By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Brent_K_Miller]Brent K Miller
Summer is a time for children to celebrate school-free days frolicking at the beach and pool and just enjoying the freedom that comes with being a kid. Candy goes hand-in-hand with summer fun, and everyone has memories of hopping on their bike and heading down to the local stationary store with some pocket change for some sweet treats to share with friends. While young chocoholics were left with evidence of their indulgences on smeared faces and grubby hands, kids who chose sun-safe, non-melting candy could escape the questioning looks of parents wondering why dinner was left untouched yet again.
Kids and parents who want to avoid the mess of candy that melts in the heat have some great new and classic options available that are sure to bring smiles to faces both young and old. Choices range from hard candy to chewy confections to gum.
On the hard candy front, rock candy is a nostalgic choice that is perfect for warm weather. This candy is made by the same process of crystallization that produces quartz and diamonds in nature. It is available in blue raspberry, grape and strawberry flavors and comes in a choice of a mini bin or paint can packaging.
Another classic hard candy option is Jolly Rancher minis. Super sweet and long lasting, Jolly Ranchers come in grape, apple, watermelon, cherry and blue raspberry flavors. Packaging choices also include a paint can or mini bin container.
Also on the melt-resistant classic hard candy front are candy buttons. Parents will remember these sweet little dots packaged on strips of paper from their own childhood, bringing back their own memories of summertime fun. Today, Mega Candy Buttons are available in regular assorted fruit flavors and Mega Sour ones to appeal to kids of varying tastes.
If hard candy doesn't have the fun vibe that kids seek, some other sun-safe options exist in gummy and chewy candies. Fans of classic candy will love treats like licorice and jelly beans. Licorice options include a Red Mix of cherry and strawberry flavored Australian licorice wheels or a Black Licorice mix of wheels. Red and black licorice is also available as bite size sticks. For a whimsical twist, Red Licorice Scotties will put some bite back into the dog days of summer with their pooch-friendly take on chewy candy. Packaging options for all licorice is either a small lunch box or paint can.
Another chewy candy that has stood the test of time is the jellybean. This classic candy is more than just an Easter-time staple. It is the perfect warm weather candy. It doesn't melt or make a mess, and the fruity flavors are refreshing on even the warmest days. The only drawback to jellybeans is that most people pick out the cherry ones from the mix, leaving behind secondary flavors that just can't match cherry's appeal. The solution? Just choose an all-cherry jellybean option. Available in mini bin, paint container or lunch box packaging, Very Cherry Jellybeans keep kids happy while saving them from sticky hands, messy clothes and mouths.
More kid-friendly options on the sun-safe chewy candy front include traditional and sour gummy mixes. On the traditional side, folks who grew up enjoying Swedish Fish will love sharing the Sea Life Mix with their own kids. Featuring an assortment of gummy treats like Swedish Fish, Gummy Alligators and Mini Frogs in a rainbow of fruity flavors, this assortment is sure to make a splash.
Kids who want their gummy candies with a kick will love the Sour Mix collection of candies. This assortment of sour gummy belts, worms and cola bottles is designed to trigger mouths to water with its heavy coating of tart sugary grains. Available in a paint can package, this collection is sure to provide sour candy junkies with the tangy thrill they crave.
For those who desire something sweet but don't necessarily want hard or chewy candy, gum is the perfect heat-proof solution. Nothing brings back youthful memories than the fresh, sweet flavor of bubble gum on a warm day. For a new twist on an old favorite, Dubble Bubble Gumballs in Very Cherry pair the classic taste of Dubble Bubble gum with cherry candy on the outside for some extra zip. Dubble Bubble Gum Balls in Very Cherry come in either mini bin or paint can packaging.
Every sweet tooth knows that some candy just can't handle the heat and sun without being reduced to a messy pile of goo. Thankfully, sugar lovers both young and old have a ton of options for treats that will hold up on even the hottest summer day. From hard candy like Jolly Ranchers, to jelly beans and gummy candies, there's an option for even the most discerning sweet tooth. So sit back and relax with a Swedish Fish or two and follow it with a gumball chaser for dessert. It's summer, and everyone needs a sun-proof candy to forget the mess and make them feel like a kid again.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
How Hershey's Changed the Face of Chocolate in the USA
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ben_Stuart_Greenwood]Ben Stuart Greenwood
When people talk about chocolate in the States it is a pretty safe bet they will be talking about Hershey's chocolate. Hershey's has become as synonymous with the candy as Kellogg's have with breakfast cereals.
Why is this? Why Hershey's as opposed to any other chocolate manufacturer in America? They are innovators and have been since Milton Hershey created the company in 1894. You only have to take a look at their extensive range of chocolate bars and chocolate related products to see that.
The first product was a chocolate covered caramel. The latest product with Hershey's branding is Hershey's Cookies and Creme bar introduced in 1994. In between there have been many, many more but perhaps the most famous is Hershey's Kisses, little drops of chocolate wrapped in silver foil and sold in bags. There are few people in the world, let alone the States, that haven't at least heard of Kisses.
Over the years Hershey has introduced many Hershey branded products, many of which are still in production today. These include Mr Goodbar, combining chocolate and peanuts, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, a plain milk chocolate bar also available in dark chocolate, or with almonds, and a few other varieties too.
Under the same brand name the company has also launched related products, like syrup for making chocolate milk, dessert toppings, cocoa powder, milkshakes and baking chocolate.
Of course, clever marketing has helped Hershey's stay on top, from the strong, instantly recognisable brand logo through advertising to what could be considered appreciated 'charity work'.
A prime example of this last effort is the company's production and supply of over one billion chocolate bars as rations for American troops during the Second World War. A wonderful gesture but also, perhaps cynically, a fantastic way of cementing the brand name in the minds of young men who would return home looking for Hershey's in peacetime.
The current Hershey's range has a more modern look. Air Delight is an air bubble filled bar like the Aero in the UK, Drops are round, almost UFO-like pieces of milk chocolate and Hershey's Miniatures provide bite sized pieces of most of the current range of bars.
However, in order to become truly dominant, the company has also introduced products under different brand names, most notable Reese's. Like Hershey's Kisses, there can be hardly anyone that hasn't at least heard of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
The Reese's range doesn't end there though. Yes, all of them provide a combination of peanut butter and chocolate but there are innovations here too. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, wafer bars, peanut butter, chocolate and nuts, cremes, crunchy versions and crispy versions. Not to mention the simple but remarkably successful tactic of offering the original Peanut Butter Cups in miniature and larger sizes.
The Hershey company was founded on innovation, when Milton combined chocolate and caramel, and it has never lost that ability to create something new and keep itself at the forefront of not only the American candy market but the minds of an entire nation and beyond too.
Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of American Soda, importers of [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/default.aspx]American candy, including [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/Chocolate/default.aspx]Hershey's and Reese's chocolate products, into the UK.
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When people talk about chocolate in the States it is a pretty safe bet they will be talking about Hershey's chocolate. Hershey's has become as synonymous with the candy as Kellogg's have with breakfast cereals.
Why is this? Why Hershey's as opposed to any other chocolate manufacturer in America? They are innovators and have been since Milton Hershey created the company in 1894. You only have to take a look at their extensive range of chocolate bars and chocolate related products to see that.
The first product was a chocolate covered caramel. The latest product with Hershey's branding is Hershey's Cookies and Creme bar introduced in 1994. In between there have been many, many more but perhaps the most famous is Hershey's Kisses, little drops of chocolate wrapped in silver foil and sold in bags. There are few people in the world, let alone the States, that haven't at least heard of Kisses.
Over the years Hershey has introduced many Hershey branded products, many of which are still in production today. These include Mr Goodbar, combining chocolate and peanuts, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, a plain milk chocolate bar also available in dark chocolate, or with almonds, and a few other varieties too.
Under the same brand name the company has also launched related products, like syrup for making chocolate milk, dessert toppings, cocoa powder, milkshakes and baking chocolate.
Of course, clever marketing has helped Hershey's stay on top, from the strong, instantly recognisable brand logo through advertising to what could be considered appreciated 'charity work'.
A prime example of this last effort is the company's production and supply of over one billion chocolate bars as rations for American troops during the Second World War. A wonderful gesture but also, perhaps cynically, a fantastic way of cementing the brand name in the minds of young men who would return home looking for Hershey's in peacetime.
The current Hershey's range has a more modern look. Air Delight is an air bubble filled bar like the Aero in the UK, Drops are round, almost UFO-like pieces of milk chocolate and Hershey's Miniatures provide bite sized pieces of most of the current range of bars.
However, in order to become truly dominant, the company has also introduced products under different brand names, most notable Reese's. Like Hershey's Kisses, there can be hardly anyone that hasn't at least heard of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
The Reese's range doesn't end there though. Yes, all of them provide a combination of peanut butter and chocolate but there are innovations here too. Dark chocolate, white chocolate, wafer bars, peanut butter, chocolate and nuts, cremes, crunchy versions and crispy versions. Not to mention the simple but remarkably successful tactic of offering the original Peanut Butter Cups in miniature and larger sizes.
The Hershey company was founded on innovation, when Milton combined chocolate and caramel, and it has never lost that ability to create something new and keep itself at the forefront of not only the American candy market but the minds of an entire nation and beyond too.
Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of American Soda, importers of [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/default.aspx]American candy, including [http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Candy/Chocolate/default.aspx]Hershey's and Reese's chocolate products, into the UK.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Hershey Company - The Journey of Milton Hershey
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Joel_Bernstein]Joel Bernstein
From the western coasts of California to the eastern beaches of New Jersey, it is easy to see why The Hershey Company is America's favorite candy company. It seems today that the simple, brown packaged chocolate bar embroidered with the famous Hershey logo has become an American Icon as recognizable as the great bald eagle. The company has always been uniquely American, from its humble, hardworking roots to its successful launch into global market. All the success is credited to one man, who showed perseverance and inspiring resolve despite being presented with failure during the bleakest of times.
