Promotion again...Vanilla Beans

Dear followers,

Latest promotion for Year End Sale (YES!). 
As per request from our customer, we open a loose order purchasing till 
31st December 2012.
 

Each vanilla pod is only RM7. Minimum order is at least 2 pods and above.
T&C may apply. Postage fees is not included. Happy shopping!!!

P/S: For 1 packet (consist of 10 pods), it costs only RM60.

Affogato - Simply Delicious!

AFFOGATO.. Simple and super easy to do dessert!

It's an Italian desert and very famous in any Italian restaurant. Trust me!

The work "AFFOGATO" means = drown

Get a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream into you fancy favourite mug, and it drown into

a small cup of expresso. No biggie if you don't have any expresso in your kitchen cabinet.

To me, any instant black coffee will work for this dessert. Trust me, it is super-divine... :D

Yumms!

Chocomello

Panna Cotta for "Sweet Tooth"

Hey followers,

How was your weekend? I really hope it was fantastic by spending time with family and friends. I bumped into this one website, and it is phenomenal. This lady is really talented in cooking. And the recipe was simple and do-able.

And it's delicious too!

So let's try her recipe with a smile... :D

How to prepare Panna Cotta?

Ingredients:

4 cups of heavy cream (A litre)

1/2 cup sugar

4 teaspoon of powdered gelatin

6 tablespoon water (90ml)

1 vanilla pod (scrape out the beans in the inside)

First

Prepare some small serving coffee cups (use any cups or remekins will do) as molds.

Secondly

Place water in large bowl and sprinkle the powdered gelatine evenly over the surface of the water. Stir to dissolve. Set aside.

Thirdly

In a large sauce pan, heat up heavy cream, sugar and vanilla pod (with the beans) till just boil. Stir in for sugar to dissolve.

Next

Add the hot cream mixture to the gelatine mixture carefully. Ensure you whisk evenly to combine these mixtures.

Let mixture cool for 15 minutes. A thin milk skin will form on the surface. Use a spoon and gently remove this skin.

Pour the cool mixture into serving cups. Refrigerate them overnight. You may serve straight with cups or tilt it into the serving plate. (sit the cups into warm water before invert it). For better results, sit them in room temperature for 15-20 minutes right out from the fridge. It makes the texture silky and creamier.

Thanks for reading people!

Roger out,

Chocomello

Easy Creme Brulee

Hey guys,

Last week a lovely lady came by to get some vanilla pods for her Creme Brulee recipe. I was thinking it might be awesome if I blog this recipe out and you may try it at home.

Here is the basic item that you must have in your kitchen:

4 egg yolks

Heavy cream (125ml)

4 tbs sugar

Vanilla beans (from fresh pods)

Pinch of salt

First, break the eggs and separate the yolks from egg whites. Set the yolks aside.

Second, put 4 tablespoon of sugar in another bowl. Pour in the heavy cream. Make sure you put the bowl in a microwave for a while to melt the sugar for 2 minutes. Stir the mixture well.

In the mean while, whisk the yolks just to break them apart. Slowly.

Pour the yolks into the cream mixture. Stir well. Don't forget to scrape the vanilla beans from its pod for flavouring and a pinch of salt to the mixture.

Next, prepare the remekins. If you don't have, just use any bowl which is suitable for baking.

Arrange the remekins in a large roasting pan. Fill the pan with some hot water. (we use water bath technique)

Bake @ 180 degrees in 40 minutes. The end product should be wobbly. Let it cool for a while and put them to refrigerate in the fridge for few hours.

For cool effect, before serving, pour some sugar on top of remekins and torch it with butane torch.

Else, just melt the sugar under the broiler.

Can't wait for your comment! See ya!

Regards

Chocomello

Bourbon Vanilla Beans

Dear Fans and Bakers out there,

Due to overwhelming support, we provide vanilla pods (10 per pack) by COD. The price is only RM55 if you pick up at The Mines Shopping Fair, Seri Kembangan area. Else, some additional cost will be charged for transport. The original price sold by our wholesaler is RM60 per pack.

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Devilicious Caramell



Yumms!

 Hey all,
I wana share one recipe for you guys to try it at home..
This recipe is so divine to complement with any kind of desert especially ice cream.
Check it out!

