Chocolate History

Two chocolate drinking Mixtec Kings from the Codex Zouche-Nuttall The Aztecs linked cocoa with Xochiquetzal, the goddess of fertility. They drank a chocolate drink, xocoatl, often flavored with vanilla, Chile pepper and allspice. The drink would go against fatigue, a result of caffeine which is a component of the cocoa. A Spanish Jesuit missionary, Jose de Acosta, who at the end of the 16th century lived in Peru and Mexico, wrote all about that effect. The beverage was used, among other things, to the Court of Emperor Montezuma.

Healthy Cacao

One thing I'm in the last few months to get to the raw cacao or chocolate pronounced Ka (cow), Yes, the same as with our dear friends who produce for the Full us our daily servings of milk! Cacao is the nut from which all chocolate is produced; whether mars snickers or something of higher quality, however, eat chocolate in any form from any.

Healthy Chocolate

Chocolate can now be naked. What it is, according to David Wolfe, America's leading food guru and the most advanced health educator Shazzie, UK. These two experts in their respective fields have teamed up to undress chocolate. They call it naked chocolate.And they're not chocolate, which are full of bad fat and sugar.

Chocolate

Cocoa and chocolate have been widely used by the ancient civilization such as currency, and was seen as "food for the gods".The early colonial records show how cacao was used as a medicine and as a carrier in the administration of other remedies in the 1500 's. Medicinal value of cacao was its ability to treat weak patients with different.

Cacao Tree

Cacao tree is native Evergreen tree in several tropical areas in America, and some areas in Asia. His bear fruit and, when ripe, with seeds removed, dried and used as the main raw material for chocolate, cakes, cakes and cocoa powder. Is the main component of the various chocolate products.

Jan 31, 2012

Chocolate Cake Recipes- Tiramisu

Tiramisu Cake (8 - 12 per )
This popular Italians dessert tiramisu is rich and decadent, and this cake version is perfect for any occasion – whether you have the in-laws popping in for coffee or friends staying for dinner. Buying a packet cake mix will certainly make things a lot easier.







Ingredients – cake:

- 1 package moist, white cake mix
- 1 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1 tsp cocoa
- 1/4 cup coffee
- 1 tbsp coffee-flavoured liqueur

Ingredients – filling:

- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp coffee-flavoured liqueur

Ingredients – icing:

- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup icing sugar
- 2 tbsp coffee-flavoured liqueur

Decorate:

- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 slab semisweet chocolate, shaved

Directions


Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour three 22cm pans.
Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Divide the cake mixture into three equal parts. Stir instant coffee powder into one part and then pour each mixture into a cake pan.
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
    In a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; set aside to be used later.
    To make the filling: in a small bowl, using an electric mixer set on low speed, combine mascarpone, icing sugar and coffee-flavoured liqueur; beat just until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
    To make the icing: in a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the cream, icing sugar and coffee-flavoured liqueur until stiff. Now, fold 1/2 cup of cream/icing mixture into the filling mixture.
    To assemble the cake, place one plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in the cake – about 2.5cm apart. Pour one third of the reserved coffee mixture over the cake and then spread with half of the filling mixture.

Top with a coffee-flavoured cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour another third of the coffee mixture over the second layer and spread with the remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee mixture on top.

    Spread sides and top of cake with icing/cream mixture.
    Place cocoa in a sieve and lightly dust top of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

    To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.






Jan 29, 2012

Easy Elegant No-Bake Cheesecake


This is one of the easiest cheesecake recipes yet extremely elegant and it tasted fabulous. A great substitution for this would be to use white chocolate and then top it with raspberry preserves. Juice and juliennes of 1 orange can bring more life to the taste of this easy no-bake cheesecake; absolutely delicious and easy-to-make dessert for quick or emergency situations. For something different, you can use orange juice instead of water and some finely grated orange peel that you can put on top.


Ingredients

+ CRUST

-  1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
-  1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
-  2 teaspoons granulated sugar

+ CHEESECAKE

-  1 envelope (.25 oz.) unflavored gelatin
-  2/3 cup water
-  2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
-  2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) nestle toll house Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, melted* and cooled
-  1 can (14 oz.) NESTLE® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
-  1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

 


Directions

 1. FOR CRUST:

 MIX graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar together in ungreased 9-inch springform pan; press firmly onto bottom.

 2.FOR CHEESECAKE;

Sprinkle over water in small saucepan; let stand for 1 minute. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatine dissolves. Remove from heat.

 3. BEAT cream cheese and melted chocolate in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk. Stir in gelatine mixture; fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until set. Run knife around edge of cheesecake; remove side of springform pan.

4. *Follow melting directions on NESTLE package.

5. NOTE: 2 prepared 9-inch (9 ounces each) graham cracker crusts can be substituted for the 9-inch springform crust. Divide filling evenly; refrigerate as above.






