Tag Archive: white chocolate
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.
Wine and Chocolate 101: Pairing Advice
March 30, 2017
Chocolate is a treat that many people desire and love to indulge in. It goes with many things, including wine, but needs to be paired accordingly for the best flavours to really come from the combination.
If you’re a wine and chocolate lover but you’ve never really experimented with both together, this expert guide will give you the best pairing advice for both wine and chocolate so you can gain a better tasting experience.
Chocolaterie ICKX – Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins
November 7, 2016
Chocolaterie Ickx makes Belgian seasonal chocolate box novelties sold to high end department stores and chocolate shops. The company was founded in the 1970s, primarily making pralines. Eventually, the growth of the company led to the building of a new chocolate factory in Essen, Belgium.
My family received a box of Belgian Chocolate Pumpkins as a gift for Halloween. The autumn collection has four varieties: Salted Carmel (Milk Chocolate), Chocolate Crème (Dark Chocolate), Pecan Praline (White Chocolate), and Pumpkin Ganache (Spiced Confectionery Coating).
Interview with CUO’s own Bryn Kirk
October 9, 2015
We'll get right to it in this post, as there's quite a bit of content.
In an exclusive interview, I asked our own chocolate expert and head of CUO's online chocolate classes, Bryn Kirk, 12 interesting questions about chocolate!
White Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting Recipe
July 22, 2015
Mmm... butter.
Nature's second-best gift to mankind (second to CHOCOLATE, of course!)
My grandpa lived to be 100 years old and ate real butter his whole life.
Peanut Butter White Chocolate Candy Dreams
June 10, 2015
Looking for a great recipe to try on a hot summer's day that doesn't require turning on the oven? You've found one here, my friend.
This recipe is fun and easy to make (i.e. you could enlist the help of little hands) and there's no oven required. Plus, have you ever paired peanut butter with white chocolate? One word - delish!