Artistic Confectionary

One of the standards in the culinary world is presentations - and chocolate is no exception! It always amazes me how intricate individual truffles can be. Even something as simple as gumballs can be works of art. Ewald Notter exhibits some of the finest chocolate coloring techniques known to man.

The New Rage?

According to AOL's city guide, chocolate cafes are swiftly becoming popular. I immediately thought that would make an ideal location for a Valentine's date. However, after looking through the menu of a local establishment, I declined. I was disappointed to find that chocolate appetizers and main courses were not offered, and most of the desserts appeared to be nowhere near gourmet. It honestly just didn't seem worth the effort of going through Valentine's Day restaurant traffic. I, for one, will greatly prefer a romantic night in with a wonderful box of imported chocolates.