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Chocolate Models - Making You Smarter?

August 23rd, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

There are numerous kinds of chocolate models to choose from. The variety of chocolate is truly only where your mind limits you. Yes, society continues to master chocolate. Chocolate dates back to approximately 1100 BC when it’s earliest use was recorded. It comes from many raw and processed foods produced from seeds of the tropical cacao tree. Cacoa has been cultivated for a least three millennia, and there’s so much variety to choose from, you could spend your life testing it all and finding a favorite! Hey nobody said you had to declare a favorite, just enjoy them all!

Finding the best chocolate can be a rewarding experience, or so it seems. Searching and trying all sorts of different kinds can be a tough task, well maybe not that tough for some people!  Although it may seem fun to eat over two hundred different kinds of chocolate, you may just decide to slim down that list a bit.

To name a few, you can choose from

Belgian Chocolate
Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate
Chocolate Bars
Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Truffels
Sugar-Free Chocolate
Organic Chocolate
Chocolate Fondue

and the list of chocolate models and types goes on!

Chocolate Candy Can Help You Study

Remember the study where a scientist named Pavlov taught a dog to associate the ringing of a bell with feeding time? The ring of the bell would make the dog eat, and eventually the ring alone caused the dog to salivate. Well, that was a major breakthrough in how our brains operate; even though the study was done on a dog. We too can be taught to associate certain things and these associations can be used to remember things, such as when studying for a test. Apparently you can use chocolate candy to help you get better grades on a test or just better grades in general? How? Chocolate can be used as a mental market since the smell and taste of it alone is so strong, helping you remember things you normally wouldn’t easily be able to. Every model of chocolate you can think of can be used to simulate this result. Pick your favorite; chocolate mints, chocolate bars, chocolate covered strawberries, whatever you want!

Just the Smell of Chocolate

Let’s say for example that you’re studying for a math exam. You have to remember a certain theorem, such as the Pythagorean Theorem, but no matter how hard you try you can’t remember it. However, you take out a piece of chocolate candy, such as a candy bar, and you smell it as it reaches your mouth. Although you eat the chocolate it will be the smell that can cause you to remember that theorem for later. The day of your test, your candy bar is half melted in your backpack and you happen to smell it. Let the smell of that chocolate bring you back to when you were studying that theorem. All of a sudden, the smell of the chocolate has provided you the mental reminder you need to remember that hard to learn theorem for your test. 

The Smell & Taste of Chocolate

Of course this theory is just related to chocolate, you can do this with anything, fruit, good smelling incense, or anything else to that effect, but chocolate candy has such a strong and distinctive smell, and it’s so addictive, that it will definitely help you remember what you need to if you smell it while you’re studying and then smell it again while you’re taking a test.

Don’t eat too much as it can cause you to put weight on and it’s not the greatest thing for you if you eat too much of it. However, you can try scratch and sniff chocolate stickers too and use them to your advantage. Eaten in moderation, chocolate candy is fine, and it can help you get good grades; but you don’t want to sacrifice your weight just to get good grades by constantly eating chocolate. Plus anyone who happens to be allergic to chocolate, better use another treat for this experiment.

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More On Milk Chocolate

August 22nd, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Milk chocolate, as it is called, is simply chocolate from the cacoa bean that has been mixed with sugar, and cacoa butter, and then mixed with condensed milk or milk powder.  There are other additives that a manufacturer may add to give it their signature, but that is the basics of it.

Everyone in the world has been effected by milk chocolate in one way or another since its invention centuries ago. Being taken form South America, constantly perfected in Europe, until it has become a world phenomena. But I have no problem with that, do you? We use it for everything we can use it for. Cookies, cakes, cereals, beverages, toppings, flavorings, decorations, etc., chocolate has its place in history for good.

Is Milk Chocolate Healthy?

It is said in a study that the average American eats 10-12 pounds of chocolate every single year. They have never met me. It is also known that eating chocolate is rich in Phenols(antioxidants) which is good for the heart. Millions of pounds of milk is used every year in the production of milk chocolate.

