Mad about Choc!

ART SMITH 12 LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE

2008-08-15T08:22:00.001-07:00

**got this in the mail**

Remember when the most complicated thing about dessert was choosing between a brownie and a Good Humour bar? maybe it's time we get back to basics. If offered cardamom custard-filled persimmon strudel poached in a cistachio crem reduction, just say no. A dish of ginger-infused caramelized rose petals should be sprinkled into bathwater, not served after dinner. In other words, let us eat cake! which isn't to say that a simple layer cake is always a piece of cake to make. Oprah's chef, Art Smith, is not content to stop at two or three layers. His great-great-grandmother's recipe calls 12 layers - pancake thin - of buttery white cake sandwiched between ribbons of fudgy icing. For Oprah, it was love at first bite. "Art served this at a luncheon we were having at Harpo. The cake was still warm, and the chocolate literally melted in my mouth. Talk about a sensual experience - it stopped the meeting." Serve this cake with cold milk or hot coffee. Its a little slice of heaven.

Butter, flour and waxed paper for coating the pans
¾ pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2¼ cups sugar
6 eggs
4¼ cups all-purpose flour, sifted three times
1½ tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 cups of milk
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
Icing

3 cups sugar
½ cup high-quality cocoa powder
½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Pecan halves for garnish (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375°C. Butter four 9-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with waxed paper, then butter the paper. Flour the pans.
Using a mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar. When the mixture is light and fluffy, add the eggs one at a time. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure the mixture is well blended.

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. To the butter-and-egg mixture, gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between them. Continue to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Once the flour and milk are incorporated, add the vanilla extract.
Add 1 cup of batter to each prepared pan and bake 10 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. Remove the layers from the pans and cool on a wire rack, placing the paper side down. Wash the pans. Butter and flour the pans again for the next batch of cakes.

Repeat the process until 12 layers are baked.
When all the layers have cooled, make the icing. Combine the sugar, cocoa, butter and evaporated milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and cool 2 minutes until icing is thin but spreadable. (This icing becomes thicker as it cools.) Add the vanilla extract.

Remove the waxed paper from each layer. Place one layer of cake on a wire rack and spread with icing. (For easier cleanup, assemble the cake over an edged sheet pan to collect runoff icing.) Add the next layer and ice it. Continue adding icing layers, then pour remaining icing over the top. Icing that drips down can be used to cover the sides. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired

Chocolate Chip Cookies With Almond Honey Bunches of Oats cereal

2008-08-14T08:20:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
• 1 cube margarine or butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups Almond Honey Bunches of Oats cereal crushed to 1 1/2 cups
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method
-Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
-In large bowl cream margarine or butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.

-Sift flour and baking powder together; stir into creamed mixture until well combined.
-Add cereal and chocolate pieces and mix well.
-Drop by full teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheet.

B-ake 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.
-Let stand 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
-Cool on wire rack.

Almost nearly Amos...

2008-08-13T08:19:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
60g butter
1 tbsp shortening
100g soft brown sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
½ a beaten egg

Sift
110g plain flour
1 tsp milk powder, sifted
1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
75g chocolate chips
20g ground almonds
25g raisins (u may omit raisin if u dun want)

Method:
-Preheat oven at 180°C. Lightly grease 2 to 3 baking trays.
-Beat butter, shortening, sugar and essence till pale and light.
-Add the beaten egg to mix and stir in the sifted dry ingredients.
-Add chocolate chips, ground almonds and raisins; mix.
-Using a teaspoon, spoon out the mixture onto the prepared trays.
-Bake cookies in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked.
-Remove cookies onto wire racks to cool before storing them.

Chocolate Fridge Cake

2008-08-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
150 grams digestive biscuits
100 grams pecans
100 grams pistachio nuts
10 glace cherries
2 ready made meringue nests, crumbled into small pieces
150 grams butter
1 tablespoon golden syrup
200 grams good quality chocolate
Cocoa powder, for dusting

Break the biscuits into small pieces directly into a large bowl. Add the pecans, pistachio nuts, cherries and bits of meringue. Put the rest of the ingredients, except the cocoa powder, into a bowl and put over a pan of simmering water on low heat to melt.

