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Simple Pleasures Lower-Fat Chocolate
May 1, 2012
You may ask what is better than a breakfast cereal that can also provide that sugar rush you need on a daily basis? But since you're on this website, I think you and I agree, that there's nothing better than chocolate!
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Chocolate And Wine Events
April 27, 2012
In celebration of excellent pairings, the Hotel Los Gatos now gives you Fireside Fridays as the perfect getaway from a seemingly busy week in Silicon Valley. This event features a wine and chocolate ensemble from 5pm to 7pm every Friday for the whole month of April and May.
Every week, they will also showcase a local variety of cheeses and an array of delectable taste tests. If this sounds good to you, you'll find the hotel located in the friendly neighborhood of Los Gatos, just a few minutes away from the airport of San Jose.
Local wines from the Santa Cruz Mountain area are served. So enthusiasts can enjoy Testarossa, Thomas Fogarty, the Mountain Winery to name a few. The tangent Dio Deka restaurant and a Michelin-star treasure is a sight for anyone who wants to enjoy a very relaxing couple's weekend. Reservations of the surrounding hotels and any conference facilities can be reserved and booked through their website of www.hotellosgatos.com.
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Chocolate Lingerie
April 24, 2012
It started out with a rather simple idea. It's Valentine's Day, and your better half is going to bring home some chocolate treats for you. That's almost always the case, even for the founder of Decadence, Audrey Romanski. We are all just hanging around thinking how to lose some weight, so she was able to come up with the idea of chocolate lingerie. Instead of surprising your wife with a box of ordinary and unsurprising chocolates, why not give her some chocolate lingerie?
The proprietor, Romanski, started with this business a few years ago, just operating from her home in Forestdale Avenue situated in Kinnelon, New Jersey, which incidentally is still the main headquarters up to this point in time.
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Dark Chocolate Reduces Chronic Fatigue
April 19, 2012
Chronic fatigue syndrome refers to a disorder which tends to cause extreme fatigue. It's not the exhausted feeling you get which just goes away after you get some rest. Rather, it typically stays around for at least 6 months and holds you back from going about your daily routine efficiently.
Symptoms of chronic fatigue include physiological problems like tender lymph nodes, sore throat, sleep problems, pain in multiple joints, headaches, memory problems, and muscle pain, among others.
Other medical disorders come with these symptoms, as well, making it difficult to diagnose. The precise causative factors for chronic fatigue syndrome are still unknown. Practically anyone can suffer from it, but it is commonly seen in women in their 40's and 50's. It can't be cured, but it is highly treatable.
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Chocolate Better Than Fruit Juices
April 17, 2012
Chocolate is deemed healthier compared to a lot of fruit juices. It's even considered as a superfood in its own right, according to a recent research conducted by an American-based chocolate company.
Superfoods are foods that contain high levels of compounds and antioxidants that help in preventing damage to healthy cells. Scientists from the Hershey Centre for Health & Nutrition in America discovered that powdered dark chocolate contains higher amounts of polyphenols and antioxidants, which are known to protect cardiac conditions and cancer.
Take fruit juice out of the picture as chocolate proves to be much better in boosting one's health, a recent study has indicated. Cocoa and dark chocolate have higher antioxidant capacity compared to fruit juices, such as pomegranate, cranberry, and blueberry powder, based on a study seen in Chemistry Central Journal.
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Personalized Chocolates
April 13, 2012
May and June are months that are typically jam-packed with all sorts of academic graduations, which is yet another accomplishment to be celebrated in life. That said, all graduates deserve some special award for all the efforts they have put in to finish this long journey in their lives. Chocolate Graphics International can deliver to that specific need.
Chocolate Graphics International offers some customized chocolates intended for graduates. Any gift with a personal touch is a sure hit to the recipient. These personalized chocolates use top quality milk chocolate, white chocolate, as well as delectable dark chocolate. The process involves the creation of raised embossed chocolate design, which is way better than simply printing on the chocolate. Not only is it in style, but it also tastes sensational.
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3D Chocolate Printing
April 10, 2012
The concept of 3D printing is not a new concept. It involves layer by layer printing of three-dimensional objects. Printing plastic-like 3D objects is a commonplace. Why not print 3D food items, right?
The concept of a 3D chocolate printer is not the latest one, either. The ideas has been around since 2007. However, it is still working its magic.
The reason why this quirky 3D chocolate printer is creating a buzz lately is because the masterminds at Choc Edge finally made it available to the masses. It's called Choc Creator Version 1. It's really cool, but not priced for home use.
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Chocolate Allergy and Cockroaches
April 5, 2012
A lot of individuals who have allergies to chocolate are not actually reacting to cocoa or any other official ingredients of chocolate, for that matter. A series of research has indicated that such allergic reactions are may be caused by ground cockroach parts that have contaminated the chocolates. Gross!
In accordance with ABC News, a typical chocolate bar may contain eight insect pieces. The Food and Drug Administration considers it safe for every 100 grams of chocolate to have fewer than 60 insect parts.
Allergy experts claim that the majority of foods normally contain contaminants. Chocolate is not the only one in this. Aside from chocolate, cockroach pieces are also present in the manufacturing of wheat, popcorn, cheese, fruit, macaroni, and peanut butter. These bits and pieces could bring harmful effects on individuals suffering from asthma. Also, they could cause itching, cramps, as well as migraines to certain people.
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The Chocolate Canvas
April 3, 2012
A husband-wife team who has chocolate imaging for business never thought that The Chocolate Canvas would be such a hit in the market.
Having a business of their own while being clients to other people, they have observed that client appreciation is significantly declining. This is according to Sherrie Calvano, 39, a licensed real estate broker. She has noticed that people nowadays greet each other on special occasions through e-mail. Gone are the days when cards and snail mails ruled. This is how they came up with the idea of putting up such business.
With the use of bulk chocolate, along with software and printing equipment purchased from a New York distributor, the couple prints photos from home on edible coins, lollipops, and other forms that can be used for special events such as wedding and holidays.
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