Violet Pop Rocks

This afternoon we finally got to address our pop rock project.  We began by mixing a confectioner's glaze with violet extract.  We used the blend to coat and flavor our neutral pop rocks which we purchased from Chef Rubber.  Now we have the explosive flavor of violet in an explosive medium.  Of course now I need to find a use for them.  (looks like I found one...here they are with a pinch of our ginger salt and red mustard leaves, a surprising bite to start a meal)

Comments

[Noam Ben-Ami]

Holy Heston, batman! :)

Do you make your own pop rocks? Using dry ice?

[Rochelle]

aww very cool, Pop rocks is like a party in your mouth. I also would like to know how you make it. Your rocks look nice and big. We have been placing pop rocks on top of the brulee at work and also used it in things like pralines.

We use a lot of dry ice at work too its great entertainment :P. It looks great with sorbets, we also send it out with the petit fours and coffee

[Tana]

Pop rocks? You guys are too funny—and too talented! And I must admit: "Chef Rubber" does not sound like the kind of place that outfits chefs with paraphernalia, at least not the kind you write about.

: D

[Brian]

Curious on how you make the confection glaze. Looking foreward to more of your alchemy.