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OOOOHHHH, Claude, you wouldn't mind sharing the recipe??!!??!!?? OMG!!! The French truffles I've been downing are sooooo superb that I would give anything to be able to continue enjoying their heavenly delight all year!

Hey, how did I do that?, turn the page again? Hmmm, Claude, hope I didn't lose you. Please share!!!!!!!!

Hey, someone ate the last Hershey bar and didn't let me know? Boo-hoo.

Good afternoon to all! Nice place to go canoeing by the looks of it!

To get you into the Christmas carol spirit, enjoy Bing Crosby singing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlrmen."

Shosho, I translate it in English and post it!

Well, the first class didn't do quite as well as I had hoped on their finals exam, so I just counted each question as 1.5 points instead of 2 each! Talk about being in the Christmas spirit. I gave them MY birthday present. Back to trying to sort out some of the mess on my desk.
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Oooooh Claude, you blessed angel! I'll be on the look out!!! I can read some French so send it on either way!

Jamie, well, move on, finish the papers, and put them aside. Enjoy your holiday and be like Gus get into the spirit of Christmas!

you need: 125g good black chocolate (in France we have special dessert chocolate with 70%cacao),3 spoons water, 75g butter, 1 egg (only the yellow), 2 spoons icing sugar and cacao powder (not sugared).
Break the chocolate in little bits.
Melt the chocolate with the water on a very light fire More...

I'm not very particular about chocolate either. It all tastes pretty good to me. I don't like it chunky, though ... no nuts. For me, the top choice is Rogers Chocolates in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Of course I double the quantities!

Shosho - you wouldn't be referring to the 2 lb., 3.3 oz. (1 kg.) box of Truffettes de France purchased at Costco for less than $5 would you? I bought them, and they are fantastic!!!! Other than these little gems, I generally prefer Belgian chocolates, although I do not care for Godiva.

My last post went into cyberspace. What I was saying was that I like Godiva, but have never had Lindt. If it only comes in those nasty little truffle things, I will never try one either. Chocolate is supposed to stand alone or with caramel. By far, though, my favorite is Seroogy's. Growing up, it was only about 7 blocks from my house. I am not a real big fan of dark chocolate.

I feel like I have missed a lot on here the last 2 days. I made it through most of the game of tag, but then my 'puter has been down until now. I have a bunch of holiday greetings on my page. I will not be able to squeeze in the time to thank everyone personally, so thank you to everyone who has sent me warm holiday wishes.

Hmmm, let's see..
125g = 4 1/2 oz.
75g = 2 1/2 oz.
Is that about right?
spoons = tablespoons?
icing sugar = ??

I'm not going to be very successful without a few answers! Help, please!

The Californian are probably familar with Sees' & Ghiradelli Chcolates.

There is a chocolatier on Los Feliz in the Atwater Dist. of Los Angeles - that makes better chocolate candies than Sees. I would go there for Easter Gifts.

When in San Fran - a must stop in Ghiradelli - More...

Sees Chocolate is sold here at this time of year. There are kiosks in the malls. Ghiradelli I can get all the time.
Life is good.

"Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out.
But, I can usually shut her up with chocolate"

fii - I just viewed the videos of Paul Potts and his performances brought tears to my eyes. He is an incredible talent. Has he gone on to sing professionally yet?

Thornton's Chocolates made in Yorkshire are the best chocolates in the world - especially their truffles.

rayray, truffles = icky The only filling chocolate should have (if any) is almonds or caramel.

Eve and Kathy, have had Ghiradelli once. Don't remember if I liked it or not. I guess I'll have to go get some to find out

Don't wanr any jealousy but at lunch with the girls today I chose Chocolate Mousse instead of Tarte Tatin. I have eaten Chocolate Mousse the world over but none can beat that made at our golf club by our wonderful chefs - eat your hearts out ladies it was divine.......

YES, YES, YES, Jane! The very same! Aren't they the best? Now that I know I can get it at Costco (I got them as a holiday present from one of my students) guess where I'm headed?!? They can freeze well, can't they?

Deck the halls with mounds of truffles, falalalala lalalala!
'Tis the season to eat chocolates, falalalala lalalala!
Down we now those heavenly morsels, falalalala lalalala!
Nuts, or marzipan or caramel in them, the heck with scales until next year!

Yes, Kathy, spoon=tablespoon; as to icing sugar, it's "sucre glace" in French, a very thin powder sugar. I sometimes add a spoon of "cognac" (only for adults of course!)

Keith, We bought 2 Rogers chocolates when we were in Victoria,BC a few years ago and I must admit they were to die for. I do like Lindt, especially when bought in Switzerland and Germany. I believe they have to add something extra when exporting to here because of our warmer temperatures. Stayed More...

there = their, sorry.

Thanks, Claude! They sound wonderful. The cognac (or any liqueur) would be a tasty addition!

Copied it, Claude, you darling Christmas angel!!! Now to do some cooking!

Angie, some truffle centers I avoid; 1)Anything chunky 2)Fruity flavors, but some flavors go nicely with chocolate, like rum, cognac, caramel, and mint.

Gosh my mince-meat is like pure alcohol this year!
Green Chatreuse (whew!), Brandy and exotic dried fruits are all rolling and swinging about together in an alcoholic jungle of delight.
Each single mince pie will be enough to send any hardened drinker quite rollicking.

Jebblywebbly...re your failing eye-sight - you sure that was your great great granddaughter sitting on your lap? She's rather adept at typing big words...unless of course you're wearing that dodgy santa outfit...x

Have a good one all x

2:00 Good Morning everyone.

One of your photos, Fi?

Definitely Lindt balls. I classify them as safe s ex!

2:04 - should have been faster, this was a really easy one this morning.

I did not know Dr. Lindt had balls but I know that I like Godiva......especially when she rides through town nay-kad.

Lindt chocolate is good, but cadbury is very good. I will not turn down either.

Yummmmmmmmmm

Maen all. The dreaded thunderstorms did not arrive but we have rain in big ploppy drops. My garden is happy. Now for planning the shopping trip....

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wongerful photo
Oh my
I havent even had breakfast and I have just put on 10 kgs from all the chocolate talk this morning
love Lindt but almost any chocolate will do when the chocolate need hits!