How to choose and handle Callebaut couverture versus compound chocolate: uses, tempering basics, storage, and practical tips for professionals and home cooks.
Chocolate fundraisers remain a practical way for schools and youth groups to raise money. Modern versions use online sales, contactless payments, and stronger safety and wellness practices while addressing ethical and dietary concerns.
Atkins bars are convenient, fortified low-carb snack and meal options that blend protein, fiber and sweeteners to lower net carbs. They suit busy schedules and reduced-carb diets but may cause digestive effects and are not always ideal for high-intensity sports fueling.
Chocolate contains multiple mild psychoactive compounds - anandamide relatives, theobromine, caffeine, PEA and flavanols - that together shape its mood- and cognition-related effects. Evidence of modest cardiovascular and cognitive benefits exists, but many historical anecdotes and some specific study claims need verification.
Chocolate-covered strawberries remain popular because they pair a bright fruit with rich chocolate, are easy to make, visually appealing, and versatile enough for many occasions and dietary needs.
An updated list of ten well-known gourmet chocolate houses - from Belgian praline makers to Swiss truffle artisans and U.S. craft chocolatiers - with notes on specialties and storage tips.
Belgian chocolate is known for artisanal techniques, high-quality couverture, and the filled praline first credited to Jean Neuhaus in 1912.
A concise update on chocolate's journey: cacao's Mesoamerican origins, European adoption, 19th-century industrial changes, modern production challenges, cultural roles, and a safer chocolate mousse recipe.
Practical guide to selecting, using, and maintaining chocolate fondue fountains for parties - types, chocolate choices, hygiene, and buy vs. rent advice.
Chocolate gift baskets remain a versatile, popular gift in 2025. This updated guide covers what to look for - ingredients, ethical sourcing, packaging, customization, shipping tips, and how to match a basket to the recipient.
Chocolate chips are small, stable pieces of chocolate made for baking and snacking. Learn why they hold their shape, modern varieties, tips for melting, and a classic cookie recipe.
A concise history of Italian chocolate: its early arrival via Spain, Perugia's role, key brands from artisan Amedei to global Ferrero, and signature treats like Perugina's Baci.