So what's an emulsion?

Okay, Okay....I heard you, you want to know, what is an emulsion? In the culinary arts, an emulsion is a mixture of two liquids that would ordinarily not mix together, like oil and vinegar.  There are 2 kinds of emulsions, temporary and permanent.  A simple vinaigrette is an example of a temporary emulsion, while mayonnaise is a permanent emulsion. CHOCOLATE, however is a less obvious emulsion, but nonetheless an emulsion of milk and cocoa butter.  So, there you have it!  Now you know what an emulsion is!