(Continuation from last evening's post)
When the oils have melted, pour contents into bowl of cocoa powder. Use spatula to remove all oil.
Whisk vigorously.
Add salt, extract and honey, whisk again to thoroughly combine.
I separated mixture into 3 separate bowls to try a variety of mix-ins combinations, but you can certainly proceed with just one or two.
I lined 3 pie plates with circles of parchment.
Whether you do that, use silicone molds, or cookie sheets with parchment, keep in mind that you'll need space in your fridge to cool them.
In the first bowl I added cinnamon, cayenne, and shredded coconut, pepitas for sprinkling after. Second bowl is ginger, turmeric, orange peels and almond bits. Third bowl is herbs du provence and salted/roasted pumpkin seeds.
I poured and spread each into pie plate. I suppose if it was hot, then it was have just poured it, but it had cooled down.
I then sprinkled seeds on 1st and 3rd, and then sprinkled salt and turbinado sugar over all of them.
I placed them into the fridge overnight.
We tested them all tonight. Our favorite was the first one. I think the second one was lovely with the orange, but needed more peels, and maybe less turmeric.
They were all pretty good considering there was not much honey in them. I'd put them to be about 75-80% dark.
I look forward to doing more experimenting! I have lots of mint, so that will be a flavor, and maybe some with medicinal bitters that I've made.
Someday soon I'll have to teach myself how to temper chocolate.
Hope this inspires you to make your own delicious and nutritious chocolate bark!
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