~Devilicious Caramel Sauce ~
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream (heated until warm)
2 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 vanilla pod

Directions :

Step1
Use a knife and slit the vanilla pod in half along the length of the bean, stopping about 1/2 inch from the end (this way, the pod stays in tact for easy retrieval and disposal). Scrape each side of the pod with the knife and place the beans and pod in a small sauce pan.
Step 2
Add cream, butter, and salt to the sauce pan and warm until boiling.

Step 3
Turn off heat and set aside.

Step 4
Boil sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Step 5
Boil, without stirring but gently swirling pan, until mixture is a golden caramel.

Step 6
Pluck vanilla pod from the cream mixture and carefully add the cream mixture to the caramel (mixture will bubble up) and simmer, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.

Step 7
Pour into heat-safe glass measuring cup or dish (that can accommodate approx 3 cups). Let sit until cool.

Step 8
Pour into small glass jars and store in the fridge.

Step 9
Warm the sauce and use in dark hot chocolate, bread pudding, over ice cream and cheesecake, or on pancakes and french toast.
Source: mybaking addiction.com @ jasonandshawnda.com

Zila's Boyfie Cupcakes (RUGBY THEME)

Thanks Zila for your request. Somehow it gave me some ideas to be more creative.

To all fans out there, you may request any design or may propose a picture for your dream cake. Kindly text me at 017-2372730 or email me at chocomello96@gmail.com.

Regards

Chocomello

Dark Chocolate is Healthy?

Dark Chocolate contains many of the health benfits of dark vegetables. The benefits are from flavonoids, which acts as antioxidants. As we know, antioxidants protect the body from ageing which available in berries, kiwi and citrus fruits.

Start adding dark choc in your daily meal to have the optimum benefits of your healthy living. :)

Regards

Chocomello

Green Vanilla Store distributor

Hey,
Now I am one of the Green Vanilla Store distributor! Kindly visit http://www.greenvanillastore.com/vanilla_resellerlist.htm
Always use the eco-friendly product!

Regards
Chocomello

Mascarpone Cheese

Hey fans,
I'm pretty sure you guys really love Tiramisu as a desert rite?
With it smooth and silky texture, I wonder why can't it be done at home for
your lovely ones. He he...
Na-ah, I'm not sharing the recipe of Tiramisu now.. Just wana share where
you can get the Mascarpone Cheese in Malaysia.
The famous brands are Galbani and Gusto Dolce.
Available at Baking Supplier Store -Bake With Yen and Cold Storage. :)

We Sell Fresh Vanilla Beans

Hey guys,
We are selling fresh vanilla beans for your home use. You could add it up to your sugar container, to your cake batter or even as a deco to your kitchen. Smells NICE and SWEET! Origin country is papua New Guinea. :)

Try it now!
Only RM50 /pack (has 10 sticks).
COD and delivery available.
Call 017-2372730
T&C applies.

Regards,
Chocomello

Year End 2011 Promotion

Our valued customers,

Chocomello is offering 20% OFF for Chocolate Brownies from its price for this year end.

Follow our order guidelines and present the voucher when you make order.

Terms and conditions apply. :)

Regards

Chocomello

Vanilla Beans

Heyya followers,

On this lovely day, I would like to share some secret on Vanilla Beans. Have you ever watched the cooking show like 'Sugar' by Anna Olson or 'Oliver Twist ' by our talented Jamie Oliver? They always use the real vanilla beans to make desserts or dishes taste DIVINE... From my experiences, they proved it without any single doubt. I'm pretty sure nothing can't beat this guy :p

Usually you just need to get the cured vanilla pod/stick.(you can get it from the baking stores) Grab a knife and cut it through along the vanilla stick. You need to split up the edges and scrape out the beans using the tip of your sharp knife. That's it! Easy beezy!

You may use this as the flavour to make vanilla ice cream, choc chips and any desserts which requires vanilla extract. Just replace it with this magical beans, you'll be satisfied once tasting the end result. It's unbelievable!

