Tag Archive: cacao pod
The Chocolate and Salt Combination
March 15, 2023
We put salt in a lot of our dishes. It tastes great on any food, as well as on chocolate. But where did the sweet and salty combination of chocolate and salt come from? And why do they taste good together? Here's why.
Most Common Cocoa Powder Substitutes
February 21, 2023
Cocoa powder is a stable in a baking household. Sometimes, even though you are not a baker, there’s still a high chance that you have a stash at home. But if you ever ran out of it, or you’re allergic, or you just don’t like it, you can easily swap it with simple ingredients you might already have at home. Here's how.
Chocolate Giving on Valentine’s Day
February 7, 2023
With February 14 just around the corner, and people already stocking up on their chocolates, do you ever wonder when and how the tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day started?
What Is Raw Chocolate And Why You Should Try It
January 24, 2023
Have you heard about dark chocolate being a better option than milk chocolates when it comes to health benefits? But did you know that raw chocolate is an even better choice? What is raw chocolate and why should you choose it over your favorite famous sugar-processed chocolate bar? Here’s why.
Cacao Juice: Delicious and Nutritious New Drink
December 11, 2020
As chocolate enthusiasts, I’m sure we are all fairly familiar with cacao beans. I mean, they lead to the delicious chocolate we eat every day! But did you know that the fresh white pulp that surrounds these precious beans makes a tasty juice?