It is said that it all started with an idea. Milton Hershey, born September 13, 1857, had an insight to cover his caramel with a sweet chocolate coating. However, the truth is that it all, in fact, started with a critical loss. Hershey Milton had founded a candy shop in Pennsylvania, which to his despair failed to bring prosperity. It seemed as if Milton's passion in life had come to an end. Hershey tried his luck in the great state of New York but again was greeted with disappointment. Nevertheless, Milton Hershey had a fundamental characteristic which saved him despite his losses. Milton Hershey knew having a strong resolution was key in being triumphant.
Hershey continued with his dreams and founded the Lancaster Caramel Company in Pennsylvania, where he infused fresh milk into his golden caramel to create the most palatable treat. This business flourished and eventually fetched him an incredible one million dollars, enough money to expand and explore as Milton Hershey pleased. At this point in his life, Hershey returned to his humble roots in Derry Church Pennsylvania which would later be renamed after the great entrepreneur himself. In Derry Church Hershey decided to move beyond the popular caramel candies and visualized a new dream. His goal was to commercialize chocolate, once a luxury item available only to the rich and wealthy. Hershey erected a chocolate manufacturing plant which proved more successful than he could have ever hoped.
Where others would see success and perfection, Hershey would only see opportunity and room for further improvement. Regardless of his success in manufacturing sweet chocolate, Hershey knew he had a destiny in making milk chocolate. Hershey built a milk-processing plant in hopes of creating the perfect recipe for milk chocolate. Many believe he succeeded with his discovery of the Hershey Process. The process is still a company secret, but it is presumed that Hershey used butyric acid to stop the fermentation of milk and created a uniquely tangy chocolate, that grew to be loved by the American public.
Hershey's company continued to grow at an outstanding rate. With the invention of the Hershey "Kiss" and the companies' role in the Second World War, the Hershey Company had carved its place in the history of the American economy. Milton Hershey was a husband, a philanthropist and one of America's most iconic entrepreneurs. He paved the road for future candy industries and showed the world what quality before profit truly meant. His unparalleled dedication to charity and his creation of the Milton Hershey School Trust Fund showed that he was one of a kind. A true inspiration and a gentle soul. Milton Hershey died at age eighty-eight on October 13, 1945 in Hershey Hospital.
Joel Bernstein
BS Management Science Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
MBA Rutgers University.
Joel Bernstein writes about candy and confectionery products. Candy is great to write about because it is a happy topic that people enjoy. Enjoy this article about Milton Hershey. Candy manufacturers, end consumers and [http://www.bwcliffordcandy.com/wholesalecandy.aspx]Wholesale Candy store owners should find it interesting.
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From the western coasts of California to the eastern beaches of New Jersey, it is easy to see why The Hershey Company is America's favorite candy company. It seems today that the simple, brown packaged chocolate bar embroidered with the famous Hershey logo has become an American Icon as recognizable as the great bald eagle. The company has always been uniquely American, from its humble, hardworking roots to its successful launch into global market. All the success is credited to one man, who showed perseverance and inspiring resolve despite being presented with failure during the bleakest of times.
It is said that it all started with an idea. Milton Hershey, born September 13, 1857, had an insight to cover his caramel with a sweet chocolate coating. However, the truth is that it all, in fact, started with a critical loss. Hershey Milton had founded a candy shop in Pennsylvania, which to his despair failed to bring prosperity. It seemed as if Milton's passion in life had come to an end. Hershey tried his luck in the great state of New York but again was greeted with disappointment. Nevertheless, Milton Hershey had a fundamental characteristic which saved him despite his losses. Milton Hershey knew having a strong resolution was key in being triumphant.
Hershey continued with his dreams and founded the Lancaster Caramel Company in Pennsylvania, where he infused fresh milk into his golden caramel to create the most palatable treat. This business flourished and eventually fetched him an incredible one million dollars, enough money to expand and explore as Milton Hershey pleased. At this point in his life, Hershey returned to his humble roots in Derry Church Pennsylvania which would later be renamed after the great entrepreneur himself. In Derry Church Hershey decided to move beyond the popular caramel candies and visualized a new dream. His goal was to commercialize chocolate, once a luxury item available only to the rich and wealthy. Hershey erected a chocolate manufacturing plant which proved more successful than he could have ever hoped.
Where others would see success and perfection, Hershey would only see opportunity and room for further improvement. Regardless of his success in manufacturing sweet chocolate, Hershey knew he had a destiny in making milk chocolate. Hershey built a milk-processing plant in hopes of creating the perfect recipe for milk chocolate. Many believe he succeeded with his discovery of the Hershey Process. The process is still a company secret, but it is presumed that Hershey used butyric acid to stop the fermentation of milk and created a uniquely tangy chocolate, that grew to be loved by the American public.
Hershey's company continued to grow at an outstanding rate. With the invention of the Hershey "Kiss" and the companies' role in the Second World War, the Hershey Company had carved its place in the history of the American economy. Milton Hershey was a husband, a philanthropist and one of America's most iconic entrepreneurs. He paved the road for future candy industries and showed the world what quality before profit truly meant. His unparalleled dedication to charity and his creation of the Milton Hershey School Trust Fund showed that he was one of a kind. A true inspiration and a gentle soul. Milton Hershey died at age eighty-eight on October 13, 1945 in Hershey Hospital.
Joel Bernstein
BS Management Science Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
MBA Rutgers University.
Joel Bernstein writes about candy and confectionery products. Candy is great to write about because it is a happy topic that people enjoy. Enjoy this article about Milton Hershey. Candy manufacturers, end consumers and [http://www.bwcliffordcandy.com/wholesalecandy.aspx]Wholesale Candy store owners should find it interesting.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Making Chocolate Candies? Pick the Right Molds to Entertain the Wedding Guests!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Shore]Jimmy Shore
There are various kinds of candies. But homemade chocolate candies are among the best ones out there. They're simply great for wedding ceremonies. You can buy ingredients for wedding candies at specialty stores. Mix these ingredients and enjoy the fun of making candies. You can make any shapes you want with chocolate. Enjoy the fun of making designer chocolates to cater to your wedding guests. But you need the right chocolate candy molds for this.
For wedding occasions, there are various types of molds that come in diverse shapes and designs. You could buy silicone or plastic molds. There are metal molds as well. Silicone made molds or their plastic counterparts happen to be among the simplest ones you can find. Still, other ones can meet your standards too. Normally, as your chocolates become hard, they'll separate easily off the candy molds. And it's so simple to pop out the candies off their molds. It's also a great idea to add some pressure to make the chocolate candies pop out. Be it silicone or plastic molds, you can bend them a little bit, which helps the popping out.
Flat ones happen to be the most common ones among chocolate candy molds. They're quite simple for everyone to use. Again, they're suited if you make a lot of chocolates together. Flat molds create chocolate candies flat on a side and a bit decorated on the other side. They can be filled with different types of fillers as peanut butter, berry paste or caramel. Another type of chocolate is 3-D chocolate mold. They're great for much larger candies. Oftentimes, they feature a wide range of details on both sides.
However, you have to maintain the chocolate molds well. These molds usually are a one-time buy. Washing chocolate molds too often isn't the best way. At least, you don't need to wash the candy molds after each use. Instead, wash the molds if you are completely done with the candy making. Use liquid soaps for washing those. Remember that no matter how durable your candy molds look, they deserve mild cleansing and soft handling. That's the way they are made!
Regardless of how you are planning to maintain the molds, DO NOT soak those. Some people put their chocolate molds into dishwashers. But this can virtually damage the chocolate candy molds. Another mistake people make is, they break sweats by scrubbing their chocolate molds. But it is quite enough to rinse the molds in lukewarm water. Use fingers for rubbing off the liquid soaps. Be sure it's within the crevasses. Only rinse off and get it dried later on by using a tiny spongy cloth. A paper towel would also do.
Choose a cool and dry place for storing the molds. Avoid storing your chocolate candies in hot areas. This tip applies more in the summer. Some molds lose their special finish when they're exposed to heavy heat. Be sure to store your candy molds securely to ensure their longest possible lifetime.
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There are various kinds of candies. But homemade chocolate candies are among the best ones out there. They're simply great for wedding ceremonies. You can buy ingredients for wedding candies at specialty stores. Mix these ingredients and enjoy the fun of making candies. You can make any shapes you want with chocolate. Enjoy the fun of making designer chocolates to cater to your wedding guests. But you need the right chocolate candy molds for this.
For wedding occasions, there are various types of molds that come in diverse shapes and designs. You could buy silicone or plastic molds. There are metal molds as well. Silicone made molds or their plastic counterparts happen to be among the simplest ones you can find. Still, other ones can meet your standards too. Normally, as your chocolates become hard, they'll separate easily off the candy molds. And it's so simple to pop out the candies off their molds. It's also a great idea to add some pressure to make the chocolate candies pop out. Be it silicone or plastic molds, you can bend them a little bit, which helps the popping out.
Flat ones happen to be the most common ones among chocolate candy molds. They're quite simple for everyone to use. Again, they're suited if you make a lot of chocolates together. Flat molds create chocolate candies flat on a side and a bit decorated on the other side. They can be filled with different types of fillers as peanut butter, berry paste or caramel. Another type of chocolate is 3-D chocolate mold. They're great for much larger candies. Oftentimes, they feature a wide range of details on both sides.
However, you have to maintain the chocolate molds well. These molds usually are a one-time buy. Washing chocolate molds too often isn't the best way. At least, you don't need to wash the candy molds after each use. Instead, wash the molds if you are completely done with the candy making. Use liquid soaps for washing those. Remember that no matter how durable your candy molds look, they deserve mild cleansing and soft handling. That's the way they are made!
