Scoffing Fillers!

A treat selection of Dark Chocolate Dipped Griottine Cherries, Chocolate and Almond Biscotti and Amaretto Truffles. Wouldn't you be pleased to find this under the tree?

Beautiful ceramics from Jules, their shop is in Hebden Bridge run by some very lovely ladies, although their internet business is taking off so check them out at http://www.juleschina.co.uk/jules.cgi. Fab stuff. Make sure you only go there on pay day, very very easy to spend lots of dosh, its very inspiring stuff.

Army of Truffles.

Did someone say truffles?

Yes- Truffles. Yum.
Simple but so so delicious.
Melt 500g dark Chocolate, add 150ml Double Cream and a good splosh of alcohol (i've used Amaretto this time but Cointreau is another personal favourite). Stir really well until a thick glossy beautiful goo is created. Leave at room temp to set. Take teaspoonfuls of mix, roll into balls and roll in cocoa. if you have time on your hands and don't mind getting sticky, these could also be rolled in more melted choc for a munchy coating. Yummers. (Recipe courtesy of MBS http://matthewbenson-smith.blogspot.com/)