Monday, June 6, 2022

Shekoh Confections - Chambord - June 6, 2022

Chocolate of the Day

Shekoh Confections
Chambord
Good ++ 
Weight: .4 oz. (11.3 g.) (estimate) in 1 piece
Calories: 62 calories (estimate) in 1 piece
Cost: $4.40 (estimate) 
Purchased from: Shekoh Confections, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #12 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Chambord chocolate was created by Chef Shekoh Moossavi at Shekoh Confections (Palo Alto, CA).

Subdued aroma notes for this pretty red domed confection included: faint sweet white and dark chocolate; and very diffuse fruit (berry).

Flavor notes included layered, refreshing, red raspberry in a smooth, creamy, dark chocolate ganache (infused with a very faint dash of raspberry liqueur). This interior was surrounded by a sweet, white chocolate shell and raspberry red "glaze."

 This was a classic, elegantly sweet (white) and dark chocolate and authentic raspberry dessert under a tiny dome.

Shekoh description: "Valrhona dark chocolate, raspberry puree, and raspberry liqueur." 

Ingredients: Not listed on small assortment box

Allergen-related information: Not listed on small assortment box


 

Shekoh Confections - Yuzu - June 5, 2022

Chocolate of the Day

Shekoh Confections
Yuzu
Good +++ 
Weight: .4 oz. (11.3 g.) (estimate) in 1 piece
Calories: 62 calories (estimate) in 1 piece
Cost: $4.40 (estimate) 
Purchased from: Shekoh Confections, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #12 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Yuzu chocolate was created by Chef Shekoh Moossavi at Shekoh Confections (Palo Alto, CA). Her line of high-end chocolate confections is made with no preservatives, and "fresh to order".

Subdued aroma notes included: faint dark very slightly earthy (and faintly nutty) dark chocolate; faint diffuse tart sweet citrus fruit; and faint tart green lemon herb (oxalis). 

On biting into this small, domed confection I was met with a hearty uptick of flavor--a very satisfying, flavorful blend of a dark chocolate shell (bold yet smooth, with very slight earthy and green/oxalis notes) and yuzu fruit (juice) infused into this creamy interior. The rich, dark chocolate flavor lingered in the finish.

This was a very well balanced and executed confection, with a restrained sweetness--just enough for enjoyment while still allowing full access to cacao and authentic, tart-sweet fruit flavors.

Shekoh description: "Valrhona milk chocolate and yuzu juice."

Ingredients: Not listed on small assortment box

Allergen-related information: Not listed on small assortment box


Shekoh Confections - Lemon Almond - June 4, 2022

Chocolate of the Day

Shekoh Confections
Lemon Almond 
Good ++ - Good +++
Weight: .4 oz. (11.3 g.) (estimate) in 1 piece
Calories: 62 calories (estimate) in 1 piece
Cost: $4.40 (estimate) 
Purchased from: Shekoh Confections, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #11 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Lemon Almond chocolate was created by Shekoh Confections (Palo Alto, CA). Chef Shekoh Moossavi creates a variety of high-end chocolate confections. If you live in the area, consider visiting her shop.

Lemon Almond chocolate

Today's Lemon Almond chocolate had beautiful overall taste and texture(s): natural lemon, crispy almond praline and light (almost mousse-like), creamy milk chocolate ganache, surrounded by a darker chocolate shell. 

This chocolate evoked memories of thin, buttery lemon wafer cookies with crushed almonds, half-dipped in chocolate.* 

Another balanced, layered fresh flavor experience in a small package from Shekoh Confections.

It's become more convenient to order chocolates on-line; but nothing beats being able to buy chocolates in person, and thank a highly trained and skilled chocolate creator face-to-face. In case I didn't get that point across during our meeting wearing a (Covid) mask, thank you Chef Shekoh!

Description: "Valrhona milk chocolate, almond praline, lemon oil."

Ingredients: Not listed on small assortment box

Allergen-related information: Not listed on small assortment box

*Pirouettes, aka barquillos


 

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