Regardless of how you are planning to maintain the molds, DO NOT soak those. Some people put their chocolate molds into dishwashers. But this can virtually damage the chocolate candy molds. Another mistake people make is, they break sweats by scrubbing their chocolate molds. But it is quite enough to rinse the molds in lukewarm water. Use fingers for rubbing off the liquid soaps. Be sure it's within the crevasses. Only rinse off and get it dried later on by using a tiny spongy cloth. A paper towel would also do.
Choose a cool and dry place for storing the molds. Avoid storing your chocolate candies in hot areas. This tip applies more in the summer. Some molds lose their special finish when they're exposed to heavy heat. Be sure to store your candy molds securely to ensure their longest possible lifetime.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Did You Ever Consider Buying Chocolate Candy Molds Wholesale? Here Are the Facts You Must Know!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Shore]Jimmy Shore
From time to time, we shop for the ideal chocolate for special occasions. Ironically, despite hovering around numerous stores, it's hard to find what you are really looking for. Isn't that frustrating? For those who can make candies themselves, things really could be much different. Putting it straight and simple, why should you spend more on commercially sold candies, if you can make candies of the same quality yourself. And if you think it's a good idea preparing chocolate candies on your own and in bulk, consider purchasing those supplies wholesale.
There are myriad of candy supplies that you can buy online or offline. Just think of the fun supplies you can buy for making hard candies, truffles or bon bons! Again, chocolates remain among top favorites of all time. But needless to say, the best deals are online! There are different kinds of ingredients that can be used. It's real fun for candy making enthusiasts to shop for supplies like chocolate, molds, pots or different kind fun candy ingredients that keep guests charmed and delighted. Doing a little bit of research online also lets you to get an overall idea on the tasks and costs involved. Besides, candy stores are feasible pots if you intend to locate wholesale deals to buy candy supplies.
Today, you can find lots of online communities which host candy lover members. If you read online forums and blogs on candy making, it's so easy for you to get valuable insights online. You also get to understand the views or experiences of veteran candy makers. If you have the patience to read, you'll get lots of real life tips on shopping for wholesale candy making supplies. Fortunately, many online candy stores are ready to offer useful insights for you to help you with your quest for candy supplies.
And just look at the bright side here. If you shop online, you'll save yourself the hassle of visiting typical stores offline. If you're just new with your candy making, it's safer to stick to the easy recipes only. Ironically, making hard candies is indeed hard for some beginners. Sounds funny though, but it's hard for some people to make even hard candies. You need to face the fact that it takes some tricks and tactics to make good candies. You can't just rely on the best recipe to make candies. But if you keep going, you'll grasp the art sooner or later. Even if it feels cumbersome to handle molds in the first place, you'll get used to it eventually.
To be on the safe side, get started with only flat candy molds, since they happen to be among the simplest ones and hence will hardly require any skills at all. And you're also at your liberty to choose from different kinds of molds and shapes. Like we just said, flat molds are the safest for most novice candy makers. You don't need to do much more than simply pouring the liquid candy into the molds, so you can let it dry for some time. Regardless of the initial choices you have, you'll see your candy making skills flourishing. Then you could simply start trying out molds like 3-D and hollow molds. And be sure to gauge the demand of candies for the occasion you're preparing for. This will help you understand how much you will buy on wholesale deals.
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From time to time, we shop for the ideal chocolate for special occasions. Ironically, despite hovering around numerous stores, it's hard to find what you are really looking for. Isn't that frustrating? For those who can make candies themselves, things really could be much different. Putting it straight and simple, why should you spend more on commercially sold candies, if you can make candies of the same quality yourself. And if you think it's a good idea preparing chocolate candies on your own and in bulk, consider purchasing those supplies wholesale.
There are myriad of candy supplies that you can buy online or offline. Just think of the fun supplies you can buy for making hard candies, truffles or bon bons! Again, chocolates remain among top favorites of all time. But needless to say, the best deals are online! There are different kinds of ingredients that can be used. It's real fun for candy making enthusiasts to shop for supplies like chocolate, molds, pots or different kind fun candy ingredients that keep guests charmed and delighted. Doing a little bit of research online also lets you to get an overall idea on the tasks and costs involved. Besides, candy stores are feasible pots if you intend to locate wholesale deals to buy candy supplies.
Today, you can find lots of online communities which host candy lover members. If you read online forums and blogs on candy making, it's so easy for you to get valuable insights online. You also get to understand the views or experiences of veteran candy makers. If you have the patience to read, you'll get lots of real life tips on shopping for wholesale candy making supplies. Fortunately, many online candy stores are ready to offer useful insights for you to help you with your quest for candy supplies.
And just look at the bright side here. If you shop online, you'll save yourself the hassle of visiting typical stores offline. If you're just new with your candy making, it's safer to stick to the easy recipes only. Ironically, making hard candies is indeed hard for some beginners. Sounds funny though, but it's hard for some people to make even hard candies. You need to face the fact that it takes some tricks and tactics to make good candies. You can't just rely on the best recipe to make candies. But if you keep going, you'll grasp the art sooner or later. Even if it feels cumbersome to handle molds in the first place, you'll get used to it eventually.
To be on the safe side, get started with only flat candy molds, since they happen to be among the simplest ones and hence will hardly require any skills at all. And you're also at your liberty to choose from different kinds of molds and shapes. Like we just said, flat molds are the safest for most novice candy makers. You don't need to do much more than simply pouring the liquid candy into the molds, so you can let it dry for some time. Regardless of the initial choices you have, you'll see your candy making skills flourishing. Then you could simply start trying out molds like 3-D and hollow molds. And be sure to gauge the demand of candies for the occasion you're preparing for. This will help you understand how much you will buy on wholesale deals.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Cherry Ripe: An Aussie Icon
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Spencer_Samaroo]Spencer Samaroo
Like Crocodile Dundee, Uluru, Skippy the Kangaroo and Neighbours, Cherry Ripe is right up there as a true Aussie icon.
That delicious saliva inducing blend of moist coconut and juicy cherries enrobed in generous ripples of rich Old Gold� dark chocolate, Cherry Ripe is as distinctive as it is unique. Some people refer to it as a kind of Cherry Bounty. My four year old son refers to it as a party in his tummy.
Introduced in 1924 by MacRobertson's, a respected Australian confectionery manufacturer who for decades were the largest confectioner in Australia before Cadbury acquired them in 1967, and whose portfolio of chocolate products also included Freddo, Crunchie, Picnic, Rose's Chocolate Box, Old Gold� and Snack, Cherry Ripe remains not just Australia's oldest chocolate bar but also one of its most popular. Presently it is ranked the fourth most popular chocolate bar in Australia with a retail value of over $35million.
Available in a range of formats including 55g and 85g bars as well as 216g Share Packs and 18g Special Treats pieces, Cherry Ripe has stood the test of time. Other variations most notably Apricot Ripe have come and gone but Cherry Ripe has been the only flavour to enjoy any kind of success or longevity. As well as my four year old son, my thirty six year old wife and my seventy six year old mother-in-law both grew up with Cherry Ripe. Presumably with parties in their tummies too.
So what is it about Cherry Ripe that makes it an Australian powerhouse chocolate brand?
Well for a start it tastes really good. The Old Gold� dark chocolate coating strikes that perfect balance between cocoa and bitterness, that is so often over powering in other chocolate bars, and in doing so provides the perfect accompaniment to its delightful centre of sweet coconut that is soft and slightly chewy without being coarse or crumbly, and cherries that are neither too sweet and nor too sour as to face-screwingly be off putting. It also smells pretty good too. Resonating a subtle aroma that falls somewhere between chocolate and, somewhat bizarrely, raspberry the smell would actually make quite a good perfume. Now that I come to think of it perhaps I should give Cadbury Australia a call?
As the only bar to offer you the 'Big Cherry Taste' Cherry Ripe also sits in a bit of a niche in the marketplace which is always a good thing to achieve. However perhaps the most influencing factor to the continued success of Cherry Ripe is the way it has been marketed over the years. In particular its television adverts through the years dating from as far back as the famous 'Wild Woman' adverts of the early 1970s right through to the recent advert at the turn of the century which featured a vintage red car being smothered in chocolate against the musical score of a cover version of Brenda Lee's 'Sweet Nothings', have arguably been almost as popular as the chocolate bar itself.
When Sir Macpherson Robertson launched the Cherry Ripes in 1924 I wonder if he could possibly have imagined the kind of legacy he was creating with the chocolate bar, which up until 2002 still sported the MacRobertson's logo. Given that Cadbury Australia has only as recently as last year released a new variation, entitled the Cherry Roll which they describe as 'Ripe Juicy Cherries and Coconut all dipped in Old Gold� Rich Dark Chocolate, sprinkled with Coconut', I would say there is still some life in the iconic brand yet.
Spencer Samaroo, Managing Director, Moo-Lolly-Bar http://www.moolollybar.com.au/
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Like Crocodile Dundee, Uluru, Skippy the Kangaroo and Neighbours, Cherry Ripe is right up there as a true Aussie icon.
That delicious saliva inducing blend of moist coconut and juicy cherries enrobed in generous ripples of rich Old Gold� dark chocolate, Cherry Ripe is as distinctive as it is unique. Some people refer to it as a kind of Cherry Bounty. My four year old son refers to it as a party in his tummy.
Introduced in 1924 by MacRobertson's, a respected Australian confectionery manufacturer who for decades were the largest confectioner in Australia before Cadbury acquired them in 1967, and whose portfolio of chocolate products also included Freddo, Crunchie, Picnic, Rose's Chocolate Box, Old Gold� and Snack, Cherry Ripe remains not just Australia's oldest chocolate bar but also one of its most popular. Presently it is ranked the fourth most popular chocolate bar in Australia with a retail value of over $35million.
