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posted on April 7, 2008 by eandl

a buzzed chocolate coma

I found out last week that due to circumstances beyond her control, a friend of mine could not attend a chocolate class she had signed up for weeks ago. There was no opportunity for a refund so she asked if I would go instead (and report back with recipes and notes, of course).

I had never attended a Southern Season cooking class before, so I didn’t know what to expect. It turns out that this was not a hands-on class, but more of a classroom style setting; in fact, I felt like I was witnessing the taping of a cooking show. Thankfully, the chef, Nick Malgieri, was entertaining and insightful when it came to preparing a few chocolate treats, involving the audience whenever possible.

It also helped that we were plied with generous pours of both tawny port and cream sherry during the two-hour class. Wheee!

Recipes included:

  • Cocoa Nib Brownies (absolutely sinful)
  • Devilsfood Bombe (light and creamy, delicious)
  • Chocolate Walnut Tart Scented with Orange (too orangey, but lovely texture and crust)
  • Lemon Scented Chocolate Macaroons (sticky and good)
  • Loretta’s Chocolate Cake (crusty top, warm interior with semi-sweet flavor)

I learned a few new tricks and penned copious notes and additional details to the recipes for my friend (and for me!)

The classes are pricey, although not outrageously so; I think they would make an excellent gift. :)

Related posts:

  1. in chocolate heaven
  2. chocolate and cheese of the swiss variety
  3. chicken liver pâté
  4. Mmmm, dessert

Tagged With: A Southern Season, chocolate, Nick Malgieri

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