Mix the ingredients together and place in the container which acts as your mold.

To help with turning out, line a 12 by 8-inch (30 by 20 centimetre) container with cling film, first leaving plenty of extra film at the edges to fold over the top.

Leave in the refrigerator to firm up then turn out and cut into chunky slices. This cake can be kept in an airtight container and actually improves after a couple of days.

Unbaked Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

2008-08-12T08:16:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 pound margarine
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 3 cups quick cooking oats

Method
Combine sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa in a 4 quart sauce pan.
Cook at a full rolling boil for approximately 1 minute.
Remove from heat, add vanilla and peanut butter.
Stir well.
Add oatmeal to mixture, combine thoroughly.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Cool until firm.

Tips: Place in a refrigerator for 5-15 minutes to speed up the firming process...depending on how soon you want to enjoy the this candy-like treat!

A Taste of Belgian Chocolate

2008-08-10T09:44:00.000-07:00

by josephyoung

Eating Belgian Chocolate

Belgian chocolate, renowned since the 18th century, and held as gourmet in the chocolate world, is still made by hand in many places today, amid all the automated systems in use. It is a chocolate of honor, with great lure, elogance, and, well, the finest of ingredients. Belgian chocolate was taken by Jean Neuhaus and filled with creams, fruits, nuts, and other ingredients creating the tehn called praline. The original created almonds overlayed with caramel and sugar. Of course, it took on added appearances as other hands took hold on a popular treat.

The praline is quite delicate and in order to secure it in each box proper packaging methods had to be implemented. This method for packaging Belgian chocolate was called Ballotin. Aperfect gift for any occasion.

The Belgian chocolate manufactured by Guylian Chocolates are very popular. They come in very artistic and beautiful shapes like the Guylian seashells, chocolate seahorse twists, Guylian trufflina or Guylian solitaire. The dark chocolate solitaires and the Belgian pralines are also some of the popular varieties of Guylian Belgian chocolates.

There are exotic chocolates like the wedding chocolate flavors too. The Guylian chocolate seashells come in the shape of seashells or the Guylian Pearl of the Ocean in the shape of pearls and shells as well. Theses varieties of Belgian chocolate are available in small three-piece boxes, six-piece boxes or twelve-piece boxes. The Belgian chocolate bar could be dark chocolate or chocolate with orange or chocolate with strawberry.

The nutritional and energy qualities of the Belgian chocolate were appreciated in the early times and became a part of royal and aristocratic European culture. Today it is used by sport competitors since chocolate is an excellent energy booster. Chocolate mainly constitutes iron and magnesium and mixed with sugar or fruits have been considered to have high nutritional value.

In olden times, Chocolate, which is made from cocoa, was a favorite drink of the kings and nobles. Its dark color mixed with varieties of nuts and fruits, and later alcohol, gave the Belgian chocolate its tangy flavor. But there is another theory for chocolate as a medicine for anti-depression. Any type of chocolate contains something called pheryletylanine, which fights nervous depression. Belgian chocolate, especially the pralines, with the finest quality of ingrediants is a favorite of many. Health-conscious individuals will avoid the nuts, sugar and the alcohol in the chocolate desiring the pure milk chocolate instead.

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Satisfying Your Every Chocolate Cravings!

2008-08-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

by Jonalyn Saplala

The kind of food that everybody surely love, Chocolates! Indulging ourselves with one of those delicious and yummy flavored chocolate in favor boxes will definitely be a nice treat. Prepared in different shapes and sizes and placed in fascinating packages simultaneously arranged in a variety of pleasing designs, chocolates are more enhanced not only in taste but also in mouth-watering appearance.

With a touch of imagination and creativity, chocolates today come in various flavors, color, taste and arrangement set-ups. What’s more fascinating nowadays is the birth of those amazingly-made chocolate fountains in California. Chocolate fountains are made of melted chocolate served on a stainless steel which has a heated base that keeps the chocolate in liquid form. With a system similar to fountains, the melted chocolate flows in a circular track and appears like a fountain depending on the base design made. These chocolate fountains are also set-up in diverse designs and size. They can be built accordingly to your desires. However, ca chocolate fountains are quite costly and eat a lot of cash because they are prepared dissimilar and more creatively than those usual chocolates sold in the market.

