Candela- The forgotten wrapper?

TanithT · 07-15-2009, 09:40 AM

I smoked the Indian Tabac candela that Casa Dooley was kind enough to send me to try. It was a bit simple and one-dimensional, but it was a pretty nice dimension to visit. It had a faint toasted-marshmallow sweetness that I usually associate with Cameroon wrapper, with some savory vegetal and herby notes. I'd smoke more candelas, especially as a food pairing.

OLS, there are people who actually do think that an herby-tasting smoke would be a good food pairing, and they'd also be candidates for use in a wood smoker or Cameron stovetop smoker to impart flavors to food. I've done cigar infusions into foods ranging from bourbon whiskey-cigar ice cream (different infusion technique) to barbecue, and they work surprisingly well.

07-15-2009, 09:40 AM	#32
TanithT Herfer Grrrrl Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Tanith Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 692 Trading: (26)	Re: Candela- The forgotten wrapper? I smoked the Indian Tabac candela that Casa Dooley was kind enough to send me to try. It was a bit simple and one-dimensional, but it was a pretty nice dimension to visit. It had a faint toasted-marshmallow sweetness that I usually associate with Cameroon wrapper, with some savory vegetal and herby notes. I'd smoke more candelas, especially as a food pairing. OLS, there are people who actually do think that an herby-tasting smoke would be a good food pairing, and they'd also be candidates for use in a wood smoker or Cameron stovetop smoker to impart flavors to food. I've done cigar infusions into foods ranging from bourbon whiskey-cigar ice cream (different infusion technique) to barbecue, and they work surprisingly well. __________________ Herfergrrl's blog - The Art of the Good Cigar: A Matter of Taste. Herfing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.