Available in a range of formats including 55g and 85g bars as well as 216g Share Packs and 18g Special Treats pieces, Cherry Ripe has stood the test of time. Other variations most notably Apricot Ripe have come and gone but Cherry Ripe has been the only flavour to enjoy any kind of success or longevity. As well as my four year old son, my thirty six year old wife and my seventy six year old mother-in-law both grew up with Cherry Ripe. Presumably with parties in their tummies too.
So what is it about Cherry Ripe that makes it an Australian powerhouse chocolate brand?
Well for a start it tastes really good. The Old Gold� dark chocolate coating strikes that perfect balance between cocoa and bitterness, that is so often over powering in other chocolate bars, and in doing so provides the perfect accompaniment to its delightful centre of sweet coconut that is soft and slightly chewy without being coarse or crumbly, and cherries that are neither too sweet and nor too sour as to face-screwingly be off putting. It also smells pretty good too. Resonating a subtle aroma that falls somewhere between chocolate and, somewhat bizarrely, raspberry the smell would actually make quite a good perfume. Now that I come to think of it perhaps I should give Cadbury Australia a call?
As the only bar to offer you the 'Big Cherry Taste' Cherry Ripe also sits in a bit of a niche in the marketplace which is always a good thing to achieve. However perhaps the most influencing factor to the continued success of Cherry Ripe is the way it has been marketed over the years. In particular its television adverts through the years dating from as far back as the famous 'Wild Woman' adverts of the early 1970s right through to the recent advert at the turn of the century which featured a vintage red car being smothered in chocolate against the musical score of a cover version of Brenda Lee's 'Sweet Nothings', have arguably been almost as popular as the chocolate bar itself.
When Sir Macpherson Robertson launched the Cherry Ripes in 1924 I wonder if he could possibly have imagined the kind of legacy he was creating with the chocolate bar, which up until 2002 still sported the MacRobertson's logo. Given that Cadbury Australia has only as recently as last year released a new variation, entitled the Cherry Roll which they describe as 'Ripe Juicy Cherries and Coconut all dipped in Old Gold� Rich Dark Chocolate, sprinkled with Coconut', I would say there is still some life in the iconic brand yet.
Spencer Samaroo, Managing Director, Moo-Lolly-Bar http://www.moolollybar.com.au/
The best online chocolate lolly and confectionery store on the web!
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Stop Your Sweet Tooth Craving With Chocolate Smoothies
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tommy_O_Coffler]Tommy O Coffler
Most people have cravings for certain food at certain periods, be it sugar, carbohydrates or alcohol. This is felt as an urge to reach for that bar of candy or that bag of potato chips to snack on, or to drink that glass of wine after dinner. The cravings are signs that the body gives. When someone is tired or depressed, brain chemicals react and tell the body to eat something. The brain signals are the cravings.
Sugar cravings are very common, especially among women. For some, eating sweets have become a habit after a meal or during certain periods of the day. Others are used to the feel-good effect that sweet treats provide and they feel irritable when avoiding them. In short, sugar can be addictive. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to give the body what it needs and one of these is by drinking a chocolate smoothies.
Chocolate, by itself, is not unhealthy. In fact, it has been touted as a health food because it contains anti-oxidants that are also found in green tea. Anti-oxidants provide many benefits for the body such as improved circulation, better digestion, lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and defense against free radicals that can cause many types of illnesses. This does not mean that people can have their fill of the chocolate bars available everywhere. The benefits can only be obtained when eating dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and not from the more common ones containing processed cocoa that has been mixed with sugars, milk and artificial flavors.
Since the aim is to make the chocolate smoothies as healthy as possible, only dark chocolate of good quality should be used. Milk can be added but others have suggested using nuts, coconut, avocados and oatmeal to make their drinks creamy. Smoothie drinkers are encouraged to experiment with ingredients when it comes to mixing them with chocolate because it is very versatile and goes well with many types of flavors. Who knows? One might stumble into a mixture that tastes amazingly great.
As most of us would attest, what is chocolate without the sweetness? Although refined sugar can be added, it should be avoided as much as possible because it will only add empty calories to the chocolate smoothies. A good alternative is to use dates that have been soaked in water. Dates are naturally sweet fruits that are very rich in vitamins and fiber. They will not only make the smoothie taste better, but will also make it creamy. Bananas are also excellent substitutes for sugar. They are rich in potassium that promotes normal blood pressure and heart functions. Adding nuts will make the smoothie tastier and more protein-rich and good for boosting energy.
Chocolate smoothies not only provide great taste but great nutrition as well. Amazingly, despite the benefits that it gives, it does not add extra pounds to the body. Anyone can now satisfy sweet cravings without feeling the guilt. [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/Chocolate-Smoothie-Recipes-Arent-Always-As-Bad-As-You-Think-They-Are.html]Chocolate smoothies really make deliciously healthy desserts. You can find more smoothie recipes for other [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/10-oh-so-right-smoothies-as-perfect-family-desserts.html]dessert smoothies by clicking on the blue links today! Remember, dessert doesn't always have to be unhealthy!
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Most people have cravings for certain food at certain periods, be it sugar, carbohydrates or alcohol. This is felt as an urge to reach for that bar of candy or that bag of potato chips to snack on, or to drink that glass of wine after dinner. The cravings are signs that the body gives. When someone is tired or depressed, brain chemicals react and tell the body to eat something. The brain signals are the cravings.
Sugar cravings are very common, especially among women. For some, eating sweets have become a habit after a meal or during certain periods of the day. Others are used to the feel-good effect that sweet treats provide and they feel irritable when avoiding them. In short, sugar can be addictive. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to give the body what it needs and one of these is by drinking a chocolate smoothies.
Chocolate, by itself, is not unhealthy. In fact, it has been touted as a health food because it contains anti-oxidants that are also found in green tea. Anti-oxidants provide many benefits for the body such as improved circulation, better digestion, lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and defense against free radicals that can cause many types of illnesses. This does not mean that people can have their fill of the chocolate bars available everywhere. The benefits can only be obtained when eating dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, and not from the more common ones containing processed cocoa that has been mixed with sugars, milk and artificial flavors.
Since the aim is to make the chocolate smoothies as healthy as possible, only dark chocolate of good quality should be used. Milk can be added but others have suggested using nuts, coconut, avocados and oatmeal to make their drinks creamy. Smoothie drinkers are encouraged to experiment with ingredients when it comes to mixing them with chocolate because it is very versatile and goes well with many types of flavors. Who knows? One might stumble into a mixture that tastes amazingly great.
As most of us would attest, what is chocolate without the sweetness? Although refined sugar can be added, it should be avoided as much as possible because it will only add empty calories to the chocolate smoothies. A good alternative is to use dates that have been soaked in water. Dates are naturally sweet fruits that are very rich in vitamins and fiber. They will not only make the smoothie taste better, but will also make it creamy. Bananas are also excellent substitutes for sugar. They are rich in potassium that promotes normal blood pressure and heart functions. Adding nuts will make the smoothie tastier and more protein-rich and good for boosting energy.
Chocolate smoothies not only provide great taste but great nutrition as well. Amazingly, despite the benefits that it gives, it does not add extra pounds to the body. Anyone can now satisfy sweet cravings without feeling the guilt. [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/Chocolate-Smoothie-Recipes-Arent-Always-As-Bad-As-You-Think-They-Are.html]Chocolate smoothies really make deliciously healthy desserts. You can find more smoothie recipes for other [http://www.healthyhomemadesmoothies.com/10-oh-so-right-smoothies-as-perfect-family-desserts.html]dessert smoothies by clicking on the blue links today! Remember, dessert doesn't always have to be unhealthy!
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Chocolate Can Help You!
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Alyssa_M_Santhuff]Alyssa M Santhuff
In a dieter's perfect world, all diets would include chocolate. For years researchers have been trying to convince us that chocolate is beneficial to our health. Many chocoholics ran with this idea and started eating chocolate like crazy; that didn't turn out very well for some. Researchers have recently found out that chocolate is actually incredibly beneficial to many areas of the body including the heart and the brain. This does not mean that we can run to the nearest grocery store and buy five candy bars; the key to chocolate being beneficial is to eat it in moderation and to eat chocolate in the purest, darkest forms possible.
The most recent research studies have shown that by regularly eating chocolate you can reduce the risk of both high blood pressure and diabetes. High blood pressure and diabetes are both leading risk factors for heart attack, stroke and heart disease. Chocolate contains polyphenols which are antioxidants that help produce nitric oxide. An increase of nitric oxide could help with circulation and blood flow in general which would then lower blood pressure. Chocolate is also rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants have been found to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Chocolate has also been proven to help cure emotional stress. The consumption of an ounce and a half of dark chocolate for two weeks straight has shown to lower stress levels tremendously.
If you are planning are adding chocolate to your diet for beneficial reasons always remember; the more cocoa present in whatever chocolate treat you are enjoying, the better. The majority of fat found in chocolate is coco butter. Coco butter is composed of oleic and stearic acids, having a diet containing foods that have these two acids in them have been known to lower cholesterol. Some people might question the sugar found in chocolate. Sugar is definitely going to be present, but what some do not understand is that there is approximately ten to fifteen grams of sugar per serving of dark chocolate. Most fruit juices contain three times that amount of sugar in one eight ounce glass.
At the end of the day, chocolate is still chocolate. It has been proven to do great things but if you go off the deep end you could end up doing more harm than good. As stated before, if you do decide to add chocolate to your diet, make sure you are choosing the healthiest forms of the tasty treat.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Chocolate-Can-Help-You!&id=6534876] Chocolate Can Help You!