Chocolate Cake Flourless

This is a fantastic, elegant, high end finish to the best of the best recipes, but to be honest, a bit pricey as well, which for the chocolate lovers do not matter at all as long as they can bake and serve their friends a decadent cake that they will remember for the rest of their lives. You can experiment with this recipe by putting different garnishes on top and around its edges like chocolate syrup, unsweetened whipped cream or sliced almonds. This is perfect for those who are gluten-intolerant since it is a flourless cake.


Ingredients

- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 18 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6 eggs




Directions

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch round cake pan and set aside.

2.In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the water, salt and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved and set aside.

3.Either in the top half of a double boiler or in a microwave oven melt the bittersweet chocolate. Pour the chocolate into the bowl of an electric mixer.

4.Cut the butter into pieces and beat the butter into the chocolate, 1 piece at a time. Beat in the hot sugar-water. Slowly beat in the eggs, one at a time.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Have a pan larger than the cake pan ready, put the cake pan in the larger pan and fill the pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the cake pan.

6.Bake cake in the water bath at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 45 minutes. The center will still look wet. Chill cake overnight in the pan. To unmold, dip the bottom of the cake pan in hot water for 10 seconds and invert onto a serving plate.




Jan 28, 2012

Cappuccino Crunch Cake

This cake is unbelievably awesome, delicious and easy to make and versatile;
you can actually use other flavors to make it more appealing to those who are
not coffee-lovers, especially kids. Other flavors you can use to substitute for
the high-priced and hard to find coffee ice creams are vanilla ice cream, cookies and cream or chocolate sandwich filled cookies.


                   Ingredients of Cappuccino Crunch Cake:




- 1 (10 3/4 oz.) frozen pound cake, thawed
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) Nestle® Toll House® Milk Chocolate Morsels
- 4 cups (1 quart) coffee ice cream, softened
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 3/4 cups coarsely crushed malted milk balls
- Frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
- Coarsely crushed malted milk balls, (optional)


                 Directions of Cappuccino Crunch Cake:


1.Slice pound cake into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Place half of the slices on bottom of 9-inch spring form pan; press down firmly. Set remaining slices aside.

2.Bring cream just to a boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add milk chocolate morsels; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Pour half of the chocolate mixture over pound cake in pan, spreading evenly to within 1/4-inch of edge of pan.


3.Cover; freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until chocolate is set.

4.Combine softened ice cream and whipped topping in large bowl. Fold in 1 3/4 cups crushed malted milk balls. Spread over chocolate layer in pan. Cover;

5.Freeze until ice cream is firm, about 2 hours.

6.Top ice cream with remaining pound cake slices; press down firmly. Spread remaining chocolate mixture over pound cake. Cover; freeze at least 6 hours.

7. To serve, remove sides of pan. Garnish with additional whipped dessert topping and sprinkle with crushed malted milk balls, if desired. To cut cake easily, run a knife under hot water and dry with a paper towel before making slices.


Jan 27, 2012

Dark chocolate truffles recipe

This dark chocolate truffles recipe is so rich, so flavorful, they require that eating slowly. These sumptuous sweets make delightful gifts for chocolate lovers in your life and an impressive addition to the dessert table Bureau party. Learning how to make ganache smooth and proper rolling technology are the secrets of this recipe for success.


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Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes


Ingredients:

• Warranty 2/3 cup heavy cream

• video ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into very small pieces

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/3 glass of premium cocoa


Training:

How to make a dark chocolate truffles:

In a small saucepan over medium heat to bring heavy cream until boiling. Immediately remove from heat. Add the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract and stir until mixture is ganache is very smooth.

Cold ganache, until it is quite difficult to roll into balls. Dimension, heaping teaspoon, quickly roll the ganache into a ball. Roll the ball in the cocoa powder and cold.

This dark chocolate truffles recipe 16 servings.






Recipe chocolate bread


Imagine the pain au chocolat recipe, fresh from the oven. They are golden and just small crispy on the outside, with melted chocolate swirled around the buttery cookies. These delicious treats, also commonly known as pain au chocolate delight with coffee on the simple but sumptuous breakfast.

Prep time: 3:0

                                                        Cook time: 15 minutes

                                                        Duration: 3:15

Ingredients:

• 4 teaspoons instant dried yeast

• 1/2 cups warm water

bread flour 3 1/2 – cups

• 1/2 cups milk

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 9 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons of milk

Training:

Dissolve yeast in warm water for 5 minutes. Add the dissolved yeast bread flour, milk, sugar, ghee and salt and water and stir the dough at medium speed for about 2 minutes. If dough is too important, add 1 tablespoon of extra flour until the dough is not just the firm folded shape.

Shape dough into a ball and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. Roll dough into a 10-inch 15-inch rectangle, then he is weak and allow him to rise to 40 minutes.

Brush rectangle with softened butter and then fold the dough in the third as the letter. Rolling back a long, thin rectangle in the original 10-inch 15 form. Fold the dough in the third, again, then the dough with plastic wrap and cover allows you to rest in the refrigerator for 1:0 Repeat this process again.

Using a sharp knife, cut the dough across 12 rectangles. 2 teaspoons chopped organizes chocolate through one of the short edge of the rectangle and one third of the dough fold chocolate toward the Center. Repeat this process on the opposite side of the test, folding and tucking the end under control to create a cylindrical shape.