Despite of its quiet costly value, anywhere in California chocolate fountains are still considered as best sellers. This type of chocolate arrangement are usually purchased by party planners and caterers which are servicing for big events. And it’s mainly for the reason that chocolate fountains are very appealing and guests are entertained on their appearance. Chocolate fountains really suite any big event because they also add elegance and uniqueness to the occasion. Whether its for a wedding, social event, birthday, engagement and the likes, chocolate fountains will surely do great – a factor that make them in-demand during special occasions.

In line with flavor, chocolates are also made mixed with different tastes and aroma. To add a little twist to your usual favorite chocolate, manufacturers created chocolates varying in flavors with the use of fruits and nuts. A plain chocolate definitely taste scrumptious but a chocolate made with an added flavor will surely taste better and more delicious. Examples are chocolate strawberries in ca, chocolate avocado, chocolates with hazel or roast nuts and many more, which really taste excellent. In fact, there are other chocolate flavorings that one can savor making many chocolate enthusiasts crave more for their favorite chocolate taste.

With the transformation and additions made in chocolates, every individual on earth will certainly long for more. Chocolates are naturally nutritious and very healthy to eat, and with the additional flavorings supplemented to them, they become more nourishing and well to consume. In addition, chocolates are also very useful. They can serve as gifts for loved ones especially if you want to make them happy during a special occasion with them. They are considered as a good surprise to cheer up your sad buddy or just to express affection to someone special for you. A chocolate basket will unquestionably do great! Nobody will ever say “No” to chocolates right? So better get your favorite, indulge and satisfy your cravings or better get one for your love.

For additional information, check out this site on chocolate in favor boxes.

Jonalyn Saplala is a web copywriter in a web design company associated with a company manufacturing chocolate fountains in California.

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Eating Dark Chocolate

2008-08-09T08:38:00.000-07:00

by josephyoung

"Any sane person loves chocolate."

-Writer Bob Greene

The Value of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate, sometimes refered to as plain chocolate, is manufactured by adding fat and sugar to the cacao bean, without milk being added. Some would say milk contaminates the purity of the cacao bean. Perhaps they are right, I won't argue though! If you are going to eat chocolate, then choose a dark chocolate candy bar or the same in smaller quantity. It is one of the many varieties of chocolate available today, not necessarily everyone's favorite, but definately a healthy choice. You can purchase bars, truffles, drinks, and more. The awesome thing about this is, no matter what form you choose, you can still enjoy the heath benefits of dark chocolate.

There are quite a few different benefits offered by dark chocolate. Not only is it delicious, but for one it can be used to enhance moods. This should be law on Mondays! If you ever feel down in the dumps you can eat some chocolate and it can make you feel better, as proven medically. Just look in the face of a child who's crying and put chocolate on the tongue and you'll see! Chocolate actually contains quite a few different chemicals that are associated with happy emotions. Holidays, like christmas, Easter and Valentines Day are a perfect examples of happy celebrations that include all kinds of chocolate.

Dark chocolate is also full of antioxidants, which can help prevent heart disease, and lower blood pressure, and improve blood flow like the plant phenols(anti-oxidants) from the cocoa plant. I have read that pure dark chocolate has more anti-oxidants than red wine.

Keep in mind that if you want to get the most benefits from your dark chocolate, you should buy it in its pure form because other forms of chocolate have been manufactured with additives that have removed parts of the pure chocolate. You can talk to your doctor for more information on this, but they will definitely agree and tell you that there are many health benefits offered by chocolate, dark and other types.

"Nine out of ten people like chocolate.

The tenth person always lies."

-Artist/cartoonist John Q. Tullius

Just as with wine, which is supposedly healthy to drink a glass of it a day, but not healthy if you splurge with it, the same applies to eating dark chocolate, or any other type of chocolate. A bit of it will be good for you but too much of it will add layers to your waist line! Moderation keeps the smile and the opportunity to have more.

