Smokey Blue Truffles - Two of Oregon's Finest Culinary Artisans Create Magic
Lillie Belle Farms Hand Made Chocolates and world renowned cheese makers the Rogue Creamery have created a beautiful culinary marriage. The new Smokey Blue® Chocolate Truffle
Central Point, OR (PRWEB) June 4, 2007 -- Lillie Belle Farms Hand Made Chocolates and world renowned cheese makers the Rogue Creamery have created a beautiful culinary marriage. The new Smokey Blue® Chocolate Truffle is the brain child of chocolatier, Jeff Shepherd.
"I had been experimenting with the Rogue Creamery's cheese for some time; looking for the right balance. One day it just came to me and the finished product is just superb," says Mr. Shepherd, whose confections have been recognized as some of the best in country.
The Rogue Creamery's Smoked Oregon Blue was voted Best Blue Cheese in the World at the World Cheese Awards in London in 2004 and in 2005 was Voted Best New Product in the World at the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Awards held in New York City. As if those two awards weren't enough the cheese again made world history by being awarded the "Innovation in Excellence" award at the prestigious SIAL trade show in Paris in 2006. "This is a phenomenal accomplishment for our small artisan creamery," says David Gremmels, co-owner of Rogue Creamery.
Lillie Belle Farms' newest creation is made by combining this now world famous cheese with fresh local cream, organic milk chocolate, and toasted almonds to create a smooth, slightly smoky blend of sweet and tangy. "This is a brilliant combination," says David Gremmels. "The subtle smoky flavor we get by using hazelnut shells in the smoking process combines perfectly with the roasted almonds on the outside of the truffle. The balance Lillie Belle Farms has been able to achieve between the creaminess of the milk chocolate, the tang of the cheese, and the smoke has taken the experience of our Smokey Blue® to its highest level."
"Your first impression is of slightly smoked almonds, then the creamy smooth texture of the organic milk chocolate comes through with a finish of barely tangy cheese. No one flavor dominates the other," says chocolatier Jeff Shepherd. "Many people are skeptical at the beginning but after the first bite peoples faces light up and they are immediately reaching for another one."
"The Rogue Creamery and Lillie Belle Farms have similar approaches to our artistry; small batch, hands on attention to detail sets us apart from other food producers. We are honored to be working so closely with such beautiful people whose dedication to excellence mirrors our own," says, Jeff Shepherd whose small artisan chocolate company has been heralded as "redefining what it means to be an artisan chocolatier"
The new "Smokey Blue Truffles" will be available for retail and wholesale distribution in 5pc and 12pc gift boxes starting June 1st, 2007. Currently they are available for retail purchase at www.lilliebellefarms.com.
For more information contact:
Jeff Shepherd
541-664-2815
http://www.lilliebellefarms.com
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