Tag Archive: chocolate
Pretending to Eat Chocolate? That’s Crazy Talk!
July 31, 2015
BBC News brought up an intriguing question this week with an article that focused on a two-step experiment to test chocolate cravings.
Fair Trade Certified Chocolate – Rising Trend
July 24, 2015
Have you picked up a chocolate product lately and noticed a small stamp on the package?
It looks like a little person, and says "Fair Trade Certified."
Dangers of Eating Chocolate vs. Running with the Bulls
July 17, 2015
It happens every year, thousands of adrenaline junkies risk their lives at the running of the bulls.
Let's take a closer look at the dangers of running with the bulls vs. our favorite thing - eating chocolate.
Shall we?
My 25 Favorite Chocolate Quotes
July 10, 2015
Some people collect stamps, others collect baseballs, or multitudes of family photos. I, myself, collect quotes.
I've always loved quotes. I like that many people can relate to a good quote. To me, it's like listening to the radio - it's comforting knowing that somewhere in the world there's a handful of others listening in with me.
Chocolate Almond Morsels Recipe
July 8, 2015
I'm sure you know what I mean when I say... Sometimes it's easier to hold back when you can physically count exactly how many bites of dessert you're devouring.
If you're like me, add "late at night by the light of the fridge" to the end of that sentence.
Of course, we don't always need to keep track of such things. But, I'll say - it's harder to leave half a bowl of ice cream untouched than it is to limit yourself to just one or two chocolatey bites.
Know what I mean?
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Supports Gay Marriage
July 3, 2015
Ben and Jerry’s classic pint of chocolate chip cookie dough has just been renamed to, “I Dough, I Dough”, in support of the legalization of gay marriage in the U.S.
The pint features two same-sex cows on the cover, dressed in wedding attire, and the O’s in “dough” have been swapped out for linking golden wedding bands.
John Lennon’s Chocolate Craving Revealed
June 26, 2015
Are you a fan of The Beatles? What about Beatles trivia? Of course, you say.
It seems that when we love something, like America loved The Beatles, we just can’t let it go. That’s why we like to resurrect facts and interesting tidbits of information in trivia games with friends and family. Well, I’ve got a good one for you.
But, how does this relate to chocolate? Let me tell you…
Banana Chocolate Cake Recipe
June 24, 2015
Remember eating those delicious chocolate covered banana "monkey tails" as a kid? Those were the best.
Bananas have always been my favorite fruit, but I'm not the only one crazy about bananas anymore. The adorable minions of Despicable Me are all about them, too!
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar Makeover
June 19, 2015
Apart from the occasional sweet treat that finds its way onto my taste buds, I typically like to know what I’m eating. Exactly what I’m eating.
Most millennials are the same way.
In fact, consumer demand for clear labeling and natural ingredients in the food industry is growing.
That’s why this chocolate manufacturing giant is making changes.
Easy Chocolate Turtle Candy Recipe
June 17, 2015
Picture this - you've rented a Redbox flick, or found something to watch on Netflix, you've gathered up the troops, and everyone's ready to watch...
Until someone mentions chocolate. (Trust me. It happens at my house all. the. time.)
We've got you covered. Read on for the perfect solution to this problem.