Monthly Archives: June 2013
Heat-resistant Chocolate
June 28, 2013
We have all tried buying chocolate on a hot day, only to pull it out of your bag later and find it melted. This problem could now be a thing of the past, at least for some parts of the world.
After almost 10 years of meticulous research, the manufacturers of Cadbury and Toblerone chocolates are claiming they are now nearing launching of a heat-resistant chocolate to the world.
The top chocolate, biscuit and candy company, Mondelez International told Reuters that the product they will be introducing in the near future is able to endure temperatures as high as 104F and not melt.
Tootsie Twist, Swirl, Twirl?
June 26, 2013
This Tootsie® Roll snack combination needs a name. What do you think it should be? Tootsie Twist, Tootsie Swirl, Tootsie Twirl?
Watch this video for a fun, quick, easy, and yummy snack.
Chocolate Travel for CUO Graduate School
June 24, 2013
I am really excited to announce our first ever CUO Chocolate Immersion which will take place at Walt Disney World® Resort, February 7-12, 2014. If you have already taken our classes, then consider this your "graduate school."
Fruit Tacos with Chocolate Tortillas
June 19, 2013
I was awestruck when I saw the chocolate tacos. I just wanted to whip up some right on the spot. Tacos are always a good idea, make it chocolate, and you’ll be doubling the fun!
Here's a quick and easy recipe of homemade chocolate tacos! Load it up with delectable fruits and you’re good to go! Delicious, rich, and healthy.
Chocolate Genome For Better Tasting Chocolates
June 14, 2013
Weekends are always fun for me. I always like to keep it fun and filled with activities I can't do during weekdays. However, when things don't go my way and they don't go as planned for my weekend, I get devastated. Do I sound bratty if I say I get upset when my weekend plans don’t pull through? A little bit?
Times like this, the idea of some chocolate going into my mouth is not so bad. Nice to hear about the open access journal Genome Biology backing me up. They have launched a fully sequenced genome for the cacao plant which could supposedly yield even better tasting chocolates.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
June 12, 2013
The idea of being able to make desserts using a slow cooker is always fascinating. It’s like it opens up a whole new world of boundless possibilities in terms of chocolaty desserts! Yes, it’s all about chocolate. What else would it be? This time, lava cake has the spotlight.
If you love pudding cakes, you will surely love this. It follows the same basic principles: cake batter, sprinkle sugar-cocoa over it, cover with boiling water and let bake (in this case, slow cook). Sometimes, this is referred to as chocolate cobbler.
Chocolate Makes Everything Better, Even Bacon
June 7, 2013
We can all agree that one of the best things in life and one of the greatest gifts of God is food. It is, in fact, one of our few physiological needs. One can never do without food.
On that note, I personally think the best meal of the day is breakfast. I totally dig breakfast food. I get thrilled at the thought of breakfast food. So many times have I drifted to sleep thinking of what’s for breakfast.
I love waking up to the smell of breakfast food in the air. Why of course, when we say breakfast, bacon is always at the top of my mind. No, scratch that. Bacon always tops my list when it comes to food in general!
It’s no secret that I love chocolate, too. I still haven’t tried chocolate-covered bacon, despite the fact that I wrote about it several times already. It never fails to get my attention, though. And now, this… 23-Karat Gold Chocolate Bacon. Yup, you read right.
Red, White & Blue Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel
June 5, 2013
There's always something bewitching about homemade treats, homemade chocolate-covered pretzels being one of them. Fancy pretzel rods are everywhere, and they tend to ostentatious. They can get quite intimidating at times, but we should not forget how easy they are to make at home.
You can whip them up for a party, or during a typical day with your family. They are easy to make, and boy are they delish!