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Caribbean Fig Bananna's Coverd in Raw Jamaican Chocolate

 

 

                     A Raw Caribbean Chef’s Chocolate Tale’s

Mistakes were something that I use to dread in the kitchen however I no longer view it as something bad I view it as an opportunity to grow as a chef and come up with new ideas.

I started out trying to make Raw Jamaican chocolate bars however my vitamix got all wacko and started mixing everything very high. This caused the chocolate to be airy and lumpy. As I stared at this mystery chocolate in puzzle face mode I was hit with an idea.

Why not further melt it between two bowls one filled with hot tap water. As I did that the chocolate became smooth chocolate mouse and although creamy it wasn't going to be good for making chocolate bars so I quickly came up with another plan.

 My mother brought some Caribbean figs yesterday and I decided to smear the chocolate moose like texture over it and top it with nuts. It was a great idea the chocolate did firm up over the fig bananas and most importantly they tasted great.  I am no longer afraid of kitchen mistakes they only help me to make other culinary discoveries. What kitchen mistake have you made that turned out to be a success?

Raw Brownie

Who doesn't like a good brownie ? This brownie is a frosted chocolate Brownie that I made it was quite delicious. What is your favorate drink that you like to wash your brownies down with ?

                                 

                                               Raw Chocolate Beans in dried Caco Fruit

Shar Bar

 

There are so many raw food bars out there on the market today,I remember when there was only Lara bar. However Pure bar is also becoming increasingly popular and I know why, there good. I have an experience to share about Pure Bar I was in Trader Joe's and I saw her bars,I said to myself I wander what they taste like ? So being extra hungry because I hadn't eaten all day I ripped one open right in the isle, Let me tell you it was so good I ate the entire bar on my way to check out (and yes I paid for it ) I named the above bars Shar bar because they were so good that I had to name them after myself

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

I really love fondues,fruit dips and fruit covered in sweet sauces of any kind. These came out awesome because I used coconut butter which utilizes the coconut flesh as well as the oil. This allows the chocolate to stick to the fruit and when frozen it stays hard at room temperature.

 

raW Chocolate dipped strawberries decorated with dried coconut and chopped nuts.

 

rAW Chocolate dipped apple decorated with dried coconut, cacao beans,goji berries and chopped walnuts .

 

Raw Chocolate Dipping Sauce

 

I really love this recipe because it is so versatile, you can use it for a fruit dipping sauce or eat it plain. This recipe is also great because you can eat this dish for breakfast,lunch or a snack.

 

                  

Raw Chocolate with Crunchy Toffee

 

Raw Chocolate is such a treat,when combined with sweet crunchy toffee you are really in for a crunchy Munch experience. Crunch is also really important to the raw lifestyle because it gives you a satiated feeling so you don't feel deprived.

Raw Chocolate