Comments on: Chocolate Fudge to Die For! http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23 The English language Swiss Raw Food Blog Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:58 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mr. jack http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-34984 Mr. jack Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:37:04 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-34984 Dear Amy, Ten minutes to prepare? wow.. I have to do this and try this than buying on the nearest superstore chocolates.. hmmmp in this, you are very sure in the raw materials you used that is good.. Dear Amy,

Ten minutes to prepare? wow.. I have to do this and try this than buying on the nearest superstore chocolates.. hmmmp in this, you are very sure in the raw materials you used that is good..

]]> By: Ilanta http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-21410 Ilanta Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:34 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-21410 Hello Amy, We do have an online shop that sells the exact same quality products than Detox Your World in the UK. We have raw cacao nibs and powder, cacao butter and many other superfoods. Why not have a look at our website? We have recently reduced the prices in some of the items, including the cacao... we don't want people to have any excuse not to make their own raw chocolates at home :) If you feel inclined have a look at www.biosamara.ch. The website is being revamped and will have english and french versions very soon. You can also give us a call or email as we speak both english and french. We can also talk about wholesale discounts for you :) Blessings, Ilanta Hello Amy,

We do have an online shop that sells the exact same quality products than Detox Your World in the UK. We have raw cacao nibs and powder, cacao butter and many other superfoods.

Why not have a look at our website? We have recently reduced the prices in some of the items, including the cacao… we don’t want people to have any excuse not to make their own raw chocolates at home :)

If you feel inclined have a look at http://www.biosamara.ch. The website is being revamped and will have english and french versions very soon. You can also give us a call or email as we speak both english and french.

We can also talk about wholesale discounts for you :)

Blessings,

Ilanta

]]> By: Erikaly http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-16788 Erikaly Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:48:20 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-16788 Dear Amy, First of all - how wonderful to have you here in Switzerland! Second, following up on your question in this post: I found some organic, raw cacao nuts here: http://www.keimling.ch/ Last but not least, may I ask where you found raw organic coconut butter? I seem to be missing something. Looking forward to coming to one of your classes as soon as time permits (or more honestly said: as soon as I make time for it.) Kindly, Hello Erika! Glad you found me :) Thanks for the hint, I do know about Keimling and they are a good resource for us raw fooders with very few suppliers around! I have ordered their raw cacao nuts once, and they were fine, but I prefer the raw cacao powder which I order from Detox Your World in the UK, until we can find some good and affordable suppliers over here! Regarding the raw organic coconut butter, I buy it from my local organic store, the brand is Prana Sana "Huile de coco extra vierge", it is an excellent brand, quality even if expensive it is well worth it. You must be able to find it at your local organic store. Hope this helps! As for the class, I am running an intro class on November 14 in English and I still have some seats left, it would be very nice to have you! All the best, Amy Dear Amy,

First of all – how wonderful to have you here in Switzerland!

Second, following up on your question in this post: I found some organic, raw cacao nuts here:
http://www.keimling.ch/

Last but not least, may I ask where you found raw organic coconut butter? I seem to be missing something.

Looking forward to coming to one of your classes as soon as time permits (or more honestly said: as soon as I make time for it.)

Kindly,

Hello Erika! Glad you found me :) Thanks for the hint, I do know about Keimling and they are a good resource for us raw fooders with very few suppliers around! I have ordered their raw cacao nuts once, and they were fine, but I prefer the raw cacao powder which I order from Detox Your World in the UK, until we can find some good and affordable suppliers over here!

Regarding the raw organic coconut butter, I buy it from my local organic store, the brand is Prana Sana “Huile de coco extra vierge”, it is an excellent brand, quality even if expensive it is well worth it. You must be able to find it at your local organic store. Hope this helps!

As for the class, I am running an intro class on November 14 in English and I still have some seats left, it would be very nice to have you!

All the best,
Amy

]]> By: Gabriel http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-803 Gabriel Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:28:24 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-803 You are right, its absolutely delicious but a word of warning. I made it in the evening and it tasted so good I ate most of it before bedtime. I didn't sleep till 4 am because of the high it gave me so I would say always eat it in the morning or afternoon as its powerful stuff. Hello Gabriel! Thanks for mentioning that -- it is important to draw people's attention to the fact that chocolate, besides being addictive, can bring an amazing high to some people, especially when eaten late and in great quantity! I have had this happen to me when eating a rich cake based on raw cacao butter AND cacao powder, but not with this fudge cake. Also, it is best not to overdo it, as I am sure you already know! Lastly, every person reacts differently, so it's good to know how you react so you can plan accordingly the next time. But I am pleased you liked it :) We can all thank Alissa Cohen's Grezzo restaurant for this divine recipe. All the best, Amy You are right, its absolutely delicious but a word of warning. I made it in the evening and it tasted so good I ate most of it before bedtime. I didn’t sleep till 4 am because of the high it gave me so I would say always eat it in the morning or afternoon as its powerful stuff.

