Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mango Sunset Bar
September 14, 2015
I’m a fan of mango, and of course I’m an UBER fan of chocolate...
So when I saw the pairing in a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mango Sunset chocolate bar, I was looking forward to heavenly bliss. They already had me by "Mango Sunset" (come now, Mango Sunset? I can’t be the only one that imagines myself on a tropical beach when reading that, right?)
CUO Chocolate Survey Results!
September 11, 2015
We asked, and you answered.
The results are in for our CUO Chocolate Survey, and I'm excited to share them with you!
Chocolate Chip Bread Machine Recipe
September 9, 2015
It's one of our most basic human food groups - wheat. 
We've planted, harvested, and eaten wheat arguably since the dawn of cooking.
For thousands upon thousands of years, we have depended upon this incredible plant to feed ourselves and our livestock...
Sunny Day Gourmet Organic Cocoa Nibs
September 7, 2015
A cacao nib is the cocoa bean without the thin shell that surrounds it.
Usually nibs are ground to make unsweetened baking chocolate. But more and more often these days, you’ll see cocoa nibs packaged and sold in small pieces or bits right in your local grocery store.
10 Chocolate Relaxation Techniques for Workaholics
September 4, 2015
Labor day is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited.
Isn't it nice to be rewarded with a special day to ourselves each year, just because the nation knows we're a bunch of workaholics?
We don't want to get trapped in the "work is everything" mindset, but it can be hard to slow down and be good to ourselves...
Easy Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries Recipe
September 2, 2015
There's only so much left of summer - at least where I live here in the Midwest.
Although I'm stoked to see everything slowly getting pumpkin-fied, I want to take time to soak up every last drop of summer.
And, that means fun summer date nights!
8 Funny Chocolate Videos to Brighten Your Day!
August 31, 2015
Do you need a break from all the crazy, hectic goings-on today?
We love chocolate for all its feel-good benefits.
But - who's to say you can't get those same feel-good benefits from a little dose of chocolate humor?!...
The CUO Chocolate Survey – We Want To Know!
August 28, 2015
Here at CUO, we're always learning about chocolate, and all things pertaining to the rich, dark, wonderful substance.
Now, we want to learn from YOU! Read more
Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe
August 26, 2015
I never knew what made brown sugar so special when I was a tiny baker, only that whenever a recipe called for it, the result would be finger-licking good.
Thanks to the addition of molasses, brown sugar makes these cookies taste oh so delicious.
Rural Salvadorans Reviving Chocolate Production
August 24, 2015
In an effort to revive cacao production in El Salvador, the Alianza Cacao Alliance took shape late last year.
The alliance brought together cooperatives and farmers from different regions, including rural townsfolk who have been struggling to make a living.