Brony Chef Project #19: The "Cinna-Coco" Pummel Mocha

While the winters of Chicago still rages on outside, there is warmth beside freinds and good coffee. I recently started to watch more of season 4 and one new character that recently appeared caught my eye. She was only in one episode so far, but she has gained an impressive audience with the fan art and back stories galor. She is a background pony but I believe she could be more if the series give her more air time. She is simply known as Coco Pummel: a designers apprentice and an insiration for a delectable treat.

From "Rarity Takes Manehattan" episode 8, Season 4: Coco beside Suri's Polomare's "New' clothing line.

 

Coco's backstory is somewhat unknown to the series so far, but they are however some clues about her origin durring her first appearence. In the episode "Rarity Takes Manehatten", Coco first appeared as an apprentice to the lieing and deceiving Suri Polomare; a competator designer for the Fashion Week compition. She was shy and somewhat weak willed since she was an intern for Seri, but Coco did started to change when she saw Rarity's example of generosity. At the end of the episode, Coco decied to quit her apprenticeship and got the job of costume set designer for the Manehatten Theater: Thanks to Rarity.

From "Rarity Takes Manehatten" episode 8, Season 4: Coco Pummel giving Rarity the 1st place prize of Fashion Week.

 

Coco is considered what I like to call "the apprentice who became the master" type of character. She decided to guide herself to what she belives is right instead of following an experienced master of the craft who is only successful through unethical practices. Eventhough Coco was weak willed under her apprenticeship, she does have the concious to make better decisions not only for herself but for ethical bussiness practices itself.

The inspiration for Coco was to put in the perspective of Manehatten's caffe scene. I wanted to make something that maybe Coco would get regularly in her neighbor hood to start her day right to face any challange or as an escape from Seri's corruption. I naturally thought about the local coffee houses, arround the city and came up with a "Dessert" coffee drink that adds subtly but originally that Coco represents.

 

The "Cinna-Coco" Pummel Mocha

 

Makes 6 cups

 

Coffee

 

6 cups of hot brewed coffee

 

Flavorings

 

~1/2 cup of coconut milk

 

1/3 cup of coco powder

 

3/4 cup of brown sugar

 

Cinnamon to taste

 

 

 

1. Pour the coffee into individual mugs. (Remember to leave room for the coconut milk.)

2. Add a splash of coconut milk until each cup 4/5 filled up.

3. Add 1 Tablespoon of coco powder and 2 Tablespoons of the brown sugar to each cup and stir.

4. Add the cinnamon on top to taste and serve warm.

 

 

This drink is perfect for any coffee lover who wants to save money while still enjoying the drinks they love. You can serve this drink to to individual guests who want to enjoy some episode disscusstions or lay out some extra ingredients on a table to have a "customizable coffee bar" to create there own pony themed drinks. Although, one of the biggest perks of all is that the coconut milk is lactose, gluten, and soy free: so anyone can enjoy it.

I know this post is little late, but I am still updating. My kitchen is currently being remodeled and there might be some changes to the recipie photos and some delay, but It will look ten times better over time. As for the next recipie, I'm going to have wait and see once the kitchen is done, but for now: I'll try to keep things simple to accommodate my current situation. For now, this is the Brony Chef saying "I bid you all a-do" and enjoy a cup of warm joe this winter.

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The Brony Chef Project #8 & #9: Princess Celestia and Luna

In mythology from many ancient civilizations, there were gods and immortal beings that sort of explain how the nateral world works. The show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic also has there very own mythology. With creatures such as Timber Wolves to Dragons, the show is filled with immortal beings and fantasy elements that it could possibly compete against the other fantasy culture icons. Anyway, there are two chacters that has the true definition when it comes to fantasy and mythology of the show. Their names are princess Celestia and princess Luna.