Organize each finished pain au chocolate on a lightly greased baking sheet with at least 1 1/2 inches between each dough. They loosely cover with plastic wrap and allow them to grow for 45 minutes before the 1:0, until they are almost in two times.

Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk the egg and milk together 2 tablespoons to make boiled egg wash. Brush egg wash over the entire surface of each cookie. Bake in the au Pan chocolate for 12-14 minutes, until they were puffed and Golden Brown.

This recipe chocolate au pain makes 12 servings.




Chocolate fondant cake recipe

Dense, rich and splendid several terms that come to mind when describing this chocolate fondant cake recipe, also known as the flourless chocolate cake. Made with bittersweet chocolate and a touch of vanilla, this recipe makes the silky loaf cake or Gateau, which melts in your mouth.

Cook's Note: this flourless chocolate cake recipe is very similar to the chocolate truffle flavor and texture; Use of premium chocolate to achieve the best results.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 7 tablespoons milk

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

• 1 Cup butter, cut into 16 pieces

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Training:

In a large pot, mix together egg yolk and sugar-sand until it turns light yellow and slightly foamy. In a small saucepan on low heat to bring the milk to simmer.

After the milk is only beginning to bubble, add half of the milk, whisking egg, sugar mixture. Add remainder of hot milk to the tempered eggs, continue mixing and produce lower average heat for 1-2 minutes until mixture thickens and coats the spoon.

Place the chopped chocolate in a double boiler over 2 inches of emerging water. Pour the mixture over chocolate milk egg, constantly stirring until it is melted and mixture is smooth.

Add butter and vanilla hot chocolate milk mix and continue cooking, stirring until butter is completely melted, approximately 3 minutes. Pour the batter into a very lightly greased 9-inch Loaf pan and refrigerate chocolate fondant 6-8 hours or overnight.

To unmold the cake, place at the bottom of the tray in a large pan of hot water in 30 seconds. Loosen the edges of the cake with butter knife or offset spatula and draw it on a dish chilled. Cut crosswise slices of cake and serve cold.

This flourless chocolate cake recipe or Gato au chocolat chocolate makes generous servings 6-8.






Orangettes recipe-candied orange peel, dipped in chocolate

Orangettes are strips of candied orange peel, dipped in dark chocolate. They look great, served on a decorative dish along with coffee at the end of the meal and elegant gift. This recipe is a few steps long, but it can be doubled if you want more, acting for the time spent in the kitchen.

Prep time: 1:0

                                                        Cook time: 55 minutes

                                                         Duration: 1:55

Ingredients:

• 1 large Navel orange

• 3/4 cups granulated sugar

• 1/2 cups water

• 3/4 cup chopped semisweet chocolate

Training:

Using machines, cut 3-inch long, 3/4-inch wide strips of orange peel of Orange. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook for 10 minutes at the orange peel. Drain peels, rinse with cold water and boil in water for 10 minutes; Repeat this process for 1 more time.

Lead sugar and water to a boil in medium saucepan and stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved and the mixture has reduced just a little bit, about 5 minutes. Add the orange peels and continue simmering the mixture for 15 minutes. To candied orange peel on a wire rack and let it sit undisturbed for 45 minutes.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Put the chocolate in a double boiler of simmering water and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. DIP 2/3 the length of each strip in chocolate candied Orange, leaving 1/3, Peel and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

This recipe is about 10-12 orangettes.






Individual chocolate souffle days recipe


The first recipe I teach my students is a simple Chocolate soufflé. This magical, Airy, rich and complex confection, which perfectly rounds out any lunch. Fresh from the oven, it delights the young children and amazed guests for dinner.

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling

• 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

• 3 large egg yolks, room temperature

• 6 large egg whites, room temperature

• 1/16 teaspoon salt

• Butter

• Powdered sugar

Training:

How to make a chocolate souffle days:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Oil 6 individual soufflé ramekins and sprinkle with sugar; Select.

Melt the chocolate pieces in the metal ball over barely simmering water, stirring constantly. (Even a small amount of hot chocolate will destroy the whole recipe). After the melted chocolate, then remove the Bowl from heat and stir in egg yolks.

In a separate bowl beat the egg whites with salt on medium speed until they are soft-glossy peaks. Furthermore, whites at high speed, gradually adding remaining 1/3 cup sugar until egg whites a stiff glossy peaks.

Carefully mix 1/3 white eggs in chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites. The chocolate mixture should be light and bubbly and even colour, without egg white stripes.

Spoon mixture into ramekins soufflé your prepared and allow to rest for up to 30 minutes or bake directly on 12-15 minutes (a little more at high altitudes) before a dramatic appearance. Serve with dusting of cocoa or powdered sugar, if desired.





Jan 26, 2012

Chocolate biscuits recipe cream

Dough, chocolate cream can be used in the profiteroles, or cream puffs, Eclairs, tarts, Napoleon and Génoise cake. This is especially good in pie shells and pipeline with three perfect Raspberry.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup whole milk

• 2 oz. semisweet, melted

• 3 egg yolks

• ¼ Cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder

• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Training:

In a small saucepan warm milk over low heat until it's just hot to steam. While warming the milk, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, flour, cocoa powder and cornstarch until mixture is smooth.

