Congratulations to bski92 (and your daughter Shannon) as you were selected by random.org to win the Dove Divine Desserts Truffles.
Please email me with your shipping address (no PO box) so that I can make sure you get them.
These will be sent the week of Mother's Day - Enjoy!
For those that did not win, if you have a special person in your life that would appreciate these yummy treats....you can order them for $39, (tax and direct shipping included) All orders will be placed by Friday, April 30th. MC and Visa is accepted....email me if you are interested; thechocolatelady@cox.net
Happy Sunday!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Truffle Give Away #2
I know many of you joined in the Dove Divine Dessert Truffle Giveaway, hosted by my friend, Emmy. I hope one of you won, and I hope you all enjoyed making a new blog friend!
I thought it only fitting that I do a second Dove Divine Truffle Giveaway....you know, make one more mom (or reader) happy.
Dove is offering an incredible box of Dessert Truffles, hand made by Jin Caldwell. Jin has been recognized as one of the Top 10 pastry chefs in North America, and is handmaking truffles for Mother's Day (although, anyone can eat them!) They will be made with fresh butter and cream, so you'll want to eat these within 3 weeks of delivery (as if they would last any longer!)
The beautiful box, wrapped in a gross-grain ribbon, of spring colors, will have 24 Truffles....four each, of these six dessert flavors;
Key Lime Pie
Creme Brulee
Strawberry Cheesecake
Lemon Meringue
Chocolate Mousse
Raspberry Parfait
Enter to win a box.....they will be directly shipped the week of Mother's Day....here's how to win....
1. Become a follower of my blog.
2. Leave me a comment letting me know about the special lady that will receive these yummy truffles (even if that special lady is you!).
3. One post per person, per household
4. Dove chocolatiers or Dove/Mars, Inc. employees are not allowed to play
5. Winner must live in the continental USA
6. Posts must be submitted by 11:59pm, PST, Saturday, April 24, 2010.
7. Winner will be randomly selected and posted on Sunday, April 25, 2011.
8. Winner must send me the mailing address that they would like the truffles shipped to (no PO Boxes) by Monday, April 26, 2011, 5pm PST, or a new winner will be selected. SO CHECK BACK
Good luck!!
I thought it only fitting that I do a second Dove Divine Truffle Giveaway....you know, make one more mom (or reader) happy.
Dove is offering an incredible box of Dessert Truffles, hand made by Jin Caldwell. Jin has been recognized as one of the Top 10 pastry chefs in North America, and is handmaking truffles for Mother's Day (although, anyone can eat them!) They will be made with fresh butter and cream, so you'll want to eat these within 3 weeks of delivery (as if they would last any longer!)
The beautiful box, wrapped in a gross-grain ribbon, of spring colors, will have 24 Truffles....four each, of these six dessert flavors;
Key Lime Pie
Creme Brulee
Strawberry Cheesecake
Lemon Meringue
Chocolate Mousse
Raspberry Parfait
Enter to win a box.....they will be directly shipped the week of Mother's Day....here's how to win....
1. Become a follower of my blog.
2. Leave me a comment letting me know about the special lady that will receive these yummy truffles (even if that special lady is you!).
3. One post per person, per household
4. Dove chocolatiers or Dove/Mars, Inc. employees are not allowed to play
5. Winner must live in the continental USA
6. Posts must be submitted by 11:59pm, PST, Saturday, April 24, 2010.
7. Winner will be randomly selected and posted on Sunday, April 25, 2011.
8. Winner must send me the mailing address that they would like the truffles shipped to (no PO Boxes) by Monday, April 26, 2011, 5pm PST, or a new winner will be selected. SO CHECK BACK
Good luck!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Giveaway Time!
I am so excited to introduce all of you to my friend Emmy. We met at the pool a couple of years ago......she is adorable and sweet, and also makes incredible stationery items. I LOVE LOVE LOVE her designer calendars, and her custom invites are beyond cute. Really....you need to check out her stuff....
