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H OT C HO CO L ATE M AR C H 2 0 0 6
THIRD ANNIVE RSARY ISSUE
YUMMY NORTHWEST
MARY ROSEWOOD, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
LESLIE PHILLIPS, COPY EDITOR
KENT, WASHINGTON
A TOAST TO
Closer to home, the Wild Wheat Bakery in
Kent, Wash., is still a huge favorite with several
readers. Nearby, the Dilettante Mocha Café
YUMMY NORTHWEST has a new location at the Kent Station mall,
along with their two original places in Seattle.
Tully's is another favorite found throughout the
The third anniversary celebration of Yummy Seattle area.
Northwest began with a cheering toast by
Oscar winners. By representing all Yummy Readers suggest visiting the Arosa Café in
readers, this editor already felt like a winner, Madrona, the Chocolati Café near Greenlake,
but it was a special treat to dine with Nick Park and Amore Chocolates in Bellevue, Wash. In
and Steve Box (co-directors), Claire Jennings Seattle's Pioneer Square, Zeitgeist Coffee was
(producer), and Zennor Box (concept artist), recommended, and since Zeitgeist also supplies
some of the folks who created "Wallace & Enjoy chocolate! the Plymouth Café a few blocks away, why not
Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit," which swing by to try their version.
won the 2006 Academy Award for Best "Researchers say that
Animation. dark chocolate [the In Astoria, Ore., Bach N Rock is a groovy place
to hang out and relax with George, the owner's
darker, the better] may agreeably lazy girl dog.
When dinner conversation turned to the poor protect the heart, reduce
quality of British and American produce, a blood pressure, improve
discussion tinged with dismay, this editor In Portland, there are many tasty places to
circulation, lower explore. Recommendation comes high for Zell's
explained that the goal of Yummy Northwest
is to draw attention to caring, local farmers and cholesterol, balance Restaurant on the East Side, also known for its
local edible products. And naturally a toast was blood sugar, and help great breakfast selection. Moonstruck, with its
called for on that point. treat diabetes." expansive hot chocolate menu, is an
understandable favorite of Portland Yummy
Thinking about what you eat and enjoying what - Naturally Preferred readers.
you eat are the foundations of Yummy magazine, February 2006
Northwest's simple philosophy. This issue is Several readers who listed it as a top favorite
filled with ideas, thoughts, and tributes relating will be disappointed to learn that Chantico is no
to the enjoyment of hot chocolate, all supplied longer served at Starbucks. A barista explained
that the thick chocolate syrup was prepared
by eager readers. Olympic Chocolate ahead each morning and, in accord with
And so, a toast to the readers of Yummy
Festival company policy, any left over had to be thrown
400 W. Fir St. away at the end of the day. A previous Yummy
Northwest!
Sequim, Wash. taste test found that three cups of regular-
April 22 strength hot chocolate could be made from one
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. small cup of super-strength Chantico. Not your
www.olympicchocolate.com everyday beverage, but we do mourn its
passing.
Places to go Find wonderful recipes on
the Web site, including
Wherever you are in the world, you can find hot
chocolate approved by discriminating Yummy
Frango Pie, a reminder of Make some at home
the nostalgic days of If you're stuck at home, try one reader's
readers. In Paris, find Angelina's, and in Frederick & Nelson. delicious-sounding idea: "I put a little milk in a
London, look for the Max Brenner Chocolate
mug and microwave it till it's hot. Then I add one
Bar in Harrods and the Chocolate Society near
serving of whatever chocolate I'm using, stir,
Victoria Station. On your way through Colorado,
stop at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate
Need to find it? nuke it about 30–60 seconds more, depending
Addresses for all locations on microwave power, add more chocolate, and
Factory in Boulder, where one reader learned
mentioned in this issue are top off with milk so it's not boiling. I especially
the difference between hot cocoa and hot
online at enjoy dipping pieces of chocolate – chips,
chocolate and, she says, "My life has not been
www.rainydayrose.com/ Kisses, whatever – in the hot cocoa until it melts
the same since."
yummy/addresses just a little, then licking off the melted part, or
just stirring the chocolate piece into the cocoa."
taste compared to the others, possibly because
What's hot…. it comes premixed with sugar. Dilettante didn't
stand out as particularly special, but its fine
"Hot" takes on a new meaning for readers who quality means that the more powder you put in
insisted that to really enjoy a cup of hot the cup, the better the chocolate flavor. (You
chocolate they add cayenne pepper, chili can also get Dilettante cocoa powder with mint
pepper, or hot sauce. flavor added.)
