little LADIES WHO LUNCH

This is *so* easy to pull off, folks, and so delicious.  I hope you give it a try! 

All you need is your fruit of choice and a high quality dark chocolate bar.  Melt the chocolate in a water bath.  Don’t know how?  No longer a valid excuse:

• Chop the chocolate bar into semi-uniform pieces to ensure even melting. Do not just chuck the entire bar into a bowl and expect things to go well.
• Avoid all contact with water, as even a single drop of water will spoil the fun! Make sure your bowl and spatulas are completely dry.
• Heat water in a sauce pan or other pot, and insert bowl so it sits directly over the water or just inside of it — again, not allowing any water to chocolate contact.
• Melt the chocolate slowly over low heat. Chocolate is delicate and can become grainy if overheated.
• Stir the chocolate frequently with a rubber spatula once the outer edges start to melt.  Continue stirring until chocolate is thoroughly melted.
• You’re done.

Now either drizzle the chocolate over your fruit of choice or dip your fruit into the melted chocolate and set on wax paper.   Don’t be shy — go ahead and experiment.  Dried fruit (such as apricots) is yummy as well, but for Valentine’s Day I’d encourage chocolate covered organic strawberries or pomegranate seeds with a chocolate drizzle.

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