This has been an incredible series on chocolate and I hope you have enjoyed and learned as much as I have. I hope you have tried some new recipes from the thickest of the hot chocolates – the Italian hot chocolate to the spiciest recipe – the Mexican hot chocolate. You now know the differences […]
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Chocolate and Hygge As a 5th blog post in the series of chocolate and cacao and cocoa, this post has been the most fun in preparing, taking pictures, and enjoying another version of hot chocolate from around the world. I had the fabulous opportunity to spend the Halloween weekend in Dallas with my daughter and […]
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Cocoa powder…which to choose? Which is best for hot cocoa? Which is best for baking? Not all cocoa powders are created equal!! Have you ever noticed that there are so many different types of cocoa powder to choose from? Which one is the one to choose for the recipe that you are creating? Here are […]
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Throughout time, the question is frequently asked, “Which kind of chocolate do you prefer?” Milk or dark? Is there really a right or wrong answer? Absolutely not!! YOU decide what tastes good to you and what gives you the best taste in a drink, cookie, or any delectable dish that is filled with chocolate. For […]
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Today we’re going to explore Mexican hot chocolate. From our first blog post in this series on cocao vs. cocoa, we now venture to the history of chocolate. Where did it come from and how did the love of chocolate begin? Hot chocolate’s history began several hundreds of years ago. The drink has changed over […]
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Have you ever wondered where lemonade came from? According to Wikipedia, the earliest written evidence of lemonade has been found in Egypt, dated to around AD 1000. Here a drink made with lemons, dates, and honey was enjoyed by peasants. In 1676, a company known as Compagnie de Limonadiers was founded in Paris. Vendors roamed […]
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One of the summer’s greatest questions is how to stay cool in the heat. With Torani syrups, you can make your own beverages at a fraction of the cost. Today’s featured recipe is Grape Lime Rickeys!
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