Finger licking as kids … she remembered back – they'd lick each others' chocolatey fingers … then together entwined off to the sink for a wash … those were the days, occasionally repeated – sticky fingers …
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| This magical mythical, moving story of love, sacrifice and simmering sensuality ... |
She was always in the kitchen – he often watched her … her favourites were a Gateau Diane, decorated with chocolate caraque; also chocolate truffles … the mixture rolled out, leaving the little globules to set, before sensually rolling in dark chocolate powder.
Life moves along … yet here they were again – so near, yet so far … not yet touching – but that yearning was there … she could see his – and felt sure he felt hers as his fingers often gently touched her.
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| Chocolate Caraque being made - always chocolatey fingers ... |
Her memories came flooding back – she never forgot, could never forget … that pitter-patter of her heart, she couldn't control her emotions – now those erotic times and fantasies were once again at the forefront of her senses …
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| Ignition for their hearts |
For now they couldn't talk … but silent times brought all the other senses to the fore … she was always aware he was there, while his eyes saw her …
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| Gateau Diane - chocolate caraque on a dessert of meringue and chocolate ganache |
… some chocolate concoction was needed – it would keep her hands busy … her mind not so much … the kitchen and her grandchild opened that door … what to make …
Child and 'la Dona' had gathered the ingredients … dark chocolate for the caraque, cocoa powder for the truffles … the meringue dessert had been made, it was awaiting its decoration … the truffles also were ready for their final roll …
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| Cocoa powder ... |
… oh! oh! … pitter-patter in her chest … her heart was pumping, thumping, trembling …
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| Close up of Caraque ... tasty, flaky shavings |
Memories – the caraque reminding her of how often his fingers touched her palm, now a little rougher … but then: more to taste, to touch, to feel … just more …
Tag line:
Like Water, Like Chocolate … both life long intimate companions …
PS - If you haven't read 'Like Water for Chocolate' by Laura Esquivel - I highly recommend it!
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52 comments:
That Gateau Diane - chocolate caraque on a dessert of meringue and chocolate ganache - looks spectacular. I cannot bake cakes and sweets to save my life, but I know it is the highlight of the meal for most people. So I cut up very elaborate fruit dishes for sweets, my fallback position. My oldest (18) grandson, however, makes me a HUGE cheesecake for the holidays, enough for 12 very finger-licking people :)
Melty, gooey, sweet story. Well done. Now I'm lusting for some chocolate and it's only 9 am here
Hari OM
Oh that reminds me, I've got some chocolate in a tin somewhere in the kitchen... might be a bit fusty by now... YAM xx
What a wonderful treat, chocolate, in all forms! And so lovely to read each and every entry for this prompt. As always, tears to cheers - the result!
So glad you found your inspiration so thoroughly chocolatey!
After reading your post, I'm desperately craving some chocolate! Your descriptions are immaculate, Hilary.
@ Hels - I prefer savoury dishes ... but this was in my early days of cooking - and my Dad's party was special. Thinking back - I'm somewhat amazed it all worked!
Your fruit dishes sound ideal ... but your eldest grandson has caught your foodie bug ... and cheesecakes are so delicious - lucky you and your family!!
@ Joanne - sorry about the breakfast chocolate need - just glad you enjoyed the story ...
@ Yam - I don't have chocolate floating around otherwise I'd eat it ... and if yours has been in a tin for a while - then 'fusty' might be the word ...
@ Yolanda - the dessert was delicious - while the truffles remained in the repertoire for years. Very happy you enjoyed the read and brought tears to your eyes ... thank you. Yes - this came about quite quickly - it's been hovering awaiting today.
@ Damyanti - all the tine I was drafting or adjusting the post - I really wanted chocolate - usually I try and steer clear ...
Thank you re the 'immaculate descriptions' - wonderful to know I passed that test ... it felt very real to me ...
Cheers to you all - thanks for being here - and see you around the other WEP entries. The book I show caught my imagination for this entry - Hilary
That's some sensuous chocolate, Hils.