"Life without chocolate is life lacking something important."
-Writers Marcia Colman Morton & Frederic Morton
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http://www.chocolatecandylovers.com/

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Building the Perfect Wine Chocolate Gift Basket

2008-08-09T06:33:00.000-07:00

by Randy Letter

Many people believe that a wine chocolate gift basket is a great gift but unworthy of their time and effort. While it is true that putting together a wine chocolate gift basket can be a tough job, by following a few simple rules it can easily become a cake walk. By following these rules you can easily construct a gift that will deliver a smile to the face of whoever receives it.

Don’ts

Choosing the right wine is one of the most important things to remember when putting together a wine chocolate gift basket. In fact, most people make a little mistake when choosing the wine which disturbs the overall gift. Some wines should not be mixed with chocolate especially dry wines. Be sure to avoid the following wines: Semillon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Gewurtraminer. If you insist on giving dry wine replace the chocolate with cheese or bread. Also remember certain wines pair better with certain chocolates. For instance, light bodied wines should be mixed with light, creamy chocolate while full bodied wines should be mixed with strong, dark chocolate.

Mixing Wines and Chocolates

Once again certain wines are better when paired with certain chocolates. When giving red wines it is best to give dark chocolate. Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon when paired together with some type of dark chocolate make a perfect wine chocolate gift basket that anyone would be thrilled to receive. Milk chocolate seems to work great with Pinot Noir and Merlot.

Building a wine chocolate gift basket can be difficult when using white wines. It is extremely difficult to find the perfect chocolate to complement drier wines. If you insist of giving white wine the try pairing milk chocolate with Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling. Chardonnay and French Vanilla chocolate can also be paired together to created a nearly flawless wine chocolate gift basket.

Dessert wines are unique as their have their own set of guidelines. To build a quick and easy wine chocolate gift basket combine Champagne or Sparkling wine with almost any type of chocolate. Port wine should be given with dark chocolate while Sherry wine works best with white chocolate.

Following the Rules

After reading this article you should be able to determine that building a wine chocolate gift basket is actually relatively easy. Just follow the rules and you should be alright. You should start by choosing either a wine or chocolate that you feel the receiver would love. Then simply follow the rules and find the correct wine or chocolate that would pair best with it. You will quickly see how much these rules actually help. People will even be asking you to build them a wine chocolate gift basket!

Those attempting to build a wine chocolate basket for the first time should experiment with a dessert wine. Going with Champagne and Sparking wines can make the process almost effortless since the two work great with almost any type of chocolate. If you feel more comfortable with your new found talent then try mixing red wine with either milk or dark chocolate. Now you should be able to make the perfect wine chocolate basket.

If you need more tips and information about wine gift basket, you may want to have a look at my wine gift website.

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Xocai Healthy Chocolate Products Promote Good Health

2008-08-09T04:32:00.000-07:00

by Sean Anderson

Xocai has worked hard in order to bring a complete line of healthy snacks that are also extremely pleasant to the taste buds. If you’re tired of drinking bland, chalky health shakes in an effort to live a healthier lifestyle, then you will surely appreciate the Xocai chocolate drink! They have taken Acai berries, rich dark cocoa powder, and grapes to create a wonderfully delicious drink that contains plenty of the much needed antioxidants.

The Xocai drink isn’t the only thing they have been able to conjure up for your pleasure either. They also have yummy snacks; each having their own unique blend of ingredients and health benefits. Choosing to join the health trend that is booming has become much more simple thanks to Xocai. It’s easy to throw in some of the Xocai chocolate products to give your body a plentitude of antioxidants, soy, and Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.

Rich chocolate powder, Acai berries, and blueberries make up the scrumptious Xocai chocolate nuggets snacks. You can be rest assured that they have are all natural and that Xocai has not added any extra flavors, colors, or preservatives. This is just one of the many ways Xocai chocolate products are making it fun to be healthy.