With acute skepticism, Yummy conducted a further improvement
taste test with the help of PJ and husband J. Other reader suggestions for improving hot
cocoa pods chocolate include adding peppermint schnapps
a taste test (this combination is a cocktail called a
Beginning with a recipe PJ found, called Spicy "Snuggle," according to one reader), Kahlua, or
Mayan Cocoa Mix (middle column), we set out a shot of whiskey. Also, stirring any version with
Hot chocolate is made with a peppermint stick adds another delicious
to discover what exactly the "hot" in hot
processed chocolate, often dimension.
chocolate means.
bittersweet. Hot cocoa is
made with cocoa powder.
Surprisingly, peppers and hot sauce do not
interfere with the chocolate but can indeed ….and what's not
enhance it.
Don't drink the instant packaged stuff in the
The Spicy Mayan Cocoa Mix had minimal Spicy Mayan [insert your company's name] break room,
sweetness, bringing out the deep chocolate warns one reader: "Pathetic." (Editor's note:
flavor added by the cocoa nibs. The nibs also
Cocoa Mix There are exceptions. The Yummy Northwest
seemed to impart a delicate earthy taste that staff room is well stocked with only the finest
was very pleasant. Makes about 3/4 cup mix, chocolate supplies.)
enough for about 4 cups of
Added to regular cocoa powders (Dilettante, milk. While one reader claims marshmallows on top
Ghirardelli, Hershey's Special Dark, and of a cup of cocoa helped him through childhood,
Scharffen Berger, all recommended by readers), 1/4 cup chopped almonds another was adamant: "Marshmallows spoil hot
cayenne and chili powders seemed to slightly 3 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate!"
heighten the chocolate flavor. A dash of vanilla, cocoa powder
with or without the hot stuff, added a mellow 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs
tone. (see note, below)
4 to 5 tablespoons light A reader's plea
Hot sauce is generally made with vinegar and brown sugar Sadly, several readers have recently told us
would not be recommended if more than a drop 2 teaspoons ground they don't drink hot chocolate. Wondering if the
or two were used. cinnamon annual hot chocolate issue provides more
1 teaspoon allspice berries amusement than edification, Yummy asked a
spicy Mexican chocolate 1/4 teaspoon cayenne reader to respond. The reply:
pepper, or to taste
We also tasted a spicy Mexican chocolate 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves "I'm sure all your faithful readers join me in
called Ibarra that comes in cakes that need the
supporting your efforts to document hot
equivalent of a jackhammer to break them Combine all ingredients, and chocolate in all its forms! We just want you to
apart. To make a cup, whisk the chocolate grind together in a coffee mill. make us some hot chocolate!"
pieces vigorously in hot milk – a wooden To make cocoa, infuse milk
frothing tool called a molinillo is available for this with the mix to taste by Perhaps a hot chocolate party is called for to
process, but an ordinary whisk works fine. heating gently for 10 minutes, celebrate the fourth anniversary of Yummy
Ibarra is very sugary as is, and we found the then strain and serve hot. Northwest. Watch for your invitation.
cayenne agreeably cut the sweetness.
Note: Cocoa nibs are roasted
hot cocoa chocolate beans broken into This issue was powered by Dilettante's
Euphoric from the chocolate surging through our small bits. They are nut-like bittersweet Ephemere Sauce, used in 3 cups of
veins, we went on to see if there really was a and crunchy, with a mild hot chocolate. Special thanks to Smith Brothers
difference between the cocoa powders we had chocolate flavor. You can buy Farms for the local milk.
on hand. them in Seattle at Fran's
(www.franschocolates.com) About Yummy Northwest
Stirred into a glass of hot milk, there was no or Rose's Chocolate Treasures Each monthly issue highlights an edible delight
obvious winner, with personal preference clearly (www.roseschocolatetreasure available in the Pacific Northwest. Online at
being the determining factor. J decided that s.com), or online at rainydayrose.com.
Scharffen Berger had a "dusky" flavor that chefshop.com.
might resemble what the cocoa nibs would taste
like if ground to a powder. We all agreed that Contact the editor
Hershey's Special Dark evoked cozy evenings Comments, corrections, topic ideas, and
in the kitchen with mom. Ghirardelli, while submissions are all most welcome:
entirely enjoyable, had a plain "Swiss Miss" Yummy_Northwest@hotmail.com
