Chocolate Orange Supreme Cheesecake Recipe

It won't be long before summer is here, and the song of ice cream trucks and children running fills the streets. For many children, the single best sound they’ll hear on any hot summer day is the catchy jingle of the ice cream truck as it makes its way down their street.

As a child, I recall orange dreamsicles to have been a popular treat of choice. I wonder what the kiddies go for nowadays! Well, if you're looking for a dessert that brings the magic of summer days inside, this chocolate orange-dreamy-cheesecake pairs well with sunny days and bare feet.

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Sweet Obsession Milk Chocolate Review

Back in July of 2011 I posted a review of the Sweet Obsession chocolate bars (milk and dark).  It has been my most popular (and controversial) review as many comments were written from individuals whole heartedly disagreeing with my negative appraisal.

Over the years, more than one person has asked me to taste the bars again and re-review them. Well, it has been nearly 4 years so why not?

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Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Truffles Recipe

Camping season is nigh upon us! For those of you who can't stand the unfortunate bug-gy aspect of camping, this cool spring weather may be your perfect match. Just like these ooey gooey chocolate coated marshmallow truffles are your new perfect match.

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THEO Coconut 70% Dark Chocolate

Chocolate and coconut have always been a terrific twosome in my book.

However, milk chocolate and coconut have always been the more popular pairing, and it’s challenging to find what I feel is the ideal combination - coconut with dark chocolate. Luckily, Theo offers a 70% dark chocolate and coconut bar!

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Banning Chocolate Used to Bait Bears?

Big news from New Hampshireregarding the effects of bears consuming various chocolate products. New Hampshire is a state where hunting is a rich tradition. And, part of that tradition involves setting up bait for bears in order to lure them - bait that includes chocolates, which have been found to be fatally harmful to some bears in the area.

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Cherry and Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

When you eat cherries, you enjoy much more than just their amazing taste. They’re packed with antioxidants and offer many health benefits, including help with insomnia, joint pain and belly fat. Another benefit is the wood of some cherry species that is especially esteemed for the manufacture of fine furniture.

As Spring and Summer arrive, take them in with some fresh cherries, and try out this delicious cherry and chocolate sheet cake recipe.

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Dagoba Chai Chocolate Bar Review

I’m slowly making my way through the Dagoba line of chocolate bars. The varieties are quite diverse and, because of this, I find it challenging to come up with my favorite. That said, I’m extremely fond of several.

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Yoga and Chocolate

Yoga is a well-known model for reducing stress and practicing mindfulness. Recently, it’s been infused with mindful eating practices as yogis across the country indulge in wine, food, and chocolate before, during, and/or after their sessions.

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Earth Day Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe

Happy Earth Day, everyone!!! How will you be celebrating Earth Day's 45th anniversary? Head on over to EarthDay.org to find Earth Day activities in your area, or to learn about how you can help support our environment.

We've got a great recipe to help you celebrate Earth Day chocolate-style this year, since Earth is the only known planet with chocolate! Cake pops are all the rage, and this recipe for chocolate cake pops decorated as mini planet Earths are so fun, you'll want to share them with everyone!

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Cocoa Roast Almonds – Dark Chocolate

It’s great news that Almonds are a good source of vitamin E, protein and high levels of heart healthy unsaturated fatty acids.

It’s even better news (to a chocolate lover like me, at least) that almonds dusted in dark cocoa powder provide even more cardiovascular benefits! And they taste terrific too!

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