chocolate
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4 Tips for Eating Chocolate That Keep It Somewhat Healthy
Australians are predicted to spend around A$1.7 billion on chocolates, hot cross buns and other special foods this Easter season. Chocolate has a long history of production and consumption. It is made from cacao beans that go through processes including fermentation, drying, roasting and grounding. What is left is a rich and fatty liquor that…
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Get Your Chocolate Fix With This Greek Yogurt ‘Pudding’
I don’t know whether I should blame it on hormones or Valentine’s Day propaganda, but I have been a fiend for chocolate recently. The craving has been so strong, I baked a chocolate cake. (As someone who never bakes, this is an indication that the situation is extreme.) The cake — which is covered in…
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Make a Fluffy Frosting Out of Sweetened Condensed Milk and Butter
Sweetened condensed milk is the ingredient behind many delicious treats, like dulce de leche, brigadeiro, Thai iced coffee, and a host of other delights. This viscous, sweet dairy is celebrated for its malty, candy-like flavour, and a thick consistency that allows it to stretch across different lanes of culinary usage. It will readily dissolve into…
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When to Use Chocolate Chips, Chunks, and Shavings
I’m just now coming down from my annual four-week holiday cookie baking bender, and I’ve had time to ponder some of the ways my baking was affected by various types and forms of chocolate. It’s a versatile ingredient to a point, but some chocolate shapes are better suited to certain things. Before you grab a…