Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Gifting with DOVE - Bridal Showers, Birthdays and more!

Some gifts get an "Oh that's nice" and a few get a "Woo-hoo!" (this would be one of those). Great for a shower, birthday or "It's finally Friday!".

What bride would not LOVE to receive chocolate as a present? From our Chocolate Martini Kits that include a stainless steel cocktail shaker, 4 martini glasses and a bottle of our Chocolate or Mudslide Martini Mix! Just add any flavor vodka and milk and the happy couple is ready to celebrate!

The cocktail shaker is sophisticated and elegant when mixing up Chocolate Martinis!











Does your she enjoy spending time in the kitchen making her own fancy chocolate creations? Our professional grade tempering unit is the answer! Add our magnetic candy molds and she is on her way to making her own boutique chocolates ~ making chocolates the same way the professionals do!!!

With this easy-to-use machine, it's tempering made simple. The machine indicates when the
chocolate is perfectly tempered for white, milk and dark chocolate. No candy thermometers needed.

Don't forget it all begins with delicious creamy, ultra-premium chocolate made with 100% cocoa butter with the melt-in-your-mouth texture. We offer white, milk and dark and everything made will be that much more delicious.




Chocolate Fondue! Fun, sexy and decadent. Just add strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, bananas or anything else you enjoy!

This set is so cute! It comes with the heart shaped fondue, two heart-shaped plates and two fondue forks. Perfect just for TWO!!!







Does she like to cook and bake? We all me
an to organize our recipes, but somehow they stay shoved or misfiled in the old recipe box. This makes a great home for all the wonderful DOVE Chocolate Discoveries favorite recipes.
Add our recipe cards and she is ready to begin in the kitchen making delicious meals and desserts for the groom! From our Chocolate BBQ Sauce to our Fig Balsamic Chocolate Vinaigrette the meal planning has begun!



Please contact me to order products at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com.

Raspberry Mousse!

Raspberry Mousse that is delicious and easy to make. Pipe raspberry mousse onto silver spoons and it makes an elegant presentation fit for a bridal shower or tea party! Talk about "Wow" factor!!!


Raspberry Mousse Dessert Spoons

Ingredients
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup prepared DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™
Raspberry Dessert Sauce12 large raspberries, rinsed, dried thoroughly
DCD Pastry Bag
DCD Parchment Paper
DCD Chef-Series Dark or Milk Chocolate, for garnish

PREPARATION1. For mousse, using an electric mixer, whip together heavy cream, sugar and Raspberry Dessert Sauce until soft peaks form. Scoop mousse into Pastry Bag.
2. Place spoons on Parchment Paper and, using a small tip on bag, pipe a small amount of raspberry mousse onto each, topping with a raspberry.
3. Heat chocolate in microwave on HIGH at 20-second intervals, stirring in between each until smooth; drizzle or dab over each spoon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.


Raspberry Cordial Cupcakes

ingredients
DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES Chocolate Baking Mix, prepared

as cupcakes

1 recipe raspberry mousse as above
Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon Sugar
12 large raspberries, rinsed, dried thoroughly
1 Tablespoon sugar
12 Large Raspberries, rinsed, dried thoroughly
Dark or Milk Chocolate, for garnish

PREPARATION
1. For cupcakes, prepare Chocolate Baking Mix as directed for

cupcakes and Raspberry Dessert Sauce until soft peaks form.

Scoop mousse into Pastry Bag.

2. When cupcakes have cooled, scoop mousse into Pastry Bag,

using a small tip on bag, pipe a small amount of raspberry mousse

onto each cupcake.
3. Using an electric mixer, whip together heavy whipping cream and

sugar until soft peaks form. Scoop whipped cream into Pastry Bag and

pipe on top of cupcakes. Garnish cupcakes with raspberries and/or chocolate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Please contact me to order products. Thank you!






EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE in Minutes!




Not so long ago, chocolate mousse was oooh-la-la too fancy for mere mortals. Thankfully, you can now whip up mousse in minutes using a single packet of our Mousse Mix, a couple bars of DCD Chef Series Dark Chocolate and some heavy cream. Pipe it into chocolate cups, small glasses or between layers of chocolate cake for a simple and simply impressive dessert!

Chocolate Mousse is just one of many decadent desserts you can make with our line of premium chocolate. Contact me at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com for a catalog that's full of other DOVE CHOCOLATE DISCOVERIES™ exclusives such as Truffle Fudge Brownie Mix, Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and Merlot Fudge Sauce.

Please contact me to place an order at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com. Thank you!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

DOVE Chocolate Discoveries PB & Chocolate Truffles


From our NEW catalog is our delicious DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Milk Chocolate Truffles filled with creamy, chocolatey peanut butter. 24 pieces in a giftable box with Fuchsia Gros-grain ribbon.


Make no mistake, this is the truffle of your dreams. That first bite into milk chocolate, giving way to the practically illegal creaminess of the chocolate peanut butter center. Go ahead, you deserve it! 24 gems, boxed, beribboned.


ENTERTAINING IDEAS:

Use as an “olive” garnish for a perfect PB Martini.

Serve with our Peanut Butter Smoothie for the perfect Peanut Butter Lovers treat.

Perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Baby or Bridal Showers.

Perfect accompaniment to an iced mug of our DOVE Chocolate Discoveries Dark Sipping Chocolate.


Please contact Kim Lucak at DecadentChocolate@gmail.com to place an order that will make your taste buds say "THANK YOU" (or that special person in your life)! YUM!!!


Item #:3218D; Price: $35

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Chocolate for Bridal/Wedding Favors

Most brides want to find the perfect bridal favors for their shower or reception. Brides know this is one aspect of their wedding/shower that will be remembered forever. Most likely the guests will be taking these favors home with them.

Choosing chocolate as a shower/wedding favor has become a hot trend among brides, and with great reason! Who doesn't like chocolate? Think about the favors you have received....bottle stoppers may mean nothing to guests who do not drink wine, or seeds to those living in apartments or do not garden. Chocolate can go along with any style or color theme. From trendy chocolates to traditional and elegant.

Chocolate is great as part of the table's place settings. One placed in the middle of each guest's plate is a wonderful way to welcome guests to their table.

From white, milk or dark, chocolate can truly express your personality. Chocolate favors can also add color and beauty to your table settings. I love to offer my brides wonderful Cinnamon Dusted Almonds packaged in lovely favor boxes or organza bags. Consider chocolate covered strawberries that look like wedding dresses and tuxedos. Boutique chocolates are so beautiful and so easy to make. There are so many design transfer sheets to customize your boutique chocolates from (wedding bells, hearts, colorful. deco, etc).

Please contact me if I may assist with favors for your wedding or fabulous ideas for the bridal shower! Thank you.

Martha Stewart Loves DOVE Chocolate Discoveries



I have always LOVE Martha Stewart, but when she featured DOVE Chocolate Discoveries I was ecstatic! It was like DOVE Chocolate Discoveries was "discovered" on Martha Stewart!!! Anything that Martha loves "is a good thing"!!! Here is the link to view the segment:

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/chocolate-hazelnut-mousse-filled-cups

Martha also had DOVE Chocolate Promises! Do you remember?

Thank you Martha Stewart for the support! Enjoy premium chocolate!