Snacks – Page 21 – Serendib Kitchen

Advice? I tried using this gorgeous mold for my hibiscus & honey chocolates, but I *cannot* get the chocolate out without the delicate antennae breaking. Am I missing something obvious? This is a food-grade mold — is it meant for something other than chocolate, that would unmold more easily?

May 12, 2021May 13, 2021

Working on a Honey & Hibiscus Chocolate Recipe

Working on a new chocolate recipe for the summer treat boxes — Honey & Hibiscus Chocolate. 1/2 c. melted dark chocolate, 2 t. clover honey, 1/2 t. hibiscus powder. I like it — it’s a subtle flavor, but just a little more complex and slightly tangy than regular dark chocolate.

I think I can only do chocolates in summer in the higher tiers, the ones with boxes big enough to include ice packs. Chocolates, marshmallows, lollipops, lemon bars — all of those have trouble with sitting at heat. So the first tier boxes I think will need to feature cookies for the sweet treats.

May 2, 2021May 4, 2021

One More Hour

One more hour, my local peeps, for this event. (Me pictured wearing one of Madhurima’s fabulous earrings; you can’t have this pair, but she has other delightful options…)

I have to say the main thing that’s sold this time are confections (esp. the sweet samplers) and cakes — the redbud cakes have been selling like hotcakes. Maybe because they’re delicious? Not that people can tell that when they’re wrapped in plastic wrap, but they look delicious, and they ARE delicious. Also curry powder, several. Plus a scarf and a set of greeting cards and an alicorne soap for someone’s little girl, and a constellation pendant w/ necklace.

It’s interesting how differently things sell at different kinds of events — in December, lots of people wanted soaps for little $5 stocking stuffers. I thought they’d be big for Mother’s Day, but I guess not?

Still, it’s a beautiful day, and I’m enjoying myself on my porch (grateful for the shade) with my elderflower rose lemonade (which is kind of ridiculously floral in concept, but also tasty).