Food & Cooking: Chocolate
Chocolate Fix 
If food is the way to a man's heart, then chocolate is the way to a woman's.
Our love affair with chocolate dates back probably two thousand years or more! Chocolate originates from the Mayan and Aztec peoples of the Americas who developed it as a bitter drink made from the fruit of the cacao tree. The word "chocolate" is an Aztec (Nahuatl) word which translates as "bitter water". It is believed that chocolate was incorporated as part of the worship of the Aztec goddess of fertility, Xochiquetzal. Since she was also the goddess of agriculture, this was probably a wise...
If food is the way to a man's heart, then chocolate is the way to a woman's.
Our love affair with chocolate dates back probably two thousand years or more! Chocolate originates from the Mayan and Aztec peoples of the Americas who developed it as a bitter drink made from the fruit of the cacao tree. The word "chocolate" is an Aztec (Nahuatl) word which translates as "bitter water". It is believed that chocolate was incorporated as part of the worship of the Aztec goddess of fertility, Xochiquetzal. Since she was also the goddess of agriculture, this was probably a wise...
Chocolate Websites
Chocolate Box
Chocoholics
The 12-step chocoholics program: NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE! Terry Moore
Chocoholics
The 12-step chocoholics program: NEVER BE MORE THAN 12 STEPS AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE! Terry Moore
Chocolate
What is chocolate?
Chocolate is a mixture of cocoa paste, cocoa butter, and sugar. Nowadays, we know its precise chemical composition. It is considered as a complimentary food, since all three organic substances exist (although not well balanced): carbohydrates (starch, diverse sugars), fats (cocoa butter), and vegetable proteins. Let your eyes fall in love with chocolate thru this lens!
What is chocolate?
Chocolate is a mixture of cocoa paste, cocoa butter, and sugar. Nowadays, we know its precise chemical composition. It is considered as a complimentary food, since all three organic substances exist (although not well balanced): carbohydrates (starch, diverse sugars), fats (cocoa butter), and vegetable proteins. Let your eyes fall in love with chocolate thru this lens!
Chocoholics Anonymous 
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
What is Chocolate? Chocolate comes from the cacao tree (theobroma cacao) which grows 20 degrees north or south of the equator in hot, wet tropical climates. It is grown in countries such as Brazil in South America, Indonesia and Africa. Chocolate Facts: Chocolate is not physically addictive and does not cause acne, as shown in several medical studies. Chocolates can absorb other flavors and scents, and should be kept away from other household chemicals. Chocolate is not high in caffeine. A 1...
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
What is Chocolate? Chocolate comes from the cacao tree (theobroma cacao) which grows 20 degrees north or south of the equator in hot, wet tropical climates. It is grown in countries such as Brazil in South America, Indonesia and Africa. Chocolate Facts: Chocolate is not physically addictive and does not cause acne, as shown in several medical studies. Chocolates can absorb other flavors and scents, and should be kept away from other household chemicals. Chocolate is not high in caffeine. A 1...
Yummiest Chocolate Cake Ever
The World's BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe
Hattie's Chocolate Cake is the best home made chocolate layer cake in the world. Rich, dark, moist and toothy chocolate cake, made from scratch with a secret ingredient - just a hint of coffee ... mmmmm This heavenly chocolate cake recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law when she was 90 years young. She got it from her sister-in-law Hattie, when both were young women in the 1920's. This chocolate cake recipe been tested in many kitchens and countless tummies, by thousands of chocolate cak...
The World's BEST Chocolate Cake Recipe
Hattie's Chocolate Cake is the best home made chocolate layer cake in the world. Rich, dark, moist and toothy chocolate cake, made from scratch with a secret ingredient - just a hint of coffee ... mmmmm This heavenly chocolate cake recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law when she was 90 years young. She got it from her sister-in-law Hattie, when both were young women in the 1920's. This chocolate cake recipe been tested in many kitchens and countless tummies, by thousands of chocolate cak...
Chocolate Therapy
For Some There's Therapy, For The Rest Of Us, There's Chocolate
Mmmmm... Chocolate... for some there's therapy, for the rest of us there's chocolate. Yes, sometimes there is nothing like enjoying the sweet sensation of creamy, rich and delicious chocolate melting in your mouth to relieve stress, help relax, and sooth the soul. Sometimes it doesn't seem to matter if it is dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, extra-sweet chocolate or malted chocolate in bars, kisses, drops or chips. Yes, it is very true, when things get tough or stressful, "For Some There'...
For Some There's Therapy, For The Rest Of Us, There's Chocolate
Mmmmm... Chocolate... for some there's therapy, for the rest of us there's chocolate. Yes, sometimes there is nothing like enjoying the sweet sensation of creamy, rich and delicious chocolate melting in your mouth to relieve stress, help relax, and sooth the soul. Sometimes it doesn't seem to matter if it is dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, extra-sweet chocolate or malted chocolate in bars, kisses, drops or chips. Yes, it is very true, when things get tough or stressful, "For Some There'...
The Best Kiss Ever
Ummmmm. Hershey's. Special Dark Chocolate. Kiss. The best kiss ever. Did we say ummmmm?
Ummmmm. Hershey's. Special Dark Chocolate. Kiss. The best kiss ever. Did we say ummmmm?
Chocolate Lovers Paradise
A Tasty Hobby!
OK, raise your hand if you like chocolate. Now, keep it up if you LOVE chocolate. C'mon, admit it-for many of us, there's absolutely no better treat. It's smooth and rich and yummy and sweet, and we can't get enough of it. Here at Chocolate Lover's Paradise, I'm gathering up everything I can find about chocolate. You'll find chocolate-covered offers, reading material, trivia, and fun facts. You'll even find some great chocolate information. Stop back often, because you can never get enough c...
A Tasty Hobby!
OK, raise your hand if you like chocolate. Now, keep it up if you LOVE chocolate. C'mon, admit it-for many of us, there's absolutely no better treat. It's smooth and rich and yummy and sweet, and we can't get enough of it. Here at Chocolate Lover's Paradise, I'm gathering up everything I can find about chocolate. You'll find chocolate-covered offers, reading material, trivia, and fun facts. You'll even find some great chocolate information. Stop back often, because you can never get enough c...
More About Chocolates
CHOCOLATE BENEFITS
The darker the chocolate,the higher it's likely to be in flavonoids,according to a medical newsletter.A typical bar of dark chocolate contains an average of 53.5 milligrams of flavonoids.A milk chocolate bar contains less than 14 milligrams,while white chocolate doesn't have any, according to the report.But even if your chocolate is loaded with flavanols,it won't be a wonder drug.Most studies show only modest benefits from chocolate,and even though it's good for you,you still have to pay atte...
CHOCOLATE BENEFITS
The darker the chocolate,the higher it's likely to be in flavonoids,according to a medical newsletter.A typical bar of dark chocolate contains an average of 53.5 milligrams of flavonoids.A milk chocolate bar contains less than 14 milligrams,while white chocolate doesn't have any, according to the report.But even if your chocolate is loaded with flavanols,it won't be a wonder drug.Most studies show only modest benefits from chocolate,and even though it's good for you,you still have to pay atte...
Chocolate Tastings
Independent Chocolatier
I am a brand new Chocolatier for DOVE® Chocolate at Home and LOVIN' it!
Independent Chocolatier
I am a brand new Chocolatier for DOVE® Chocolate at Home and LOVIN' it!
Chocolate Websites
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