The Gift Of Chocolate
by Michelle Moglia. Sometimes we all get stumped for ideas for gift giving. You want your gift to be enjoyed by the recipient, but maybe you have used up your best gift ideas. Well, how about chocolate. I don't mean a box of pre-wrapped chocolate from your local grocery...
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Mayan Chocolate: More Than Candy
by Regina Schwartz. According to the Maya chocolate was given to the people after the Sovereign Plumed Serpent God created them from maize. Ek Chuah the God of Cocoa is honored in a festival every April with the sacrifice of a cocoa colored dog. The Spaniards noted that...
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Baking That Perfect Chocolate Cookie
by Dave Owen. In my humble opinion, there is not a better cookie in the world than a well-made chocolate cookie. I am about to tell you how to make the perfect chocolate cookie. The Perfect Chocolate Cookie Cocoa drop cookie, the best chocolate cookie. They are...
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Corporate Chocolate Gifts
by Trevor Kassulke. When it is the question of gift baskets or corporate gift baskets, the kind of gift basket you give to your corporate partners will speak a lot about you and your company. It will show what you think about your employees and clients. If you are...
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Chocolate Candy Maker - The Best Thing Since Enzo The Baker
by Corbin Newlyn. Are you a superior baker? Do you love candy? Why not try your hand at becoming a chocolate candy maker? While you might not actually work in a factory or sell your treats to thousands of people everyday, you will still be a big hit with all your...
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Milk Chocolate - How To Send Your Baking Into Overdrive
by Corbin Newlyn. Unlike dark chocolate, milk chocolate is exceedingly sensitive to heat since it has a high sugar content. Milk chocolate is mostly a mix of chocolate, sugars, and milk, and so it is much more ordinarily found in candies. For this reason it might be...
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Secrets
by Stephanie Foster. Chocolate chip cookies are a wonderful treat for the entire family and really easy to make. The right ingredients can make the most of whichever recipe you prefer to use.First, always stick with real butter. Margarine just doesn't work as well and it...
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Everything in Moderation, Including Chocolate
by Stephanie Foster. Hi, my name is Stephanie and I'm a chocoholic. Whoops, got a song about that going through my head. Bit obscure, but some of you may have heard of it. I'd hum a few bars, but you can't hear me.For me it's dark chocolate. Wonderful, indulgent, dark...
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Chocolate, The Energy Food & The Cacao Tree
by Stephen Campbell. There have been numerous studies done on the health benefits of chocolate. Some dietitians (the ones we want to believe - say that chocolate contributes to a healthy diet. However, there is also some evidence in preliminary tests that are...
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The Chocolate Tree & Medical Applications of Chocolate
by Stephen Campbell. Cacao trees or Theobroma cacao are called the food of the gods. While you cant pick chocolate from a tree and eat it, like you do oranges and apples, the idea is appealing!The cacao tree is a tropical evergreen that grows in many places, but always...
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The Mouthfeel of Chocolate & The Cacao Tree
by Stephen Campbell. The chemical and physical interaction of a food and the mouth is called Mouthfeel. This concept is used in several areas of evaluation and testing of different foods. Wine tasting is one well known use of Mouthfeel; it evaluates the perception of the...
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Unusual Facts About Chocolate & The Aztecs
by Stephen Campbell. Chocolate has one of the highest concentrations of lead of all the foods eaten by Westerners. Although lead binds to cocoa shells, the beans absorb little lead in the countries where they are grown.This contamination seems to appear at some time...
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Types of Chocolate & The Menier Chocolate Company
by Stephen Campbell. A dusting of cocoa powder with a soft creamy center surrounded by a thin shell of chocolate would be a good description of Chocolate truffles.The European Union has been involved in a dispute about the definition of chocolate. However chocolate is...
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Processing Secrets of Chocolate & Preparing Cacao the Maya Way
by Stephen Campbell. When the manufacturer receives the beans, they will probably combine several types from different regions and types of cacao, like coffee producers do. This is because the cacao from different plantations and even trees from the same plantation dont...
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The Rise And Fall Of The Chocolate Connoisseur
by Shaun Parker. The French have always enjoyed an enviable reputation for their love of gourmet food and their pride in turning premium quality ingredients into delectable, indulgent pleasures for the palate. From fine wines to foie gras, champagne to cheese, French...
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What So Great About Chocolate Fondue Fountains
by Ivanovich Cuxev. Can you imagine standing in your home surrounded by friends and family dipping your fruit and breads into a chocolate fondue fountain that you have only seen at fancy weddings before? If the answer is no, then think again! Chocolate fondue fountains...
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Why Choose Organic Chocolate?
by Jerry Johnson. Chocolate-the drink of wisdom! The utilization of cacao dates back to the ancient Aztecs, who believed it was a source of wisdom, energy and that it was great as an aphrodisiac. Think about it. You couldn't beat something that taste not only good...
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Gourmet Chocolates-Well Worth The Money
by Gregg Hall. A connoisseur of wine does not hesitate to spend thousands of dollars for a vintage bottle. A connoisseur of fashion does not hesitate to spend tens of thousands of dollar for a watch. So why would a chocolate lover not indulge in the most beautiful...
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Facts About Chocolate And Brownies
by Paul Emile. For over 100 years, the chocolate brownie has been a favorite of children and adults. Whether served as an everyday treat or as a special gourmet addition to a holiday gift basket, there's no doubt we'll be enjoying the chocolate brownie for...
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What s the Difference Between Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate?
by Chris Alleny. We ve all encountered both milk and dark chocolate in stores, and we ve probably all eaten some of each. We know that milk chocolate tends to be softer and sweeter than dark chocolate, but we might not know much more. If you ve been wondering what...
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What s so Great About Belgian Chocolate?
by Chris Alleny. You ve probably heard a lot about Belgian chocolate. For many, it s the gourmet standard to measure all other types of chocolate confection by. Even Swiss chocolate got its start in Belgium, when Swiss chocolatiers imported the recipes they later...
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Healthier Chocolate For Guilt Free Indulgence
by Chris Alleny. In recent years, chocoholics and chocolate lovers have more reasons to celebrate and to eat more chocolates with less of the guilt. Recent studies show that cocoa actually contains a substantial amount of antioxidants that is even higher than black...
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The Sophisticated Buyers Guide to Chocolate
by Chris Alleny. Not just because it's chocolate, it's good; maybe when you?re five years old, it does not matter that much?chocolate is chocolate is chocolate. But when you?re a little older, your taste matures, and you?re expected to have a little ?sophistication?...
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Chocolate Gift Ideas
by Jane Roseen. People give gifts to strengthen bonds, to remind friends, family, and colleagues that they are an important part of their lives. Fine chocolates are just about everyone's favorite. And as the food industry has evolved in the last few decades, gourmet...
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Is there more to life than...chocolate?
by Sharon Cacho. I have, in past articles, given you a history of chocolate. I have since then uncovered some more fun information about other of our confectionary delights. It isn’t just limited to chocolate, you know!Upon some research, I uncovered something...
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