On our way out of town we decided to stop at the Utah Truffle Factory. They were kind enough to give us a tour.
Jake Cavanaugh showed us around. His father, Keith, is the founder of Utah Truffles. In the back ground you can see the big drums where they mix the centers of the truffles.
After they mix the centers they pour it onto these tables to cool.
Once they are cooled down and have hardened they cut them. The (so darling I could just squeeze the crap out of him) guy doing the cutting is the founder of Utah Truffles :)
My boys favorite part was this next step where the centers get covered in chocolate!
My oldest decided to bring a notebook to take notes so he could write a report to share at school. Dude. He already had a mondo huge bag of homework and he CHOSE to add to it :) I Love that kid.
We got to taste test a new kind of truffle that they will be making. It was white chocolate flavored with lemon oil. Now, I have to tell you. I only tried one to be nice. I hate lemon flavored things. I would rather eat my own hair than a lemon meringue pie. BUT, this truffle was to die for amazing!!! And I am not just saying that. It was seriously one of the best things I have ever eaten. The lemon was subtle and it instantly melted in your mouth. I am impatiently wait ting for them to hit store shelves.
My boys thought they were pretty tricky for being able to "make" them.
Here is where they package the truffles in those shiny gold wrappers that make me feel like I have found the golden ticket every time I open one :)
And here are my 2 favorite things in the world..... My kids and Chocolate!!!
Thanks for being patient with me as I travel and I don't always have access to internet. I am painting rooms here at my Brother-in-law's house but have not done anything crazy amazing yet that warrants pictures. I will keep you posted :)
I think that chocolate is heaven! How fun for the kids...I bet it smelled amazing in there. Almost as good as a freshly painted room.
Did you know that I have picked out Ethan to marry my daughter??? Since like he was in 1st grade! I love that kid!
What a fun day! Cute kids!
Sherry's Bees Nest
Okay, you've sold me on at least trying the new truffle. I'm not a fan of lemon either, but I'll give it a shot! Yay for golden tickets! :)
So So cute that your boy had his notebook out. I loved that! That Chocolate looks amazing..and I can't agree more, there had better be tons and tons of chocolate in heaven!
Your kids look like triplets of different heights. Same face. Or maybe it's the hair bag? In any case saying I'm jealous you got to try a lemon truffle is an understatement. Unlike you, I LOVE lemon. And I also like a bit of something sweet after dinner. Which I just had. I have no chocolate.
~Bliss~
YUM! What a fun experience!
How fun!!! The new truffles sound AMAZING! And I love lemon so I really can't wait!
What a neat trip. Love your blog. Can't wait to see what you are up to. I love Chocolate and I am a diabetic, from time to time I can't resist.