Once Steam milk, add the melted chocolate and whisk until fully incorporated into the milk. Add half of chocolate milk, whisking constantly to egg mixture. Add milk and eggs back into the hot milk to continue mixing and heat it up at 1-2 minutes, until the cream reaches 170F digital thermometer and very thick. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and cold before filling dough.

This recipe chocolate biscuits cream makes about 2 cups of fragrant cream.






Acute Chocolat šofrua recipe

This recipe Spiced Chocolate is šofrua to do when you need a pure comfort in a Cup. It's the perfect way to welcome the holidays or to celebrate a cosy evening spent hearth. Spiced Hot chocolate takes only a few minutes to pull together, and you can configure the aromatic sweet, fiddling with spice combinations.

Preparation time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

                                                        Total duration: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped

• ¼ Cup plus 3 tablespoons hot water, divided

• 1 teaspoon Orange Zest (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/8 tsp ground sweet

• 2 cups hot milk

• 1 Cup hot half and half, or light cream.

• Sugar, taste

• Whipped cream

• Chocolate curls

• 2 teaspoons or 4 small curls orange zest garnish

Training:

How to make Spiced Hot chocolate:

Using a double boiler or a heat safe glass bowl over simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate in ¼ Cup of water. Stir in 3 tablespoons of hot water, orange zest, cinnamon, sweet, hot milk, light cream until the chocolate mixture is smooth.

Pour Spiced Hot chocolate in the Cup and add sugar if desired. Garnish each Cup with a spoon of whipped cream, chocolate curls and sprinkle with orange zest.

This recipe šofrua spiced chocolat 4 servings.





Chocolate cake recipe

The wonderful thing about treating yourself with this chocolate cake recipe is a little bit to satisfy any chocolate craving. Flaky, buttery tart shells with creamy, rich chocolate ganache makes complex dessert together with mellow Café au Lait. Deliciously cool contrast serve with a dollop of lemon cream dough side dish.

Prep time: 5 minutes 2:0

Cook time: 30 minutes

                                                        Total time: 2:35

Ingredients:

• Pastry:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• Warranty 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• cold 7 tablespoons butter.

• 3 tablespoons cold water

• Chocolate filling:

• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 eggs, beaten

Training:

How to make chocolate cake:

In a small bowl, Mix together flour, sugar and salt. Using the cookie cutter, large tined fork or food processor on pulse setting, cut refrigerated butter into flour, until it resembles coarse sand with a few pieces of butter peas-still visible. Sprinkle cold water to the mixture and toss gently several times, just until it forms a ball which holds together.

Divide the dough into two balls, slightly flatten form thick disks, migrating in plastic wrap and chill for several hours before using it.

Preheat oven to 375F. Roll and finishing the dough to make a range large enough to accommodate 10-inch fluted tart Pan. Corresponds to the circle at the bottom and up sides of the pan. The line through the dough with pie weights or dried beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove pie weights and bake for another 5 minutes. Select the wrapper dough still in Cake Pan to cool.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat bring cream just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and vanilla, until mixture is smooth and completely included chocolate. Whisk a small amount of hot chocolate cream eggs. Transfer of tempered egg mixture back into the hot chocolate and whisk the mixture until it is smooth.

For filling into prepared pastries chocolate and bake 18-25 minutes, until the majority of fill is checked and only jiggles slightly when you move the center of the cake.

Let the cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the cake ring and chill in the refrigerator before serving.

This chocolate cake recipe servings of 8 to 10.






Chocolate Pancakes recipe

This classic Chocolate Pancakes recipe can be whipped quickly and filled with just about any food-based dessert. Try using a combination of nuts, fruits and sauces for your own unique pancakes. To make an intensely rich dessert, layer a few berries with homemade whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Enjoy yourselves!

Prep time: 25 minutes


Cook time: 30 minutes


                                      Total time: 55 minutes


          Ingredients:    

• 2 cups milk

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 6 tablespoons powder sugar

• 2 large eggs

• Warranty 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• Pure vanilla 1/2 teaspoon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt


            Training:           

Whisk all ingredients vigorously until the batter CREPE completely smooth; allow him to rest in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before making the pancakes.

Melt a little butter in CREPE Pan or large skillet over medium-low. Add 3 tablespoons of batter into the Pan and swirl until at the bottom of the tray covered with dough. Cook for 1 minute of CREPE, or until a CREPE with a slightly damp on top and gold underneath. Loosen edges CREPE, slide spatula under him and then he gently flip down into the pot. Cook for 1 minute and transfer cooked CREPE stove to keep warm. Repeat with remaining dough.







