Weight-loss Chocolate?
July 12, 2013
Math graduate Aneesh Popat took another route rather than the traditional one that uses butter and cream. He opted for flavor-filled water and cocoa.
A bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate packs 240 calories, while Popat's only has 20 calories, reports the Daily Express.
Speaking about his product, Popat said: "Chocolate is good for you if made in the right way. My love of chocolate led me to devote and apply my mathematical and scientific backgrounds to create the most unique flavor combinations with utmost precision and creativity."
3-Step Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Bread
July 10, 2013
Ice cream bread is well loved by many. It's easy to whip up that even little boys and girls can enjoy doing it.
The ice cream has just the right amount of fat for the bread to be moist and sweet. If you like it a little bit sweeter, you can always put in more sugar. It’s your call. You can use plain vanilla ice cream and it will work just fine.
Chocolate From Back Then
July 5, 2013
For the love of chocolate, myriads of studies and research were done just to trace back its history. While it’s nice to just enjoy your chocolate, it wouldn’t hurt to know how it made people from back then just as happy as we are now because of it.
Credits must be given to Fathers, specifically Dominicans, for having the Spanish appreciate chocolate. In 1544, they lured the court by preparing chocolate which was presented by a Kekchi Maya delegation of New World natives.
Because of faith, chocolate spread, making new regions of the world appreciate it. Europeans started to love it, so they used chocolate in Christian celebrations. They used chocolate to sustain different aspects of their lives, including physical, economic, as well as spiritual.
Heat-resistant Chocolate
June 28, 2013
We have all tried buying chocolate on a hot day, only to pull it out of your bag later and find it melted. This problem could now be a thing of the past, at least for some parts of the world.
After almost 10 years of meticulous research, the manufacturers of Cadbury and Toblerone chocolates are claiming they are now nearing launching of a heat-resistant chocolate to the world.
The top chocolate, biscuit and candy company, Mondelez International told Reuters that the product they will be introducing in the near future is able to endure temperatures as high as 104F and not melt.
Tootsie Twist, Swirl, Twirl?
June 26, 2013
This Tootsie® Roll snack combination needs a name. What do you think it should be? Tootsie Twist, Tootsie Swirl, Tootsie Twirl?
Watch this video for a fun, quick, easy, and yummy snack.
Chocolate Travel for CUO Graduate School
June 24, 2013
I am really excited to announce our first ever CUO Chocolate Immersion which will take place at Walt Disney World® Resort, February 7-12, 2014. If you have already taken our classes, then consider this your "graduate school."
Fruit Tacos with Chocolate Tortillas
June 19, 2013
I was awestruck when I saw the chocolate tacos. I just wanted to whip up some right on the spot. Tacos are always a good idea, make it chocolate, and you’ll be doubling the fun!
Here's a quick and easy recipe of homemade chocolate tacos! Load it up with delectable fruits and you’re good to go! Delicious, rich, and healthy.
Chocolate Genome For Better Tasting Chocolates
June 14, 2013
Weekends are always fun for me. I always like to keep it fun and filled with activities I can't do during weekdays. However, when things don't go my way and they don't go as planned for my weekend, I get devastated. Do I sound bratty if I say I get upset when my weekend plans don’t pull through? A little bit?
Times like this, the idea of some chocolate going into my mouth is not so bad. Nice to hear about the open access journal Genome Biology backing me up. They have launched a fully sequenced genome for the cacao plant which could supposedly yield even better tasting chocolates.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
June 12, 2013
The idea of being able to make desserts using a slow cooker is always fascinating. It’s like it opens up a whole new world of boundless possibilities in terms of chocolaty desserts! Yes, it’s all about chocolate. What else would it be? This time, lava cake has the spotlight.
If you love pudding cakes, you will surely love this. It follows the same basic principles: cake batter, sprinkle sugar-cocoa over it, cover with boiling water and let bake (in this case, slow cook). Sometimes, this is referred to as chocolate cobbler.