"Yes, Lydia don't let any chocolate, even melted chocolated go to waste! Here's an another idea -- melt the chocolate all way until it gets "syrupy" -- Then toss in a blender with some milk for about 10 seconds ( 2 OZ of chocolate…"
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John M Rossini commented on My Passion 4 Chocolate's blog post What to do with Chocolate on a Hot Day?
My Passion 4 Chocolate posted a blog postWhat to do with Chocolate on a Hot Day?
Okay, it's 102 degrees out in southern California and I'm melting. So what do you do with a chunky bar of dark chocolate? I like to stick it in the fridge just long enough to get firm...or if I really want it crunchy hard it'll go in the freezer for a bit.I'd skip the drinking hot tea with it, though. And I actually find that hard to do without. So what could be a better substitute? How about Thai iced tea or iced coffee?Course those drinks are a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but they're…See More
Ted Lederer left a comment for My Passion 4 Chocolate"Hi there, MP4C! Feel free to email me and we can discuss the difference between the antioxidants in raw cacao and how much is lost by the processing that gets it into bar form.
With the Cold-pressed technology, we are making block dark chocolate…"
My Passion 4 Chocolate left a comment for John M Rossini"Hi John, thanks for adding me. Love reading your comments.
Have a great day!
Lydia"
My Passion 4 Chocolate commented on My Passion 4 Chocolate's blog post Remember when"So true...my nephews bring back pillowcases full of chocolate candies and especially the Reese's...kind of makes me cringe, though, with all the added sugar."
Clay Gordon commented on My Passion 4 Chocolate's blog post Remember when"Nice ... maybe I am dating myself as well but I remember those commercials as well. Only indulge in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups once a year these days - around Halloween."
My Passion 4 Chocolate posted a blog postRemember when
This morning I was watching a Scooby Doo cartoon with my 7-year old nephew and a Reese's Pieces commercial came on during the show. Which immediately brought back nostalgic memories of the first Reese's commercial I saw around his age...Does anybody remember the 1970s Reese's Peanut Butter Cup collision commercial? Yes, I know I'm dating myself...when that campaign came out sales skyrocketed 300%!"Hey, you got peanut butter on my chocolate!""You got chocolate in my peanut butter!"Two great…See More
My Passion 4 Chocolate posted a blog postDid You Know?
Here's a historical footnote on chocolate...In the 1600s, porcelain chocolate pots - a tall pot with a detachable cap or finial in the lid through which a wooden stirrer, or molinet could be inserted - were all the rage.See More
John M Rossini commented on My Passion 4 Chocolate's blog post Ahhhh! Better Than Red Wine Or Green Tea, Cocoa Froths With Cancer-preventing Compounds, Cornell Food Scientists Say"My Passion 4 Chocolate -- Great article about the benefits of chocolate. Thanks for the contribution. John.Rossini@TravelChocolate.com"
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- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- Every year for the past 12 years, I celebrate my birthday for an entire month with friends and family having tea/coffee with chocolate at my favorite Asian and Mediterranean restaurants. In 2005 I started an online tea and chocolate birthday party and now friends from around the world send me boxes of chocolates by special delivery to my home.
It's become a tradition now that when folks aren't sure what to get for my birthday, they always know that dark chocolate is my gift of choice.
- My favorite chocolate is:
- Xocai healthy dark chocolate squares
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What to do with Chocolate on a Hot Day?
Posted on August 26, 2009 at 8:31pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Okay, it's 102 degrees out in southern California and I'm melting. So what do you do with a chunky bar of dark chocolate? I like to stick it in the fridge just long enough to get firm...or if I really want it crunchy hard it'll go in the freezer for a bit.
I'd skip the drinking hot tea with it, though. And I actually find that hard to do without. So what could be a better substitute? How about Thai iced tea or iced coffee?
Course those drinks are a bit on the sweet side… Continue
I'd skip the drinking hot tea with it, though. And I actually find that hard to do without. So what could be a better substitute? How about Thai iced tea or iced coffee?
Course those drinks are a bit on the sweet side… Continue
Remember when
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 10:49pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
This morning I was watching a Scooby Doo cartoon with my 7-year old nephew and a Reese's Pieces commercial came on during the show. Which immediately brought back nostalgic memories of the first Reese's commercial I saw around his age...
Does anybody remember the 1970s Reese's Peanut Butter Cup collision commercial? Yes, I know I'm dating myself...when that campaign came out sales skyrocketed 300%!
"Hey, you got peanut butter on my chocolate!"
"You got chocolate in my… Continue
Does anybody remember the 1970s Reese's Peanut Butter Cup collision commercial? Yes, I know I'm dating myself...when that campaign came out sales skyrocketed 300%!
"Hey, you got peanut butter on my chocolate!"
"You got chocolate in my… Continue
Did You Know?
Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:43pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Here's a historical footnote on chocolate...
In the 1600s, porcelain chocolate pots - a tall pot with a detachable cap or finial in the lid through which a wooden stirrer, or molinet could be inserted - were all the rage.
In the 1600s, porcelain chocolate pots - a tall pot with a detachable cap or finial in the lid through which a wooden stirrer, or molinet could be inserted - were all the rage.
Wanted: Women to eat chocolate for a year
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 4:36pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and a hospital in Norwich, eastern England are trying to find out whether chocolate can cut the risk of heart disease and need 40 women to step forward and help.
Most of the women will have to eat two bars of "super-strength chocolate specially formulated by… Continue
Ahhhh! Better Than Red Wine Or Green Tea, Cocoa Froths With Cancer-preventing Compounds, Cornell Food Scientists Say
Posted on July 28, 2009 at 1:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Here's an article from Cornell University dated 12-19 -2003:
ITHACA, N.Y. -- There is a new reason to enjoy hot cocoa on a cold winter's night in front of a cozy fire. Consider it a health drink.
Beyond the froth, cocoa teems with antioxidants that prevent cancer, Cornell University food scientists say. Comparing the chemical anti-cancer activity in beverages known to contain antioxidants, they have found that cocoa has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to… Continue
ITHACA, N.Y. -- There is a new reason to enjoy hot cocoa on a cold winter's night in front of a cozy fire. Consider it a health drink.
Beyond the froth, cocoa teems with antioxidants that prevent cancer, Cornell University food scientists say. Comparing the chemical anti-cancer activity in beverages known to contain antioxidants, they have found that cocoa has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to… Continue
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- At 12:01am on August 5, 2009, Ted Lederer said…
- Hi there, MP4C! Feel free to email me and we can discuss the difference between the antioxidants in raw cacao and how much is lost by the processing that gets it into bar form.
With the Cold-pressed technology, we are making block dark chocolate without cooking the raw cacao. Very exciting and major health testimonials!
tall2@itsmyturnnow.com. Thanks!
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