In a dieter's perfect world, all diets would include chocolate. For years researchers have been trying to convince us that chocolate is beneficial to our health. Many chocoholics ran with this idea and started eating chocolate like crazy; that didn't turn out very well for some. Researchers have recently found out that chocolate is actually incredibly beneficial to many areas of the body including the heart and the brain. This does not mean that we can run to the nearest grocery store and buy five candy bars; the key to chocolate being beneficial is to eat it in moderation and to eat chocolate in the purest, darkest forms possible.
The most recent research studies have shown that by regularly eating chocolate you can reduce the risk of both high blood pressure and diabetes. High blood pressure and diabetes are both leading risk factors for heart attack, stroke and heart disease. Chocolate contains polyphenols which are antioxidants that help produce nitric oxide. An increase of nitric oxide could help with circulation and blood flow in general which would then lower blood pressure. Chocolate is also rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants have been found to lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Chocolate has also been proven to help cure emotional stress. The consumption of an ounce and a half of dark chocolate for two weeks straight has shown to lower stress levels tremendously.
If you are planning are adding chocolate to your diet for beneficial reasons always remember; the more cocoa present in whatever chocolate treat you are enjoying, the better. The majority of fat found in chocolate is coco butter. Coco butter is composed of oleic and stearic acids, having a diet containing foods that have these two acids in them have been known to lower cholesterol. Some people might question the sugar found in chocolate. Sugar is definitely going to be present, but what some do not understand is that there is approximately ten to fifteen grams of sugar per serving of dark chocolate. Most fruit juices contain three times that amount of sugar in one eight ounce glass.
At the end of the day, chocolate is still chocolate. It has been proven to do great things but if you go off the deep end you could end up doing more harm than good. As stated before, if you do decide to add chocolate to your diet, make sure you are choosing the healthiest forms of the tasty treat.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
3 Sister's Chocolate - A Cocoa Delight
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christina_M_Thomas]Christina M Thomas
With the century-long domination of the American chocolate scene by Hershey's and the considerably larger worldwide conglomerate Nestle, a little old outfit based in Jacksonville, Florida, can struggle to compete for recognition. Their chocolate, however, speaks volumes. 3 Sister's Chocolate specializes in not just a wide variety of common chocolate combinations, but also some very original ones - like their chocolate pizza, which thankfully has no cheese in it. It is basically a pie with everything on it, from Reese's Pieces, M&M's, a range of nuts, to chocolate and vanilla swirls.
For the 3 Sisters, the buck doesn't stop there: they also offer a wide range of cakes and bakery desserts. Their award-winning wedding cakes and birthday pies will be sure to include you in their growing fan base. Their unique and inspired designs (check out the scuba-diving birthday cake on their website) cover so many special events you will rarely call on any other company to deliver. Of course, the basics are also there; else they wouldn't deserve to be called a chocolate company: their assorted chocolate caramel box makes a sweet little gift for a special friend or family member, for a small milestone. Furthermore, 3 Sisters will of course make a cake to your specifications, and due to their business portfolio - which includes regular appointments by Fortune 500 companies - they will do so promptly and professionally.
True all-chocolate-lovers ought to make their way down to Jacksonville - or up to Jacksonville if you live in the ocean - to try their one-and-only chocolate bar, which is like a Starbucks for chocolate fans. The obvious offers are varieties of milkshakes and hot chocolates and mochas; the unique stuff is actual chocolate liquor (as opposed to liqueur, which isn't alcoholic at all, but is the name given to refined chocolate liquid after the cocoa butter has been extracted), called Liquid Chocolate Shots. It is comprised of the same high-quality chocolate employed in their more pedestrian delights, with alcohol added. As expected, there is also delicious gourmet chocolate coffee, strained from roasted milk chocolate ganache. Granted, having a cup of this with an Oreo-cookie cupcake or White Chocolate Cranberry dessert will leave you rushing for a gym membership once you leave this Willy Wonka of Florida behind, at least you will now be aware of delectable options other than Hershey's. You will be sure to take a slice of their famous cheesecake or carrot cake with you on your journey home.
Chris is a [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-siblings-and-their-chocolates.html?utm_source=BP_recent]chocolate lover and connoisseur with a soft spot for [http://www.squidoo.com/valentines-day-plan-and-tips-for-guys]Saint Valentines Day and other holidays. She has tasted probably every type of chocolate in the world, from the chalky to the milk chocolate delectable that runs like a river. Obscure chocolates will always get her to try them, if she can find any more.
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With the century-long domination of the American chocolate scene by Hershey's and the considerably larger worldwide conglomerate Nestle, a little old outfit based in Jacksonville, Florida, can struggle to compete for recognition. Their chocolate, however, speaks volumes. 3 Sister's Chocolate specializes in not just a wide variety of common chocolate combinations, but also some very original ones - like their chocolate pizza, which thankfully has no cheese in it. It is basically a pie with everything on it, from Reese's Pieces, M&M's, a range of nuts, to chocolate and vanilla swirls.
For the 3 Sisters, the buck doesn't stop there: they also offer a wide range of cakes and bakery desserts. Their award-winning wedding cakes and birthday pies will be sure to include you in their growing fan base. Their unique and inspired designs (check out the scuba-diving birthday cake on their website) cover so many special events you will rarely call on any other company to deliver. Of course, the basics are also there; else they wouldn't deserve to be called a chocolate company: their assorted chocolate caramel box makes a sweet little gift for a special friend or family member, for a small milestone. Furthermore, 3 Sisters will of course make a cake to your specifications, and due to their business portfolio - which includes regular appointments by Fortune 500 companies - they will do so promptly and professionally.
True all-chocolate-lovers ought to make their way down to Jacksonville - or up to Jacksonville if you live in the ocean - to try their one-and-only chocolate bar, which is like a Starbucks for chocolate fans. The obvious offers are varieties of milkshakes and hot chocolates and mochas; the unique stuff is actual chocolate liquor (as opposed to liqueur, which isn't alcoholic at all, but is the name given to refined chocolate liquid after the cocoa butter has been extracted), called Liquid Chocolate Shots. It is comprised of the same high-quality chocolate employed in their more pedestrian delights, with alcohol added. As expected, there is also delicious gourmet chocolate coffee, strained from roasted milk chocolate ganache. Granted, having a cup of this with an Oreo-cookie cupcake or White Chocolate Cranberry dessert will leave you rushing for a gym membership once you leave this Willy Wonka of Florida behind, at least you will now be aware of delectable options other than Hershey's. You will be sure to take a slice of their famous cheesecake or carrot cake with you on your journey home.
Chris is a [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-siblings-and-their-chocolates.html?utm_source=BP_recent]chocolate lover and connoisseur with a soft spot for [http://www.squidoo.com/valentines-day-plan-and-tips-for-guys]Saint Valentines Day and other holidays. She has tasted probably every type of chocolate in the world, from the chalky to the milk chocolate delectable that runs like a river. Obscure chocolates will always get her to try them, if she can find any more.
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Hershey's Chocolate - The American Original
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christina_M_Thomas]Christina M Thomas
The secret to good commercial chocolate is comprised of three things: longevity, good taste, and affordability. Only after these three things are secured can the maker think of anything else. Way back in 1894, a certain Mr. Milton Hershey realized all this, and set his mind to making what would ultimately be the largest chocolate company in America.
The range of Hershey's chocolate products is mind-numbing; they either make or sell just about everything in the stores that you see. In the U.S, they actually sell Cadbury chocolate through their own stores. From the old favorite coconut chocolate Almond Joy Bar, to the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and Kit Kat bar, Hershey's has a solid chocolate imprint on the whole works. What makes their chocolate so manageable and reproducible?
The process of gathering the raw ingredients for Hershey's eventual milk chocolate - as well as the dark chocolate brands they make - has remained the same for over a century: the cocoa beans are picked from their indigenous countries and shipped to Hershey's headquarters in Pennsylvania (charmingly called "The Sweetest Place on Earth"). The little township of Hershey, Pennsylvania is ideal, precisely because the cows outnumber the people, and the natural reservoirs of spring water round out what's needed for milk chocolate.
The next step in the cocoa beans' short journey to becoming milk chocolate is a huge automated process, once they're loaded by Hershey employees onto a conveyor belt. The cocoa beans will be heated, roasted, and smashed; all for eventual human pleasure. The smashing is necessary because it liberates the part of the bean that is used in the milk chocolate, shedding the shell.
The coca bean's torture is hardly through; it is then fed into more giant machines which pulverize it to such an extent as to liquefy the hard nut. In this state, the chocolate is dubbed "chocolate liqueur", until yet another process removes the cocoa butter from the liqueur; it is now a solid, waxy-looking mound of chocolate. The cocoa butter isn't thrown away; in fact, this is the key ingredient to chocolate, as the type of chocolate you end up with - whether milk, dark, etc - is determined by how much cocoa butter is reintroduced into the waxy chocolate mound.
By this time, the chocolate is nearing the end of its long journey to the storefront. It is mixed in rarely-varying amounts of milk, sugar, and chocolate, and pounded relentlessly to imbue it with that smooth consistency for which commercial chocolate is famous. The tireless machines will eventually produce a million pounds of chocolate daily.
A chocolate-lover born-and-bred, Chris and her husband love their holiday-centered day jobs of tasting and testing chocolates of all brands. From Godiva to [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/02/americas-chocolate.html?utm_source=BP_recent]Hershey's chocolate, she has probably had 20 different types of chocolate; usually, the most prolific time for tasting is on a holiday like [http://www.squidoo.com/valentines-day-plan-and-tips-for-guys]Valentines Day.
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The secret to good commercial chocolate is comprised of three things: longevity, good taste, and affordability. Only after these three things are secured can the maker think of anything else. Way back in 1894, a certain Mr. Milton Hershey realized all this, and set his mind to making what would ultimately be the largest chocolate company in America.
