Brasso Venado trip to Delft Cocoa Plantations ... yes, that's what it's called people!

Delft Cocoa Plantations
-- funny story bout the name -- which i'll discuss later(see here for hint). For now, may I present:

Our Field Trip in Pictures

making my mark on cocoa...

Look carefully and you might be able to spot the elusive Atiyyamon...*shh - quiet now...












The proposed sight for the Delft Cocoa Plantation Villa(s) - The 'natural' pool will be cascading down to the left.



They say T&TEC wouldn't provide electricity in here -- and WASA is a pipe dream *pun sadly intended* but I think we can still make it work!


I'd hate to clear any trees though! Can't we just build around 'em?


stay tuned- lots more to come!

Golly!!!

Thanks guys! I love it! It's got all the nice vintage posters an' everythin! I'm using the wrapping for an apron! Check charm club for details! LOL!

Mysterious package shows up at door!

What could it be? And who could it be from ?

I'm a Chocolatier!!!! kinda...

TEMPER ATTEMPT: NUMMER EINS!

PRETTY! but alas... FAIL...!

Lesson learned: There exists a high probability that mom will dip wet things, like apples, in the chocolate when back is turned during tempering, thus causing chocolate to seize. Mom is tricksy...

World's Most Expensive Chocolate Truffle!!

$250 US? .... yummy.... check it out

Need help with tasting assignment!

I was supposed to ask you guys the following questions for my report! Please click on the comment link below and then leave a comment or email me plzzzzz!

10 Q!

First Chocolate Tasting Event!

The Chocolate Tasting was really lovely - thanks to all my lovely (patient:D) friends who helped me pull it off! I don't see how I cuold have done it myself with my unrefined palate and lack of ability to articulate taste into like- words and stuff! Here are the results of the tasting, followed by some overall comments :)

Aww! These guys are so nice :}

My super nice tutor accepted my assignment for grading! I'm so relieved/happy! Now let's hope I did ok!

Psyching my self to temper - tabliering method -- only problem is my tablier is more of a tablierette ! Let the challenge begin!!

Discussion Assignment: Researching Business Models & Products

Slow Start :...(

How could I get sick at the very beginning! I started my research early enough but then this cold hit me out of nowhere! I've been sick for a week, missed my assignment deadline and still have this int(f)ernal fever that can't decide whether it's coming or going! I'm really upset with myself for missing the assignment but I'm not gonna waste time crying about it. It's a really good exercise that helps you to decide the kind of chocolatier you want to be by researching independent chocolatiers from a huge list they compiled. This is especially wonderful for me as I am SO full of questions about how to go about this whole career/life change I've undertaken. So I've decided to post my assignment discussion here on my blog. ^_^

The Journey begins!

This blog will chronicle my journey to master chocolatier!
Sounds arrogant? I agree! But if you're gonna dream - better dream big, right?!

I enrolled in Ecole Chocolat's Professional Chocolatier Program which they describe as an intensive, part-time program in chocolate making delivered 100% online over a 3-month period. The curriculum prepares you for a consistent production of fine chocolates and bonbons, confections and bars.

I've also enrolled in their Chocolate Making from the Bean Program which I hope will provide me with the resources necessary to determine whether this is a feasible plan for our family's cocoa.

Learn more about the courses at Ecole Chocolat here.