jeffw@tekecs.UUCP (11/17/83)
Why is it that Rich Rosen, discussions about snobs, and I seem to wind up on
the same newsgroups? Oh well...
For those interested, Custom Chocolates right here in Portland (Oregon -
WHERE'S THAT?) makes excellent truffles which bear no relationship to
Rich's mythical (in many ways) Mama Glutz's stuff from West Useless, N. Dakota.
(Is there a site on the net from that mythical place yet?) No need to
go to S.F. or Switzerland. (Although I'd LIKE to go...)
But my real point is, truffles are not hard to make at home. And they cost
about a fourth as much that way. So let's not get snobbish, OK?
Truffles to the people!!
Jeff Winslowrlr@pyuxn.UUCP (11/22/83)
Many thanx to Jeff Winslow for his comments on truffles. Yes, truffles can be made in the home. Martin Minow has posted a truffles recipe in net.cooks, for all who are adventurous enough to try to make some themselves. I will attempt to post another recipe (from the Silver Palate Cookbook) in the near future. A friend of mine made them and they came out rather well. Martin's article discusses coating the truffles with dark chocolate, which is probably a good idea since the truffle filling is extremely subject to melting (the coating is, but less so). By the way, does anyone have a DEFINITION of what a truffle is (supposed to be)??? I don't think it's being snobbish if you're letting everyone in on the potential enjoyment. Rich Rosen pyuxn!rlr -- Rich Rosen pyuxn!rlr