Tag Archives: tempered chocolate

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Easter Bonbons

Luxury chocolate bonbons are a real treat. One of the main reasons that chocolate truffles taste so good is because professional chocolatiers use chocolate that is properly tempered. You can recognize chocolate that is tempered as it will make that distinctive snap when you bite into it. Tempered chocolate is also smooth and has a beautiful glossy finish. So, to make good quality chocolate bonbons at home, you really need to temper the chocolate first.  Tempering chocolate can be a tricky business, but the SousVide Supreme and its exact temperature control is a huge help when making tempered chocolate at home. … Read More

Last Minute Sous Vide Gifts

Santa may have made his list and checked it twice, but let’s be honest: Sometimes, the gift-giving season sneaks up on even the most organized of us, pouncing like a festively adorned tiger. Such a thing happened to this very blogger, when I realized that it was the second night of Hanukkah and four days till Christmas, and I had yet to write a blog post about last-minute gifts. It’s no secret that sous vide cooking can be a huge time and energy-saver. Whether it’s allowing you to cook a week’s worth of meals or helping you cook the perfect … Read More