White chocolate is pretty much the underdog of dessert. Most people either love it or hate it. But beyond the argument of “That’s not real chocolate”, detractors of this tasty treat really don’t have much evidence to back up their… Read More
Archive for the ‘Chocolate Insights’ Category
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The Anatomy of a Chocolate Truffle
Have you ever wondered what’s inside a chocolate truffle? Well, although it shares the name, it’s not a mushroom – truffles can be mushrooms typically found underground and dug up by specially trained European pigs. But in this case, a… Read More
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The History of the Chocolate Truffle
Chocolate truffles are one of the most wonderful confections we have to offer. They hare decadent sweets with a wide variety of flavors and designs. This makes them an excellent gift for your next birthday, anniversary, or house-warming event…. Read More
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History of a Sweet Treat: Chocolate
Did you know that chocolate was not originally served in bar form? Who invented chocolate? Was it always sweet or was it bitter? Let’s go over the history of this sweet treat before we run to the nearest Wockenfuss Candies –… Read More
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Chocolate Industry Insights: Sweets on the Rise
Each year when you buy your favorite Wockenfuss treats, data is recorded and the chocolate industry learns from your purchases. The good news is that the chocolate industry is booming, and is projected to continue growing over the next half… Read More
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Wockenfuss Candies: The Science Behind Salty and Sweet
One day long, long ago, a famous pretzel maker fell in love with the world’s finest chocolatier. When the happy pair set out to build a life together, their romance hit a snag. Both were deeply dedicated to their culinary… Read More
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What’s the Deal with White Chocolate?
Most people either love white chocolate or hate it. It certainly doesn’t look like milk or dark chocolate. It doesn’t quite smell the same either. When people dig into white chocolate, they shouldn’t be expecting the same experience as they… Read More
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Feats of Chocolate to Check Out
As a Wockenfuss fan, you already know that some pretty spectacular things can be done with chocolate. From humble beginnings as a bean in a pod to some spectacularly delicious truffles and peanut butter cups, chocolate is a pretty versatile… Read More
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Chocolate World Records
Chocolate isn’t just a treat for romantic holidays like Valentine’s Day. Fans of the sweetest treat on Earth can be found in literally every corner of the world. This isn’t a new phenomenon either. Chocolate was revered by ancient Mayan… Read More