I recently completed a class on Mastering Chocolate Flavor offered by Ecole Chocolat. (www.ecolechocolat.com) The month-long class instilled in me a greater appreciation for the myriad...
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Chocolate Savant’s Top Ten Worst Halloween Treats of All Time
It is that time of year again. I have to think about whether I am going to hand out Halloween Treats this year or just leave them outside the door. At least this year, I have a good...
The Worst Candy Bars Based on Toxicity
I recently read an article on EatThis.com that ranked the 19 most popular chocolate bars based on toxicity. Toxicity was not defined, but the article examined each candy bar based on (i) calories;...
How to Taste Chocolate Like a Savant
Everyone can taste chocolate. But by utilizing a few tips and tricks, you can turn tasting chocolate into an amazing chocolate experience. The pleasure of chocolate tasting has been enhanced by the...
Is Chocolate Good for You? It Depends on Whom You Ask.
Is chocolate good for you? What are the health benefits of chocolate? A brief online review of the health benefits of chocolate reveals numerous articles touting the health benefits of chocolate – especially dark chocolate. But is it really true? What does the scientific literature say about the benefits of chocolate? What do the nutritionists say? What I found was not what I expected.
What is White Chocolate? Is White Chocolate Really Chocolate? Does It Matter?
White chocolate gets the short end of the stick, ranking last on the chocolate triumvirate of dark, milk and white. For some chocolate purists, milk chocolate may not even be chocolate. ...