My Favorite Recipes: Palouse Empire Fair Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Contest 2018

Dee Bryson, Gazette Columnist | Sep 13, 20180

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This year's winner of the Melt In Your Mouth Chocolate Contest was a short layer cake that stood tall among the competition, Mama's Chocolate Pepsi Cake, from the kitchen of Crystal Davidson, St. John.

One of the perks of writing for the Gazette is getting to participate in judging the "Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate Competition" at the Palouse Empire Fair. At first glance, it is a job that everyone is up for. One might even say it is envied. However, there is more to it than simply gorging oneself on the local delicacies. After a thorough analysis of the fine fare, it is scrutinized by a panel of self-proclaimed chocolate lovers. Sometimes there may be a chocolate skeptic included just to mix things up. The entries are judged on their presentation, consistency, texture, chocolate flavor and b...