The mercury is rising, and the rain is falling. It is getting both hot and humid around here.
And though the nightlife in Taichung isn't what it used to be a few years ago, the food forecast is sunny.
Taichung Munchies, The Cake Library, Mum n' Pops, The Bread Guy, The NEW Salut, are all fairly recent foreign-run endeavors that are just getting under way, and from what I've tried of each of them, they should have a bright future. I think that it's no coincidence that they are all run very, very sincere and kind people who are really passionate about bringing honest, delicious western food to Taichung. Nothing fancy. Yet.
The Compass Taichung International Food & Music Festival. I was really excited for this event last year. It was lots of fun and a great chance to sample food from all over the city in one small area. I remember having really good barbecued lamb last time 'round. And there's beer. Just cross you fingers that the weather is nice.
Of note, for the last Kooks in the Kitchen video I made with Britt, I did a quick take on a recipe, or a technique, or a formula, for a no-cream, eggless chocolate 'mousse' that worked really well and was super easy. Just melt chocolate in a bowl and then whip it hard and fast in a chilled bowl. The result is a satiny, light-ish chocolate mousse that has a really nice texture. Had some Grand Marnier. Threw so of that in, too.
The recipe/technique is up at Cafe Fernando, my new favorite blog.
It's really easy, and hey, in this weather, the chocolate practically melts itself...You're halfway there!
Now whip it!
See you at the food fest!
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