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
Archive for the ‘Chocolate’ Category
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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
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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 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