Chocolate Candy

A Chocolate Duel for Chocolate Lovers
Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate? That is the Question...
And I Say Dark Chocolate Rules! Dark chocolate is healthier! Since it has less sugar, It has less calories...and more chocolatey goodness and antioxidants. That means you can eat more, right? And it tastes better too. I personally like Dark Chocolate Truffles better than just about any food in this universe! Really, I will give up a week's worth of snacks just to have a couple of these little heavenly treats. But they aren't the only dark chocolate I like, oh no, I like it all. Dark chocola...

Molded Chocolates, Chocolate Candy and Truffles
Candy Shop - how to make handmade chocolate candy and molded chocolates
Molded chocolates are the most popular chocolate candies in the world. If you follow a few basic steps, you can make these wonderful confections yourself. It's easy. Fancy decorations for wedding cakes, handmade chocolate truffles, elegant candy confections in beautiful gift boxes, chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs, Valentine's chocolate hearts, sexy candies for bachelorette parties - a whole world of chocolate can be created with candy and chocolate molds. I will show you how easy it is to ...

York Peppermint Pattie - The Super Cool Candy
York Peppermint Patties - A Cool Refreshing Taste Sensation
York Peppermint Patties are an incredible treat for those who love the sublimely mingled tastes of luscious dark chocolate and cool, refreshing mint. This oh-so-delicious, make-your-eyes-roll candy has none of the extra features of some of the most popular ones; no peanuts, almonds, coconut, caramel, or various fruit flavors. Peppermint Patties have only the rich chocolate covering and a center of creamy, dreamy, sweet wonder with just the right amount of mint. The current slogan for York Pep...

Confessions of a Chocoholic
I Love Chocolate
I am a chocoholic. I love chocolate. At times it is my best friend. Some times it is my only friend. I can eat it at any part of the day. There have been times when I have eaten an entire 16 oz. bag of chocolate, a small box of candy or a giant size bar of chocolate in one sitting. This hasn't happen in a long time. But the cravings for chocolate are always there. "My name is Sandy and I'm a chocoholic!" When I have been dieting, I have ignored this craving and carried on. Other times I have...

Chocolate Candy Frogs
Chemistry of Chocolate Candy Frogs
You might think that this article is only about sweet treats but it is also about chemistry. Today we will be mixing up a batch of chocolate, measuring the temperature and pouring the chocolate into frog shaped molds. Watch as the chocolate cools and solidifies. You will soon have dozens of chocolate frogs and have learned a bit about chocolate candy chemistry. Frog shaped candy. Some children look forward to frog candy for Halloween. Some children hope for frog chocolates in their Christmas...

Dark Chocolate Ersatz Truffles
Chocolate Candy Treats
Many years ago, my cousin made these little delights for Christmas. They are very sweet and were served with the dessert, expresso and cordial course of our big Italian family meal. We all inhaled them. They are simple to make and look great on a plate in assorted cupcake holders. They make a great hostess gift and also look great nestled in a plate of assorted cookies.

Making Chocolate Halloween Candy
How To Make Great ChocolateHalloween Candy Using Chocolate Molds
Chocolate and Halloween go together like a witch and a broom. Why not learn how to make your own chocolate Halloween candy this year? Your children can help make and decorate the chocolates. Making your own chocolate Halloween candy can be a great new Halloween tradition to hep you enjoy more time with your kids. Chocolate Halloween candy can be made with any type of chocolate. Using dark or milk chocolate may be the easiest. However, if you'd like to try your hand at making pastel eggs, cho...

Bliss Chocolate
Valentines Gift: Bliss Chocolate
I am a huge chocolate fan. Hershey's Bliss chocolate is something I allow myself to indulge in. It is a soft - melt in your mouth - chocolate but is also very economical [at ~$4.00 a bag] as far as chocolate goes. If you are planning on giving your Love One a gift this Valentines Day why not included a bag of Bliss - any chocolate loving gal or guy will thank you dearly. Did you know that Hershey's has bliss chocolate cocoa? Yes, they do and they even have Fruity Filled Hearts too. I adopt...

Buy Frango Mints Online
Frango Chocolate Mints
Frango Mints has been a mainstay in Chicago since Marshall Fields acquired the trademark in the 1920's. For years Frango candy was produced in large melting pots on the 13th floor of the Chicago Marshall Fields State Street store until March 1999. In March 1999, Marshall Fields then owner, Dayton Hudson, moved the making of this Chicago iconic candy to Pennsylvania. Many Chicagoans protested the move and actually stopped buying the candy. In 2004, the Frango trademark along with Marshall Fi...

Which Chocolate Mint? Frango Mints or Fannie May Mint Meltaways
Who has the better chocolate mint, Frango or Fannie May?
Both Fannie May and Frango have their roots in Chicago. Being from Chicago, everyone has their favorite, just as everyone has their favorite Chicago baseball team. Frango was first part of Marshall Fields and now part of the Macy's family. Fannie May was its own company until recently being bought by 1-800-FLOWERS. If you put a box of either of their mint chocolates in front of me, I may just eat the whole box.