In the show, they are the immortal rulers of Equestria. Both of them are the very essence of mythology in the show. While Celestia controls the sun and Luna controls the night, they both have a very strong presence of the land they rule. Even though both of them dont really show up as much , it does give off the theme of the two Alicorns (a combination of a unicorn and peagusus) the fantasy aspect of the show.

They are also a perfect example of a cultural expression known as "fanon" or "fan-character manipulation." Unlike the official or "cannon" characters , the fanon is made through the fans instead of the original creators. An example of this material would be Gamer Luna, Human Celestia and thousands more like this all over the internet. (Note: these are actually tumblers. Google it, I dare you.) This gives a lot of creative room for artists, writers and other fans alike to expand the Brony universe through these "fanon" characters.

As for the recipies, this one is a double header since they go perfectly together. The bitter, dark flavors of the Luna Tart go well with the fruity, bright Celestia's Sunshine Brew. Although the tart was actually used before the project even began. Orriginally the Luna Tart was used for a final exam for my baking class when I started culinary school. It was a rousing success and today, I decieded to share my successful recipie of my professtional career with you. As for the punch, it was inspired from a punch recipe that my mom always makes for parties and other special occasions only my vertion has a special orange twist.





The Luna Tart



Makes 2 9 in Tarts



Crust

7 oz of Butter, softend

1 cup of powdered sugar

7 egg yolks

1 egg

2 cups of all purpose flour

1 cup of bread flour

Filling

20 oz of Dark Chacolate Chips

1 pint of cream

2 tsp of Peppermint extract



1. In a stand mixer, whip the butter and sugar until creamy. (Make sure to scrape the paddle and sides to fully incorporate butter and sugar.)

2. While the keeping the stand mixer on low speed, add one egg yolk into the mixer and let it mix until fully incorperated into the butter. Keep repeating this step until all the egg yolks and the full egg are incorperated. (If you break the egg yolk, just add a little bit of the liquid at a time.)

3. Combine the dry ingrediants on a peice of parchment paper and pour a little bit flour into the butter egg mixture while the mixer is still on low speed. (Keep repeating as same as the eggs until all of the flour is incorporated.)

4. Once dough is formed, place the dough in a plastic bag or container and keep it refridgerated until ready to bake. The dough should last for up to one week.

5. When ready to bake,preheat the oven at 350 F and mold the dough to a tart or pie dish. Place the parchment paper on top of the molded shells and add ceramic pie weights or dried beans on top of the parchment paper. (This ensures the crust to not rise too high and leave room for more filling.) Bake the shells, one at a time, for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

6. Once the shells are done bakeing and started to cool, melt the chacolate by useing the double boiler method or by microwave. (Make sure you read the instructions on the back of the bag for proper melting instructions.) While the chacolate is still hot, add the peppermint extract and the cream. Whip together until creamy.

7. Once the crusts are fully cooled, add the filling to the shell about 2/3rd full and set it inside the fridge for 1 hour before cutting and serving.





Celestia's Sunshine Brew

2 small or 1 Big pitcher



Punch

24 oz. of Frozen Orange Juice, Concentrated

1Liter of Lemon Lime Soda

16-20 Frozen Strawberries

6 lemon slices

4 lime slices

1. Combine frozen orange juice and the lemon lime soda to the pitcher and stir.

2. Place the Frozen strawberries and citris slices into the punch and serve cold.



I tried to incorperate the theme of "Day and Night" for these two recipies, with Celestia being the simple and bright punch and Luna with the complex and dark tasting tart. With the episode pairings of A Bird in a Hoof (Season1 episode 22) and Luna Eclisped (Season 2 episode 4) they are sure to make the perfect duo for your viewing party or a wonderful dessert.

I want to say a big thank you to http://akili-amethyst.deviantart.com/ for the beautiful stained glass art. She also makes a lot of other stained glass art from the Mane 6 to The princesses and Villains alike. So check her out on the link.

Well it was a long one but it was worth it. I bid you a-do and stay warm out there.

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