The next Kamatari and Minoru book is coming soon!
Who is Minoru?
Kamatari and Minoru Hates Bones and Ash is almost here and Minoru is bringing his salty chocolate balls for your enjoyment this month. No, not the balls you were probably thinking of. We’re talking about a dessert truffle made from dark chocolate, Himalayan pink salt, and agave nectar. In the book, Minoru helps make them to soothe a savage beast on his property. I made them for my family this past Thanksgiving and I’m happy to report that they were delicious. The recipe is quite simple and I’m happy to share it with you.
Currently, the editor says, in spite of some health setbacks, she is halfway through the final draft of the book and so it should be ready for release by Christmas. I’ll send a special message out to everyone once we get a firm date on its arrival.
But who is Minodu anyway, you ask, and why should I ever contemplate sampling his salty chocolate balls? (That joke is never going to get old for me, unfortunately, and I am truly sorry.)
For those unfamiliar with the Night Maiden series, Minoru is one of the two peasants who debuted in the very first chapter of the very first book, Riding a Black Horse. Minoru is a simple man, not terribly brave but with a good heart. After the original trilogy, Minnie, as he is known by his friends, is gifted with the ability to speak with animals. But while he can speak to wild creatures, that does not mean the animals like what he has to say to them. The hoof prints on his behind, the frequent teeth marks on his legs and arms, and a suspicious red mark from a goat head butt attest to that fact.
Watch for his antics in Kamatari and Minoru go to the Library and the upcoming Kamatari and Minoru Hate Bones and Ash in Their Death Stew. Oh, and here’s that recipe:
Dark Chocolate Salt Water Truffles
When hunting for the best truffles in the deep forests of Orloins, it’s best to keep a trained pig by your side. The hog’s keen senses are a true guide to finding the rarest treasure that nature has to offer. But for these easy-to-make chocolate truffles, no swine is required to locate the proper ingredients to make a tasty treat. The secret to the recipe is using only the finest and darkest of chocolates and cocoa powders produced in the warmer climates in the South.
Ingredients
1 ¾ ounces of dark chocolate
1 teaspoon of agave nectar or maple syrup
⅔ cup of water
A generous pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Cocoa powder for dusting
Directions
Break the chocolate bars into small pieces and set aside.
Heat the water and salt in a pan, once it starts to boil, remove from the heat.
Add the chocolate pieces and syrup and stir until dissolved.
Pour into a bowl and leave to cool, then leave in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
To make the truffles, pour some cocoa powder into a bowl (I used about 3 heaped tbsps) and dust some onto your hands.
Take a teaspoon of the mixture and roll in your hands to form a small ball, then place in the bowl of cocoa powder.
Repeat until you have used all the mixture.
Place the truffles back in the refrigerator for another hour or so to firm up, then your truffles will be ready to enjoy.
Happy Holidays!
Riding a Black Horse can be yours for FREE this Christmas. Keep warm with the Night Maiden by clicking the cover above. The free ebook copy is available on Nook or compatible device.
Kamatari and Minoru Hates Bones and Ash is almost here and Minoru is bringing his salty chocolate balls for your enjoyment this month. No, not the balls you were probably thinking of. We’re talking about a dessert truffle made from dark chocolate, Himalayan pink salt, and agave nectar. In the book, Minoru helps make them to soothe a savage beast on his property. I made them for my family this past Thanksgiving and I’m happy to report that they were delicious. The recipe is quite simple and I’m happy to share it with you.
Currently, the editor says, in spite of some health setbacks, she is halfway through the final draft of the book and so it should be ready for release by Christmas. I’ll send a special message out to everyone once we get a firm date on its arrival.
But who is Minodu anyway, you ask, and why should I ever contemplate sampling his salty chocolate balls? (That joke is never going to get old for me, unfortunately, and I am truly sorry.)
For those unfamiliar with the Night Maiden series, Minoru is one of the two peasants who debuted in the very first chapter of the very first book, Riding a Black Horse. Minoru is a simple man, not terribly brave but with a good heart. After the original trilogy, Minnie, as he is known by his friends, is gifted with the ability to speak with animals. But while he can speak to wild creatures, that does not mean the animals like what he has to say to them. The hoof prints on his behind, the frequent teeth marks on his legs and arms, and a suspicious red mark from a goat head butt attest to that fact.
Watch for his antics in Kamatari and Minoru go to the Library and the upcoming Kamatari and Minoru Hate Bones and Ash in Their Death Stew. Oh, and here’s that recipe:
Dark Chocolate Salt Water Truffles
When hunting for the best truffles in the deep forests of Orloins, it’s best to keep a trained pig by your side. The hog’s keen senses are a true guide to finding the rarest treasure that nature has to offer. But for these easy-to-make chocolate truffles, no swine is required to locate the proper ingredients to make a tasty treat. The secret to the recipe is using only the finest and darkest of chocolates and cocoa powders produced in the warmer climates in the South.
Ingredients
1 ¾ ounces of dark chocolate
1 teaspoon of agave nectar or maple syrup
⅔ cup of water
A generous pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Cocoa powder for dusting
Directions
Break the chocolate bars into small pieces and set aside.
Heat the water and salt in a pan, once it starts to boil, remove from the heat.
Add the chocolate pieces and syrup and stir until dissolved.
Pour into a bowl and leave to cool, then leave in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
To make the truffles, pour some cocoa powder into a bowl (I used about 3 heaped tbsps) and dust some onto your hands.
Take a teaspoon of the mixture and roll in your hands to form a small ball, then place in the bowl of cocoa powder.
Repeat until you have used all the mixture.
Place the truffles back in the refrigerator for another hour or so to firm up, then your truffles will be ready to enjoy.
Happy Holidays!
Riding a Black Horse can be yours for FREE this Christmas. Keep warm with the Night Maiden by clicking the cover above. The free ebook copy is available on Nook or compatible device.
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