Yes, to a degree. Ok, so the health benefits of milk chocolate are not as many as dark chocolate, however, there still some to be considered. It is a stimulator, to the brain, to the emotions, thus, increasing your stamina. Of course, moderation, because it is high in fat content and sugar. Point to be taken here is we need fat in our diet, seriously, and milk chocolate can be a great source for that fat percentage, just not all of it should come from eating milk chocolate. Be sure to read the nutritional section of each chocolate substance you obtain so you know what you have to eat or bake with - very important.

There are milk chocolate bars, milk chocolate fondue mixes and hardware, chocolate drinks, like hot chocolate and etc. There are many great recipe books that can teach you what to do with milk chocolate if you are fresh out of ideas and feel a bit overwhelmed. Just start reading and let the imagination roll. Some of the best milk chocolate recipes have come from the laboratory so to speak. Perhaps you will be the next Thomas Edison of milk chocolate.

Chocolate Candy Bars - The Perfect Gift

August 21st, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Gift of Chocolate Bars

There are more reasons than one to give a gift to a friend or relative, especially if it is a gift of chocolate bars. We don’t need holidays to do this but they are great excuses to give such things as chocolate candy. Giving a chocolate candy bar is a great idea, especially if it is gourmet chocolate. It adds that certain extra touch put into the gift.

Chocolate bars are not just for Valentine’s Day or Easter. They are an excellent choice for parties of all types, fundraisers, as well as for baking. They can even be used for art. Yes, people sculpture with chocolate as well as with butter and ice. So, there is a lot that can be done with chocoalte bars besides eating. Seeing how chocolate bars are made is another fascinating thing too. Log on to any chocolate factory listing and check for the tour section for details.

Maybe milk chocolate bars are not your thing. Discover the different types of chocolate bars available to you. There dark chocolate candy bars, mint chocolate bars, and chocolate almond candy bars, as well as bakers chocolate bars. Be sure to obtain the right ones as some are lactose intolerant and will require milk free chocolate bars.

Do not forget white chocolate for the non traditional person. I have a friend that when I buy chocolate for them it has to be white chocolate or she will not eat it. Picky huh! Hey, everyone has their preferences. And that is the key to making a gift of chocolate bars that much more special is that they see you have put in the effort to make the gift of chocolate bars tailored just for them.

Finally, everyone loves a gift of chocolate. There are some great manufacturers that make chocolate candies, truffles, bars, out of the finest ingredients that far surpass anything at the local convenient store believe me. Almedei, Amore, Lindt to name a few. Most have order minimums, but hey, it is worth it. If you wanted to impress the sweetheart, would you tie a bow on a hershey bar or on a Ghirardelli bar?

Make Your Own Milk Chocolate Fondue

August 20th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Shop for Milk Chocolate Fondue

Talk about a child’s dream dessert, milk chocolate fondue is just a kid’s bliss. Minus the alcohol that might go into some recipes of course. I feel like I am in Charlie’s Chocolate Factory looking at that stream of chocolate. Milk chocolate fondue can be made with any type of chocolate really, Belgian chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate. There are inexpensive ways of making it. You can buy it from a well known vendor or make it yourself with homemade ingredients. And, what’s a chocolate fondue without some fondue dippers, like strawberries, bananas, pineapple, pound cake, and pecan, almonds, and anything else I suppose you could spear with a fondue fork.

They rank number one in the search engine and make one mean milk chocolate fondue, that is, Betty Crocker. When you think of baking and dessert making you think, Betty Crocker right? Their products are top quality and also very affordable. You can take the quick route to getting milk chocolate fondue, by purchasing from Betty Crocker. They have a great recipe for Chocolate Sour Cream Fondue as well.

Another great option for fondue is Nestle. They have such recipes as chocolate peanut butter smores fondue, a spiced chocolate fondue. Many of these brands offer advice on how to prepare such chocolate fondues, especially if you do not have a recipe book for them. Milk chocolate fondue is always delicious and a great treat to serve to guests at a special occasion.

Also keep in mind that by going with dark chocolate fondue over the milk chocolate versions, you will be receiving many health benefits. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which are able to fight off free radicals in the body. There is also the absence of milk in pure dark chocolate, which is beneficial to many lactose free individuals.

Remember, if you are making your own milk chocolate fondue, there needs to be a liquid mixed with the morsels or else they will stick to the pan and scortch. Some use half and half, others evaporated milk with other substances, spices, etc. This is key to creating a rich, creamy, chocolate fondue for all your family and guests to enjoy. Make a few weekend tryouts before serving for a special event in order to get the process right and perfected.

