As we all know, Halloween is a great holiday for eating candy. Whether you’re planning on trick or treating or heading to your local store or ordering online, there will be plenty of chocolate around. But did you know October… Read More
Archive for the ‘Chocolate’ Category
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What’s the Difference Between Dark and Milk Chocolate?
As a chocolate lover, you know there are big differences between dark and milk chocolate. Each kind has its own flavor, its own texture, and its own personality. Since they are so unique, these chocolates pair best with different flavors…. Read More
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Spring Tea Party Ideas: How to Pair Chocolate with Tea
Spring is the perfect time to throw a tea party. The weather is warming up, and flowers are in full bloom. Whether you plan to host a tea party at your home or at a local brunch spot, your guests… Read More
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Chocolate Around the Globe: A Chocolate-Lover’s World Tour
At every corner of the globe, chocolate reigns supreme. While we have our fair share of chocolate-lovers in Charm City, there are many other places around the world where chocolate is loved just as wholeheartedly as it is here in… Read More
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Winter Cough? Chocolate to the Rescue!
This time of year, it really seems like everyone always has some sort of “bug.” Everywhere you go you hear coughs and sniffles, especially from the kiddos! If you’re battling that awful winter cough, you may be in luck! A… Read More
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The Story of Chocolate Gelt: A Hanukkah Tradition
Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights. For eight nights in December, Jews everywhere light their menorahs, spin dreidels, give each other gifts, and spend quality time with one another. One thing that every Hanukkah celebration has in common is… Read More
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From Seed to Store: How Great Chocolate is Made
All chocolate, whether it is white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate, starts out in a cacao pod. Different types of cacao grow throughout the world; depending on the type and origins, they produce different chocolate flavor profiles. The cacao… Read More
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Cacao: Chocolate’s MVP
Most of us like to enjoy at least one cup of coffee in the morning. It helps us wake up and start our day. Coffee is made with beans, and there are many different varieties of coffee beans. Like coffee,… Read More
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Chocolate Bloom: When Good Chocolate Goes Bad
When most people hear about something blooming, their minds go to flowers, trees, and other plants. Did you know that chocolate can bloom too? Unfortunately, chocolate bloom is not a good thing. It is actually a defect, usually caused by… Read More