Because I love her, and because I love all of you, and really want you to enjoy her creations....Im asking Emmy to host my giveaway....
You'll love it, it's something sweet and delicious, of the edible variety.
Hurry over to www.confessionsofapaperfreak.blogspot.com to enter for the yummmy prize!
Tell Emmy, The Chocolate Lady sent you!
xoxo
Because I love her, and because I love all of you, and really want you to enjoy her creations....Im asking Emmy to host my giveaway....
You'll love it, it's something sweet and delicious, of the edible variety.
Hurry over to www.confessionsofapaperfreak.blogspot.com to enter for the yummmy prize!
Tell Emmy, The Chocolate Lady sent you!
xoxo
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
When Im not making chocolate....
Follow on over to my "mommy blog" and find out what I do when Im not making chocolate creations.
www.heartshapedhedges.blogspot.com
www.heartshapedhedges.blogspot.com
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Kids Culinary Academy
If there is a job as fun as being a Dove Chocolatier, it's gotta be owning Kids Culinary Adventures.
My friend Gigi is an award winning chef and former Dean, Le Cordon Bleu program; California Culinary Academy ! She has created Kids Culinary Adventures, a premier professional cooking school for kids and teens. It is in the San Francisco Bay area, home to great food and fun.
KCA has classes, camps, and birthday parties - so much fun!!
KCA is on facebook, and recently Gigi posted this BEAUTIFUL cake....
She was sweet enough to give me the step-by-step low down on creating those chocolate walls, as well as the HOT TIP to put straws in the cake (inwhich to place the flowers!)...and now, I cant wait to make a pretty spring cake.
Id love to see what pretty things you are making this Spring....feel free to leave your link in the comments section.
My friend Gigi is an award winning chef and former Dean, Le Cordon Bleu program; California Culinary Academy ! She has created Kids Culinary Adventures, a premier professional cooking school for kids and teens. It is in the San Francisco Bay area, home to great food and fun.
KCA has classes, camps, and birthday parties - so much fun!!
KCA is on facebook, and recently Gigi posted this BEAUTIFUL cake....
She was sweet enough to give me the step-by-step low down on creating those chocolate walls, as well as the HOT TIP to put straws in the cake (inwhich to place the flowers!)...and now, I cant wait to make a pretty spring cake.
Id love to see what pretty things you are making this Spring....feel free to leave your link in the comments section.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Easter Chocolate Treats
Im doing a Women's Boutique this week, and between Easter and the tempering unit sale, I thought it would be nice to whip up some goodies to show off.
I would like you to keep in mind, that I made all of this with one tempering unit....and used two types of chocolate. That meant, it took twice as long....and still, I made all of these goodies in less than 90 minutes;
Pretty white chocolate medallions, with dark chocolate swirl...
I made a think bark, and then used cookie cutters to cut out circles...in this picture there is one larger disc with 2 smaller ones (one laying against the large one.) These would be an elegant accent on top of a cupcake.
These green curls are made of white chocolate, and were decorated with a green "grass", cocoa butter transfer sheet.
These curls can be made longer, shorter, thinner, thicker, depending on how you score the chocolate. Imagine these atop your Easter cake, along with truffle eggs or jelly beans. And with so many pretty spring designs, it will make your entertaining table look fabulous!
I LOVE these! White chocolate tulip cups....took seconds to make!
Im making them for Easter brunch, just not sure if Im serving chocolate mousse or fresh berries inside.
Dove Dark Chocolate candies with the blue floral transfer design.
I make these candies often, I can make 75 at once....less than an hour, with a variety of designs. And, for those super special occasions, Ill fill them; irish cream truffle, raspberry sauce, or peanut butter!
My new favorite treat! Mini ice cream cones, filled with marshmallow and covered in white chocolate. No melting here!
We made these covered with dark chocolate and pink, heart sprinkles for Valentine's favors....so many ways to serve up this adorable goodie!
