Just got back from the market with something you cannot buy- Shannon's Truffles. These marvelous treats aren't on sale anywhere, and the recipe is not available. They are the creation of Shannon, who has worked as a checker at the local market for years, ever since I've been shopping there.
A few weeks ago Shannon told me about her truffles. She described them with such joy, I dreamed of the day I'd be lucky enough to try one. Today was the day! She had some leftover from a wedding- four flavors: Bailey's, Grand Marnier, white chocolate, and I can't remember what she said the fourth one was because I was spellbound. The three that made it home, I'm saving for later. But the Bailey's didn't make it into the picture. I popped it in my mouth on the spot and blissfully, the first word out of my mouth was "Phenomenal!"
So, even though I didn't get the recipe, I did manage to get one secret from Shannon. She uses the microwave to melt chocolate. I've seen it done on the Food Network, and that process involved short cycles in the microwave with stirring in between. Whatever Shannon does, she's got it down. Sorry for showing you these gorgeous treats, then saying you can't have any. Sometimes the greatest delicacies are elusive.
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