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How To Pair Chocolate and Coffee

Chocolate and coffee are two of my most favorite food in the world. Put them together and you get a match made in heaven! When done right, coffee can boost the chocolate taste making it richer and smoother than silk. You can tell from this that I’m already day dreaming about it!

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Do You Think You Are Addicted To Chocolate?

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?

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6 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Making Homemade Chocolates

Chocolate is meant to bring a smile to your face… but what if it doesn’t? Well, you are not alone. The chocolate-making process is sometimes not so sweet!

While making chocolate may seem simple, it can be very technical to work with. Preparation, attention to detail, and the way you handle chocolate will have a huge impact on the end result.

To prevent your chocolatey treat from turning into a cocoa-tastrophe, here are 6 big mistakes to avoid when making homemade chocolate.

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D. Barbero Italian Chocolates Review – Part 2

Last week I broke into my variety pack of D. Barbero chocolate Mixed Napolitains and discovered a nice surprise – 70% Cuban chocolate!  I wonder what’s in store for me today?

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Wine and Chocolate 101: Pairing Advice

Chocolate is a treat that many people desire and love to indulge in. It goes with many things, including wine, but needs to be paired accordingly for the best flavours to really come from the combination.

If you’re a wine and chocolate lover but you’ve never really experimented with both together, this expert guide will give you the best pairing advice for both wine and chocolate so you can gain a better tasting experience.

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Chocolaterie ICKX – Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins

Chocolaterie Ickx makes Belgian seasonal chocolate box novelties sold to high end department stores and chocolate shops.  The company was founded in the 1970s, primarily making pralines. Eventually, the growth of the company led to the building of a new chocolate factory in Essen, Belgium.

My family received a box of Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins as a gift for Halloween. The autumn collection has four varieties: Salted Carmel (Milk Chocolate), Chocolate Crème (Dark Chocolate), Pecan Praline (White Chocolate), and Pumpkin Ganache (Spiced Confectionery Coating).

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Interview CUO Chocolate Expert

Interview with CUO’s own Bryn Kirk

We'll get right to it in this post, as there's quite a bit of content.

In an exclusive interview, I asked our own chocolate expert and head of CUO's online chocolate classes, Bryn Kirk, 12 interesting questions about chocolate!

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White Chocolate Chips CUO Recipes

Wacky White Chocolate Recipe Roundup

Tired of searching for white chocolate recipes?

We've gathered every white chocolate recipe ever posted on Chocolate University Online, and some favorites from around the world wide web! 

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white chocolate butter cream frosting recipe CUO

White Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting Recipe

Chocolate University Online Recipe CUO

Mmm... butter.

Nature's second-best gift to mankind (second to CHOCOLATE, of course!)

My grandpa lived to be 100 years old and ate real butter his whole life.

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Peanut Butter White Chocolate Candy Dreams

Looking for a great recipe to try on a hot summer's day that doesn't require turning on the oven? You've found one here, my friend.

This recipe is fun and easy to make (i.e. you could enlist the help of little hands) and there's no oven required. Plus, have you ever paired peanut butter with white chocolate? One word - delish!

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