The range of Hershey's chocolate products is mind-numbing; they either make or sell just about everything in the stores that you see. In the U.S, they actually sell Cadbury chocolate through their own stores. From the old favorite coconut chocolate Almond Joy Bar, to the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and Kit Kat bar, Hershey's has a solid chocolate imprint on the whole works. What makes their chocolate so manageable and reproducible?
The process of gathering the raw ingredients for Hershey's eventual milk chocolate - as well as the dark chocolate brands they make - has remained the same for over a century: the cocoa beans are picked from their indigenous countries and shipped to Hershey's headquarters in Pennsylvania (charmingly called "The Sweetest Place on Earth"). The little township of Hershey, Pennsylvania is ideal, precisely because the cows outnumber the people, and the natural reservoirs of spring water round out what's needed for milk chocolate.
The next step in the cocoa beans' short journey to becoming milk chocolate is a huge automated process, once they're loaded by Hershey employees onto a conveyor belt. The cocoa beans will be heated, roasted, and smashed; all for eventual human pleasure. The smashing is necessary because it liberates the part of the bean that is used in the milk chocolate, shedding the shell.
The coca bean's torture is hardly through; it is then fed into more giant machines which pulverize it to such an extent as to liquefy the hard nut. In this state, the chocolate is dubbed "chocolate liqueur", until yet another process removes the cocoa butter from the liqueur; it is now a solid, waxy-looking mound of chocolate. The cocoa butter isn't thrown away; in fact, this is the key ingredient to chocolate, as the type of chocolate you end up with - whether milk, dark, etc - is determined by how much cocoa butter is reintroduced into the waxy chocolate mound.
By this time, the chocolate is nearing the end of its long journey to the storefront. It is mixed in rarely-varying amounts of milk, sugar, and chocolate, and pounded relentlessly to imbue it with that smooth consistency for which commercial chocolate is famous. The tireless machines will eventually produce a million pounds of chocolate daily.
A chocolate-lover born-and-bred, Chris and her husband love their holiday-centered day jobs of tasting and testing chocolates of all brands. From Godiva to [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/02/americas-chocolate.html?utm_source=BP_recent]Hershey's chocolate, she has probably had 20 different types of chocolate; usually, the most prolific time for tasting is on a holiday like [http://www.squidoo.com/valentines-day-plan-and-tips-for-guys]Valentines Day.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Chocoholics Dream Comes True
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Willie_Gross]Willie Gross
I am an admitted chocoholic. Every trip to a chocolate store is heaven. The rich chocolaty aroma sends me into rapture. My mind conjures up steamy cocoa on a cold winter day and rich, flowing chocolate fountains. It is synonymous with contentment. There is no substitute for a piece offline dark chocolate. It is a universally welcomed dessert. They are both gastronomic delights. The finer the product, in both cases, the more wonderful the dining experience. Offer me a chocolate souffl� or a mousse and I will be your willing kitchen slave. The chocolate hunt just got easier. Thanks to modern technology, you can now search for the perfect dark chocolate from the comfort of your home. It's a great way to find the finest chocolate and at great prices. The only drawback to online gourmet chocolate stores is that I miss that wonderful smell and the chance to taste test.
What makes a fine dark chocolate? Dark chocolate is sometimes referred to as black or bittersweet chocolate. It is the purest and richest of chocolate varieties. It is also good for your health. Research has shown that eating small amounts of chocolate is medically sound for your heart. Like dark vegetables, it also contains flavonoids. These antioxidants block free radicals which have been shown to be contributors to heart disease. It is even better for you than some fruits. It has eight times the antioxidants of strawberries and three times as much as blueberries. These substances lower blood pressure and cholesterol. They also serve as an anti-depressant. No wonder we chocoholics are happy!
Not all chocolate varieties are considered top quality. Ghirardelli gets highest marks. They also produce blended flavors like mint, toffee, strawberry, hazelnut and raspberry. Their Evening Dream variety combines dark chocolate and cacao. Another variety, Midnight Reverie, has a large amount of cacao and a small amount of it. Ghirardelli is an American company out of San Francisco. They were started by Swiss specialists over a half century ago. They have earned a great reputation as fine chocolate manufacturers. Their product is easily recognized by chocoholics like me.
Astor also has a great name as premium dark chocolate. Another American company--this time out of New York-Astor works with only Belgian. Perhaps you know the company best for its individual bars commemorating several American cities. Kids love them. Astor also manufactures rel=nofollow [http://myreviewsnow.net/reviews/index.php/category/food-drink/fine-chocolate-dessert]dark chocolate treats which combine it with rare fruit such as pomegranate. Astor are always beautifully wrapped. They are a gustatory and an aesthetic treat.
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I am an admitted chocoholic. Every trip to a chocolate store is heaven. The rich chocolaty aroma sends me into rapture. My mind conjures up steamy cocoa on a cold winter day and rich, flowing chocolate fountains. It is synonymous with contentment. There is no substitute for a piece offline dark chocolate. It is a universally welcomed dessert. They are both gastronomic delights. The finer the product, in both cases, the more wonderful the dining experience. Offer me a chocolate souffl� or a mousse and I will be your willing kitchen slave. The chocolate hunt just got easier. Thanks to modern technology, you can now search for the perfect dark chocolate from the comfort of your home. It's a great way to find the finest chocolate and at great prices. The only drawback to online gourmet chocolate stores is that I miss that wonderful smell and the chance to taste test.
What makes a fine dark chocolate? Dark chocolate is sometimes referred to as black or bittersweet chocolate. It is the purest and richest of chocolate varieties. It is also good for your health. Research has shown that eating small amounts of chocolate is medically sound for your heart. Like dark vegetables, it also contains flavonoids. These antioxidants block free radicals which have been shown to be contributors to heart disease. It is even better for you than some fruits. It has eight times the antioxidants of strawberries and three times as much as blueberries. These substances lower blood pressure and cholesterol. They also serve as an anti-depressant. No wonder we chocoholics are happy!
Not all chocolate varieties are considered top quality. Ghirardelli gets highest marks. They also produce blended flavors like mint, toffee, strawberry, hazelnut and raspberry. Their Evening Dream variety combines dark chocolate and cacao. Another variety, Midnight Reverie, has a large amount of cacao and a small amount of it. Ghirardelli is an American company out of San Francisco. They were started by Swiss specialists over a half century ago. They have earned a great reputation as fine chocolate manufacturers. Their product is easily recognized by chocoholics like me.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Godiva - A Gentleman's Gift to a Lady
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christina_M_Thomas]Christina M Thomas
Godiva Chocolates are manufactured by the Godiva Chocolatier Company, originally of Belgium - it was purchased for nearly a billion dollars recently by a Turkish group. Thankfully for many ceaseless fans worldwide, the chocolate itself remains the same.
Godiva was founded nearly a century ago, and just 30 years after Hershey's, by Pierre Draps in Brussels, in the equivalent of a mom-and-pop store. The premium chocolates would not actually obtain the name Godiva until Pierre's son Joseph inherited the family business and named it after a nude woman of legend. Before you think "figures", just know that the name was suggested by Joseph's wife!
As the name of Godiva has persisted through the century, it isn't the only thing that Joseph and his well-read wife did right: they turned Godiva into a veritable national treasure through Joseph's business acumen and his wife's dedication and skill in chocolate-making - high-quality chocolate making, in fact; to distinguish it from the others about. Through the years, their repertoire would expand from a gorgeous hazelnut praline centered milk chocolate, to varieties of creamy dark chocolate and mint chocolate. Godiva chocolate even fashioned special treats to celebrate the marriage of a king and queen (how many chocolates can say they did that!); and was commissioned to be the official Chocolatier of the Royal Belgian Court.
From there, it was off to the Moon. Godiva would soon take America by storm, where its extravagant packaging and selective disbursement - as well, of course, as its gorgeous taste - garnered demand like few others. As such, Godiva could pretty much charge anything they want; and, in the early years, they did. Originally marketed as the "holiday" or "special occasion" treat, Godiva made big sales for the 3 months between November and February. As the popularity - and revenue - spread, the number of stores more than doubled in the 6 years between 1988 and 1994, and Godiva started preparing to cater to a larger market by dropping many of its prices. With the influx of business, they could well afford to.
Godiva offers the gamut of lovely gifts, and is a favorite for Valentine's Day or birthdays; the best part about them is that everyone is aware of the exclusivity of the brand. We absolutely love Hershey's Chocolate, but it simply doesn't say the same thing as giving a loved one a box of Kisses as opposed to a decadent box of Godiva truffles. From their holiday-appropriate, wonderfully-appointed gift baskets, to their brand of ice cream, the quality never decrease, and the gift-receiver will appreciate it.
The current century, as of 2000, sees Godiva as a foremost provider of luxury chocolates in the world, with powerful allies in the business world (Campbell Soup), all backed by the wonderful and unique chocolate recipes first hashed out in a little mom-and-pop store in Brussels, Belgium.
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Godiva Chocolates are manufactured by the Godiva Chocolatier Company, originally of Belgium - it was purchased for nearly a billion dollars recently by a Turkish group. Thankfully for many ceaseless fans worldwide, the chocolate itself remains the same.
Godiva was founded nearly a century ago, and just 30 years after Hershey's, by Pierre Draps in Brussels, in the equivalent of a mom-and-pop store. The premium chocolates would not actually obtain the name Godiva until Pierre's son Joseph inherited the family business and named it after a nude woman of legend. Before you think "figures", just know that the name was suggested by Joseph's wife!
