November 29, 2005
Dessert Appetizer
 So, Anna and I were in charge of the dessert appetizer this Thanksgiving. Not to be confused with a regular appetizer, or a full-blown dessert course, our dish was served between dinner and dessert. As you can see, we used Teddy Grahams, Mint Choco Chip ice cream, and chocolate Shell to create a culinary wonder. |
 It is important to note that Anna and I have practiced our technique, and it takes incredible skill to be able to make this appetizer. We are still perfecting our techniqe and making slight modifications to our ingredient list, but overall the dish was a GREAT SUCCESS. Although some doubted the culinary value of Teddy Grahams (ahem, FATHER), it was quite obvious when the course was served that it was particularly enjoyed by those most skeptical. |
 You see, the best thing about Teddy Grahamwiches is that they are so small, and thus it is easy to enjoy their taste without ruining one's appetite for the grander desserts yet to come. Be forewarned: there are several unforseen obstacles in making this dish, and it cannot be successfully produced with minimal effort. It was difficult to get them as aesthetically pleasing as possible, but come next Thanksgiving, our dish will be even more improved. And MANY THANKS to the creative JENNA KATZ, as she developed the chocolate coating idea. Our Teddy Grahamwiches would have been much less impressive if they didn't involve this important step. |
Posted by rgutwin at November 29, 2005 10:20 PM
Comments
Thanks for the details. The pictures are key. I have also doubted at times the culinary value of Teddy Grahams, but perhaps that judgment was premature. After all, I had never even heard of a dessert appetizer, much less this alleged culinary wonder.
Posted by: Diana at November 30, 2005 01:46 AM
The cinema verite style photo doesn't do them justice. They were the pieces de resistance of not just the dessert sequence but the entire meal. The only problem as Becca noted is in the area of operations - the production line simply couldn't meet demand. Multiple rather laborious batches yielded 5 per person but these ran out almost instantly - really 12 or even 20 pp to be safe would have been optimal. Like any fine art, teddy grahamwich production is highly labor intensive and inherently difficult if not impossible to automate. Nevertheless I have no doubt that, had they realized how poorly the poached pears would turn out, they would have found a way to kick it into overdrive. Definitely a classic, these little guys.
Posted by: Beth at November 30, 2005 05:12 PM
Sorry, this comment has nothing to do with teddy gramwhiches...although they were extreamly tasty. I was looking around and I found: "A pink ribbon with a white shadow will be available as a sticker and also as an embroidered ribbon to stick on caps and t-shirts. These special ribbons will recognize family and friends who are directly effected by breast cancer." on the Race for the Cure website. I want my co-survivor ribon!! Where is it?!? anyway...
Posted by: a-fosimizizzle at December 1, 2005 04:47 PM
I KNOW about the co-survivor ribbon! When we went to the race this year, and they said they didn't have them, I was like, "But you SAID you would!" :-) We'll have to procure one through some other mean...
Posted by: Rebecca at December 1, 2005 05:30 PM
Cool. I found your site as I have been specifically looking for Teddy Graham recipes. There are more around then I would have thought. I admire your patience in making these. I love the concept!
Posted by: John at December 20, 2005 11:08 PM
I am quite impressed with how your little teddy bear treats came out. I wish I could try one.... Also, it should be noted that we have to get working on our other top secret creation. In conclusion, I believe it's safe to say you had two co-surviors this year....we're complaining next year to the top dog if things don't work out. Well, have a MERRY christmas.
Posted by: Jenna Rose at December 27, 2005 03:00 PM