Buying online is huge, it is a big deal and something that most people these days have done or do on a regular basis and as a result, other services have needed to pick up the pace and start offering better rates and more streamlined and efficient services. Unfortunately you cant just anything using a courier service, there are strict rules and regulations surrounding what you can and cant send but if you use common sense often you will find that...more
There are lots of online specialty stores that offer nothing but the best in chocolate gift baskets. They provide a great assortment to choose from, and you can even individualize your basket by picking only your favorites.Chocolate gift baskets are designed for all occasions and holidays; Valentines Day, birthdays, weddings, and Mother's Day are undoubtedly the most popular, but they are provided in designs perfect for any type of gathering.May...more
Baking used to be fairly simple; flour, butter, eggs, sugar and some sort of leavening such as baking powder or soda. These days with the awareness of food allergies, intolerances and lifestyle choices, one needs to think outside the box to accommodate diets other that what is considered traditional .With the win of Chloe and her vegan cupcakes on Cupcake Wars, the awareness that alternative baking can be just as delicious, if not more, as traditional baking has increased greatly.Vegan diets consist of no animal products which means that ingredients such as butter and eggs that have traditionally been used to add substance and flavor to gluten-free diets are off limits to vegan, gluten-free baking.Vegenaise is an egg-free, dairy-free mayonnaise substitute from Follow Your Heart that makes an ideal ingredient in gluten-free, vegan baking. Vegenaise comes in 5 varieties including Organic, Reduced Fat and Grapeseed Oil. The Grapeseed Oil variety is especially good for people who need to watch cholesterol as clinical tests have shown subjects experienced a lowering of LDL (the so called 'bad' cholesterol), and an increase in HDL (the 'good' cholesterol) with the inclusion of...more
"Whether it's a hot chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, or brownies, these are always a treat for especially for chocolate lovers but do you really know what these chocolate delicacies can do for your health?First,we will talk about the positive effects or, in other words, the pros of eating these sweets. Scientific researches have...more
Do you know the drama behind the festively wrapped chocolates we have today? It has been more than thousands of years that chocolates are consumed by many of the world's citizens. But only a few know the History of Chocolates 101. European chocolates evolve not only in Europe itself but surprisingly encompasses all the cultures and civilizations...more
Luxury chocolates gift is no longer impossible for chocolate aficionados to get. A gourmet chocolate is dissimilar from the candied adulterations of the lush cacao mix.A brief history of how chocolate standards came aboutEarly in the 90's the European Union had set food criterion for its member countries. The chocolate history was not spared of this. During the early years, Belgium, France, and Germany had suggested that the name "chocolate" should only be given to those products that have more than 50% cacao content.There were countries that contradicts this. Among these countries were Switzerland and England, which although not part of the European Union is interested of its EU market for its milk chocolate candy. The certain issue was hot that even trade wars were threatened. Later on, Germany, which also had a lot of candy manufacturing companies, amended its decision in favor of the latter.It was then settled that any food with at least 1% cacao substance can be called chocolate. But with one term, manufacturers must label their chocolates with complete cocoa percentages. With this, consumers were able to distinguish which were posers and real chocolates.What is a Gourmet...more
Chocolate is the universal language of love and friendship. The moment you offer a little bar of chocolate to someone, your step of friendship initiates. It is tempting enough not to be rejected by neither kids nor grandparents. This is how the...more
Chocolate truffle is most common and yet most popular edible chocolate. This traditional chocolate confectionery made with chocolate ganache coated with cocoa powder is hard to miss. There are very few people who do not like to eat chocolate truffle....more
The Truth behind Chocolate Poisoning Chocolate poisoning is not a myth. It is actually a very common cause of death or seizures in dogs. Not all chocolates, however, can cause severe effects on your dog. Although there are some that are definitely...more
Ingredients:For the Sponge30 grams Plain Flour1 dessertspoon Cocoapinch of Salt3 Eggs (seperated)large pinch Cream of Tartar115 grams Castor Sugar3 drops Vanilla Essenceteaspoon Icing Sugar For the FillingChantilly Cream You will also...more
Cirrhosis of the liver - simply called cirrhosis by medical professionals - causes 10,000-15,000 deaths annually in the United States alone. It recently ranked as the 12th leading cause of disease-related deaths in the...more