This is SUCH a sensuous and delicious taste on the prompt.
Now I need some chocolate *fans self*.
I'm with Liz! Pass me all the chocolate!
This was delicious!
I remember reading the book years ago, but I can't remember much about it now (not the impugn the interest factor of the book, it's just been awhile!). I remember too that it was a movie, but I didn't see it.
Hi Hilary ~ how delightful! Chocolate got the full treatment here - the eroticism of food and love. What better combination! I felt like licking the screen at your descriptions~
I love this stream of consciousness. It leads to a delicious place in her heart.
I never did this, but now wish I had!
@ Sandra - the book was inspirational in my thought process ...
@ EC - you nailed it - thank you! Some memory, some adaption ... so pleased to read your comment ...
@ Liz - yes I think anyone reading the WEP entries this month will be reaching for some chocolate ...
@ Jemi - so pleased ... I enjoyed the write up - and probably won't forget the process ...
@ Rosey - I so enjoyed the book, writing the post soon after I'd finished it - but really need to read it again ... perhaps on a cold dark night when I can settle down to it ... I haven't seen the movie - but the book was a brilliant read (to my mind) ...
@ Denise - the book really moved me ... while the foodie impact certainly came home to roost as I read through it ... the dessert took me back to my father's party - which I adapted into this story. I just hope you went and got some chocolate to enjoy, rather than lick the screen!
@ Olga - thanks Olga - you're right - this story is staying in my heart ...
@ Jacqui - thank you ... perhaps you can think about it now ...
I'm very happy this WEP entry touched your chocolatey minds!! Cheers to you all - Hilary
Hi Hilary! The magic of choco-romance! I loved your use of senses and pictures. Well-crafted, the chocolat is the perfect food here to tingle the romantic buds!
-Sonia
Lovely writing, Hilary . . . very erotic.
Hi Hilary,
I truly love your WEP entry. It is very sensual and speaks of days gone by, times that are no more.
Beautifully written.
Shalom shalom
My God, Hilary, you have me steaming here. Who knew that chocolate, delicious and decadent that it is, could so readily be used to indicate sensual pleasures of the kind we keep to ourselves! My mind is racing! Lecherous greetings from Ontario - David
@ Sonia - yes ... that's what happened here ... the book's descriptions and journey touched some of my remembrances ...
@ Janice - thanks ... just interested to see the responses!
@ Pat - yes ... perhaps times that are no more - or not as the case maybe. I'm very happy to read I'm touching everyone's own thought processes. Also lovely to have your 'beautifully written' comment ...
@ David - I'm afraid that's the way life goes at times ... it's escaped here. I'm delighted at your response to the posting ... happy days from secret memories or wishes ... my mind's been racing since I wrote this up ... ?! So I'll send you similar greetings from here ...
Finger lickin' thank yous - from a sticky Eastbourne ... I really appreciate your comments - cheers Hilary. ..... but I have no chocolate - I do have cherries though ...
Wow! Luckily, I DO have some chocolate to hand!
Such a beautiful story. Tasty too!
Beautifully written, Hilary. Now I am desperatey craving chocolate!
@ Anabel - well that's good ... I hope you enjoyed the chocolate!
@ Charlotte - glad you enjoyed the story ... and yes I remember making the dishes from years ago ...
@ Donna - good to see you as you prepare for your Camino de Santiago 'walk'!
Great to see the three of you - thanks for you and comments - cheers Hilary
I LOVE chocolate. And for whatever reason, I have been craving a bar of this sinful delight for the entire week. And now your post with all those chocolate-y descriptions....oooh, I so want a nice, big piece, right now! :)
Nothing like chocolate to stir emotions...
Now I want to go out and taste every single chocolate treat you've mentioned with such rich imagery. Delicious!
What a hot post, Hilary, it brought back so many memories, chocolate, the least of them. After all, I have chocolates in my fridge and can eat them any time...
Deliscius! Such an evocative description of a lifelong love.
