Artisan Chocolate Truffles and the Spices That Love Them, Part XII – Piper Nigrum
Most people would never even think of adding a harsh, pungent spice like black pepper to chocolate…but it is exactly this unusual and unexpected combination that gives these chocolate truffles that “wow factor” that you just can’t get with the same tired old assortment box from the drug store! Do you want to find out how? Read on…
Eat More Chocolate and Lose WeightWhen you tell people about the weight control benefits of chocolate, the first thing you hear is, “Are you crazy? You CAN’T lose weight with chocolate!” With the right type of chocolate – unprocessed, dark cocoa – anyone can definitely can lose weight, keep it off and even improve other areas of their health.
Valentine’s Day ChocolateIt seems impossible to separate Valentine’s Day from chocolate. The two go hand in hand and seem to fit together so perfectly.
Hot Chocolate Cocoa – Make Some Interesting DrinksHot chocolate cocoa is something that kids love the most. What do you think is the history behind this? There is a difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa.
Only Buy Chocolate That is the Best Dark ChocolateI do not understand why so many “so called” chocolate lovers complain about the calories in chocolate, when all true chocoholics know that it is a vegetable. It comes from the cocoa bean, beans are veggies, ’nuff said. True- The fruits from the cacao tree which may be brownish-yellow to purple, and contain 20-40 seeds or cacao beans in a pink, sweet-sour pulp.
Antioxidants Found in ChocolateFor the past decades, many proven scientific studies have shown that chocolate antioxidants are beneficial to our health and body. It has been known for a fact that the antioxidants present in chocolates, particularly dark chocolates, are potent source of antioxidants that destroys free radicals in our system.
Sugar Free Chocolate and Why it is UsedChocolate is a food that releases endorphins, among its many other uses. These endorphins are known to boost the eater’s mood. However, there are those that want to reap the benefits of this powerful food, but cannot have sugar due to health concerns. This is why those people turn to sugar free chocolate and instead opt for chocolate made with sugar alcohols.
Uses For Chocolate FountainsWhen you think about the types of chocolate fountains available for purchase or rental, you also think about the kind of chocolate usually put in it – Belgian chocolate. Belgian chocolate is a superior chocolate preferred by confectioners and enthusiasts the world over.
The History of Chocolate OriginsChocolate origins originate from all different parts of the worlds at different points in history. However, to start at the beginning, you have to first look at Central America’s Mayan and Olmecan civilizations.
Host a Chocolate Fondue PartyChocolate fondue parties are not a thing of the past. Fishing out a piece of food from the fondue pot while cutting up with a group of friends can be tons of fun. However, since chocolate fondue is not a regularly served food, your dinner guests might not know how to work the fondue pot, but once you get the hang of it, you and your friends will be enjoying chocolate fondue in no time.