Comments on: Jacques Torres Chocolate Haven demo

By: Jessica "Su Good Eats"

Jessica "Su Good Eats" — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 02:20:17 +0000

Hi Danny, I haven’t been to the Chocolate Bar, but I would like to! There’s too many places to visit in New York!

By: dannyboyo!

dannyboyo! — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:37:16 +0000

What a great story! Fair Trade Rule!!
Have you been to Chocolate Bar in New York? They carry a bunch of stuff from New York City Confectionists and work with Jacques selling some of his higher-end confections exclusively…. Not to mention, they’re hot chocolate rocks!

By: Jessica "Su Good Eats"

Jessica "Su Good Eats" — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 04:55:41 +0000

Nic, that’s why I love New York: the world’s most talented people are so accessible!

Siel, I’m not as dedicated as you about fair trade, but I try when I can.

Robyn, I double-wrap the chocolate into 3-oz. packets and stick them in the fridge to preserve the flavor and texture (especially in the summer, when it gets hot and humid). I can’t easily eat it straight, because I have to wait until the whole thing comes to room temp, or else condensation will cause it to bloom. And…if I do take a piece, it will throw off my measurements for the entire recipe.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:08:41 +0000

Thanks for the recap! Now i kind of wish I went…”kind of” because after going to one of his demos in the summer, I realized I probably shouldn’t eat chocolate for breakfast. (Not that I’m really against the idea, haha.)

I never thought of buying a bag of chocolate, but THAT”S A GOOD IDEA! Kinda. I just went there yesterday! I suppose one shouldn’t buy pounds of chocolate if not with the intent of making them into something. I’d just…eat em straight.

By: sul3781

sul3781 — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:25:10 +0000

Wonderful post. Detailed descriptions. We shall go there on my next visit at NYC.