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| here are the fresh cacao beans |
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| toast them in pan until skins begin to darken and split and your house smells delightful |
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| remove all the papery husks |
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| this is the part you want |
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| I used the coffee grinder. It's gonna take approximately forever. |
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| eventually you'll move past a powder into a creamy product. now's the time to add sugar. |
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| chocolate and imitation shelf stable cream go into tiny ice cream maker. (thanks Sloan!) |
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| Chocolate success!! |
You are one amazing woman! And so funny too. And interesting too. And clever too. And industrious too. You are one amazing woman. Did I say that already? I love all the interesting things you write about Nicaragua. It is such an amazing place and you really make me want to come visit and see it's beauty! I'm glad you were able to get out and see some of the beauty of the countryside.
ReplyDeleteBlessings dear friend, ~Debbie