Thursday, September 27, 2007

Spicy Chocolates

Bold, distinctive and unexpected flavors are found in spicy chocolates. Many are hot-spicy, others are strong-spicy. Some flavors are in the chocolate centers, some may be found in the chocolate coating or some are waiting for you to make a cup of "HOT" chocolate. The chocolate and the spice are wonderful together.


A short list of items that I found that could be in spicy chocolates. Cayenne, ginger, black pepper, Habanero pepper, cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, chipotle, chili powder, paprika, ancho chilies, garlic, pink peppercorns, lemon pepper, or wasabi.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Don't Get All Shook Up!

Hershey is making 50 million candy bars called "Elvis Cups". That might be enough!

An "Elvis Cup" is a version of the King’s favorite sandwich. (But it won’t be fried!) The bar is a peanut butter cup with a thin layer of banana creme, and of course covered in chocolate.

They offer four different package images: Vegas Elvis & 50's Elvis on a standard size package. Also Hawaii Elvis on the king size and on the minis is ‘68 Comeback Elvis.

Elvis is still the "King", even 30 years after his passing.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Milk Chocolate Math

The irresistible, tempting, sweet chocolate bar----but not for eating.....well not at first!

When trying to learn adding, subtracting and fractions I didn’t have a chocolate bar to help. But now kids can learn how to count, subtract and to do their fractions with the use of a chocolate bar.

The hands on learning gives children a tactile concept of math; and not just a visual from the black board. And, the great part for the children is: when the lesson is over they get to devour the pieces of chocolate.

Though some teachers advise the use of printed paper chocolate bars, due to sticky fingers and the eating of chocolate pieces before the learning is over!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Gourmet Chocolate

Gourmet chocolate is an exquisite experience, it stimulates the brain the way that a passionate kiss would.

Gourmet is an adjective describing many wondrous varieties of chocolates. Chocolate is made from crushed cacao beans. The process of crushing the beans, provides cocoa solids and that wonderful cocoa butter that makes chocolate have a smooth texture that melts in your mouth.

Experts say that gourmet chocolate candy consists of three different ideas; skillful formulation, high quality components, and a pleasing display.

Gourmet chocolates also should be, made fresh with no preservatives, handmade in small batches for a desired presentation; and without a doubt, should cost more.