Sam very kindly bought us all a gift all the way from San Francisco. A sampling of two exquisite chocolates from chocolatier Michael Recchiuti. This was such a nice thing to do that I thought the chocolates deserved some blog space to themselves.
First, there was the cute little box (the best things come in these...):

Then the box opened to reveal its delectable contents:

Burnt Caramel, Michael Recchiuti's signature flavour. His initials decorate this chocolate:

So I made myself an espresso - a suitably dark and bitter flavoured companion to this chocolate:

Then one thing led to another - the second chocolate is Lemon Verbena infused ganache, enrobed in a delicate shell of bittersweet chocolate:

Dammit, where did they go?

12 comments:
Hi Anna!
It was a pleasure meeting you for the first time on Saturday - and an even greater pleasure to peruse your blog. At last - somebody who writes posts as long and detailed as mine! ;-) And what gorgeous photos! I will most definitely be back and hope to see you at more of our future blogger get-togethers.
Most excellent to meet you too!
so cute!
I was secretly hoping someone would blog the chocolates!
so which was the nicest of the chocolates? I wouldn't mind trying the Lemon verbena one!!
What a great Blog ! Thank you ;)
Mmm. I think I liked the burnt caramel best. Although both were very special. The chocolate used to enrobe (great word, great idea) the ganache is very fine, so that you bite through a delicate chocolate shell before your teeth sink into the luscious, deeply flavoured centre. Definitely grown-up chocolates.
Hi Chanit, thanks for the positive comment! Very kind.
What a beautiful blog and a touching entry! I've been enjoying the fascinating histories you include with each post. Do you still update this blog? This is a great post! I don't know if you still check this blog, but I'm doing a school project on WW1 and trench food. This is great inspiration for me, and I hope to be able to put the recipe and photos you have posted to great use! Let me know if it's alright
Most excellent to meet you too! have a nice day and may GOD always blessing you anna...
Ahh they sound lovely, could do with a coffee and chocolate right now!
Really lovely looking chocolates, I hope to catch you at the next meet!
Wonderful post, these look delicious and I think you should share them all with us!
Very adult chocolates indeed, they were out of this world!
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