Monthly Flavors for April – Delicious & Delightful
In my mind, April is a month for games – after all the first day is the biggest prank day of the year! So what
In my mind, April is a month for games – after all the first day is the biggest prank day of the year! So what better way to celebrate than with another Dungeons & Dragons inspired month? These are based on 6 more classes you can play in D&D.
Don’t play the game? Don’t worry, they are all still just delicious and beautiful chocolates! Want to play but don’t know where to start? I host edible D&D adventures at The French Door Cafe in Carlsbad that are great for newcomers and seasoned players alike! Our next game is May 9, so just the right amount of time to eat these beauties and get inspired to come join us.
Mint and Floral Green Tea Milk Chocolate Ganache with Caramelized Almonds
As the name might suggest, ranger are often found in the woods protecting nature and guarding the edges of civilization. They are sneaky and have a magical connection to the wilderness and the animals within it. So, I wanted this chocolate to be earthy and outdoorsy! The ganache is a touch bitter from the tea, with the herbal and floral notes really making you feel like you are in a meadow. The crunchy caramelized almonds give a trail mix vibe in the best way.
Caramel Ganache with Ginger Pâte de Fruit
Barbarians are pretty obviously known for being big and strong and punching things. They get extra strong when they rage, much like the Hulk. But before that, they tend to be characterized as a bit dumb and often generally nice. I really took a lot of inspiration from Grog Strongjaw in Vox Machina for my flavors here. He is sweet and simple until mad, and then terrifying. The caramel ganache seems simple, but is complex in its evolution through sweet and bitter from both the caramel and mix of chocolates. The ginger is a punchy, spicy hit in the middle!
Pomegranate Molasses with Spiced Tea Dark Chocolate Ganache
Warlocks are people who have gained their magical powers through pacts. Technically these pacts do not need to be with evil forces, but they certainly make for a more interesting story! I wanted to evoke the indulgent, lusty nature of fiends and fey that might be your patron! The pomegranate molasses is sharp and acidic while the ganache is a little sweet, a little bitter, and brings to mind dark cloudy days.
Lemon and Basil White Chocolate Ganache
Paladins are fighters who have sworn an oath to stand against the forces of evil. They have great healing powers and are often characterized as holier than thou, straight-laced, or goody-two shoes. I was playing with the idiom “cleanliness is next to godliness” with this chocolate. I wanted bright and clean, and lemon really fit the bill. The basil rounds the ganache and makes it more complex.
Mango Caramel with Black Pepper Pop Rock Almond Duja
The magical inventors of Dungeons & Dragons, artificers see magic as a complex system to be decoded and harnessed through spells and inventions. They are mad scientists and potion masters. They are also particularly known for making things blow up. I wanted this chocolate to be explosive! So, the mango caramel is sweet and the color of flame, while the duja is spicy and will literally pop off in your mouth!
Matcha Almond Marzipan with Yuzu Milk Chocolate Ganache
Monks are able to magically harness the energy flowing through their bodies, making them expert fighters. Either given to monasteries as children or choosing the monastic life themselves later, monks are known for mediation and rigorous training. The marzipan is earthy and grounding, calming and somewhat familiar. The ganache though is a big punch of brightness, just like the signature “flurry of blows” monks are known for.
In my mind, April is a month for games – after all the first day is the biggest prank day of the year! So what