So, SHARE WITH US on how you use vanilla beans in your dessert. Some mystery gift is waiting for the BEST sharing comments. :D

Regards
Chocomello

Chewy Choc Chip Recipe

Hey fans! I've tried this recipe (grab it from allrecipes.com and modify it a 'lil bit)
It gives a chewy texture and it's melted easily in your mouth! Yum!
So here is the recipe.. Tada..~

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cups butter (melted)
1 cup packed soft brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (use vanilla beans to get the BEST result)
1 egg
1 egg yolks
2 cups choc chips (semisweet or bittersweet will do)

Methods:
Preheat oven : 165 degrees Celcius
Prepare a tray with the parchment paper.
Mix baking soda + flour -Set aside
In a bowl, cream melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blend.
Beat in the vanilla, egg and egg yolk until light and smooth.

Mix in flour mixed until just blended (No over mix)

Stir in choc chips in the batter.

Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time. (to make a large and chewy cookies)

Cookies should be 3 inches apart.
Bake for 15-17 minutes in the preheated oven (until the edges are lightly toasted).
Take out from oven.

Let it cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transfer it on the cooling rack.

P.S.: Cool the dough for 1 hour before you bake it. To avoid flat surface of the cookies.
Try this at home. Yummy! :) 
Rgrds

Chocomello

A divine chewy Chocolate Chip cookies

Heyya!

Lots of fans and friends asking me how to get a dreamy texture of Choc Chip cookies.
Here it comes. I'll reveal a 'lil secret about it. (^V^)

Use shortening instead of using 100% butter.

Use 50% castor sugar and another 50% of brown sugar.

Last but not least, vanilla beans are always better than the vanilla extract.

Try it at home! And dun forget to tell me the good result :)


C ya again !
~ Chocomello

Sis, how to make meringue?

Dear fans,

So sorry coz I'm so busy with my daily stuff nowadays... (No excuse puhlizz! :p)

Ok ok... On this lucky day.. I wana share some tips on how making meringue ~

First of all, basic items that you need to make meringue:

a) A good mixer (hand mixer also good to go :D)

b) 5 egg whites

c) 130 grams of sugar

d) salt or cream of tartar

First of all, use a bowl which is a grease free.

Place your bowl with the egg whites in. Switch on your mixer (I use hand mixer)

to whip the egg whites. Make sure it is on medium speed. - Not too fast, not too slow!

Add in salt or cream of tartar. (it acts like a chemical agent to foam the egg whites)

After 3-5 minutes, the egg whites starts foamy. Add in your sugar.

Increase the speed to high speed to make the batter thicken even better.

It might takes for another 5-7 minutes.

It will form softpeak like this. (see the picture above)

Now, you can prepare a tray with a parchment paper.

Draw a circle line on the parchment paper and pour your meringue batter into that shape.

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes on 150 degrees celcius.

You could enjoy this with your chocolate sauce or with your ice cream as the crumbs.

Try this at home!

Any enquiry, please post it on my blog wall yea..

Chocomello~

Dreamy Wedding Gift Orders

Dear fans,

We deliver WEDDING GIFT orders to your door step.

What you need to do is just CALL US for FREE consultation on how to make

your DREAM WEDDING GIFT come true.

Terms and Conditions applies.

RED VELVET.. smooth and creamy

Hey frenz! A divine red velvet is coming up your way. Try it out and you will never regret.
PROMO price is only RM50 per box! PM me at 017-2372730.
We also offering for weddings and high tea order.
Regards ~ chocomello

Raya Datang Lagi! Insya Allah..

Salam Semua..
Sempena menjelang Hari Raya Aidilfitri nie..

Order telah dibuka kepada peminat Chocomello Choc Chip Cookies..
Harga nya RM23 untuk 400g (tak termasuk kos penghantaran)


Kami juga mengeluarkan Choc Brownies special edition.
Harganya cuma RM35 untuk 1kg. Yummieh!

Cepat! Sementara stok masih ada. Memang berbaloi!

P.S: Sila follow guidelines sebelum membuat tempahan

Regards

Chocomello

Fresh Cream

Lots of people were asking me what is FRESH CREAM?
Easy.. beezie.. Fresh cream has two types : DAIRY and NON-Dairy cream

From my vocab (ha ha..), dairy is from whom manufactured pure milk or cheese while NON-Dairy are from palm-oil source.

Usually bakers will coat their cakes using the FRESH CREAM for their soft touch. U could add any flavour to it. You may add melted cooking choc for additional yummy flavour.

Here are some brands that you could refer to. :) ENJOY!