oozing out of a dark chocolate shell!! You have to see it to believe it!!
The third one is a dark chocolate Bonbon:) Smooth and melting away in the mouth....
I definitely feel I am getting it!!! Loving every moment making awesome CHOCOLATES!!!

 

My soft chewy caramel center

After three grueling attempts to make caramel centers, I finally got it!! Sometimes you have to put your own twists and turns in your recipe irrespective of what the candy bible says!
My first attempt was so hard that it could knock someones tooth off!!! The second attempt was a little softer but not chewy enough. And finally my third one was the best caramel I ever ate!!!

I know, I know!! It doesn't look pretty now! But will be beautified later :)

On a journey to lead a sweet life:)

Helloooo to all the chocoholics out there!!! Here I am starting a new journey of my life. I call it the sweet life!!! It is all about our all time favourite CHOCOLATES!!! I will be trying out endless recipes of different chocolates and posting it in my blog. I hope to reach my expectations and all your expectations :-)