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
Posts Tagged ‘chocolate’
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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
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The Benefits of Adding Chocolate to Desserts
We all know that chocolate makes everything better, especially dessert. But exactly how does it do this? Well, it turns out that adding chocolate or cocoa powder to a recipe can actually change the structure of your favorite dessert, not… Read More
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Turn Up the Heat: Pairing Chocolate and Chili Peppers
As the weather starts turning colder, adding a kick of heat can be a delicious and satisfying twist on a classic favorite. Pairing your favorite chocolate treats with the right chili pepper is actually a lot easier than you think…. Read More
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Cooking with Chocolate: Creating Savory Flavors
When most people hear that a dish contains chocolate, they usually assume that it is a dessert. Chocolate can be used to make a variety of unique and delicious savory flavors. Not all chocolate is sweet. Before the sugar or… Read More
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Different Chocolate Flavors from Around the World
Once upon a time, chocolate flavors consisted of dark, milk, or white. Today, there are literally thousands of different flavors of chocolate. These range everywhere from slightly unusual to downright strange. Let’s take a look at a few of these… Read More
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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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All about Marshmallows!
Marshmallows are a classic treat. They come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. Marshmallows are also incredibly versatile. You can roast them over a campfire or drop a couple into a mug of hot cocoa. However you choose to… Read More