Whipped cream with chocolate recipe

Chocolate recipe for your next menu dessert. Heavy cream and smoky hints of vanilla, semi-sweet chocolate blend make excellent topping is ideal for fruit or chocolates.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes


 Ingredients:

• 1 Cup heavy cream

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet chocolate


Training:

Beat cream at high speed, until it begins to thicken and get a little tight. Add sugar and vanilla cream. Further, the whipping cream until it forms a hard peaks. Add the chopped chocolate with whipped cream and serve.

This whipped cream with chocolate recipe makes enough whipped cream to cover 1 pie or with 6 to 8 desserts.




Hot chocolate recipe

Try this recipe šofrua rich chocolat, also known as the French hot chocolate for the top treatment. For centuries, the chocolate was reportedly a great medical benefits, increases circulation, improves libido, gives energy and is used as a tonic for infectious diseases and digestive disorders.

In 1643 the Princess Maria Theresa of Spain brought a gift of chocolate in France, Royal chocolate manufacturer worked, and chocolate was furious until now.

Cook's Note: for a different flavor, use chopped bittersweet or white chocolate. Don't forget to choose premium chocolate for best šofrua chocolat.


Preparation time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Total duration: 7 minutes


Ingredients:

• 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped

• ¼ Cup plus 3 tablespoons hot water, divided

• 3 cups hot milk

• Sugar, taste

• Whipped cream

• Chocolate curls


Training:

Using a double boiler or a heat safe glass bowl over simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate in ¼ Cup of water. Stir in 3 tablespoons of hot water and milk until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Pour the hot chocolate in the Cup and add sugar if desired. Garnish each Cup with a spoon of whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Jan 22, 2012

Cacao experience


One thing I'm in the last few months to get to the raw cacao or chocolate pronounced Ka (cow), Yes, the same as with our dear friends who produce for the Full us our daily servings of milk! Cacao is the nut from which all chocolate is produced; whether mars snickers or something of higher quality, however, eat chocolate in any form from any source as the sacred heart or green & blacks, which comes from cocoa beans.

The bean is botanically classified as a nut comes from the fruit of the cacao tree and is known as theobroma cacao; the literal translation of this: the food of the gods! Unfortunately, at the time you get your tasty chocolate bar, which have been processed so that barely resembles the quality or taste original food. Chocolate in the original state is an excellent source of magnesium and chromium, which according to the nutrition expert David Wolfe are the two main large mineral deficiencies right now in America.

And interestingly enough, with high levels of heart-related deaths around the world, and with so many people eat chocolate bars, what's the man what happened to the goodies associated with the original food. Our heart and the brain is doing to the magnesium which chocolate great food for the soul. Contains the major sources of pea (Phenylethylamine) and Anandamide and is chemically most complex foods with more than 300 chemicals. The first, also known as chemical love and the other from Sanskrit "ananda, bliss importance and, therefore, known as chemical bliss!

Cacao fruit can provide anything from twenty to fifty beans and is the highest source of antioxidants, known to man, according to the evaluation of the ORAC (oxygen radical enlarged capacity) in the us. (If interested, please refer to Wikipedia for the definition and ORAC antioxidants)

My own experience with eating chocolate, tell me that it's a great feeling of good food, which is very encouraging, and produces a mild euphoria. Lifts you ghosts and is also one of the best tasting food. It is also a natural appetite suppressant and laxative. The introduction of the raw cacao in your diet each day, either in the form of a smoothie or dessert will be on the way to the best of the day.

 Here are a few options, how to eat raw chocolate:

A small handful of raw goji berries and holders of certain
raw honey or agave syrup.
Cacao Smoothie:-
Around 300-400 ml of water
24 Almonds
3 days ago
2-4 tbsp cacao powder/holders
1-2 tbsp coconut butter
HONEY or Agave prisladit
1 tsp cinammon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Cacao smoothie can be an interesting way how to get your daily nutrients. Ingredients such as cashews, Cayenne, berries, cherries, pollen, Aloe Vera, Camu Camu, Goji, Maca and Lucuma can all add to the creation of beautiful nutritious and stimulating beverages, which you
"I never knew that eating healthy would taste good"

You can even do frighteningly good coffee. You can use the herbal teas as a base for further nutritional ingredients and play with it to see what works for you. The best lever is at the beginning and then progress from here!


Raw Unrefined Cacao


Cacao is a plant of the family Malvaceae named Theobroma cacao. Commonly called the cocoa tree or Coco tree, the average height of around 5 to 7 meters. Coco tree is native from South America and is used primarily to make coco powder or chocolate. It is assumed that it originated in the areas around the basin of the Amazon.
Likes to grow in the damp climate, it can be found in its natural state, along the Amazon River at a height of approximately 300 meters from the sea level.
The leaves of the tree can grow up to a foot (some more) and approximately a half long. The leaves have a bitter taste and are actually poisonous.
More than half of the cultivated crops are grown in West Africa. Many chocolate manufacturers and processors are now supports fair trade practices.
The history of the coco and vicinity of Mexico and Central America, including the use of Maya and the Aztecs, who made perhaps the first "hot chocolate" 2000 years ago. The Spaniards returned home with Cacao seeds and played with new recipes and drinks with him, setting the scene for what would be the history of chocolate.
The botanical genus Theobroma means food of the gods,.
Unrefined raw cocoa beans are known to be high in flavonoids, which are commonly known for its antioxidant activity. Flavonoids exist naturally naturally in Cacao, unfortunately, therefore, may be bitter, often removed from the chocolate. The consumption of raw unrefined Cacao ensures higher intake of flavonoids. Antioxidants demonstrated a beneficial effect in the treatment of cancer and its prevention.
A single teaspoon of raw Cacao powder has more than 25,000 ORAC units. Raw Cacao powder contains almost 1000 ORAC units per gram. ORAC (oxygen radical determination of capacity) is the measurement of the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radicals damage cells.
Unprocessed Raw Cacao has more than 25,000 ORAC units per 100 grams. The nearest Berry fruit, which traditionally has the highest level of ORAC units, is Acai Berry 18,500 units. Raw Coco is clearly of the highest level.

