Issue 2:1 | Excerpt :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Berry True Chocolate A visit to Lillie Belle Farms in Jacskonville, Oregon
“OK, so let’s see,” he says, flipping his hair away from his eyes. “This is Black Pepper Ganache, this one’s Espresso Ganache, and this striped one is Raspberry Ganache.” In each instance Jeff slides out a tray halfway, points to the square-shaped chocolate, and pushes the tray back in. “We also have the Single Origin, Cinnamon, and Chipotle Ganaches. Apart from the Single Origin, all are made with a blend of dark and milk couvertures. But my favorites, of course, are these berry chocolates right here.” Jeff proceeds to pull out a tray all the way and set it on the nearby marble table. With his large index finger he again points at the different pieces. “This berry-shaped one is Strawberry, this one with the leaf is Marionberry, and the one in the shiny red wrapper is Cherry Cordial. And this butterfly,” he says as he slowly picks up the chocolate, “is Raspberry. I think you should try this one first.” I casually take the piece from Jeff and bite off one of the wings. I guess I’m not paying attention because I’m literally taken aback when the sweet raspberry fondant hits my tongue and my mouth explodes with flavor. >>>