valentine day 020813
DESCRIPTION
valentine day 020813TRANSCRIPT
Howw too temperr chocolatee forr aa Valentine’ss treat Howw too temperr chocolatee forr aa Valentine’ss treatHow to temper chocolate for a Valentine’s treat
Candy and chocolate are often exchanged come Valentine’s Day.Though store-bought confections might be popu -lar, such gifts can easily be made at home as well.
C h o c o l a t e satisfies a sweet tooth, and some r e s e a r c h e r s believe chocolate is an aphrodisiac.In the 1980s, doc -tors at New York
State Psychiatric Institute explored the possibility that chocolate could be an aphrodisiac. When someone is in
love, his or her brain produces a chemical called p h e n y l e t h y l -amine, or PEA,which acts a lot like an ampheta - mine, triggering the hormones norepinephrine and dopamine to create feel -ings of euphoria.
Considering chocolate naturally con -tains PEA, there is reason to believethat chocolate could also trigger feel -ings of happiness and love. However,other chemicals might be behind these feelings of euphoria.
Whether this is the case or not,chocolate will long remain a romantic gift, especially on Valentine’s Day.Dipped pastries, lollipops and choco -late-covered berries are savory treats that can be whipped up rather easilyin the average kitchen. Simply melting chocolate and pouring it over dessert is one way to go, but to create the shiny, firm finish that professionals achieve requires tempering chocolate.
The act of tempering chocolate causes the cocoa butter to break down and suspend evenly in the chocolate.This also alleviates the white “bloom”
What would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate?
Continued on page 13
To Pamper Her from
Head to Toe
��
�� Get Away - $60� Spa Manicure & Deluxe Pedicure
� Omega 3 Firming Mask - $60� Lifts, Tightens & Firms Face & Neck
�� Great Escape - $105� European Facial, Manicure & Pedicure
�� Stress Buster - $120� Aromatherapy Body Treatment, Manicure
& Deluxe Pedicure
Prospect Center Square6 New Haven Rd. • Rt. 69 • Prospect(Next to Mobil Station) 203-758-3422
Valentino’s Day Spa ��
��
��
��
Gift Certificates
��
��
Now Offering SHELLAC MANICURESReader Clairvoyant Available for
Appointments & Parties
12 Friday, February 8, 2013
MON-THUR 9:30AM-11PM � FRI & SAT 9:30AM-MIDNIGHT � SUN 10AM-10PM
COUPLES ... COUPLES ...
S eee ourr largee selectionn off Novelties,
See our large selection of Novelties,
DVDs,, Videos,, Toys,, Magazines,
DVDs, Videos, Toys, Magazines,
Lotions,, Lingerie andd more!
Lotions, Lingerie and more!
Blue Ray 3 D & Parody D VDS
AND Body Wan d Products
Buy 3 D VD s ...
Get 2 FREE! Get 2 FREE!
Cannot be combined with other couponsor specials • EXP 3/31/13
TUESDAYY IS TUESDAY IS Ladiess Day Ladies Day 20 % OFF 20 % OFF You r entire storewide
purchase including lingerie!Cannot be combined with other couponsor specials • EXP 3/31/13
and Fun Items from the Book Series
Fiftyy Fifty Shadess Shades oo f Grey o f Grey
Trilogy Trilogy
Buy628 New Haven Road, Naugatuck 203.729.9499
V IDEO T EMPTATIONSVIDEO TEMPTATIONS
M akee yourr Valentinee Day V ERY S PECIAL!Make your Valentine Day VERY SPECIAL!
R agozzinos 1428 Meriden Rd., Waterbury203-575-9511Sun.-Thurs. 11 am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm
V ALENTINE’S D AY D INNER V ALENTINE’S D AY D INNERChoice of Salad or Soup
You’vee triedd thee rest . . .. Noww tryy thee BEST! You’vee triedd thee rest . . .. Noww tryy thee BEST!
Receive a Complimentary Gift! Prime Rib
with potato & vegetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.95 $ 20.95Surf & Turf with Stuffed Shrimp
potato & vegetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95 $ 23.95 Veal Pomadoro
with fresh mozzarella & grilled onionin Marinara sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17.95 $ 17.95
Chicken & Shrimp Francaise over pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18.95 $ 18.95 ��
FULL MENU AVAILABLEALSO
CITIZEN’S NEWS
Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for Special Discounts & Coupons
29 Waterbury Rd.Prospect, CT 06712
203-758-5651 www.Dairy-Bar.com
BREAKFASTLUNCH & DINNER
A Prospect Tradition Since 1953
V alentine’s D ayValentine’s Day
D inner S pecialDinner Special
Thursday, February 144 p.m.-8 p.m.