Another one of their wonderful snacks is the Xocai protein bars. You won’t have to worry about running out of energy half through your busy day if you bring along one of these yummy snacks. The natural cocoa powder, Acai berries, and a mixture of other berries combine to provide a powerful dose of antioxidants, as well as an amazing 10g of soy!

The Xocai Omega bar is their answer to the call for Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. It blends together a combination of Acai berries, pure cocoa powder, and other berries; resulting in an Omega rich snack bar that helps your body to renew itself and stay healthy.

Now the best for last! The Xocai chocolate drink is a delicacy, especially compared to other so-called delicious health drinks. The rich chocolate, Acai berries, and grapes in this drink produce an unparalleled, self-indulgent health drink. Enjoy this yummy drink and let the flavor dance on your taste buds long after the last drop.

All of the Xocai products have a rich, natural, cocoa flavor to it because it is one of the two main ingredients. Xocai has proudly been developed using the cocoa powder, and Acai berries; which explains why they chose the name Xocai. The name itself is actually two words combined. Xocolatl was a chocolate drink in ancient Central America, and provides the beginning of the Xocai name. While Acai berries lends the last two letters for the ending.

Xocai firmly believes and strives for great taste, but they also have extensively learned about research that shows the health benefits of antioxidants and Omega fatty acids. All of their products are made with care and pride, and you can count on them delivering nothing but the best.

As you can see xocai healthy chocolate really is a great alternative to healthy snacking which society needs. Please check out our xocai healthy chocolate page today to learn more about it! You can also check out our Eniva Vibe liquid vitamin product for more information!

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Applebee's Triple Chocolate Meltdown

2008-08-06T11:50:00.000-07:00

by Campbell Harlow

I saw that somebody was on the lookout for this chocolate remains . Two Beat eggs,
yolks and sugar together at high speed for six to eight mins. The mixture will become thick like cream and become beige-colored. Fold in the cooled chocolate and vanilla extract.

Pull out of range and tuck a chunk of frozen lava deep into the
middle of the half-baked batter in each cup. Return to range and
cook for six to seven mins more. Cakes will rise straight over
the edges of the cups and may crack a bit. Cool in cups on a
wire rack for ten mins. In a frying pan, heat 1/2 the cream with
sugar till it boils. Add chocolate and stir till it softens and
sauce is smooth.

If permitted to set at room temperature, it'll turn the
consistency of sour cream and can be employed like frosting.
Drip Chocolate Sauce in a north-south zigzag over the caramel.
Pull a wooden pick or knife backwards and forwards cross the
chocolate, going east-west to form a feathering effect. Run a
thin knife around each cake to rigorously loosen, then invert
onto the sauce. Crown with warm Chocolate Sauce, letting sauce
drip down the sides of the cakes. When cut, chocolate will spill
out of the warm cake.

About the author:
Campbell Harlow writes articles for http://chocolate.helens
recipes.com the Internets no. 1 archive for Chocolate Recipe

Finding A Genuine Chocolate Candy Recipe

2008-08-06T10:49:00.000-07:00

by Joe Young

We have all enjoyed eating chocolate candy, right? I believe we
have even watched documentaries on how it is done, and maybe
visited a factory, like Hershey's, and seen it done. But, have
we ever used a chocolate candy recipe ourselves and actually
made our own? It is often said that those old time granny
recipes are the best place to find good make it yourself
chocolate candy recipe.

To find a chocolate candy recipe, you can pick up any cookbook,
or one specific for just dessert and confections. Hershey's has
one just for that. I bought one for my wife for Christmas. You
may even have an old passed down from generation to generation
cookbook with chocolate candy recipes no one has ever heard of.

The internet is another form of obtaining really good chocolate
candy recipes. I know, I have looked. Whether it is on someone's
personal blog, or listed from a major manufacturer, there are
plenty of resources right on the web. Also, another web trick.
If you want to find other listings that are not showing up
immediately in the search engine, go to google images.
Seriously, type in what you are looking for and listed below the
image is the site or site listings for, in this case, chocolate
candy recipes.

Your family and friends, or co-workers on the job, a teacher at
school are all great sources for obtaining a top quality
chocolate candy recipe. Some of them have been doing this sort
of thing for years, and are quite the confectionist. Ok, here is
a recipe from a 50 year old cook book my wife owns.

