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Monday, November 3, 2014

Tea & Chocolate Dipped Oranges

Chocolate Dipped Oranges: The Charm of Home
I experimented this weekend with a fruit and chocolate sweet treat for the holidays.  Something different than a cookie or candy, something that doesn't taste so overloaded with sugar.

Chocolate Dipped Oranges: The Charm of Home
I tried chocolate dipped tangerines, which were too sour. Then, I decided sweet navel oranges were the perfect citrus item to dip in chocolate.  The chocolate I used was Guittard Semisweet Chocolate Baking Chips.

Chocolate Dipped Oranges: The Charm of Home
The chocolate chips tempered really well and dried with a nice snap when you bit into the fruit.  I just dipped half of the orange slice into the chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. The chocolate is still wet here in this shot.  I photographed this later in the afternoon and with daylight savings time I was losing my natural light source fast.  The teacup is made by Old Amsterdam Porcelain Works.

 "The art of tea, whichever way you drink it, or whichever country you are from, has one underlying thread for all of us.  It is the cultivation of yourself as you follow the ceremony of preparing your tea, the way in which you make your tea, how and where you drink it, and with whom.  Making a cup of tea creates a space for just being."
~Nicola Salter

Sherry
I will link this to:
  
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage 
A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life 
Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites
Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups 
Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog 
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Say G'Day at Natasha in Oz
Your Going to Love it Tuesday At Kathe with an E
The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate AddictTotally Terrific Tuesday at Live Randomly Simple
Treasure Box Tuesday at Yesterfood
Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm
Strut Your Stuff Saturday at Six Sisters Stuff 
Homemaking Linkup at Hope In Every Season 
The Best Blog Recipes link party 
Anything Goes Party at Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo
Sweet and Savoury Sunday at Baking in Pyjamas
Tickle My Taste Buds Tuesdays at Lori's Culinary Creations
Fridays Unfolded at Nancherrow
Project Inspire at An Extraordinary Day
Foodie Friends Friday at Walking on Sunshine
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27 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 3, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Great idea and sounds delicious.

    Beautiful pics of your new tea sweets!

    Really like that quote, too.

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 3, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    They look yummy Sherry...that first shot is so pretty!!

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  3. Gentle JoyNovember 3, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    The chocolate covered orange slices... with salt, was a great idea... and they are so pretty too. :)

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  4. LeslieNovember 3, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Chocolate dipped oranges... Sounds like my new favorite! Yummy!! I've had chocolate dipped candied oranges and they were divine, so I'm sure I would like these.
    Blessings,
    Leslie

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  5. BernideenNovember 3, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Delicious and unique!

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  6. martinealisonNovember 3, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Une très bonne idée et en plus cela doit être délicieux avec une bonne tasse de thé !...
    Merci pour ce délicieux partage.

    Gros bisous ☂

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  7. angieNovember 4, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    awwwwwww!!! angie from germany

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  8. Beth in NEPANovember 4, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Two of my favorite flavors together.. orange and chocolate! I will be trying this for sure!!

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 4, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    I enjoy orange chocolate so yes, these would be a treat for sure. Nice posting, Sherry, very unique! Thank you for joining me for tea and enjoy your day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. The French HutchNovember 4, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    I love this idea Sherry. A great treat without the guilt! Two of my favorites, navel oranges and chocolate, what could be better! Thanks for sharing this.

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  11. Martha's FavoritesNovember 4, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    What a great idea, my friend. You are always so creative. Tea drinkers share such an amazing bond. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  12. BethNovember 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    The oranges look great, Sherry! A very nice and healthy snack.

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  13. Judith @ Lavender CottageNovember 4, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Chocolate dipped fruit looks like a nice alternative to my usual treat of cookies with afternoon tea.

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  14. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseNovember 4, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    I love the idea of chocolate dipped oranges. I'm going to make some next weekend as my mom is visiting. Thanks for the idea!

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  15. JennyNovember 4, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    My garden club has an annual tea & one lady always brings chocolate dipped dried apricots. They are wonderful with tea.

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  16. Lets just build a house!November 4, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Hi Sherry, I came across your blog on Hometalk while looking for bloggers close by. I'm in the Effingham, IL area! Just wanted to pop over and say hello neighbor! Following your blog now :)

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  17. MarigeneNovember 4, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Yummy, chocolate and orange are my favorite flavor combination for desserts...I would choose that over anything else.

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  18. living from glory to gloryNovember 4, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Hello Sherry! I enjoyed the poem!
    I think those oranges dipped in chocolate is so pretty. Learning to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon is such a relaxing and comforting thing for me.
    Happy November dear friend!
    Warmly, Roxy

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  19. LindaNovember 5, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    They look really good! :)

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  20. AnonymousNovember 5, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    These look fabulous! Every afternoon at 4 p.m. I call out "Tea Time" to our four cats and they come running for their food. I try to use that time to enjoy my own cup of tea, and I dearly appreciate your quote.

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  21. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesNovember 5, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    I love chocolate dipped fruits - never had it with oranges, though, but I see how it would be amazing!

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  22. KarenNovember 5, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Hi Sherry,
    Your little orange chocolate treats look delicious and how I love white teapots and teacups. Thank you for visiting me. Happy Tea Day! Karen

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  23. Oliva OhlsonNovember 6, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Yummy!!!

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  24. Pura VidaNovember 6, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    a perfect little snackipoo

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  25. Alison AgnewNovember 6, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Yummy idea, and perfect for Christmastime! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  26. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    I think these look splendid! I bet the flavor combo would be so good, pinned to make! Thanks for linking up to Totally Terrific Tuesday link party! Party goes live at 10 tonight, cant wait to see what you bring this week!
    Jess
    http://www.liverandomlysimple.com

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  27. Natasha in OzNovember 13, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe at the Say G’Day linky party. I’ve just pinned this to the Say G’Day Saturday board.

    Hope you have had a fabulous week!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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