As the name of Godiva has persisted through the century, it isn't the only thing that Joseph and his well-read wife did right: they turned Godiva into a veritable national treasure through Joseph's business acumen and his wife's dedication and skill in chocolate-making - high-quality chocolate making, in fact; to distinguish it from the others about. Through the years, their repertoire would expand from a gorgeous hazelnut praline centered milk chocolate, to varieties of creamy dark chocolate and mint chocolate. Godiva chocolate even fashioned special treats to celebrate the marriage of a king and queen (how many chocolates can say they did that!); and was commissioned to be the official Chocolatier of the Royal Belgian Court.
From there, it was off to the Moon. Godiva would soon take America by storm, where its extravagant packaging and selective disbursement - as well, of course, as its gorgeous taste - garnered demand like few others. As such, Godiva could pretty much charge anything they want; and, in the early years, they did. Originally marketed as the "holiday" or "special occasion" treat, Godiva made big sales for the 3 months between November and February. As the popularity - and revenue - spread, the number of stores more than doubled in the 6 years between 1988 and 1994, and Godiva started preparing to cater to a larger market by dropping many of its prices. With the influx of business, they could well afford to.
Godiva offers the gamut of lovely gifts, and is a favorite for Valentine's Day or birthdays; the best part about them is that everyone is aware of the exclusivity of the brand. We absolutely love Hershey's Chocolate, but it simply doesn't say the same thing as giving a loved one a box of Kisses as opposed to a decadent box of Godiva truffles. From their holiday-appropriate, wonderfully-appointed gift baskets, to their brand of ice cream, the quality never decrease, and the gift-receiver will appreciate it.
The current century, as of 2000, sees Godiva as a foremost provider of luxury chocolates in the world, with powerful allies in the business world (Campbell Soup), all backed by the wonderful and unique chocolate recipes first hashed out in a little mom-and-pop store in Brussels, Belgium.
Chris remembers the first day she had [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/02/if-leonidas-is-king-then-godiva-is.html]Godiva Chocolatier's exquisite brand of gold balloting assorted chocolates; it was like a new world of chocolate taste opened up for her. Today, she and her husband gift [http://www.suite101.com/content/godiva--the-process-of-uber-fine-chocolate-a387670]Godiva chocolates and other high-quality chocolate brands to friends and family for Valentines Day.
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
Fannie May Chocolates - The History of an American Original
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christina_M_Thomas]Christina M Thomas
Fannie May Chocolates has had a long and somewhat tumultuous history, more indicative of the times than of their wonderfully rich brand of chocolates. Nearly a hundred years ago, H. Teller Archibald opened his now famous chocolate shop in Chicago, Illinois, intent on selling quality chocolates in the neighborhood. Over the next two-and-half decades, Archibald's dream grew to nearly 50 such stores, scattered conveniently around America. Fannie May was renowned for her gourmet chocolates and strong sense of commitment to excellence, a sense which would shortly lead to a temporary downfall.
With the arrival of World War II, many companies - not just chocolate companies - experienced an unprecedented shortage in the supplies they used to make their own specialty brands of chocolates, and so shifted their recipes temporarily to ingredients that were available. Archibald's company refused to do this, and paid the price by having to close their many retail stores much earlier in the day, when their original ingredients ran out. They simply refused to compromise quality, even to turn a profit. Sadly, the world doesn't often reward idealism, and the Fannie May floundered for a time.
Predictably, for such a candy company with a loyal base of customers, Fannie May returned to the scene in full force after the end of the War. A spirited campaign of chocolate-making vaulted off the return of their ingredients, and Fannie May introduced new chocolates that quickly became American favorites. The windfall from enabled them to buy a competitor-company (Fanny Farmer, no relation) in the early 1990s, and expand their operation.
Although Fannie May performed admirably for the half-century after World war II, their parent company - Archibald Candy Corporation - didn't do so well overall, and called it quits. This had the inevitable effect of bankrupting Fannie May, as well; although they would not be long without a capable suitor. Alpine Confections Corporation realized the utility of the history, profitability and customer base of Fannie May and bought the company shortly afterward, moving their base of operations to Ohio in the process, in the year 2004. This would not, however, be her final home.
Fannie May was always going to be worth something; particularly with the raves regarding her special Mint Meltaways, and two years after the move to Ohio, she was bought by the national conglomerate 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc for nearly $100 million, keeping the manufacture of her confectionary brands in Ohio, while allowing the headquarters to remain in her birthplace, Chicago Illinois. She has expanded her repertoire beyond chocolates and candy, and now delights her ever-growing fan base with gift baskets, gourmet foods other than chocolate (and, of course, as well as chocolate), and uniquely delicious trademark chocolate combinations. [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-chocolate-surprises.html]Fannie May chocolates is one of the most popular chocolates in America, with its long line of delectable milk chocolates and sweet combinations. Perfect for sharing with a friends or loved ones during the holidays, Chris fell in love with their mint-melt-aways when her husband introduced them to her. Whether as decorations for a Christmas tree or presents for Valentines Day, you simply can't go wrong with Fannie May.
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Fannie May Chocolates has had a long and somewhat tumultuous history, more indicative of the times than of their wonderfully rich brand of chocolates. Nearly a hundred years ago, H. Teller Archibald opened his now famous chocolate shop in Chicago, Illinois, intent on selling quality chocolates in the neighborhood. Over the next two-and-half decades, Archibald's dream grew to nearly 50 such stores, scattered conveniently around America. Fannie May was renowned for her gourmet chocolates and strong sense of commitment to excellence, a sense which would shortly lead to a temporary downfall.
With the arrival of World War II, many companies - not just chocolate companies - experienced an unprecedented shortage in the supplies they used to make their own specialty brands of chocolates, and so shifted their recipes temporarily to ingredients that were available. Archibald's company refused to do this, and paid the price by having to close their many retail stores much earlier in the day, when their original ingredients ran out. They simply refused to compromise quality, even to turn a profit. Sadly, the world doesn't often reward idealism, and the Fannie May floundered for a time.
Predictably, for such a candy company with a loyal base of customers, Fannie May returned to the scene in full force after the end of the War. A spirited campaign of chocolate-making vaulted off the return of their ingredients, and Fannie May introduced new chocolates that quickly became American favorites. The windfall from enabled them to buy a competitor-company (Fanny Farmer, no relation) in the early 1990s, and expand their operation.
Although Fannie May performed admirably for the half-century after World war II, their parent company - Archibald Candy Corporation - didn't do so well overall, and called it quits. This had the inevitable effect of bankrupting Fannie May, as well; although they would not be long without a capable suitor. Alpine Confections Corporation realized the utility of the history, profitability and customer base of Fannie May and bought the company shortly afterward, moving their base of operations to Ohio in the process, in the year 2004. This would not, however, be her final home.
Fannie May was always going to be worth something; particularly with the raves regarding her special Mint Meltaways, and two years after the move to Ohio, she was bought by the national conglomerate 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc for nearly $100 million, keeping the manufacture of her confectionary brands in Ohio, while allowing the headquarters to remain in her birthplace, Chicago Illinois. She has expanded her repertoire beyond chocolates and candy, and now delights her ever-growing fan base with gift baskets, gourmet foods other than chocolate (and, of course, as well as chocolate), and uniquely delicious trademark chocolate combinations. [http://saintvalentinesday.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-chocolate-surprises.html]Fannie May chocolates is one of the most popular chocolates in America, with its long line of delectable milk chocolates and sweet combinations. Perfect for sharing with a friends or loved ones during the holidays, Chris fell in love with their mint-melt-aways when her husband introduced them to her. Whether as decorations for a Christmas tree or presents for Valentines Day, you simply can't go wrong with Fannie May.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Delicious Chocolate Recipes - Truffle Cookies, Frosting Made From Chips, Pudding Pie in Crumb Crust
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Linda_Carol_Wilson]Linda Carol Wilson
We chocoholics, and yes there are millions of us out there, are constantly looking for another delicious chocolate recipe! This article is all about chocolate with recipes from Chocolate Truffle Cookies to Frosting Made From Chocolate Chips to a Chocolate Pudding Pie in a Crumb Crust. Chocoholics are going to love these chocolate goodies!
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa powder
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
In mixer bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and cocoa until light and fluffy. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Add the flour and mix in well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls; dip in the chocolate sprinkles. Place the balls, dipped side up, on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2-inches apart. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
Yield: 5 to 6 dozen
NOTE: These make great Fall and/or Halloween cookies when you use the chocolate and orange sprinkles.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING FROM CHOCOLATE CHIPS
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
Combine the chocolate chips and butter. Melt in the microwave until chips are melted enough to make mixture smooth when stirred. (Or cook over hot water until melted.) Remove from heat or microwave. Mix in the vanilla and add the salt. Beat in the sifted (important to eliminate lumps) powdered sugar alternately with the milk until of a spreading consistency.
Use this delicious frosting to top off your favorite chocolate, vanilla, marble, etc cake!
CHOCOLATE PUDDING PIE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
Mix the cookie crumbs and the melted butter together. Reserve a couple of tablespoonfuls for garnish. Press mixture firmly and evenly against the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust. Place in the 350 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Filling:
1 envelope (approx 2-oz)dessert topping mix
1 pkg (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
1 4/5 cups cold milk
6 to 8 nice pecan halves, for garnish
Prepare the dessert topping mix according to the package directions; set aside.
Prepare the pudding mix as directed on the package using the 1 3/4 cups of cold milk. Gently fold 1 1/2 cups of the prepared topping into the pudding, blending together well. Pour the pie filling into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. Before serving, pile the remaining topping into the center of the pie and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top. Place the pecan halves out from the topping in spoke fashion for garnish, if desired.
Enjoy!
For more of Linda's dessert recipes visit her blog at http://ladybugssweettreats.blogspot.com/
For her diabetic dessert recipes visit her at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com/
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We chocoholics, and yes there are millions of us out there, are constantly looking for another delicious chocolate recipe! This article is all about chocolate with recipes from Chocolate Truffle Cookies to Frosting Made From Chocolate Chips to a Chocolate Pudding Pie in a Crumb Crust. Chocoholics are going to love these chocolate goodies!