Chocolate Coconut Drops

They have: Melt over hot water, 2oz. of chopped up unsweetened
chocolate (you can do this in a sauce pan as well on low heat)

Stir in: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 lb. coconut, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Drop by teaspoons onto baking sheet. Place in pre-heated oven at
350Â°. Once in turn off oven. Leave in for approximately 15-20
minutes, until chocolate candy has glazed appearance. Remove and
cool.

About the author:
freelance writer and junior animator, creator of
http://www.chocolatecandylovers.com

Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipe

2008-08-05T14:48:00.000-07:00

by Guido Nussbaum

Chocolate is one of the oldest processed foods enjoyed over the
past millennium. It came from the tropical tree called cocoa.
This tree is native to South America, Central America and
Mexico. The seeds of the cocoa tree are dried and fermented and
finally grounded and liquefied. As a result of these processes,
pure unsweetened chocolate is formed.

There are different kinds of chocolate. Each is classified
according to its composition and color. Milk chocolate is the
combination of sugar, cocoa butter and milk. It is considered
not a true chocolate because of the absence of cocoa solids
formed from the processes involved in production of pure
chocolate. White chocolate can be consumed by animals. The
addition of sugar and fats makes up the third kind of chocolate.
Dark chocolate has high cocoa content and is believed to have
health benefits by reducing the occurrence of heart attack. One
example of dark chocolate is semisweet chocolate which is used
in cooking recipes. Sometimes vanilla is added for a more
pleasing aroma.

Chocolate is enjoyed in a wide variety of preparations nowadays.
If one would go to a nearby restaurant, cafeteria or snack bar,
one would definitely come across chocolates in various
attractive servings ranging from breads, cakes, drinks and ice
creams.

Below is an easy chocolate dessert recipe that you can enjoy
doing. It's a recipe on how to make your ice cream richer,
creamier and attractive when served after a sumptuous meal. It
is very easy to prepare.

Chocolate Caramel Sauce Ingredients: ½ gallon vanilla ice cream
of any flavor 10 caramels ¾ cup of Nestle Carnation Evaporated
Milk 1 ¾ cups of Nestle Toll House Milk Chocolate Morsels

Directions:Combine caramels, 1 ½ cups morsels and evaporated
milk in a saucepan under low heat. Continuously stir until
mixture is smooth. Serve as a topping on ice cream.

This easy chocolate recipe has an estimated cooking time of ten
minutes. It yields to seven servings of ¼ cup each. In case of
left over, refrigerate and reheat in saucepan while continuously
stirring.

You can also use this sauce to add flavor to your brownies and
cheesecakes. You can even add peanut butter chips, colored
chocolate chips to make it more attractive for kids. This stuff
is heavenly and your friends will compliment you for its rich
and tempting taste.

This is just an example of an easy to prepare chocolate recipe.
Other recipes vary from their ingredients, procedures, cooking
time, skill level and the number of servings. Nestle, a
multinational packaged food company, offers a wide range of easy
chocolate recipes for you to choose from to fit your interests.
With its line of chocolate products, dairy products, and ice
cream you can surely select a wide variety of easy recipe
suggestions to satisfy your eagerness to learn more about easy
chocolate recipes.

These easy chocolate recipes let you spend little time in your
kitchen yet let you delight anybody's taste buds. These are easy
to follow recipes that you alone can enjoy doing even on a busy
day. Enjoy the chocolates. Enjoy the recipes.

About the author:
More recipes can be found at the Easy
Chocolate Dessert Recipes site.

Chocolate Fondue

2008-08-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

by Julia Shipley

Fondue is back in vogue and for good reason. It's easy, it's
quick and it's a great taste. Chocolate is a great treat so
combined in a fondue dip you have a great taste which young and
old enjoy. Whether you are entertaining or just need something
tasty and easy for the family fondue makes a great dip.

Chop up some fruit like banana's or strawberries, kiwi or
mandarins the fruit options are endless. Other fondue dipper to
use are biscuits again you can have a variety from shortbread to
chocolate chip, the mini variety packs are best as they combine
small with taste variety.

