Hello World! Welcome Friends! It goes without saying that food is awesome. Foodies reading this post would agree with the fact that good food is the secret to a good mood. You can’t stay cheerful if your stomach is growling, right? Food lovers across the globe love stuffing some flavorful delicacies. Nothing works like food. There are those who absolutely love eating international cuisines. I have seen people who love Italian cuisines. White Sauce Pasta with a glass of red wine happens to be a guilty pleasure for many.
Food isn’t just about filling your tummy. At times, food ends up filling your soul as well. A sumptuous banquet is loved by all. As a food lover, you must have eaten a lot of delicacies, but have you eaten something that has been garnished using edible gold leaf? Yes, you heard that right. Food garnished using a gold leaf that is edible.
There are times when you want your food to look super-awesome, don’t you? Food prepared during the festive season are made to look ‘extra festive’. During Christmas, all of us love those glittering lights, don’t we? A joyous occasion calls for some mouth-watering delicacies. Edible gold leaf flakes can be added to the delicacies in order to make them look wow.
An FAQ
Is edible gold made out of real gold?
The answer is yes. Also, you can eat it. It is a non-digestible metal that passes through our body when consumed. Well, you need to be careful. Consuming sub-standard edible gold can cause stomach problems. You can find edible gold leafs at quality cooking stores or bakeries. Go for a leaf in the range of 20-24 Karats.
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As far as the use is concerned, edible leaf gold flakes are used for dessert decoration. Edible gold is available in the form of pre-fab flakes.
Here are a few mouth-watering recipes made using gold leaf. You need to try at least one of them in your lifetime
Chocolate, Earl Grey, and Raspberry Macarons
Your old-school French macaron just got a luxurious makeover. It’s the most precious macaron you’ll come across in your life. And yes, these macarons taste awesome. A little edible gold powder can be sprinkled over them in order to make them look wow. It’s going to be an expensive exercise but the experience is worth it.
24-Karat Saffron Poached Pears
Spiced wine-poached pears are a foodies delight. For someone who is tired of having ‘conventional’ foodstuffs can give it try. These pears would set your taste buds on fire. Vanilla-saffron syrup poached pears with some chocolate sauce make for an awesome dessert. It’s something you can serve at a dinner party. Garnish them using a 24-Karat saffron gold leaf and let the party begin.
Chocolate truffles (gilded)
If you’re fond of chocolate truffles, then you would know the best thing about them. You can stuff your mouth with truffles. The chocolaty sensation that engulfs you from all possible sides cannot be described in words. It’s a feeling like no other. They look awesome. The taste is far more awesome than the appearance.
So, here were a few ‘golden’ delicacies that you need to try at least once in your life. It’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Well, I mean you won’t get to taste foodstuffs that have been garnished using edible gold flakes and crumbs.
Enjoy these golden delights,folks!!!
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