Fun With Your Food

I recently learned how to make truffles in school and as soon as I did I knew they were part of the gifts I was giving out this holiday season. For now I can only the wrapping technique I used (I haven’t given them out yet!)

I’ll come back and post some actual pictures of the treats soon. I’m still sick. I flew home to southern CA last night and I feel about a million times worse. I guess the travel took a lot out of me. So, short post- a teaser if you will- and I’ll be back with pictures of the truffles soon! And don’t tell any of my friends what I made! *Shh* They don’t know yet

The most important thing first. It SNOWED in Austin last night- for the first time since 2004 I think (don’t quote me on that). At aruond 11pm i heard a commotion outside. When I looked I saw that my neighbors were just excited for the snow that was flurrying down on our cars.

Gourmet Desserts class was last night. Is it a shock that my favorite item is the chocolate truffles? I now have hope of making these as gifts for some friends back home. I’ve attempted to make truffles one other time and it did not go well. The chocolate never set and was far too mushy. I know the secret now… use an oil that is solid at room temperature! Duh- why didn’t I think of that? Of course when I made them over a year ago I used coconut milk (it’s my secret ingredient in too many dishes).