Many places have incredible recipes for making chocolate fondue, such as local stores, online stores, and personal websites posting some old-fashioned recipes. If you are in the market for something specific, then do some searching, if elogance is your goal. Remember, chocolate is chocolate, it is all about how it is prepared that elevates it above the norm. Presentation is also another factor. This is as important as preparation. Which you can use a good melting pot, or 2-quart household pot to prepare, add all the right ingredients. Then presentation takes it from there. But, when you are done, it is still chocolate, whatever type you chose. I worked in salad and desserts in an Italian restaurant some years ago, and I remember how big presentation was.

I will prove to you that is a big part of making chocolate fondue. How do you feel everytime you look at a website displaying it? It catches the eye, it has appeal, I want to make that, you say, right? Focus on preparation first, then presentation last. If it is made right, it will taste right, then it can be made to look right. Enjoy!

Gourmet Chocolate Bars

August 13th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

The definition of gourmet has its origin in strange terminology, like gluttony and pride. I guess it had no reference to eating or drinking because it was healthy but rather set apart and extravigant for give me more! A better meaning came along to suggest a refined passion for good food. It does sound synonymous with elogance though, right? Gourmet chocolate bars do reflect that when you consider some of its manufacturers, like Lake Champlain, Amedei, Valrhona, and Domori.

 

If you are in the mood for chocolate and you want to celebrate something special, you will want to buy gourmet chocolate bars. These tasty treats are a great way to relax and unwind from a hard day at work. Gourmet chocolate bars not only taste good, but they also contain substances that are good for you. Even in dark chocolate, you will find antioxidants that help your body rid of oxidation in the blood cells. Aside from health, gourmet chocolate bars taste monifique.

When you want to eat chocolate for health benefits, the one thing that you will want to remember is that moderation is key. In order to get all the benefits from chocolate, you will first want to limit the amount that you eat. While there are beneficial substance within chocolate, the kinds that many people eat also contains a lot of sugar, butter, and cream. Read the nutritional label on each bar and calculate the calorie intake and fat per bar.

Chocolate is best used by those who has an active lifestyle and who are not overweight or obese. A little bit of chocolate every day will help those who get out and stay active, but it will just add to the problems of those who are overweight or who do not get out and get enough exercise each day. So if you want to get the benefits, make sure you are taking care of yourself when you indulge in gourmet chocolate bars.

There are many varieties of gourmet chocolate bars made by those who master belgian chocolate, and from the confectionners of France, Italy, South America, and the U.s. Note that you may pay more for these so be prepared to pay more for more of that something they refer to as gourmet!

The Best Dark Chocolate Gift

August 12th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

We have discussed the many health benefits to eating dark chocolate, but where do we find it? Oh, I don’t mean just running down to the grocery store to purchase a dark chocolate candy bar or something, but where do you go when you want more than that, especially if it is going to be a dark chocolate gift for that special someone? Well, there are many places actually. We will introduce just a couple here to give you some direction.

“There’s more to life than chocolate, but not right now.” -Anonymous

For the perfect dark chocolate gift, with a gourmet touch that will speak volumes ZChocolatChocolate Perfection has got it all. Their splendid selection of gift boxes is second to none, sure to be more than just a perfect dark chocolate gift, but a testament to your care and devotion to the recipient.

Secondly is Prestat Handmade Chocolates and Truffles. Their luxury gift ideas are a perfect reason to simply awe that someone special i your life. Sometimes going above and beyond speaks volumes. Giving dark chocolate gifts is just a great way to say, ” Hey, I am thinking of you, and you are special to me!”

 

 

RICHART Chocolates “Little Gourmet Ballotin”. Designed by children. Portion of sales to charity. The gift that keeps on giving. Thirdly is RICHART Chocolates. RICHART chocolate collections combine the greatest of fine chocolate ingredients the world has to offer in beautiful specialty gift chocolate boxes called ballotins. You will find all their gourmet chocolate gifts are created with you and your chocolate candy lovers in mind. As they say, You haven’t tasted gourmet chocolate until you have tasted RICHART…

 

 

 

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