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa powder
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
In mixer bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and cocoa until light and fluffy. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Add the flour and mix in well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls; dip in the chocolate sprinkles. Place the balls, dipped side up, on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2-inches apart. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
Yield: 5 to 6 dozen
NOTE: These make great Fall and/or Halloween cookies when you use the chocolate and orange sprinkles.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING FROM CHOCOLATE CHIPS
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
Combine the chocolate chips and butter. Melt in the microwave until chips are melted enough to make mixture smooth when stirred. (Or cook over hot water until melted.) Remove from heat or microwave. Mix in the vanilla and add the salt. Beat in the sifted (important to eliminate lumps) powdered sugar alternately with the milk until of a spreading consistency.
Use this delicious frosting to top off your favorite chocolate, vanilla, marble, etc cake!
CHOCOLATE PUDDING PIE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
Mix the cookie crumbs and the melted butter together. Reserve a couple of tablespoonfuls for garnish. Press mixture firmly and evenly against the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form a crust. Place in the 350 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
Filling:
1 envelope (approx 2-oz)dessert topping mix
1 pkg (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
1 4/5 cups cold milk
6 to 8 nice pecan halves, for garnish
Prepare the dessert topping mix according to the package directions; set aside.
Prepare the pudding mix as directed on the package using the 1 3/4 cups of cold milk. Gently fold 1 1/2 cups of the prepared topping into the pudding, blending together well. Pour the pie filling into the cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. Before serving, pile the remaining topping into the center of the pie and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top. Place the pecan halves out from the topping in spoke fashion for garnish, if desired.
Enjoy!
For more of Linda's dessert recipes visit her blog at http://ladybugssweettreats.blogspot.com/
For her diabetic dessert recipes visit her at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com/
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Oh-So-Worth-It Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Linda_Carol_Wilson]Linda Carol Wilson
This article is for all who love chocolate cake. And this article is for those who love peanut butter. And who doesn't love cheesecake? If you are like me and you love all three, this is your recipe! The chocolate graham cracker buttery crust is the perfect beginning for this cheesecake. A layer of peanut butter filling sandwiched between two layers of a chocolate cream cheese mixture combines to form a most tasty, delicious cheesecake that serves sixteen! You are gonna love it!!
OH-SO-WORTH-IT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE
1 1/2 chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Combine the graham crackers, butter, and sugar and press into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
2 bars (8-oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, divided
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped peanuts for garnish, optional
In a mixing bowl beat 1 package of the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the peanut butter and sugar until combined. Fold in 1 of the eggs that has been slightly beaten. Set bowl aside.
In a saucepan, over low heat, stir the chocolate chips until melted. Remove from heat and stir to smooth. Cute the remaining block of cream cheese into small pieces and add to the chocolate; stir to combine. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Slightly beat the two remaining eggs and add to the chocolate mixture. Spread half of the mixture into the pan. Carefully spread the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer. Evenly spread the remaining chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
Bake the cake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes or until the top is set when lightly shaken. The outer edges of the top will be slightly puffed up and dry looking while the center will look darker and wet.
Set the pan on a wire rack and allow to cool for around 15 minutes. Run a thin sharp knife around sides to loosen cake and allow to cool another half hour. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cake completely on the wire rack. Cover cake and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
Remove from the refrigerator and let set at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 16 servings
Enjoy!
For more of Linda's dessert recipes visit her blog at http://ladybugssweettreats.blogspot.com/
For her diabetic dessert recipes visit her at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com/
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This article is for all who love chocolate cake. And this article is for those who love peanut butter. And who doesn't love cheesecake? If you are like me and you love all three, this is your recipe! The chocolate graham cracker buttery crust is the perfect beginning for this cheesecake. A layer of peanut butter filling sandwiched between two layers of a chocolate cream cheese mixture combines to form a most tasty, delicious cheesecake that serves sixteen! You are gonna love it!!
OH-SO-WORTH-IT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE
1 1/2 chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Combine the graham crackers, butter, and sugar and press into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
2 bars (8-oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, divided
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped peanuts for garnish, optional
In a mixing bowl beat 1 package of the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the peanut butter and sugar until combined. Fold in 1 of the eggs that has been slightly beaten. Set bowl aside.
In a saucepan, over low heat, stir the chocolate chips until melted. Remove from heat and stir to smooth. Cute the remaining block of cream cheese into small pieces and add to the chocolate; stir to combine. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Slightly beat the two remaining eggs and add to the chocolate mixture. Spread half of the mixture into the pan. Carefully spread the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer. Evenly spread the remaining chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
Bake the cake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes or until the top is set when lightly shaken. The outer edges of the top will be slightly puffed up and dry looking while the center will look darker and wet.
Set the pan on a wire rack and allow to cool for around 15 minutes. Run a thin sharp knife around sides to loosen cake and allow to cool another half hour. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cake completely on the wire rack. Cover cake and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
Remove from the refrigerator and let set at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 16 servings
Enjoy!
For more of Linda's dessert recipes visit her blog at http://ladybugssweettreats.blogspot.com/
For her diabetic dessert recipes visit her at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Order Chocolates Online When You Want to Send the Perfect Gift
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Colleen_Maguire]Colleen Maguire
Once you hear the word chocolates, you can't help but get a sweet taste in your mouth. Absolutely! People love the smooth creamy taste. Regardless of age, anyone will relish gourmet chocolates. In fact, among many choices the best gift tends to be chocolate gifts. Send a chocolate gift and wish your closest friend with "a very happy birthday". You can give them as gifts for any good reason like wishing them luck on their exams. If you want to make anyone happy or say sorry for something sending chocolates would be a great idea.
People feel special and extraordinary when you send them chocolate gifts. You can send them with a get well soon card, to your friend or just to wish anyone the best for the exams or to celebrate over some victory. Of course, you have to know the person's favorites before you send them.
Your loved one or friend may prefer bitter, dark or unsweetened chocolates. There are those who like mildly sweet chocolates which are often used for cooking. White and milk chocolates are generally the kids' favorite, so pay attention when giving chocolate gifts to kids. For most people around the world, some with liquor are a hit.
Various chocolates gift options have flooded markets. If you decide to send some to that special someone, you can never go wrong. The soothing taste of chocolates is something everyone likes. With wonderful choices of gift baskets, you can send someone chocolates with cards or flowers. Some people like them filled with nuts, white chocolates or with caramel stuffing. Finding chocolates that everyone will love isn't really that hard.
All of us love the delicious taste and no doubt a chocolate gift basket is the top choice when it comes to gifts. The major consumers of chocolates are kids. You can also personalize your gift basket by getting a rose shaped or heart shaped chocolate for a girlfriend whom you want to impress. It's your choice to add a bottle of champagne or wine to your gift basket as well. You can go on a long drive with your special someone and make it an unforgettable evening. When you're having chocolates with your loved one, wine is the best option to have. In the end, chocolates and diamonds are a girl's best friend.
Every year, there are several special occasions. Send a chocolate gift basket to your father on Father's day or to your mother for Mother's day. You can even send some on your brother or sister's birthday, a wedding day, Valentine's day, anniversary day or congratulate someone on a special day. Of course, you get to choose wonderful gourmet chocolate gifts and rel=nofollow [http://www.ultimatechocolateshoppe.com]order chocolates online to send and show you truly care for any day of the year!
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Writer, Traveler and Chocolate Lover
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Once you hear the word chocolates, you can't help but get a sweet taste in your mouth. Absolutely! People love the smooth creamy taste. Regardless of age, anyone will relish gourmet chocolates. In fact, among many choices the best gift tends to be chocolate gifts. Send a chocolate gift and wish your closest friend with "a very happy birthday". You can give them as gifts for any good reason like wishing them luck on their exams. If you want to make anyone happy or say sorry for something sending chocolates would be a great idea.
People feel special and extraordinary when you send them chocolate gifts. You can send them with a get well soon card, to your friend or just to wish anyone the best for the exams or to celebrate over some victory. Of course, you have to know the person's favorites before you send them.
Your loved one or friend may prefer bitter, dark or unsweetened chocolates. There are those who like mildly sweet chocolates which are often used for cooking. White and milk chocolates are generally the kids' favorite, so pay attention when giving chocolate gifts to kids. For most people around the world, some with liquor are a hit.
Various chocolates gift options have flooded markets. If you decide to send some to that special someone, you can never go wrong. The soothing taste of chocolates is something everyone likes. With wonderful choices of gift baskets, you can send someone chocolates with cards or flowers. Some people like them filled with nuts, white chocolates or with caramel stuffing. Finding chocolates that everyone will love isn't really that hard.
All of us love the delicious taste and no doubt a chocolate gift basket is the top choice when it comes to gifts. The major consumers of chocolates are kids. You can also personalize your gift basket by getting a rose shaped or heart shaped chocolate for a girlfriend whom you want to impress. It's your choice to add a bottle of champagne or wine to your gift basket as well. You can go on a long drive with your special someone and make it an unforgettable evening. When you're having chocolates with your loved one, wine is the best option to have. In the end, chocolates and diamonds are a girl's best friend.
Every year, there are several special occasions. Send a chocolate gift basket to your father on Father's day or to your mother for Mother's day. You can even send some on your brother or sister's birthday, a wedding day, Valentine's day, anniversary day or congratulate someone on a special day. Of course, you get to choose wonderful gourmet chocolate gifts and rel=nofollow [http://www.ultimatechocolateshoppe.com]order chocolates online to send and show you truly care for any day of the year!
Colleen Maguire -
Writer, Traveler and Chocolate Lover
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