2 for $ 40 S weetheartt off a D eal � 2 for $ 40 S weetheartt off a D eal � 2 for $ 40 Sweetheart of a D eal�� Beverage to Dessert �
Choice of Appetizer :
Fresh Mozzarella en Carozza to splitBruschetta and Warm Toasted Bread to split
2 Small Salads OR 2 Cups of SoupChoice of 2 Dinners :
Surf & Turf... 2 Baked Stuffed Shrimp with aPetite Filet Mignon, Served with Baked Potato and Vegetable
Chicken Marsala... Served with Potato and Vegetable
Center Cut Stuffed Pork... Served with Potato and Vegetable
Desserts :
Chocolate Lava Cake OR 1 Scoop Ice Cream
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED • B.Y.O.B.�
Join Us for a Special Valentine’s Day Event
Conveniently located in the JVP Building
33 Union City RoadRt. 68, Prospect
203-758-6133
Full Service Salon
Offering LanzaHair Care Products
Surprisee Yourr Valentine withh a
Gift Certificate
� Walkins Welcome �
that appears on chocolate when it’s
exposed to temperature changes.
Properly tempered chocolate will be
smooth and shiny.
It is possible to temper chocolate
at home with a few tools.You will need
a food thermometer to measure the
temperature. Some people prefer to
melt chocolate over a double-boiler,
which is essentially a bowl with the
chocolate resting over a pot of gently
boiling water. Using the microwave is
another way to melt the chocolate.
Melt small pieces of chocolate at 10- to
15-second intervals until it is melted,
stirring after each time. Dark choco -
late needs to reach a temperature of
between 114 F and 120 F. Milk and
white chocolate need to reach a tem -
perature between 105 F and 113 F.
Next the chocolate needs to be
cooled. You can do so by adding more
pieces of chocolate and stirring to
incorporate them. This is called “seed -
ing.” Continue stirring and measure
the working temperature. Dark choco -
late needs to lower to a temperature of
between 90 F and 86 F. Milk and white
chocolate need to reach a temperature
between 85 F and 81 F. After it has
cooled, bring the temperature back up
to around 86 degrees and stir again.
Test some of the chocolate with a
small piece of parchment paper. Let it
sit on the paper for about 2 minutes. If
the chocolate sets up firmly and looks
glossy, it has been properly tempered.
If not, add more chocolate and repeat
the process again until it is tempered
Howw too temperr chocolatee forr aa Valentine’ss treat Howw too temperr chocolatee forr aa Valentine’ss treatHow to temper chocolate for a Valentine’s treatContinued from page 12
correctly.
Make sure that no droplets of
water come in contact with the choco -
late; otherwise it might seize up and
not temper properly. Also, start with a
good-quality chocolate that is
chopped into small pieces so it will
melt more easily. Chocolate makers
sell small pieces of chocolate known
as pistoles, callets or wafers.
Once the chocolate is tempered,
be sure to keep it at a consistent tem -
perature of around 100 F to 90 F until
you are done working with it.
Chocolate is savory, decadent and
a prized gift for Valentine’s Day.
Properly tempered chocolate is some -
thing anyone can do at home.
Sweet Confections byy Regina by Regina
34 Waterbury Rd. • Prospect • 203-528-4000 • sweetconfectionsct.com
Casey’s Classic Cuts A Full Service Family Salon
Prospect Professional & Business Cente r44 Waterbury Road • Rt. 69 • Prospect, CT 0671 2
203-758-3794�� HOURS ��
M 9-8, T 9-8, W 9-3, Th 12-8, F 9-6, S 7-1
Give her the gift of pampering with a
Gift Certificatefrom
��Have a Dazzling Valentine’s Day!
203-758-3393 203-758-3393203-758-3393www.margotsflowers.com
34 Waterbury Rd., Rt. 69, Prospect, CT 06712Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm • Sat. 9am-2pm
We are proud to be a CT’s “Real Florist” and a 25-year member of the Connecticut
Florist Association.
All major credit & debit cards taken over the phone. Call ahead & we’ll have it ready for you! Daily deliveries to 12 towns from Middlebury to Cheshire.
$5OFF Seee storeSee store forr detailsfor details
Along with our Beautiful, Fresh & Affordable Flowers,
Your Valentinewill LOVE
SHOPP LOCAL! SHOPP LOCAL!SHOP LOCAL!
Margot’s Margot’sMargot’s Flowerss && Gifts Flowerss && GiftsFlowers & Gifts
CT’s #1 Chocolate!Order Today!
We always carry the most beautiful roses,
stop by & seethe amazing
“Rainbow” Rose- just as Unique
as your Valentine!
Order Early !
www.terrisflowershop.com
175 Church St., Naugatuck 203-729-2249
Don’t ForgetValentine’s Day, February 14 !
Roses, Flowers, Sweets, Champagne,
Assorted Wines, & Gifts
MYCITIZENSNEWS.COM 13Friday, February 8, 2013