You can also get mini cake variety packs in most supermarkets
today so the choice for your chocolate fondue dip is endless and
easy. So here is a quick recipe to go with all the easy options
for you:

What you will need to buy:

12 ounces good quality chocolate 300ml double cream 2
tablespoons vanilla extract 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or
Amaretto liqueur (optional) Variety of chopped fruit, biscuits,
cakes

How to make:

Combine the chocolate and double cream in a medium heavy
saucepan over medium-low heat. Stirring constantly, cook for
about two minutes, or until melted and smooth. Add the vanilla
and liqueur. Serve with the fruit, biscuits and cake. This
recipe will serve 6.

You can of course experiment with different flavors for instance
stirring in coconut milk or for a truly decadent taste Baileys
Irish Cream.

If you are feeling really brave try the marbled effect, you will
need 2 ounces of white chocolate to add to the above
ingredients. When the mixture has melted sprinkle the white
chocolate over the top, and draw a spoon or knife through the
mixture 2 or 3 times, just enough to marble it.

The above recipe only takes about two minutes so feel free to
try different things. I am sure your family and friends will be
glad you did.

About the author:
For more information on chocolate and for the best chocolate
recipes visit http://www.free2u2.com/chocolate

Eating Chocolate For Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease?

2008-08-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

by Dr. Randall Roth

Take genetics, bad diet, no exercise, and destructive habits
(ie. Smoking), and mix them together. What do you get? This is
the recipe for cardiovascular disease, which can include a host
of health problems. Problems like hypertension (high blood
pressure), hardening of the arteries, strokes, heart attacks,
etc.

Since cardiovascular disease is the No.1 cause of death
worldwide in men and women, it is definitely worthy of your
attention. Itâ?Ts never too early to start making improvements.
In fact, the earlier the better. Many people, who die of heart
attacks, or strokes, had no previous warnings of pain, or
symptoms. Knowing that statistically it is at the top of the
killer disease list should tell you that other people werenâ?Tt
expecting or preparing for it either.

There are certain things you can change and others you canâ?Tt.
For instance, you are stuck with your genes. Although genetics
play a big role in cardiovascular disease, lifestyle can play as
big a role, and sometimes even bigger. So donâ?Tt even worry
about what you canâ?Tt change because stress makes matters worse!

So what can you change? Youâ?Tve heard it all before. You need
to do a mixture of cardiovascular and resistance exercise. The
next one is a biggy. Minimize or eliminate refined foods. The
more you can eat foods in their natural raw state, the better.
Iâ?Tm talking about fruits and vegetables, not meat. Youâ?Tll
get sick eating raw meat, not to mention the bad taste.

Keep red meat to a minimum. Some red meat gives you a good dose
of Cobalamin (aka- vit. B12), which helps form healthy red blood
cells. Eat fish several times a week. Avoid processed sugar.
Here is another important point. It is better to under eat than
overeat. Studies have shown that people, who eat less, tend to
have a longer life than people who indulge frequently at meals.

Absolutely put â?ostop smokingâ? at the top of your list, if
youâ?Tre a smoker. Iâ?Tve seen serious vascular problems over
the years in my patients who were smokers. Smoking damages and
weakens blood vessels.

Drink lots of filtered water, and take antioxidants. One of the
most powerful antioxidants you can add to your diet is a group
of substances called polyphenols. Where is the best source of
polyphenols? You can find them in dark chocolate. Donâ?Tt start
thinking that this is your ticket to start eating a bunch of
Hershey bars. The type of dark chocolate Iâ?Tm referring to
comes from raw, unprocessed cacao.

A number of scientific research studies conducted by well-known
institutions have concluded that there are some major health
benefits in consuming dark chocolate. These major health
benefits include reducing and reversing cardiovascular damage,
helping decrease hypertension, improved cognitive function, and
anti-inflammatory benefits. This occurs as a result of the
antioxidant content in the dark chocolate. For example, one
spoonful of unprocessed dark chocolate is equivalent to two and
one half gallons of raw leafy vegetables in the antioxidant
content!

