Chocolate Treats for Your Health
So long February ’09. During my month-long celebration of chocolate, I’ve written on my birthday celebration at CoCo Sala chocolate lounge, chocolate mousse, and reasons to buy fair trade chocolate. While I definitely treated myself to more sweet indulgences this month than normal, I in no way intend to write off my chocolate habit in [...]
Chicken and Broccoli with
Whole Wheat Pasta
Have you had enough chocolate yet? Well there’s more to come from me this month, but for now I’ll give your sweet tooth a break and share a recipe for a light entrée you can try just in case you had too many desserts this past weekend or have been eating heavy meals a little too [...]
Fair Trade Chocolate
Straight From the Motherland
Okay, well maybe not straight from the Motherland. Why? Because although over 70 percent of cocoa beans come from Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire alone, most chocolate is produced in countries such as the U.S., France, England and Belgium. In fact, most cocoa farmers have never even tasted chocolate. The cocoa tree (theobroma cacao) is indigenous [...]
Chocolate Mousse
The silky, creamy texture of chocolate mousse goes perfectly with the thought of a sensuous Valentine’s Day dessert. Whether you make it for your significant other, a group of friends or yourself, this chocolate mousse will likely lift your spirits and add a special touch to any loving celebration. I truly enjoyed making this dessert. [...]
Chocolate Indulgences All Month Long
On Wednesday evening I threw a February Kick-Off Happy Hour with a few friends to celebrate the start of my favorite month of the year – February! In addition to celebrating a friend’s recent birthday and starting the celebration of my own (February 20th – I’m getting started early this year), I held the chocolate [...]
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