Tag Archive: dark chocolate
How To Pair Chocolate and Coffee
May 17, 2022
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!
What Is Keto Chocolate? Plus A Free Recipe!
May 10, 2022
Is there really such thing as keto chocolate? Almost all commercial chocolates are high in sugar and carbs… and even if you find a sugar-free or low carb one, is it safe to assume that it’s keto-friendly?
Do You Think You Are Addicted To Chocolate?
April 12, 2022
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?
Ways To Incorporate Dark Chocolate In Your Daily Diet
March 8, 2022
Going on a diet and cutting out sweets is incredibly hard when you are a chocolate lover… If you are cutting some calorie intake, then you are surely trying to get as far as you can from desserts. Looking for more ways to incorporate dark chocolate in your daily diet? Continue reading for some tips!
Why We Should Eat More Chocolate (According to a Neuroscientist!)
March 23, 2021
What do you think of when you hear the term “nutritious food”? Personally, my mind immediately goes to items like carrots, apples, or anything green.
6 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Making Homemade Chocolates
June 30, 2020
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.
BarkThins Dark Chocolate Coconut with Almonds
May 22, 2020
I have to be honest. Staying at home during the corona virus pandemic is leading to weight gain! Seems that “snacking” has become a new hobby of mine. I try to snack in the best way possible, if that’s possible.
I’ve been creating my own snacks by making healthier substitutions in the traditional recipes. I counter balance with exercise (I love getting out for a bicycle ride) and I eat nutritious, healthy meals. Yet, there’s something so attractive about reaching for a ready-made, crunchy, sweet and salty something that takes over my rational mind.
Endangered Species Cacao Nibs + Dark Chocolate Review
May 15, 2020
Greetings from my “safer-at-home” office! I’m still here, quickly eating through my stash of chocolates. My previous bar, Mr. Dot Bar, did not satisfy me in the least so I made sure I grabbed a familiar, never fails to please, chocolate bar brand – Endangered Species.
Raaka First Nibs
April 30, 2020
Last week I started talking about the chocolates I’ve been eating during my time of “safer at home.” I hope you were able to find or make stuffed dates covered in chocolate. Or, if not, had something equally fruity and delicious (chocolate covered strawberries or apricots comes to mind!).
So, what am I eating today? Right now I’m enjoying the last of my First Nibs selection from Raaka.
Chocolate Covered Stuffed Medjool Dates
April 22, 2020
Like most Americans right now, I’m following the guidelines of my state and federal governments’ orders for battling the global Covid-19 pandemic.
As I understand it, we all need to stay home and eat chocolate! (Didn’t I read that somewhere – especially the part about eating chocolate!?) Chocolate is comfort food in times of stress. And if eaten moderately with a 70% or higher cacao content, it’s good for the body as well as the soul.