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how to store chocolate

How To Store Chocolate And Keep It Fresh

Holiday season means chocolate gift giving! And because a lot of people love giving chocolates as gifts, we tend to end up with a box full of it. With all the leftover food from all the celebrations, where are we going to keep our precious chocolate bars to make sure they remain fresh and yummy? Here are 5 tips on how to store chocolate.

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cacao nibs

All About Cacao Nibs – Nature’s Chocolate Chips

By now you’ve probably already heard about cacao nibs or there’s a big possibility you’ve seen them at your local stores. And now you’re wondering… Are they chocolate? Can I eat them raw? What are they for? Well, today, my friends, we will talk all about cacao nibs.

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cacao and cocoa

Cacao and Cocoa – What’s the Difference?

Are you confused about the difference between cacao and cocoa? Well, you are not alone. There is actually a lot of misunderstandings about these two, but they pretty much have a lot in common (Hint: Chocolate). Let’s get to know more about them, shall we?

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cacao butter

What Is Cacao Butter (Or Cocoa Butter)

You’ve probably heard about cacao butter and you’re wondering what it is and what is so special about it. In fact, a lot of people haven’t heard about it before. That is why today, we are all going to learn about it.

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Vegan Chocolate

Is Chocolate Vegan? A Quick Guide To Vegan Chocolate

My favorite thing about chocolate is that it’s always in season! Whether there is a special occasion or I’m just feeling blue, it can easily make the day better. And with all the types of chocolate in the market right now, is there really a vegan chocolate?

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World Chocolate Day

Happy World Chocolate Day! How It Started and How To Celebrate

Ahh my favorite day… Every year on July 7, to honor the art of chocolate making, the World Chocolate Day is celebrated. And what’s the best way to enjoy it? Indulging in our favorite treats without guilt, of course!

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Does Chocolate Go Bad

Does Chocolate Go Bad? Plus Tips on How to Store It

Sometimes I forget about a chocolate bar I had stashed away (hard to believe but it’s true!), and when I find it, it’s past the expiration date. Can I still eat it? Does chocolate go bad? Does it really expire?

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White Chocolate

Is White Chocolate A Real Chocolate?

Do you like white chocolate? This type of chocolate, whether it’s considered a real chocolate or not, always seem to split chocolate lovers between those who hate and love it. What do you think it really is?

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keto chocolate

What Is Keto Chocolate? Plus A Free Recipe!

Is there really such thing as keto chocolate? Almost all commercial chocolates are high in sugar and carbs… and even if you find a sugar-free or low carb one, is it safe to assume that it’s keto-friendly?

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My Chocolate Fountain Adventure

My son graduated from college a couple weeks ago. Earlier, during the party planning stage, he informed me that he’s not really into cake for dessert (what!?). Sweets, he said, are more my style.

So, when it came to figuring out what to serve, I was looking for easy, delicious, fun, and well, not the typical decorated sheet cake.

While different ideas kept floating around the edges of my thoughts (but not really impressing me), my mom suggested a chocolate fountain. Hmm. That had appeal. What could be easier than self-service dessert? And what could be more fun and delicious than a cascading wall of chocolate with endless dipping treats?

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