A chocerotic tale! That's it, Hotel Chocolat here I come!
@ Shilpa - I try desperately not to 'want to eat' chocolate! I sincerely hope you enjoyed your bite or two !
@ Truedessa - great to see you ... and yes chocolate emotions ...
@ Beth - thank you ... the Gateau Diane was a challenge to make - but worth it. Not something I've made again!! So pleased you enjoyed the post ...
@ Inger - something clicked when I was writing this up - but the book guided me ... happy memories there. I've managed to resist the lure of eating chocolate recently ...
@ Donna - good to see you - yes ... life-long love at a distance ...
Thanks to you all for visiting - cheers Hilary
Hi Keith - I checked, but then it appears you'd gone to spam - just rescued you! You must have been enjoying your chocoerotic tale?! Cheers Hilary
This is just mouth watering! - in a few different ways. I'm going to help myself to some chocolate from the Fijian duty free that's somehow not been gobbled up. Brilliant take on the prompt, Hilary. As always, your entry is a pleasure to read.
Truly a mouth-watering post Hilary. A delicious combination of desirees. Those chocolate truffles have me running for a treat. Hugs :) xx
@ Nila - thanks ... this was one of the easier prompts and I enjoyed the writing of it - I must say the book helped a great deal. Delighted you enjoyed the read ...
@ Debby - thanks for coming over ... yes lots going on here - the thought process was quite difficult to hold in check!
Great to see you both - and am very happy you enjoyed the tale - cheers Hilary
Hope you had a great weekend with plenty of chocolate:)
Finger lickin' good! Wow, that was a very chocolaty answer to the prompt! Not just a subtle mention in passing. Great writing and VERY tempting at all levels!
@ Sandra - yes we had Airborne - the Red Arrows display along with vintage aircraft - who give us shows for 4 days ... so it's a busy time here in Eastbourne (if you like aircraft!). Coming weekend is a bank holiday ... then the Autumn!
@ Carole - thanks so much ... it was a little bit of a risque post - I don't do it often!! But delighted with your comment ...
Cheers to the two of you - Hilary
You have some lovely verse here. Hope your weekend was as well. Cheers,
So sweet :) I'm now off to eat some chocolate too.
'Sparkling little bursts of intensity.' Excellent, Hils.
Ooohhh getting hot on this blog! Love this. Great story and a delicious use of the prompt.
@ Sandra - thanks for both latest comments ... I enjoyed this write-up on the prompt ... and the matches sparkling those little bursts of energy - seemed right - so thank you ...
@ Bernadette - thank you ... chocolate sweet it is ...
@ Jamie - many thanks ... something seemed to click as I drafted and wrote it up - memories!
Cheers to you all - thanks ... Hilary
I'm not familiar with Gateau Diane, but it looks and sounds luscious.
cheers,
Great stuff Well written the intertwining between the chocolate and sensuality. Where is the chocolate. I want some now
@ Sandra - Gateau Diane came from a 1972 Cordon Bleu series ... it was extremely good ...
@ Marja - thanks ... lovely to see you - happy birthday for a few days ago ... I always love the NZ photos and news ... and I hope you got some chocolate
Cheers to the two of you - Hilary
Wow, Gateaux Diane looks amazing and I have never even heard of it before. I want to read the book and it is now on my wish list in the hopes that the price might drop a bit. Thanks for the post.
Cheers Diane
Thanks Diane - Gateaux Diane I haven't cooked since ... thought about it often, but not made it again!
The book is a fun read - especially for us golden oldies with long desires - and lots of recipes in it. It brings Mexico with its sensuous family story to life - it's delightful.
I hope you can get to read it - cheers Hilary
I love how much action slips into this excellent description story. Well done.
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Thanks JL - it was fun to write ... and remember moments of past days. Cheers Hilary
Ohh, lovely! Especially that last paragraph <3
Thanks Deniz - it was a fun post to write up ... memories and hopes - cheers Hilary
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