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The Glory of Chocolate Ganache (LSP #210)

Hi and welcome back! Earlier, I saw a story in Science News about an advance in chocolate tempering that might really help candy makers in the future. It’s a cool story, don’t get me wrong. Just for my money, nothing beats the sheer glorious chemistry of one particular use of chocolate. Today, Lord Snow Presides over the perfect marriage of science and deliciousness: chocolate ganache.

By Captain Cassidy, 5 years09/20/2021 ago

History and Science

The Case of the Long-Lost Chocolate Bar (LSP #186)

Today, I was enjoying an interesting news story: someone found a 121-year-old chocolate bar in someone’s attic. It was a gift to someone’s soldier ancestor from Queen Victoria herself. These finds are incredibly rare — and very important as well. Today, Lord Snow Presides over these rare glimpses into one of the most human parts of our past.

By Captain Cassidy, 5 years04/06/2021 ago