Use unrefined raw Cacao powder

Cacao powder, you can add all your favorite drinks, including palacinkami, tea and coffee. You can add it to the desert desserts.

Interim measures

All health related topics have been included on the basis of long-term research in this area. The medical information that should be rejected if the cure for all diseases. Nothing here should be effected in the Councils of your family doctor.


Jan 21, 2012

The health benefits of Cacao, chocolate


Cocoa and chocolate have been widely used by the ancient civilization such as currency, and was seen as "food for the gods".
The early colonial records show how cacao was used as a medicine and as a carrier in the administration of other remedies in the 1500 's. Medicinal value of cacao was its ability to treat weak patients with different dis-ease. In particular, has been known to improve digestion and stimulate the kidneys and intestinal function. Other diseases that respond to treatment with cacao was anemia, fatigue, fever, low sexual desire, respiratory problems, poor appetite, and low breat milk production. In addition to cocoa beans oil/butter was used in the treatment of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and burns. Today, cacao oil is considered to be assistance beauty in its use as the skin, lubricating agent and in combination with cocoa beans, is used for the manufacture of chocolate confectionery, which we are familiar with all chocolate derived from cocoa beans/seeds. Spanish, nicknamed "black gold", it's no secret that chocolate still won our taste buds with rich bittersweet dance on our palette.
With more than 300 identified chemical compounds cacao is one of the most comprehensive and pleasurably satisfying foods on the planet. In the raw form contains cacao Anandamide (euphoria), arginine (natural aphrodisiac), neurotransmitters that stimulate and balance the brain activity of tryptophan (anti-depressant), antioxidants and other beneficial compounds, knows they have, however, and against the ageing of the elements. Cacao is high in the mineral magnesium, necessary to help the heart pump blood efficiently, building strong bones and lowers blood pressure. In fact, a strong desire for chocolate during a woman's menstrual cycle may be related to the applications of magnesium, a mineral with the calming qualities. Cacao is a good source of minerals sulphur beauty, responsible for healthy skin, nails and hair. In today's culture of chocolate is used as a gift for Valentines day opportunities as St, Easter, birthdays and Christmas, etc. Many of us will probably consume a little chocolate every day, his mood, increases the effects in an attempt to escape the stress of working life. Chocolate satiates our taste for pleasure as any other substance. Is it any wonder that 50% of women prefer chocolate to sex? The portability and availability of a chocolate bar is the perfect private pleasure to enjoy, at any time and anywhere.
With the revival of the film as "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" and "Le Chocolat", chocolate lovers everywhere, we have to indulge their dreams, inspired by the film industry. It's safe to say that Johnny Depp and chocolate to create a unique and compatible partnerships, most women would like to personally explore! Yes, chocolate and sex go hand in hand, and when packaged in a shiny red and gold, a highly attractive and stimulating friend, which no one wants to be free.
The symbol of sensuality, male suitor is it reasonable to offer the gift of chocolate female perspective; beautiful field all edibles wrapped in decorative gold foil will put a smile on his face everybody loves chocolate female. Cacao is always associated with fertility and love according to the original cultures.
Versatility of chocolate to extend our repertoire to us how you can engage with their intense flavors and textures. From running rich cream velvet gateaux textures in truffles, there is nothing we can do with the chocolate; It inspires us to create multiple running variations to meet our appetite. In fact, one devoted to the life becomes chocolate "creative" distinction.
The chocolate will always be affordable luxury that almost anyone can enjoy, regardless of class or seriousness. Can we taste all tasted what the Aztecs and Mayans, and always will be grateful for their cultivation of revered and sacred of cocoa beans. Long we can continue our passionate, blissful affair with this God's gift of the cacao tree.


Cacao handle health benefits: Why should eat Cacao Roach clip?


Cacao tree is native Evergreen tree in several tropical areas in America, and some areas in Asia. His bear fruit and, when ripe, with seeds removed, dried and used as the main raw material for chocolate, cakes, cakes and cocoa powder. Is the main component of the various chocolate products, others have the impression that cacao is not good for health, but did you know that Cacao Roach clip is regarded as a super food?

