How to temper chocolate for a Valentine’s treat How to temper chocolate for a Valentine’s treat How to temper chocolate for a Valentine’s treat Candy and chocolate are often exchanged come Valentine’s Day. Though store-bought confections might be popu- lar, such gifts can easily be made at home as well. Chocolate satisfies a sweet tooth, and some researchers believe chocolate is an aphrodisiac. In the 1980s, doc- tors at New York State Psychiatric Institute explored the possibility that chocolate could be an aphrodisiac. When someone is in love, his or her brain produces a chemical called p h e n y l e t h y l - amine, or PEA, which acts a lot like an ampheta- mine, triggering the hormones norepinephrine and dopamine to create feel- ings of euphoria. Considering chocolate naturally con- tains PEA, there is reason to believe that chocolate could also trigger feel- ings of happiness and love. However, other chemicals might be behind these feelings of euphoria. Whether this is the case or not, chocolate will long remain a romantic gift, especially on Valentine’s Day. Dipped pastries, lollipops and choco- late-covered berries are savory treats that can be whipped up rather easily in the average kitchen. Simply melting chocolate and pouring it over dessert is one way to go, but to create the shiny, firm finish that professionals achieve requires tempering chocolate. The act of tempering chocolate causes the cocoa butter to break down and suspend evenly in the chocolate. This also alleviates the white “bloom” What would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate? Continued on page 13 To Pamper Her from Head to Toe ❤ ❤ ♥ Get Away - $ 60 ♥ Spa Manicure & Deluxe Pedicure ♥ Omega 3 Firming Mask - $ 60 ♥ Lifts, Tightens & Firms Face & Neck ♥ Great Escape - $ 105 ♥ European Facial, Manicure & Pedicure ♥ Stress Buster - $ 120 ♥ Aromatherapy Body Treatment, Manicure & Deluxe Pedicure Prospect Center Square 6 New Haven Rd. • Rt. 69 • Prospect (Next to Mobil Station) 203-758-3422 Valentino’s Day Spa ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Gift Certificates ❤ ❤ ♥ ♥ Now Offering SHELLAC MANICURES Reader Clairvoyant Available for Appointments & Parties 12 Friday, February 8, 2013 MON-THUR 9:30AM-11PM ♥ FRI & SAT 9:30AM-MIDNIGHT ♥ SUN 10AM-10PM COUPLES... COUPLES... See our large selection of Novelties, See our large selection of Novelties, DVDs, Videos, Toys, Magazines, DVDs, Videos, Toys, Magazines, Lotions, Lingerie and more! Lotions, Lingerie and more! Blue Ray 3D & Parody DVDS AND Body Wand Products Buy 3 DVDs... Get 2 FREE! Get 2 FREE! Cannot be combined with other coupons or specials • EXP 3/31/13 TUESDAY IS TUESDAY IS Ladies Day Ladies Day 20% OFF 20% OFF Your entire storewide purchase including lingerie! Cannot be combined with other coupons or specials • EXP 3/31/13 and Fun Items from the Book Series Fifty Fifty Shades Shades of Grey of Grey Trilogy Trilogy Buy 628 New Haven Road, Naugatuck 203.729.9499 V IDEO T EMPTATIONS V IDEO T EMPTATIONS Make your Valentine Day V ERY SPECIAL! Make your Valentine Day V ERY SPECIAL! R agozzinos 1428 Meriden Rd., Waterbury 203-575-9511 Sun.-Thurs. 11 am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm V ALENTINE’S D AY D INNER V ALENTINE’S D AY D INNER Choice of Salad or Soup You’v e e trie d d th e e rest.. . . No w w tr y y th e e BEST! You’v e e trie d d th e e rest.. . . No w w tr y y th e e BEST! Receive a Complimentary Gift! Prime Rib with potato & vegetable.............................. $ 20.95 $ 20.95 Surf & Turf with Stuffed Shrimp potato & vegetable.................................... $ 23.95 $ 23.95 Veal Pomadoro with fresh mozzarella & grilled onion in Marinara sauce.................................... $ 17.95 $ 17.95 Chicken & Shrimp Francaise over pasta.............................................. $ 18.95 $ 18.95 ♥ ♥ FULL MENU AVAILABLE ALSO CITIZEN’S NEWS Follow us on Facebook & Twitter for Special Discounts & Coupons 29 Waterbury Rd. Prospect, CT 06712 203-758-5651 www.Dairy-Bar.com BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER A Prospect Tradition Since 1953 V alentine’s D ay V alentine’s D ay D inner S pecial D inner S pecial Thursday, February 14 4 p.m.-8 p.m. 2 for $ 40 S weetheart of a D eal ❣ 2 for $ 40 S weetheart of a D eal ❣ 2 for $ 40 S weetheart of a D eal ❣ ♥ Beverage to Dessert ♥ Choice of Appetizer : Fresh Mozzarella en Carozza to split Bruschetta and Warm Toasted Bread to split 2 Small Salads OR 2 Cups of Soup Choice of 2 Dinners : Surf & Turf... 2 Baked Stuffed Shrimp with a Petite Filet Mignon, Served with Baked Potato and Vegetable Chicken Marsala... Served with Potato and Vegetable Center Cut Stuffed Pork... Served with Potato and Vegetable Desserts : Chocolate Lava Cake OR 1 Scoop Ice Cream RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED • B.Y.O.B.❣ Join Us for a Special Valentine’s Day Event Conveniently located in the JVP Building 33 Union City Road Rt. 68, Prospect 203-758-6133 Full Service Salon Offering Lanza Hair Care Products Surprise Your Valentine with a Gift Certificate ♥ Walkins Welcome ♥