Thank you Godiva.... for sending me this lovely chocolate flavored coffee.... We indulged.....although fully clothed. And yes... Godiva makes more than chocolate. Get your buzz on!
The Lady Godiva Legend - from Godiva.com
Many hundreds of years ago, a woman of great generosity and beauty left an indelible impression upon the people she reigned over in Coventry. Known for her lustrous hair and bountiful nature, she dedicated her life to the impoverished and stricken.
Her husband, Lord Leofric, was a powerful ruler, unsympathetic to
the citizens of his kingdom. When he imposed a heavy burden of
taxation upon his subjects, Lady Godiva protested. Lord Leofric boomed
forth a challenge: If Lady Godiva rode naked through the streets, and if
the people of the city remained inside, the taxation would be lifted.

The ride began.
Throughout the streets echoed the foreign sound of hooves galloping, yet not a single glance flew her way.
Upon her finish, the thunderous cheers were heard throughout the
town. Lady Godiva had braved modesty and convention to win the hearts
of all who knew her. As promised, Leofric eased his taxation of the
poor, and her place in history was immortalized.
The legend of Lady Godiva has not diminished, but instead has
grown and deepened. Centuries later, Joseph Draps, a renowned Belgian
chocolatier, created a line of chocolates with extraordinary richness
and design, a collection of passion and purity. He sought a name that
embodied the timeless qualities of passion, style, sensuality and modern
boldness. His choice? Godiva.
As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemakers Program, I was given the opportunity to whip up something delicious with the Godiva coffee I received. And so... an old fashioned, coffee chocolate caramel ice cream soda was born. As a chocolatier... I am always ready to try new things and the buzz of chocolate and coffee are irresistible to me. The caramel was just an added bonus. I also spent some time on Godiva's website. They have lovely little chocolatey items that look delicious....looking forward to try more of the items, especially the Hazlenut Praline Biscuits....dipped in chocolate of course.
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Ingredients - Makes 4, Old Fashioned Coffee Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Sodas
2 Cups Sparkling Water or Soda Water
8 TBS Heavy cream
2 cups cold Godiva Chocolate Truffle Coffee
Chocolate Ice cream
Caramel Ice Cream
Straws
1) Mix about 1/3-1/2 cup sparkling water with equal parts coffee. Depends how much coffee flavor you want versus how much bubbly you care for. If you have a charger at home for making instant "soda water", by all means please use it and do not add the water for a fuller coffee flavor. Pour into your soda glass.
2) Mix in 2 TBS heavy cream per glass. Stir.
3) Scoop as much ice cream as fits into your soda glass. Top with crushed sugar, cocoa nibs, and coffee beans. (Trader Jo's makes this topping in a grinder... a must have) Give a little stir, pop in your straws and enjoy!
Thank you Godiva Chocolates and Coffee and Foodbuzz Tastemakers Program. I enjoyed taking a hot afternoon off to try some of Godiva's Chocolate Truffle Flavored Coffee. It was delicious in the drink, but it was wonderful to sip cold.... even with out the cream or sugar. It was a well rounded flavored coffee that had a wonderful smooth chocolatey taste. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am sure my guests will next time I serve them these drinks.
loads of choco-caffenation! xoxoxo megan
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Hi darling Megan, is there anymore left for me? :o) Hope you're well.
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Blesings, Kristy
Ice cream sodas are pretty much my favorite things ever. Chocolate, coffee, caramel, ice cream and soda!? It sounds like a trip to heaven to me.
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ReplyDeleteThis soda is amazing, with all the chocolate, caramel and coffee flavors. So rich and decadent, but a perfect way to beat the heat.
Oh my word, Megan, this is an amazing treat! Fantastic stuff. Love that you gave us the Lady Godiva legend too ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so refreshing and delicious!!! I want one right now!
ReplyDeletethose sound so great! What a fabulous treat to have. I would love to be sipping on one of those right this minute!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good, I could seriously polish off a large one of those now, maybe with a splash of amaretto!!
ReplyDeleteI want to be you.
ReplyDeleteYum!