Individuals who are maintaining body avoids eating chocolate and never her chocolate for the rest of his life. Maybe it's because the sugar content of chocolate Cacao Roach clip, but different. It is a naturally healthy and this could be the best substitute for chocolate, which offers a great nutritional content, which are necessary for building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

What are the health benefits that could derive from the Cacao Roach clip?

Here are some of the benefits of health it could derive from the Cacao-holders:

Improves the function of the cardiovascular system of Cacao-holders has nutrients important for the cardiovascular system and creates a positive impact on its emotional aspects. Research has shown that the components are in the Cacao beans, which helps in reducing cholesterol and lowers high blood pressure. Its magnesium content maintains a strong heart and improves the function of the cardiovascular system. In addition, reduces clotting blood that keeps the reduces the risk of blood clots in the body. I'm sure it's delicious, which keeps you without strokes and heart attacks.

It is the antioxidants-Cacao Roach clip is the antioxidant-rich foods, which can contain about 10 percent of the antioxidant concentration, which is three times more compared to the concentration of red wine and green tea. Cacao beans contains Polypenol-a chemical compound, which could also serve as antioxidants. Polyphenols are also very important in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Antioxidants are very useful in preventing bad cells and repair of damaged cells in the body, which reduces the risk of cancer. Antioxidants are also responsible for cholesterol lowering, which is certainly a good reason for the inclusion of the Cacao holders the daily diet.


Effective depressants-Cacao beans contains some endogenous neurotransmitters, chemicals that carry the target neuron cells. There are 3 of the neurotransmitters in the Cacao beans: dopamine, serotonin, and phenylethylamine. Neurotransmitters are considered as mood enhancers. Phenylethylamine is a typical element that creates the good effects on the chemistry of the brain, which is also subject to the reasons why certain individuals falls in love with. On the other hand, serotonin and dopamine is circulated in the blood, which relieves depression and creates a good feeling, mentally and emotionally.


Efficient and safe weight loss-Cacao beans are natural components, which helps reduce weight naturally and safely. It contains polyphenols, amplification of the cacao beans insulin sensitivity, which can help the individual to feel better and to promote their attitudes towards weight loss. Cacao-holders are ideal for diet, as it helps them to overcome the healthy and safer way of losing weight without the desire for unhealthy foods.


Cacao-folder for chocolate


Cacao trees are small (6 metres tall) evergreen trees. Recent studies have shown that the cacao plant originated in the Amazon and was distributed throughout Central America and Mesoamerica people in a given time. Cacao was grown on at least three millennia in Mexico and Central and South America. The first documented use of cocoa beans has been around the year 1100 BC. Cocoa beans, dried and fully fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree. The tree grows best when covered by some form of the shadow, in the wild, which usually grows under larger evergreen trees of the forest.
Cacao tree is quite common in nature, in large parts of South America. It is grown in places as diverse as the foothills of the Orinoco basin, Andy, and the Dominican Republic.
Cacao trees, the flowers are not a plant, or bees, butterflies, like most of the flowers in the world, but even tiny flies known as forcipomyia midges. There are between 20 and 60 seeds (cocoa beans) on the mature flower below.
The most common use of cocoa beans in the manufacture of chocolate. Chocolate is produced by drying, cleaning, and after fermentation, roasting of cocoa beans, and then remove the shell. It creates what is known as the cacao-holders. These holders are then ground and liquefied, which results in the liquid chocolate, which is known as the chocolate liqueur.
The result of the further processing of the alcohol is cocoa solids and cocoa butter. When creating a chocolate to connect these cocoa solids and cocoa butter in varying proportions. Most of the chocolate, which we buy in the shops today, sweetened chocolate, which meant that the sugar has been added to the cocoa solids and butter.
Milk chocolate refers to chocolate milk or condensed milk, while white chocolate contains only cocoa butter and no cocoa solids. Purists tend to be plain dark chocolate (sometimes not), while milk and white chocolate has become increasingly popular among the younger generations.


Cacao chocolate for organic Raw-the path to better health?


Chocolate can now be naked. What it is, according to David Wolfe, America's leading food guru and the most advanced health educator Shazzie, UK. These two experts in their respective fields have teamed up to undress chocolate. They call it naked chocolate.

And they're not chocolate, which are full of bad fat and sugar. Those are the chocolate, which are full of nutrients, just use the energy of your body for maximum potential. These chocolates are purely organic originate from the cacao tree, cacao, fruit, and finally the raw beans, which are full of nutrients and full of life.

Chocolate now can also be great. Yes, it can be called superfoods too. Due to David Wolfe conclusions about chocolate, which States that there is something in them, which is beneficial for health and welfare.

And that something is in the raw cocoa beans, nut, that all of the chocolate from has always been and always will be weight loss # 1 and high energy food. As well as the secret identity of Clark Kent cacao beans are probably the most famous secret in the history of food. So, Yes, chocolate can be good, all right.

Chocolate can now also be sacred. Sacred chocolate sacred food's bronze medal winner at the 2007 International San Francisco chocolate Salon for the best of organic chocolate. Again, according to David Wolfe, sacred chocolate is a nice gift, which manages to combine the pleasure of taste and health benefits for the body. Try and take one bite and will know that the sacred food not cacao code.
So, how do you like your chocolate now? Naked? Super, or spiritual? As all three for you?


