Coco y Cacao is a Hit!

One hundred percent of taste testers love Coco y Cacao, most would buy it. Admittedly, this is a very biased crowd, but I have to say that I approve of the final product. In fact, I just finished a bowl of Coco y Cacao and could go for some more. While the taste differs from my original recipe, it achieves my vision. Thanks Denise and Mandeep! The texture is much better than mine; it's so smooth and creamy, with tiny bits of coconut. And the chocolate swirl isn't gritty/pasty. I think I finally know what it means to have balanced flavors. Not one flavor stands out. One spoonful is not enough. To fully appreciate this ice cream, you need to eat at least a couple of scoops. At first bite, you taste the cocount (yes! I can taste the coconut!). Did I mention that on Day Two, I was having difficulty tasting the coconut? Then, you taste the chocolate, with the cinnamon to follow. Feel the heat? Not yet. Keep eating. Finally, you feel the heat on the back of the tongue or in your throat. If you eat a lot of spicy foods, you might be disappointed, as you are not going to feel a burn. If you are timid, this might be quite spicy. For me, I fall somewhere in the middle -- I can just detect the heat, enough to notice, but not enough to be super-conscious of it. I think this is good, as it won't scare people away from eating more. In fact, if you like spice, it invites to back for seconds and thirds. Enjoy!

Keep checking back for updates on when you might be able to try Coco y Cacao for yourself. Most likely June and July 2007.