Detroit Largest Box of Chocolates CUO

World Record Box of Chocolate!

How long is the world’s longest box of chocolates?

Well, as of recent history, it’s 313 feet!

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White Russian Truffles CUO Recipe

White Russian Chocolate Truffles Recipe

As the year goes on and the weather gets colder, people grab a comfy sweater, and comforting foods.

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And, drinks! White Russians are one of those drinks that will warm you up on the coldest of days.

If you enjoy it as a cocktail, why not try it as a truffle!

This recipe has that Fall feeling of warmth and comfort.

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Guittard Soleil D’Or Milk Chocolate

The Guittard Soleil D’Or milk chocolate bar is made from Trinitario beans grown in South America.

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Interview CUO Chocolate Expert

Interview with CUO’s own Bryn Kirk

We'll get right to it in this post, as there's quite a bit of content.

In an exclusive interview, I asked our own chocolate expert and head of CUO's online chocolate classes, Bryn Kirk, 12 interesting questions about chocolate!

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Chocolate Vanilla Chip Biscotti Recipe CUO

Chocolate Vanilla Chip Biscotti Recipe

Autumn has lovely weather for enjoying some espresso and biscotti. Like peanut butter and jam, some things simply pair well together.

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You can curl up with a fall-festive plaid blanket and delight in this tasty biscotti recipe.

Backwards from the tradition of added chocolate chips, this recipe melds a cocoa base with vanilla chips for a unique and comforting taste.

Perfect with your favorite cup o' Joe!

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Cascadian Farm® Organic Crunchy Oats & Cocoa Granola Bar

Cascadian Farm is a real place.

It was started by Gene Kahn 40 years ago. According to their website, “Gene wanted to go back to the land and farm in a way that would not harm the natural beauty of the earth or her inhabitants. So he set out to farm organically on a little stretch of land next to the Skagit River in the Cascade Mountains of Washington.”

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Hot Chocolate Making CUO

Traditions of Warm Drinking Chocolate

Hot chocolate is as strong and long-standing a tradition as any. In fact, it's been a tradition since Aztec times.

This beverage is far from being just a kid's drink. It has been the choice drink of rulers, warriors, and explorers for centuries.

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Death By Chocolate Cake Recipe CUO

Death by Chocolate Cake Recipe

I can't imagine another scenario where the reader of "death by..." is delighted to hear the end of that sentence.

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This observation alone tells us so much about the power of chocolate in our lives!

If the question is death by chocolate cake, anyone? It's all "jolly good!" And, "I'll have two!"

Joking aside, what better dessert to serve for your Halloween party guests!

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Guittard L’Harmonie Semisweet Chocolate

Guittard chocolate company is based out of California, started in San Francisco by Etienne Guittard in the mid-1800s.

According to their website, www.guittard.com, Guittard left Tournus, France, hoping to strike it rich during the California Gold Rush. He brought chocolate from his uncle’s factory to trade for supplies but soon had the wealthy miners paying for it.

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Pumpkin and Chocolate Recipes CUO

12 Perfect Chocolate and Pumpkin Recipes

It's Autumn, or for us here in the U.S. it's "fall", because leaves fall down. 😉

But all joking aside, isn't it just the loveliest time of year? This is my favorite season, mainly because I get to break out my cozy sweaters and tall boots...

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