food and mood

we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed.

now new research suggests there's a reason: food changes out brain chemistry.
these changes powerfully influence our moods, but can certain foods really make us feel better? nutrition  experts say yes,
 but what should we eat and what should we avoid? here are the foods that work the best, as well as those that can make a bad day worse.

food and mood - we ofthen eat to calm down or cheer up when we're feelings stressed or depressed. (you have to read this great article)

Champagne Truffles Make Delicious Recipes

By Jaclyn Hurley


There are certain desserts that automatically make a person think of special occasions. Wedding cakes or cupcakes are expected for marriages. Rich, chocolate desserts are popular for birthdays. Dinner out at an Italian restaurant usually means cheesecake. But when considering an anniversary celebration or even a Valentine's Day delight, there are dozens of delicious recipes for champagne truffles.

Even though there is a type of mushroom that carries the same name, in this case it is not being considered a delicious treat. Instead, we are talking about the unique confectioner's creation designed by Teuscher. This treat is a dark chocolate ganache, rolled in finely dusted powdered sugar. But it is the inside that stands out. The center is a rich, creme infused with Dom Perignon.

The original recipe called for the finest ingredients available. This, of course, meant that they were reserved for the most elegant tables and events. With that reputation came the price. For the every day individual, there was never going to be a time when they could afford to purchase those tasty delights. But, human ingenuity won out. Once the basic ingredients were known, individual's began experimenting with their own recipes.

In today's fast paced world, finding a fantastic recipe is only as far away as the closest computer. Search the web by enclosing the search words in quotation marks. This pulls up the most relevant recipes. Once the options are shown, take some time to browse the different versions. It is fairly easy to find something even the most challenged cook can be successful with.

Even though dessert is often forgone due to calories and weight watching, special times often warrant great desserts. While the traditional recipe is always delicious, there are creative twists to make them even better. One such twist is to wrap the warm dark chocolate ball with gold leafing which is edible. The sheets of leafing are so thin that they must be brushed on with a dry makeup brush. But once completed, the results are stunning.

Another tasty option is using a milk chocolate mix instead of dark chocolate. The basic instructions stay the same, however, instead of wrapping the liquored center in a rich, dark ganache it is rolled in liquid milk chocolate. Not only is it a delicate flavor, the color looks like rich caramel. Again, the completed and dried eggs look great in a glass bowl.

A unique twist on the recipe is making the truffles pink to go with the signature drink. In this case, after the creme center is hardened, white chocolate is used with a splash of cherry or strawberry gelatin to tint the exterior. It is not quite as rich of a taste, but delicious nonetheless.

There is no reason to celebrate special occasions with the same desserts year after year. Rather than purchasing a box of standard chocolate candies, it is just as easy to make a delicious treat by hand. Not only will it show the special person that they are worth the extra effort, but it proves that it is possible to think outside of the box.




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