Author Archive: Ashleigh Rader
12 Perfect Chocolate and Pumpkin Recipes
September 25, 2015
It's Autumn, or for us here in the U.S. it's "fall", because leaves fall down. 😉
But all joking aside, isn't it just the loveliest time of year? This is my favorite season, mainly because I get to break out my cozy sweaters and tall boots...
Bavarian Spice Chocolate Cake Recipe for German Unity Day
September 23, 2015
The Day of German Unity (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) is officially celebrated on October 3rd, and has been a German national holiday since 1990, when the reunification of East and West Germany was formally completed.
To help celebrate from afar, test out this Bavarian spiced chocolate cake recipe on family and friends. After all, Germany is responsible for many of the things we enjoy here in the U.S. - Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, BMW, Siemens, Jägermeister, Hugo Boss, and the list goes on.
Chocolate Beers to Taste and Love
September 18, 2015
Is there really anything that doesn't taste better with chocolate?
Beer is no different.
Inspired by our German friends, here's to a happy choc-toberfest! Who's with me?!
Chocolate Boston Brownies Recipe
September 16, 2015
Registration for the 2016 Boston Marathon is officially open!
Since Monday of this week, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) began accepting registrations for next year's 120th Boston Marathon, set to take place on April 18th, 2016.
CUO Chocolate Survey Results!
September 11, 2015
We asked, and you answered.
The results are in for our CUO Chocolate Survey, and I'm excited to share them with you!
Chocolate Chip Bread Machine Recipe
September 9, 2015
It's one of our most basic human food groups - wheat.Â
We've planted, harvested, and eaten wheat arguably since the dawn of cooking.Â
For thousands upon thousands of years, we have depended upon this incredible plant to feed ourselves and our livestock...
10 Chocolate Relaxation Techniques for Workaholics
September 4, 2015
Labor day is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited.
Isn't it nice to be rewarded with a special day to ourselves each year, just because the nation knows we're a bunch of workaholics?
We don't want to get trapped in the "work is everything" mindset, but it can be hard to slow down and be good to ourselves...
Easy Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries Recipe
September 2, 2015
There's only so much left of summer - at least where I live here in the Midwest.
Although I'm stoked to see everything slowly getting pumpkin-fied, I want to take time to soak up every last drop of summer.
And, that means fun summer date nights!
8 Funny Chocolate Videos to Brighten Your Day!
August 31, 2015
Do you need a break from all the crazy, hectic goings-on today?
We love chocolate for all its feel-good benefits.
But - who's to say you can't get those same feel-good benefits from a little dose of chocolate humor?!...
The CUO Chocolate Survey – We Want To Know!
August 28, 2015
Here at CUO, we're always learning about chocolate, and all things pertaining to the rich, dark, wonderful substance.
Now, we want to learn from YOU! Read more