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Jan
29
Just an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day can reduce stress hormones and correct other biochemical imbalances in your body. It doesn’t just taste good. It really is good for, so eat up… and feel good.
For more details, here’s the story:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/Dark-chocolate-helps-beat-the-blues/articleshow/5492043.cms
Jan
24
Hot chocolate is always good, but have you thought about enhancing it? Jonathan Bender at The Pitch, Kansas City’s Food Blog, recently wrote a post about taking your typical hot chocolate and gussying it up a bit!
Keep in mind that Jonathan is the booze writer, so his tips revolve around alchohol. But since chocolate pairs well with just about anything, why not turn it into a cocktail of your dreams?
Check out these ideas:
http://blogs.pitch.com/fatcity/2010/01/gussy_up_your_hot_chocolate.php
Jan
23
Are you going to be anywhere near Richmond, California on February 6? If so, you might want to try out the Chocolate and Beer Festival at Craneway Pavilion!
I don’t usually think about Chocolate and Beer as the best combination, but why not? Take some fine chocolates, pair with some great beers, and you might be on to a great taste sensation!
Here’s a summary page:
http://events.sfgate.com/richmond-ca/events/show/97185485-chocolate-and-beer-festival
And a site for more information:
http://www.craneway.com/chocolatebeer/
Enjoy!
Jan
18
“Less Sugar, More Cocoa” is one of the credos of Hotel Chocolat, a British chocolate company that has recently opened a couple stores in Boston.
Part of the philosophy of this successful chocolate company is to reduce the amount of sugar and use the best cocoa in their products. This way the cocoa flavors can really shine through for greater enjoyment.
Hotel Chocolat injects a bit of British humor into their experience. After all, chocolate is meant for enjoyment. For example they have a slab product called the Triple Chocolate Wham Bam. Regardless of the name, it is over a pound of delicious chocolate; a trio of flavors including mellow caramel, smooth milk, and creamy white, swirled together for dramatic results.
The company uses all natural ingredients so additives and preservatives are prohibited. The company’s conscience also extends to their suppliers. They constantly strive to give back to the cocoa farmers and cocoa growers to help improve their lives.
Click the banner above to check out the company’s website and order online.
If you’d like to read more about the company, here’s an article:
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/lifestyle/food/x532582887/Checking-into-the-Hotel-Chocolat-in-Chestnut-Hill
Jan
17
Did you miss this report? I did. Probably Thanksgiving got in the way. Anyway, the Lonely Planet published a report on the the top spots for chocolate.
The top ten include:
For the complete article visit:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/switzerland/travel-tips-and-articles/42/19614
Jan
16
Staff at World Chocolate Wonderland in China have assembled a replica of the Great Wall of China and created terracotta warriors all out chocolate. This is an effort to help popularize chocolate in China.
Here’s the whole article, complete with video:
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_life/2010-01-15/988202349855.html
The World Chocolate Wonderland display opens to the public at the end of January.
Jan
14
18 cupcakes, each a chance to taste a cocoa and beet combination! The claim is that these cupcakes are “light, moist, and delicious.”
Personally, I’m opposed to hiding vegetables in a chocolate cake base, yet zucchini cake seems to be a favorite. So it might be worth giving this recipe a try too…
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/recipe?id=9536109