It appears that a certain food blogger hasn't been fogging up his kitchen windows lately! I've been overly occupied with things that don't involve food and wouldn't be terribly fun to write about. So I'm dusting off this chocolaty tid-bit that is so apropos this time of year. It's from an old submission to Sugar High Friday. Forget buying commercial chocolates for your sweetie/lover/one night stand this Valentine's Day. Trust me, this is way more fun!
Don't be scared.
Are you still with me?
Good.
Sugar.
High.
Friday.
Three great words either on their own, or strung together.
Chocolate is the theme for this month's Sugar High Friday. Oh I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that we are not alone! Do you know David? Of course you do. Everyone knows David. David is the ONLY person who could be up to this task. He's hosting this sweet little event. Oh, but don't worry, he's just watching. You don't mind, do you?
Do you like Valentine's Day? I do. I love...love. And loving. But don't worry, because it's okay if you don't. In fact, some think it's better not to...
Did you already finish your Champagne? Here...let me pour you another glass. Hang on a second while I put on this CD. It's Barry White.
You like Barry? Don't worry if you don't know the music, just relax into it. Okay now, lower the lights. That's good. Maybe light some candles. Excellent. Am I making you nervous? It's okay. Don't worry. Get close to your monitor and make sure nobody is watching. A little closer. Mmmmmm good. I'm ready to share this with you. Just you right now, okay?
Don't worry. It's chocolate! You like chocolate, right? And, it's warm. Just a little. Let me show you...give me your hand.
It's delicious. And you've never had chocolate quite like this before. What's that? Oh, I see. You have, haven't you? Mmmmmm... I get it now: you are playing coy. Maybe you are ready for this after all...
Uh-oh, wait a minute. I think some other people are here. I feel eyes...watching us.
We have to wait a little bit longer. Just a little bit. These people here, you know, the ones watching us? They want some too. I don't have enough for everyone.
I have to show everybody now. Wait for me. Okay? Please wait.
I chose Dagoba Latte chocolate for this. For lots of reasons. Let me tell you...
1. Dagoba chocolate is organic. Uh, no, that's not what I said. I said 'organic'. We only want to share pure, sacred, organic chocolate ingredients.
2. Coffee--Provides stimulation. Prolongs the experience.
3. Cinnamon. Excites and arouses the senses. Intensifies your exotic charms.
4. Frederick Schilling (of Dagoba Chocolate).
Enough said about Frederick. You get the point.ORGANIC CHOCOLATE BODY PAINT
2, 2 oz Dagoba Latte organic chocolate bars
1/4 cup heavy organic cream
1 tsp vegetable oil
*optional* tiny pinch of chili powder
Lower your kitchen lights and wear something comfortable. Break up the Dagoba Latte chocolate bars into small chunks and sprinkle with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Heat cream until hot--but not scorched or boiling. Pour cream over chocolate and let sit for 3 minutes. Then slowly and deliberately take charge, stirring mixture with a firm hand. Chocolate should slowly yield to you and give way to your gentle pressure. Don't stop until chocolate has given way and produces a smooth, velvety sauce.
For an extra exotic treat and sensation, add tiny pinch of chili powder and stir until blended. If chocolate is too thick to use as paint you may thin slightly with a small amount of warm cream or vegetable oil.
Okay, I have to go now. I have somebody waiting for me. I really love tattoos! But you know what to do with this now, right? This is one recipe that you will most definitely enjoy cleaning up.
Every.
Last.
Drop.
7 comments:
This could be fun but does chocolate stain? Oh who the hell cares, after that post!
I read 'submission' as 'submissive' and that was in the first paragraph. Long, long before Mr. Schilling showed up at the party. Not that I mean anything by that.
I loved it the first time, and the second! I love you you really force us to add emotions to the food.
Its like we NEED it!
And I love your blog, you know it is sort of a loving week...
Kevin, love this post and I think you are as gorgeous as Frederick. kx
Oh, I remember this, too. And I still think you need a funk-a-licous beat courtesy Barry White bumpin' and grindin' behind this.
Happy V-Day!
is it hot in here?
Holy cow.. as per usual, I'm late to the party - but WOW! Your new look is FANTASTIC! I love it!
Hope all is well with you and Ed!
xoxo
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