Author Archive: Ashleigh Rader
Cappuccino Chocolate Bon-Bons Recipe
July 1, 2015
Imagine...
You're at your favorite café, and a warm cappuccino has just been set down in front of you. You're relaxing, enjoying the daily newspaper...
Sound too good to be true? If that's the case today, bring the café experience into your home by making these delicious cappuccino chocolate bon-bons!
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John Lennon’s Chocolate Craving Revealed
June 26, 2015
Are you a fan of The Beatles? What about Beatles trivia? Of course, you say.
It seems that when we love something, like America loved The Beatles, we just can’t let it go. That’s why we like to resurrect facts and interesting tidbits of information in trivia games with friends and family. Well, I’ve got a good one for you.
But, how does this relate to chocolate? Let me tell you…
Banana Chocolate Cake Recipe
June 24, 2015
Remember eating those delicious chocolate covered banana "monkey tails" as a kid? Those were the best.
Bananas have always been my favorite fruit, but I'm not the only one crazy about bananas anymore. The adorable minions of Despicable Me are all about them, too!
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar Makeover
June 19, 2015
Apart from the occasional sweet treat that finds its way onto my taste buds, I typically like to know what I’m eating. Exactly what I’m eating.
Most millennials are the same way.
In fact, consumer demand for clear labeling and natural ingredients in the food industry is growing.
That’s why this chocolate manufacturing giant is making changes.
Easy Chocolate Turtle Candy Recipe
June 17, 2015
Picture this - you've rented a Redbox flick, or found something to watch on Netflix, you've gathered up the troops, and everyone's ready to watch...
Until someone mentions chocolate. (Trust me. It happens at my house all. the. time.)
We've got you covered. Read on for the perfect solution to this problem.
Bring Chocolate Scents into Your Home and Garden
June 12, 2015
No need to be baking constantly to enjoy the scent of chocolate this summer! There are a few species of plants that will fill your home, patio, or garden with the scent of chocolate. Plant a window container to allow the smell to waft in and comfort you, or set one on the porch to welcome friends and neighbors.
Peanut Butter White Chocolate Candy Dreams
June 10, 2015
Looking for a great recipe to try on a hot summer's day that doesn't require turning on the oven? You've found one here, my friend.
This recipe is fun and easy to make (i.e. you could enlist the help of little hands) and there's no oven required. Plus, have you ever paired peanut butter with white chocolate? One word - delish!
Chocolate Cake – Crime Fighter
June 5, 2015
Chocolate cake is usually a happy surprise on your birthday, a symbol that you're loved and cared for, unless you're a drug lord trying to keep your "business" on the "down low".
This story is almost as charming as a nice chocolate cake. What was meant to be a gesture of well wishes, became the lead needed for police to arrest a notorious Mexican drug lord.
White Chocolate Apricot Hazelnut Truffles Recipe
June 3, 2015
Hazelnuts have been all the rage since the dawn of Nutella. But, long before Nutella made its way into the dreams of children and adults alike, hazelnuts have been paired with chocolate to make all sorts of delectable goodies.
While studying abroad in Europe, one of my very favorite treats was Nutella spread onto a fresh croissant. Yum!
For this recipe, we experiment with hazelnuts and white chocolate, what a divine pairing. Add some summertime apricots to that, and voilà, you've got ultra-tasty truffles!
Chocolate Statue of Benedict Cumberbatch Tempts UK Shoppers
May 29, 2015
A recent public polling named British film star, Benedict Cumberbatch the "dishiest" actor in England.
The star, whose rolls vary from Sherlock Holmes to Kahn in Star Trek, has now been immortalized in a life-size, fully edible sculpture made up of 500 bars of Belgian milk chocolate. Its name is Benedict "Chocobatch", of course.