Serious Chocolate Contest Entry Today

It's not the destination, it is the journey...you've heard that before, right?

That statement rings true when I think about the last two weeks preparing for this contest.  I've learned so much about the differences between natural and dutched cocoa as well as pairing other ingredients with cocoa. 

Before it started I thought that I knew how to make a great brownie, now I know how to make many great brownies, as well as how to make one that has the flavor and texture of chalk, and a little about the science behind a brownie.

Wish me luck today in the Chocolopolis Serious Chocolate contest! 

Win or not, the journey has been a wonderful education and exploration of brownies!