Day: 24 February 2022
Health benefits of chocolate
In recent years it has been discovered that dark chocolate has some health benefits so in theory we could all boost our health by enjoying a little each day. As with most things, everyone will react differently too it and there are […]
Perfect melted chocolate
Most people would not realise that it is so easy to get it wrong when cooking or baking with chocolate but it does happen. One of the most common tasks that can go wrong is the simple act of melting chocolate, but […]
Tips for baking and cooking with chocolate
When trying to bake or work with chocolate it is so easy to make a mistake, that means the end result will look amateur. Here are just a few pointers that will help you to get the most from it so that […]
Swiss or Belgian Chocolate?
For a long time, the Swiss and the Belgians have led the world in the production of quality chocolate and this has led to many debates about which is better. The truth is that everyone needs to make their own decision about […]
What is chocolate?
Chocolate is one of the most popular food products these days. A sweet treat, it is available in a variety of flavours, sizes and brands. Many people will have at least a little chocolate every day, while others keep it as a […]
A brief history of chocolate
Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet treats in the world but most people do not realise that it has been around in one form or another for thousands of years. The cacao tree is native to Mesoamerica and produces beans. […]
Most people already know this but chocolate can help to make you feel happier – this could be why we turn to it for a treat when we are feeling low. A little research has discovered that chocolate contains tryptophan, which is […]