Generally, people donâ?Tt like to eat raw dark chocolate because
of the bitter taste. There is a company that produces dark
healthy chocolate in a number of products. They preserve the
antioxidant and nutrient value in the chocolate by cold
pressing, instead of heating it. They have also formulated some
very delicious, healthy chocolate products.

To find out more about where to get healthy chocolate, click here to
visit Dr. Roth's
website: http://1healthychocolatebiz.com/health

About the author:
Author: Dr. Randall Roth earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Human Biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree at Logan
College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri. He has a
strong background in nutrition, and was also a personal trainer
prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Roth is
passionate about health and nutrition and sharing information
with others. He currently lives in Plano, TX with his wife and
three children. H

How to Make Delicious Choculate Peanut Butter High Protein Fudge Bars at Home

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by Jeff Behar

Ingredients:

1 cup chocolate whey protein powder 1/4 cup honey, or Stevia 7
oz. of natural peanut butter 1 cup oatmeal rolled oats 1/2 cup
shelled almonds

Equipment needed:

10 pieces of aluminum foil sized 1/2 roll X 6" Freezer or ice
pack blender bowl heavy spatula

Directions:

Blend oatmeal to powder and put in large mixing bowl.

Blend shelled walnuts and almonds to powder and put in bowl.

Add chocolate whey protein powder to bowl and mix ingredients
thoroughly.

Add peanut butter a little at a time, blending between
additions, until the mixture has the texture of cookie dough and
holds its shape when pressed together.

Form a pattie one inch thick with grooves 1/2 inch apart 1/2
inch deep on top.

Pour honey evenly over surface and mix in well. Another healthy
option is to add stevia, a natural herbal sweetener to taste.

Form milky way size and shape blobs of the muck with spatula and
knife or spoon and wipe onto aluminum square.

Put tin to the freezer. Chill for a few hours.

When nicely frozen, remove and cut into bars of desired size.

Comments/Suggestions/Options

Wrap each bar individually in wax paper. I like to wrap a few
then put them into a container or plastic bag which I then put
back into the freezer.

Keep the bars chilled until just before eating, if possible. You
don't need to be overly fastidious about this (i.e. you could
leave one in your bag for an afternoon), but staying cold helps
the bars keep their shape, and keeps them from going bad. I keep
mine in the freezer then grab one out on my way to work and keep
it in the fridge at work. If you want to be able to eat them
immediately after retrieving them from the cooler, you may want
to just refrigerate them instead of freezing.

There are lots of things you can do with the basic recipe to
spruce it up a bit.

The first thing I like to do is add one banana to the mixto make
the texture a little chewier. More than one banana seems to make
it too gooey. Adding any kind of fruit puree or a banana will
give the bars a moister, chewier texture.

You can also try add dry spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
Here you can also add nuts or seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower
seeds. Just grind them up and mix in with the oats. Walnuts and
pumpkin seeds will add omega-3s, and Brazil nuts will add
selenium (an antioxidant).

You can also try adding a shot of coconut or vanilla flavoring.
Just remember to add a little extra oats to compensate for the
added liquid.

To figure out the nutritional breakdown (i.e. calories, fat,
protein, carbs), just total up everything you put in, and divide
by the number of bars you made (assuming you made the bars more
or less the same size).

About the author:
Jeff Behar is a senior writer for musclemagfitness.com and
Mybesthealthportal.com where he regularly writes about hot
topics in the areas of health, fitness, disease prevention,
nutrition, bodybuilding, men's health, weight loss, vitamins and
supplements, and anti-aging.

Welcome!

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Welcome to Mad about Choc! I love chocolates and I simply can't do without them. Eating chocolates gives me lots of pleasure and good feelings. Further more, chocolates have been proven scientifically to be beneficial to health! Of course, consume in moderation. Over-eating anything will make anyone fat!

Anyway this blog was set up with the intention of sharing as much material about chocolate that I can find on the Internet. This includes recipes, chocolate brands from around the world, health issues etc etc.

So please do enjoy!

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