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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 10 2018 : 8:47:28 PM
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| I ordered up the book from my library and it should be in next week for me to pick up. I'm so excited about this one! Chocolate... what's not to love. <3 |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2018 : 4:58:11 PM
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I completed the tasks for the beginner and intermediate Carpe Cocoa: Seize the Chocolate! badge yesterday. I tried to apply for my badge today, but it wasn't up yet. Does anyone know how long it takes for the new badges to show up?
I thought I would share a couple interesting tidbits with you guys :) My husband enjoyed listening and learning with me as well. I couldn't read the book suggested as our library didn't have it, and I didn't want to order a new copy from the bookstore at the price they were asking. So, I found one an inexpensive copy of a book called "Natural History fo Chocolate" by D. De Quelus for my Kobo. Some interesting things that stood out to me from my readings was that the hard kernels, before they are ripe, are hard and white. They are useful for quenching thirst - so people suck on them, but you wouldn't want to bite into them as they are bitter! I also found it interesting that the Spaniards and Portuguese were the first to whom the Indians communicated the use of cocoa nuts, which they then kept to themselves. So, when some Dutch came along, ignorant of their value, out of contempt threw them into the sea, calling it "Dung of Beasts"! It's said that cocoa prolongs the age of the elderly. I had no idea that there was such a process in drying/processing the cocoa - how the kernels need to sweat (ferment) and the more they do so, they loose more weight and bitterness. Then comes the process of drying, then roasting, then crushing...and then placing in molds for 5-6 months, followed by adding flavourings etc. and then putting in the new molds. I found it interesting to learn how the dark chocolate has the highest percentage of cocoa solids & cocoa butter. Sugar and cocoa bean poweder or added - it must have a minimum of 75% cocoa, whereas the white chocolate is a maximum of 35% cocoa, and is made from no cocoa solids - only milk, sugar and cocoa butter. As for milk chocolate - contains milk, powdered sugar, a small percent of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. For my recipes for the intermediate badge, I made chocolate truffles and double chocolate snowquakes. They both turned out delicious! I'm a bit addicted to the truffles now...I need to make another batch ;) |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2018 : 5:00:37 PM
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| Did you add any flavoring to your truffles? I've been trying to come up with some different flavor combinations but nothing too out there. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Sabrina
Germany
66 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2018 : 5:03:41 PM
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| I still have to look at this badge....all I've managed so far is to print out all of the new and updated badges. I need to work on my binder and look at the requirements for this one. |
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
*Journal Through The Bible*The Life Giving Home Study*Homemaker's Bookclub* |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2018 : 5:09:36 PM
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Debbie, I just used vanilla. I'm planning on using almond and peppermint for the Expert.
Sabrina, the requirements aren't hard, I found. I found it enjoyable! |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
364 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
364 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2018 : 10:53:09 AM
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I haven't been on here as much as I used to be. It is fun catching up with you all.
May I join in on the Carpe Cocoa badge? I think I could complete it yet this month. I just purchased the book "The True History of Chocolate". |
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
Edited by - forgetmenot on Jan 15 2018 11:03:03 AM |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2018 : 12:07:19 PM
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| Oh. yes, Judith!! It's never too late :) Let us know what you think of the book! |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2018 : 12:22:16 PM
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| I got my book 2 days ago and read the intro right away, but since I was (stomach) sick the past couple days I couldn't think about reading a book about chocolate! Now that I'm feeling better I plan to dig into it this weekend! |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2018 : 07:00:38 AM
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| I really like this book. I love reading about food history, and I especially can't wait to read about the church as it relates to chocolate drinking. Does anyone remember a few years ago Starbucks had a seasonal menu with drinking chocolate on it? I wish that I would've tried it when they had it, but the coffee always won out for me. |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2018 : 07:47:38 AM
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| Erin, I have been thinking about you as I've been reading this, wondering if you were enjoying the history! I don't remember Starbucks having chocolate....that would be fun to try. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2018 : 12:18:57 PM
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| I sure wish I could have gotten a copy of the book you all are reading! I enjoyed mine...was a bit dry, but I still enjoyed reading it. Erin, will you share with us when you read about chocolate as it relates to church? |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2018 : 12:53:34 PM
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Joyce, Yep! I sure will.
Debbie, I think the Starbucks chocolate was probably confusing for a lot of people. It wasn't like hot chocolate, as I understand it, probably more like what this book references. I am enjoying the history! |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2018 : 08:30:08 AM
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| I just finished The True History of Chocolate. I would be happy to send it to anyone who would like to read it! I don't need it back...you can keep it or share it with someone else! Just let me know and I'll get it in the mail! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9467 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9467 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2018 : 4:46:10 PM
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| I'm not at home so I won't be able to do this badge this month. It looks like a great one to do though so maybe I'll try to get it done in February. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Sabrina
Germany
66 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2018 : 4:52:12 PM
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| Debbie, I would love to read it if you don’t mind! And then I would be happy to pay it forward and send it to someone else who would like to read it. |
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
*Journal Through The Bible*The Life Giving Home Study*Homemaker's Bookclub* |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2018 : 4:59:27 PM
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| Sabrina, I will have it in the mail to you Monday! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Sabrina
Germany
66 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2018 : 5:06:18 PM
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| Yay thanks!! If anyone wants it next let me know! |
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
*Journal Through The Bible*The Life Giving Home Study*Homemaker's Bookclub* |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2018 : 5:52:55 PM
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| Me Sabrina! |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Sabrina
Germany
66 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2018 : 6:06:09 PM
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| Ok Joyce! As soon as I’m done I’ll send it your way! |
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
*Journal Through The Bible*The Life Giving Home Study*Homemaker's Bookclub* |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9467 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9467 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2018 : 11:38:44 AM
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| I just found the book for the cocoa badge at a sale so I will be starting that as soon as I can get the time. Hopefully I can get it done and work on the rest before February is through. A good month to make the chocolate and ganache. At least if I get it wrong my son will be around to tell me what I did wrong! I know I've told you all he is a pastry chef so I don't get a chance to do anything in baking much anymore. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2018 : 08:59:04 AM
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| I have the truffles left to make...trying to think of some interesting...but still edible....combinations! I like my chocolate simple. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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GinghamGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2018 : 1:00:13 PM
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| Yes, Debbie, I need to make them still too! |
Joyce Hein
Sister #6071
April 2016 Farmgirl of the Month |
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2018 : 1:56:53 PM
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| I haven't finished this book yet. Everything with Jason's grandpa sort of put life on hold for a minute. I'll let you girls know when I get it done. |
- Erin - Sister # 3762
Farmgirl of the Month - March 2016
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Sabrina
Germany
66 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2018 : 06:26:01 AM
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Debbie, I got the books!! Thank you so much! I look forward to reading about chocolate and making some star wars amigurumi!!
Joyce, it may take me a couple weeks to read this book. I am currently reading a book for a review that I'm almost done with and then will start the chocolate book but it is much larger than I expected!!!
I'm still hoping to do this badge. |
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
*Journal Through The Bible*The Life Giving Home Study*Homemaker's Bookclub* |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2695 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2695 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2018 : 07:02:50 AM
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| You are welcome! I made Han Solo and ended up using a different head bc the directions for that one were not coming out right...his hair color was all over the place! But other than that, the directions have been ok. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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2018 Badges - January
