Monthly Archives: June 2014
Behold The Holographic Chocolates
June 27, 2014
Typically, a single bite of chocolate can already leave your tastebuds in decadent frenzy. But there’s now a process available in making these dark, dulcet morsels look as beautiful as they taste.
If you want to know an example of a hologram, just reach for your wallet. You will see holograms on your driver’s license and credit cards, among others. If you don’t have these, just look around your home. They're in CD’s, DVD’s, software packaging, and almost everything sold as "official merchandise."
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German Chocolate Ice Cream
June 25, 2014
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Especially during summer. Heck, I can even devour some during nippier seasons. I love ice cream. I love it. What better way to beat the summer heat than indulge oneself in this cold treat?
Once you have the know-how to whip up this recipe, you will no doubt be craving to make some yourself and share it with others. But you won't want to wait for a get-together to enjoy it. The cool combination of chocolate, coconut and pecans is ridiculously good any day of the week!
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Scientists Reveal How Chocolate Can Taste Even Better
June 20, 2014
I’ll say it time and again, a good bar of chocolate can make any day better. There are many things about chocolate that makes it irresistible. The flavor, texture, and the aroma all add up to its being head-tilting delectable.
To all the self-proclaimed and true blue chocoholics out there, here’s yet another reason to celebrate. A group of researchers from Germany and Switzerland, which we all know are the leading producers of the best chocolate, are working their tails off to better its taste.
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Cream Cheese Brownies
June 18, 2014
There are many kinds of brownies on the face of this planet, but make no mistake about it, one of my favorites is these Cream Cheese Brownies!
They’re a perfect mix of dense, fudge-like brownies with the goodness of cream cheese. A single bite and your palate is off to experience the tanginess of the cream cheese. It deliciously tempers the deep richness of the chocolate brownie. I could not imagine a better way to enjoy both a brownie and cheesecake at the same time.
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Cravings – The Zero Calorie Chocolate, Yay or Nay?
June 13, 2014
We’ve all been there. You’ve packed your wheat bread sandwich for lunch and some celery sticks to boot. Then, all of a sudden, you’re consumed by the idea of devouring a humongous bar of chocolate… Right. Now.
Scratch that! Your beach trip is a weekend away. And you’ve been so hard on yourself just to get that bikini body you’ve been dying all year to have – or at least since the Holiday season was over.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
June 11, 2014
I don’t know where you are located, or what the weather has been in your area. In the upper Midwest, it's felt like Fall for the past few days. Spring finally came, then a couple days of Summer-like weather, and then Fall!
But I look forward to Fall. I will always love the bulky comfy sweaters, jeans and boots, changing leaves, apple picking and pumpkins! I know I have to enjoy warm Summer days first, but these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins will get you in the Fall spirit in no time. They are perfect for breakfast with a nice cup of Joe or to make your kid's lunch box more interesting. Put these muffins in for a healthy, homemade snack.
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Chocolate As A Substitute For Baby-Making?
June 6, 2014
Mark Miodownik researched the countries that have the highest chocolate consumption. Turns out, they are all located in Northern Europe. Switzerland is the leader; then Ireland followed suit, then there’s the U.K., Austria, Belgium, and Germany.
When you have a little too much time on your hands, you can look up the fertility rates in the said countries. It goes to show that females in these chocolate-loving countries happen to have fewer than two babies (except Ireland and France). Yup, that’s below the replacement rate. If this goes on, the said countries are bound to get smaller with time.
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Strawberry Chocolate and Cheese Parfait
June 4, 2014
If you thought eating smarter meant you had to kiss sweets goodbye, you thought wrong. Say hello to your new favorite treat. Layers of chocolate, cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh berry deliciousness.
Fun fact: parfait (pronounced [paʁfɛ] from French meaning "perfect") is a kind of frozen dessert, that dates back to 1894.
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