All sorts of articles about chocolate!
I recently received a 16-piece box of chocolates from JinJu Chocolates. While I would have no problem whatsoever enjoying the entire box myself (in one sitting!), I decided that two opinions are better than one, and so I invited Ken (Mister CocoaJava) to sample these little treasures with me. Here are our impressions of...
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Are you searching for a gift idea? Allow me to make some suggestions! Annette’s Chocolates by Brent has a fun gift pack “Three amazing brittles in one gift set with large festive bow. Chardonnay Wine, Chili Lime Tequila Tortilla, Micro Brew Beer Brittle.” Kaffeologie offers The S Filter is a reusable filter designed to brew clean, grit-free coffee in the...
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I would like to introduce you to some marvelous new chocolates, but first, do you know what Steampunk is? Defining Steampunk is tricky. There are many notions of what it is – try googling “Steampunk definition” and you’ll soon be drowning in opinions. I’ll share the definition that makes the most sense to me....
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World Broadcast Premiere on TVO – Ontario’s Public Education media – Wednesday, June 6 at 9:00 p.m. and midnight EST “Semisweet: Life in Chocolate” travels to four vastly different places around the globe with unique journeys of characters whose lives have been intrinsically transformed by chocolate. The documentary repeats on Thursday, June 7th at...
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Written by Kitarra As I have said before, I don’t really like chocolate. I crave it occasionally. But that has to do with the mysterious female hormones and their desire to be perverse. However, I do recognize that chocolate desserts are instantly popular. Especially when they are the only chocolate desserts on the thanksgivings...
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When I first created CocoaJava eleven (yes, eleven!) years ago, I had no idea it would still be going strong to this day. I also had no idea how big it would grow! I can still recall the day I bought the domain name. I was rather amused that the date fell on the...
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Mole sauce is a firm favorite with many people who enjoy spicy food. It is of Mexican and Spanish origin and is actually a generic name for a number of dishes and sauces that involve Mexican cuisine. People outside of Mexico will be more specific when naming it as would then be called mole...
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By Rachel Sokol I blame my sweet tooth on my family, for I’m a firm believer that I literally was raised on chocolate. There were always about three varieties of chocolate cake at every single family gathering. My mom was a frequent Tootsie-Pop buyer. The local Rockbottom drug store sold all sorts of chocolate...
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By Veera Hiranandani It’s 3pm. I’ve been staring at the computer screen for ten minutes not reading a word. I need something. After a late lunch, I’m not that hungry and I only drink coffee in the morning. I already know the answer. What I need is chocolate and luckily I have options. There’s...
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Located in the north to northwest suburbs of Chicago, the Long Grove Confectionery Company’s Chocolate Factory Tour awaits your visit. You will experience the old-fashioned way of making chocolate…all hand crafted and uniquely packaged into our gourmet line of the finest quality chocolate products. The Confectionery is a family owned business with its beginning...
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