Hello Gabriel! Thanks for mentioning that — it is important to draw people’s attention to the fact that chocolate, besides being addictive, can bring an amazing high to some people, especially when eaten late and in great quantity! I have had this happen to me when eating a rich cake based on raw cacao butter AND cacao powder, but not with this fudge cake. Also, it is best not to overdo it, as I am sure you already know! Lastly, every person reacts differently, so it’s good to know how you react so you can plan accordingly the next time. But I am pleased you liked it :) We can all thank Alissa Cohen’s Grezzo restaurant for this divine recipe.
All the best, Amy

]]> By: carrie http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-167 carrie Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:36:34 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-167 Can you possibly substitute Spectrum palm shortening in place of the cocoa butter? Do you think that would work in the frosting?? I love agave nectar and I can't wait to try this recipe! I had a "PURE" brand chocolate brownie raw bar and it was delicious and I think this would taste like it! ! Hello Carrie! Thanks for your interest! The recipe calls for virgin organic coconut butter or oil, which is extracted from the coconut, not to be mistaken with cacao or cocoa butter which comes from the cocoa bean (chocolate) and is very different in both texture and taste. But yes palm shortening does come closer to coconut butter, although I dont think it's as nice in terms of quality. When preparing raw food, I always favor quality ingredients. Nevertheless, try it with what you have available and have fun. It really is decadent! You will love it. Let me know and enjoy! Amy Can you possibly substitute Spectrum palm shortening in place of the cocoa butter? Do you think that would work in the frosting?? I love agave nectar and I can’t wait to try this recipe! I had a “PURE” brand chocolate brownie raw bar and it was delicious and I think this would taste like it! !

Hello Carrie! Thanks for your interest! The recipe calls for virgin organic coconut butter or oil, which is extracted from the coconut, not to be mistaken with cacao or cocoa butter which comes from the cocoa bean (chocolate) and is very different in both texture and taste. But yes palm shortening does come closer to coconut butter, although I dont think it’s as nice in terms of quality. When preparing raw food, I always favor quality ingredients. Nevertheless, try it with what you have available and have fun. It really is decadent! You will love it. Let me know and enjoy!
Amy

]]> By: A Gluten-free Tea Party- A Baby Shower Tea Menu and Recipes | Book of Yum http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-165 A Gluten-free Tea Party- A Baby Shower Tea Menu and Recipes | Book of Yum Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:51:43 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-165 [...] Date Nut Torte that I enjoyed at the tea OR, if you’re in the mood for chocolate, try this chocolate dried fruit raw fudge [...] [...] Date Nut Torte that I enjoyed at the tea OR, if you’re in the mood for chocolate, try this chocolate dried fruit raw fudge [...]

]]> By: Sophie http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-22 Sophie Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:27:17 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-22 I can vouch for the delicousness of this recipe, having made it and presented it to my chocoholic husband who thought it delicious. My sister and another friend have also asked for the recipe, so thanks for this one Amy. My only comment would be that the topping is pretty thick and needs to be spread rather than poured, but maybe I did something wrong. A very tasty treat. Hi Sophie! So glad you enjoyed it. You are absolutely right: the topping is thick, and actually delicious just as is, and is to be spread as best you can. The taste is really divine and I can't wait to make another.... A perfect pick-me up at this time of year! Love Amy I can vouch for the delicousness of this recipe, having made it and presented it to my chocoholic husband who thought it delicious. My sister and another friend have also asked for the recipe, so thanks for this one Amy. My only comment would be that the topping is pretty thick and needs to be spread rather than poured, but maybe I did something wrong. A very tasty treat.

Hi Sophie! So glad you enjoyed it. You are absolutely right: the topping is thick, and actually delicious just as is, and is to be spread as best you can. The taste is really divine and I can’t wait to make another…. A perfect pick-me up at this time of year!
Love
Amy

]]> By: Christie http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23&cpage=1#comment-21 Christie Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:50:36 +0000 http://blog.simplyraw.ch/?p=23#comment-21 mmmh... that looks divine! can't wait to try it! mmmh… that looks divine! can’t wait to try it!

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