Are you buying chocolate animals for Easter baskets? Im making my own.....lambs, chicks, bunnies....
So many of you have emailed me this week, wanting to know how to create your own creative sweets. The sky is the limit with tempered chocolate....feel free to contact me with questions or ideas.
.
I would like you to keep in mind, that I made all of this with one tempering unit....and used two types of chocolate. That meant, it took twice as long....and still, I made all of these goodies in less than 90 minutes;
Pretty white chocolate medallions, with dark chocolate swirl...
I made a think bark, and then used cookie cutters to cut out circles...in this picture there is one larger disc with 2 smaller ones (one laying against the large one.) These would be an elegant accent on top of a cupcake.
These green curls are made of white chocolate, and were decorated with a green "grass", cocoa butter transfer sheet.
These curls can be made longer, shorter, thinner, thicker, depending on how you score the chocolate. Imagine these atop your Easter cake, along with truffle eggs or jelly beans. And with so many pretty spring designs, it will make your entertaining table look fabulous!
I LOVE these! White chocolate tulip cups....took seconds to make!
Im making them for Easter brunch, just not sure if Im serving chocolate mousse or fresh berries inside.
Dove Dark Chocolate candies with the blue floral transfer design.
I make these candies often, I can make 75 at once....less than an hour, with a variety of designs. And, for those super special occasions, Ill fill them; irish cream truffle, raspberry sauce, or peanut butter!
My new favorite treat! Mini ice cream cones, filled with marshmallow and covered in white chocolate. No melting here!
We made these covered with dark chocolate and pink, heart sprinkles for Valentine's favors....so many ways to serve up this adorable goodie!
Are you buying chocolate animals for Easter baskets? Im making my own.....lambs, chicks, bunnies....
So many of you have emailed me this week, wanting to know how to create your own creative sweets. The sky is the limit with tempered chocolate....feel free to contact me with questions or ideas.
.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
chocolate accents
I am making some fun chocolate accents today...will post pics soon.
In the meantime, the sale on the tempering unit ends March 31. Several of you had called me...so here are the answers to FAQ.
1. The tempering unit is used to harden real chocolate. There are "wafers" and "candy coatings" that will harden up, but if you want REAL chocolate to harden up (chocolate covered goodies, candies, bark, etc.) you need to temper (precisely cool and heat) the chocolate.
2. This unit is made by Chocovision, and comes with a 1 year warranty. You can google the Chocovision Rev1 and see that they normally retail for at least $429.
3. You can contact me to order the machine, the $154 cost includes; 1 pound white Dove chocolate, 1.5 pounds milk OR dark Dove chocolate (your choice), and 3 spring cocoa butter design sheets. This will all be shipped directly to you.
4. You can contact me directly at 949-584-7577 or at thechocolatelady@cox.net
While you are waiting for my new pics....browse through some of the fun things we have made at my classes in the past...pics re located in the blog archives.
Enjoy!
In the meantime, the sale on the tempering unit ends March 31. Several of you had called me...so here are the answers to FAQ.
1. The tempering unit is used to harden real chocolate. There are "wafers" and "candy coatings" that will harden up, but if you want REAL chocolate to harden up (chocolate covered goodies, candies, bark, etc.) you need to temper (precisely cool and heat) the chocolate.
2. This unit is made by Chocovision, and comes with a 1 year warranty. You can google the Chocovision Rev1 and see that they normally retail for at least $429.
3. You can contact me to order the machine, the $154 cost includes; 1 pound white Dove chocolate, 1.5 pounds milk OR dark Dove chocolate (your choice), and 3 spring cocoa butter design sheets. This will all be shipped directly to you.
4. You can contact me directly at 949-584-7577 or at thechocolatelady@cox.net
While you are waiting for my new pics....browse through some of the fun things we have made at my classes in the past...pics re located in the blog archives.
Enjoy!
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