So I was lucky enough to trip over Marx Foods and Justin Marx a bit ago. And he’s been generous about letting me try the products he sells. So I tossed my name in to try out their fresh ghost chilies. Yes, these were free and given to me by a company. And they are … Continue reading “Experimenting with fresh ghost chili (naga bhut jolokia)”
1) As of the wee hours of the morning, I’m an aunt. 2) I did not get the house on which I made an offer – over the weekend, someone else also put in a bid for the house, only full asking price. 3) I have a new laptop. Oddly, it’s still in the box. … Continue reading “Update”
About a month ago (at the start of December) Marx Foods ran a promotion where they’d offer esoteric food items to food bloggers willing to write up reviews. And, honestly, this was my first ever shot at free food just because I have this hobby, so I gleefully bopped on over and signed up. And … Continue reading “Black Garlic experiments”
I’m taking off work tomorrow, and I have vague plans to make truffles all day. I suspect I lack most of the useful knowledge, skills, and tools – but I have about 4 pounds of chocolate, and how bad can that be? So I’m pondering possible flavor combinations. Let me know what you think. 1) … Continue reading “planning a truffle experiment”
I’m taking off work tomorrow, and I have vague plans to make truffles all day. I suspect I lack most of the useful knowledge, skills, and tools – but I have about 4 pounds of chocolate, and how bad can that be? So I’m pondering possible flavor combinations. Let me know what you think. 1) … Continue reading “planning the grand truffle experiment”