Depending on what your family background and traditions are, you may or may have not stopped to think about the historical significance of the humble chocolate coin. Maybe to you it’s a sweet little treat that shows up during the holidays, that’s kind of fun to unwrap, and that’s a perfect bite sized candy, and nothing much more. To others, …
Back to School Chocolate Gift Ideas
Back to school brings with it a lot of preparation and emotions. Especially this year! For students, it can be a really exciting time to see friends and teachers they haven’t seen all summer. It’s also a time where the seasons are changing, making it feel like a time to buckle down and get some routine back in life. It …
Is Dark Chocolate Keto Friendly?
The keto diet, it seems, is here to stay. Short for “ketogenic”, this way of eating has been adopted by millions, and many of those who are on it hail it as nothing short of life-changing. A clearer mind, more energy, rapid weight loss, better sleep, increased overall health — these are a few of the claims adherents promise. To …
How Many Chocolate Bunnies are Sold Each Easter?
If aliens landed on our planet and wanted a run-down of the Earth’s celebrations and festivities, Easter might be one of the more difficult ones to explain. Let’s try. Easter is a holiday that is deeply religious, but also not at all for many. It honours a prophet man to mark the day he rose from the dead, but …
Which Type of Chocolate Melts the Fastest?
We’ve all probably had that experience where we’ve left a delicious piece of chocolate sitting in the car while for a little too long. And when we do clue in that it’s a warm day, the chocolate is now basically a puddle. Have you ever wondered which type of chocolate melts the fastest? While it may seem like a …
Ideas for a personalized chocolate wedding
Wedding season is soon upon us and every year we see new, innovative and creative trends emerge. Brides and grooms are constantly coming up with exciting and inventive ways to customize their weddings and make them unique and memorable. One of the best ways to do that is to customize different elements, from the guestbook to the wedding favors to …
Recipes – Peanut Butter Lava Protein Brownie
Recipe By: Kristine Fretwell @ BusyButHealthy.com Looking for Quick & Healthy Recipes? Visit Busy But Healthy Today Finding ways to eat healthy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all the foods you like, least of all chocolate! There are plenty of healthy options out there for chocolate lovers to get the great tasting food you love without sacrificing great taste. …
This is Your Brain on Chocolate
Spend enough time on the internet, or watching daytime TV, or even the local news, and you’ll probably end up hearing about the latest scientific study telling you your favourite guilty pleasure food is actually good for you. A month later, you may find out about another study telling you that same food is really, really bad for you. The …
Why Belgian Chocolate Is So Good
As far as the world’s best chocolate goes, there is one country that has managed to stay at the forefront when it comes to chocolate quality and innovation. Belgium has long been able to claim the title of the producers of the world’s best chocolate, and not without good reason. From the early days of colonial trade, Belgians have had …