National S’mores Day is August 10th. What could be better than the union of chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallow? It’s unknown who the true creator of the s’more was, but the first recipes for this treat appeared in 1927, where… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘chocolate’
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The Difference between Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate
Chocolate gets its wonderful flavor from the cacao bean. But if you happened to see cacao beans growing, you would NOT want to eat them. Cocoa by itself is actually quite bitter, so we need to add other ingredients to… Read More
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The Dessert Sampler Board Is the Newest Summer Trend
A thoughtfully curated sampler board is always received with a warm welcome at parties, events, and family dinners. The sampler board isn’t just a plate filled with meats and cheeses, but an invitation for friends and family to gather around… Read More
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Four Reasons Why Local Chocolate Makes the Perfect Gift
Gift giving is an art that requires thoughtfulness and creativity. It isn’t about how much money you spend, but rather how much time you take considering the person to whom you’re presenting the gift. However, there are exceptions to this… Read More
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Sláinte! Four Ways to Pair Chocolate and Beer
Chocolate and wine have had the spotlight for long enough– it’s time to move on to something a little more interesting. Enter craft beer: a complex, interesting, delicious alternative to the pinot noir you’ve uncorked with dessert. From boldly hopped… Read More
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Five Traditional Irish Desserts in Celebration of St Patrick’s Day
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! You can celebrate the rich Irish culture by wearing your favorite green sweater, attending a parade, strolling down to the local pub for a Guinness, or indulging in one of these traditional delicacies.
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The Food Lover’s Guide to Pairing Chocolate with Coffee
The key to any successful marriage isn’t necessarily finding a person that completes you but finding a person that complements you. The same sentiment is true for food. Cookies are so much sweeter when dipped in milk, cheese is creamier… Read More
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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Treat: Chocolate
On February 14, love arrives in many forms. It comes with a kiss, a bouquet of flowers, or chocolates contained in the shape of a particular muscular organ. Valentine’s Day is widely recognized as one of the biggest commercial days… Read More
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Tales of the Christmas Stocking
Here at Wockenfuss, we’re always saying that our delectable treats make great stocking stuffers! Our candies come in all sizes, some small enough to sneak into a Christmas stocking and some large enough to fit under the tree. The next… Read More