Tag Archive: chocolate
Banning Chocolate Used to Bait Bears?
May 1, 2015
Big news from New Hampshireregarding the effects of bears consuming various chocolate products. New Hampshire is a state where hunting is a rich tradition. And, part of that tradition involves setting up bait for bears in order to lure them - bait that includes chocolates, which have been found to be fatally harmful to some bears in the area.
Yoga and Chocolate
April 24, 2015
Yoga is a well-known model for reducing stress and practicing mindfulness. Recently, it’s been infused with mindful eating practices as yogis across the country indulge in wine, food, and chocolate before, during, and/or after their sessions.
Earth Day Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe
April 22, 2015
Happy Earth Day, everyone!!! How will you be celebrating Earth Day's 45th anniversary? Head on over to EarthDay.org to find Earth Day activities in your area, or to learn about how you can help support our environment.
We've got a great recipe to help you celebrate Earth Day chocolate-style this year, since Earth is the only known planet with chocolate! Cake pops are all the rage, and this recipe for chocolate cake pops decorated as mini planet Earths are so fun, you'll want to share them with everyone!
Built with Chocolate Milk Campaign
April 17, 2015
During March Madness this year, a new ad campaign, Built With Chocolate Milk, was introduced. It features NBA star Kevin Love, a 6’10” basketball-loving power forward who claims to drink chocolate milk to help him recover off the court.
It’s essential for him to restore his body after games and practices, since there are 82 games scheduled each season, not to mention travel, and only a few days off.
White Chocolate “Take-Me-On-a-Picnic” Truffles Recipe
April 15, 2015
Spring provides us with perfect picnic weather. It's not too hot out yet to melt the food, or you, and with any luck the bugs will still be keeping their distance! All you need for the perfect spring picnic is a light jacket and a plan.
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Old Fashioned “Rainy Day” Chocolate Fudge Recipe
April 8, 2015
April showers bring May flowers. Unfortunately, they also bring us all indoors. For those inevitable rainy days this month, keep in mind that baking a little something can be a fun way to spend time indoors, and even get the whole family involved. Read more
Extravagant Chocolate Easter Bunny Costs $49K
April 3, 2015
Has Easter gotten a bit boring to you? All those plastic eggs and pastel decorations year after year. Maybe what you need is something a bit more… extravagant? Not to worry, there’s a chocolate Easter bunny on the market especially for you! Impressive 1.70 carat round brilliant diamonds are used to create the eyes for this year’s most high-class Easter bunny.
Chocolate Banana Peanut Cookies Recipe
April 1, 2015
To this day, one of my favorite breakfasts is toast slathered with peanut butter and topped with banana slices. It's a perfect little meal or snack, and the flavors combine perfectly.
The ingredients in these cookies - the banana, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanuts - also combine perfectly. If you ask me, they're an excellent choice for sack lunches, because they're sweet, savory and will fill you up. And they're so easy, you could whip them up on a school night!
Beautiful Giant Chocolate Easter Egg
March 27, 2015
Easter is just around the corner! Cadbury eggs may be most people's chocolate treat of choice, but have you ever seen a giant chocolate egg? Betty’s Chocolate creates 11 pounds of beautifully decorated chocolate eggs that stand almost two feet high.
Chocolate Raspberry Marbled Cake Recipe
March 25, 2015
I dream of summer - flip flops, big straw hats, and green grass. The downtown farmer's market is one of my favorite summer activities.
I enjoy walking the streets on a nice summer day, looking at all the fresh fruits and veggies displayed in a rainbow of colors. That's exactly what this fresh chocolate raspberry marbled cake recipe reminds me of.