Tag Archive: chocolate holidays
Mother’s Day Chocolate Soda Drink
May 9, 2023
Wow! It’s May already? We’re almost halfway through the year and it feels like I just blinked, and four months already went by! Who's excited for Christmas?
With that realization, I’m sure you know that Mother’s Day is just around the corner and as a daughter I want to surprise my mom with something special. And yes, you guess that right, with chocolate!
Mother’s Day Chocolate-Dipped Spoons
May 3, 2022
Wow! It’s May already? We’re almost halfway through the year and it feels like I just blinked, and four months already went by! Who else blames Covid?
With that realization, I’m sure you know that Mother’s Day is just around the corner and as a daughter I want to surprise my mom with something special. And yes, you guess that right, with chocolate!
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cake Recipe Using 3 Ingredients
April 26, 2022
Did you say a no-bake chocolate cake using 3 ingredients? Count me in!
Chocolate Milk as a Post-Workout Gold
April 19, 2022
Chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery drink? It might be the last thing that comes to mind. I know what you think! I get it! After an intense workout or a long run, one would usually reach for a sports drink... or maybe water... but chocolate milk? Huh. Definitely end-of-the-list. Am I right?
Do You Think You Are Addicted To Chocolate?
April 12, 2022
Did you know that according to research, chocolate is one of the most craved foods in the world? Some people even claim that they are chocoholics but, is it really possible to be addicted to it? Can we even consider it as a drug?
Chocolate Liquor vs Chocolate Liqueur (Plus A Bonus DIY Recipe!)
April 5, 2022
I know I’ve told you before that my favorite chocolate drink is a rich and creamy hot chocolate… but what I haven’t told you is what I’m saving for special occasions (or bad days!) which is the star of today’s show – chocolate liqueur.
First, let’s clear the air. What is chocolate liqueur and how is it different from chocolate liquor?
Heart Shaped Chocolate Boxes: The Symbol of Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2021
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Why? I can head to the store and buy ridiculous amounts of chocolate with no questions asked! There is no doubt that Valentine’s Day is a chocolate centric holiday, and heart-shaped boxes full of delicious truffles are widely associated with this day of love.
The Top 3 Halloween Candies
October 25, 2020
Halloween may be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun and enjoy the comfort of cheap, industrial sized bags of candy!
In the spirit of Halloween, let’s take a look at the most popular Halloween candies according to a study conducted by the LA Times. Would you even be surprised if I started off by saying that the top 3 in this list are chocolates? Nope, me either.
Chocolate Bunnies: An Easter Tradition
April 8, 2020
It's no secret that chocolate is a crowd favorite, and if you're reading this blog, I'm sure you agree!
As spring comes around, and Easter gets closer, you might notice that chocolate bars are suddenly being replaced with chocolate bunnies. I'm sure this is something you have always accepted and never really questioned - but where did this strange tradition of chocolate Easter bunnies come from?
Chocolate Romance in 18th Century France
January 16, 2015
There is a lovely little story on BBC.com featuring a man’s adventure into one of the best-known French chocolate shops in Lyon.
In this shop is where master chocolatier Monsieur Bernachon continues the French tradition of creating papillotes, which are chocolate bars filled with salted caramel, or stuffed with nuts and dried fruits soaked in Grand Marnier.