Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Day 101: Become a Chocolate Junkie

"Chocolate is the only legal psychoactive drug, a veritable cocktail of mind-interfering chemicals. It's a unique source of theobromine, an addictive xanthine alkaloid. It contains anandamide, which binds to the same receptors in the brain as the psychoactive elements in marijuana (cannabinoids). And it boosts levels of serotonin in the brain, as much anti-depressants do. Now: mild doses of serotonin act as a sedative on the brain, but higher doses can cause an addictive high followed by crash followed by craving response. You're looking at a good 25lbs to get high, which may seem a lot, but is actually much better value than illegal drugs, and won't get you in trouble with the law. So get munching!"

Breakfast: Cocoa Puffs and Chocolate Milk

Lunch: Bacon, Tomato & Arugula on Garlic Toast with Goat Cheese and Nutella

Dinner: Chocolate Braised Short Ribs with White Chocolate Polenta and Chocolate-Balsamic Roasted Carrots
I meant to get a bottle of Dogfish Head's Theobroma (chocolate beer). but the one store that carries it was out.

Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream and Hot Cocoa

So.... much.... chocolate......

All in all, it was actually quite enjoyable. The sandwich and dinner were both some of the best things I've ever had. Definitely keeping these recipes for future use.

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