Chocolate Crafters of Yuma, AZ
March 7, 2011
No matter where I travel or visit, I must keep with the tradition of seeking out (and sampling!) the local chocolate shops. During my recent mid-winter retreat to Yuma, AZ to visit my in-laws, I discovered Chocolate Crafters. They opened last fall so they are brand new to the Yuma chocolate scene.
Right after walking in the door Lorena, one of the owners, asked if I was a first time visitor of the shop...
Ritter Sport White Chocolate
March 4, 2011
I love chocolate—milk, dark, even white. Now I know many consider white chocolate to not be REAL chocolate. However, if it is labeled white chocolate, it must contain at least 20% cocoa butter and that makes it REAL and GOOD. My favorite to date had been Ghirardelli’s Vanilla Dream but now I have a new favorite and it is delicious...
Chocolate Mint Dessert
March 2, 2011
Chocolate and mint are one of many flavor combinations that just “goes together.” Here they are together in a low-fat dessert that you freeze before serving.
THE Chocolate Room
March 1, 2011
Check out this fascinating chocolate sanctuary. Yes, it's an actual room with walls, furniture, and home décor all made out of chocolate.
Heaven? No. Vilnius, Lithuania...
Aldi, Lidl Brand Chocolate Bars
February 28, 2011
This is the last review in my consecutive series of store brand chocolate. Aldi stores in the US, and the equivalent in the UK called Lidl, have a few store brand chocolates to choose from.
Lidl's own brand offers a selection of single-origin tasting squares that I think are really good. Right now, as a matter of fact, I am eating a dark chocolate with cocoa from Peru at 72%. The snap is crisp, the intense chocolate is rich, the texture smooth, and the fruity notes are outstanding.
The Aldi near me carries a luxury line of in-house brand chocolate called Choceur. They carry single origin bars, truffles, and nut clusters in milk, white and dark chocolate.
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Giant Chocolate Billboard
February 25, 2011
OK, I'm keeping it quick today. This is another one of my “time for a quick chuckle” type of blog posts.
This giant chocolate bar-shaped sign looks good enough to eat, don't you think?
Read the whole article at the link below:
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Chocolate Chemistry
February 24, 2011
This is officially the International Year of Chemistry 2011 brought to you by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Chemistry is essential for our future and an improved quality standard of living for everyone.
What does this have to do with chocolate?
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Dark Chocolate & Irish Cream Pudding
February 23, 2011
When the mood strikes for warm, homemade pudding try this dark chocolate variation using a shot of Irish Cream liqueur.
| Dark Chocolate & Irish Cream Pudding • 1 egg • 1 1/2 cups of milk • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa • 2/3 cups of sugar • 3 Tbsp. corn starch • 2 Tbsp. butter • 4 oz. chopped dark chocolate • 1/4 cup Irish Cream liqueur • Toppings: whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder Read more |
Chocolate Facial Mask Recipe
February 22, 2011
One day I came home from work to find my daughter putting lemon juice and sugar on her face. “What are you doing?” I asked. “I’m making my own facial scrub,” she answered, “and next, I’m making pore strips out of gelatin and honey.” There goes my grocery budget!
The practice of using food as a beauty treatment is certainly not new. And for my daughter, the interest in making her own natural products from scratch comes partly from being sensitive to harsh, laboratory made chemicals. Plus, it appeals to her creative side!
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