Cacao-chocolate starting from and return to the cocoa beans


Chocolate is that in today's society, many common and can be purchased in different ways from the chocolate in a box of chocolate bars. Candy, bearing the name of their inventors, including Stephen Whitman, Henri Nestlé, Milton Hershey, William Cavalry, Harry Burnett Reese, Forrest Mars and Theodor Tobler in many different shops. Chocolate is located in the United States Army (D)-portions and chocolate has been into space as part of the diet of the astronauts of the United States. It all began in the 1800 's with the creation of the first solid chocolate, chocolate before this were not so easily accessible.

The newer part of the 1800 's during the industrial revolution, many new inventions were created, including complex machines that could grind and process the cacao beans. 1910 was the year that marked a huge change in the chocolate market as in the United States banned cacao beans, which were received through the slave labor.

It was built in 1765 the first chocolate factory in New England, and this delicious gift like wild fire. Chocolate was a huge success and everyone wanted to enjoy the delightful taste this delicacy.
Prior to the chocolate, the penetration into America's first solid food chocolate in 1847 in England, and with a couple of years in the year 1876 in Vevey, Switzerland, Daniel Peter to create a way of adding milk to chocolate to create a delicious chocolate milk we have today.

During the British chocolate houses were seen in all of England. When planting, discussion on the politics and socialization with other top layer all here enjoy a cup of chocolate. Of course, these delicious chocolate drinks had all kinds of flavour added as sugar and cinnamon. Through trial and error, the different flavours have been added to the chocolate when they drink similar to hot chocolate drink today.

Herman Cortes can be thanked for cacao beans to Europe in 1521. Cortes got the taste of Royal beverage "chocolatl, which meant nothing more than warm fluids. Chocolate beverage that Cortez and his men were drinking was quite bitter and not like their taste buds, but added a little cane sugar and the drink was amazing. The Emperor Montezuma was known to have had fifty or over cups of beverages served in golden goblets each day as if it were drink food sacrificed to the gods.
Cocoa beans was discovered another explorer, Christopher Columbus; Dark brown beans, however, were not very impressive King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The beans were nothing more than another seeds and nothing more.

Mayan and Aztec Indians used to create the oily spicy beverage, known as xocoatl cacao tree and its beans. Cacao beans were countries with flour and luxury and then mixed with water. At the same time, all the Mayans drank xocoatl, but as soon as the cacao beans were awarded only the rich rulers as a tribute to the soldiers, and the priests were able to enjoy the present. The drink had a major role in their religious rituals, including human sacrifice.


The story of chocolate: from trees to gifts


The story of the chocolate begins with a little more than 3000 years ago, according to the review of chocolate, the online resource for lovers of chocolate. It reports that historians consider that the cacao tree, whose beans are used in the manufacture of chocolate, which at first, the Olmecs, who at that time he lived in Central America.
When the Aztecs cacao beans, named cacahuatl beans, which means "Sun of the beans." Used primarily as a tender for so valuable beans, were the only permitted form of payment of the taxes imposed by the Aztec ruler. The beans also became valuable gifts.
Beans were also used to drink. Ground cacao beans were mixed with various spices to the bitter, seasoned with spices like bloated drink chiles consumed in the warriors to the strengthening of the fight. Cacao was believed to have medicinal and afrodisiakálním in these early cultures.
Chocolate also played a role in the Royal and religious events in the early cultures. Cacao seeds were presented by the priests as a sacrifice to the gods, and chocolate drinks were served during the sacred ceremonies.
When the Spaniards arrived in the new world, they observed the custom of drinking early chocolate drink. He returned home with cacao beans and is sometimes referred to as the first add sugar to remove the bitterness. When the rest of Europe, chocolate drink, became a hit on the continent. If you want to keep up with demand, the plantations were established in the new world in many European countries. However, cacao and sugar were expensive imports, chocolate became a symbol of wealth and power. In France, chocolate can only consume the members of the Royal Court for a period of time.

Chocolate has become widely available in the United States in 1900, thanks to the industrial revolution. Inventions such as cocoa printing made it possible to create a solid chocolate for the masses, in addition to liquid form. And yet despite the advances in the production of chocolate, cacao is harvested mostly by hand.
The production process takes bean roasting and grinding process for the production of paste called chocolate liquor. Further processing of the extracted cocoa butter from cocoa solid, this is the land in the cocoa powder.
Sweetened solid chocolate, intended for the manufacture of chocolate treats produced chocolate alcohol mixed with sweetened condensed milk, sugar and cocoa butter. Also going through a period of refining and conching "in the crowd and knead the mixture into a silky texture. Then it is tempered to give chocolate thick glossy sheen. In the end it's molded into the desired shape, then wrapped and packaged for delivery to stores.
What makes the best chocolate ever is a matter of individual taste. Some prefer a deep, rich taste, dark chocolate, while others prefer the milder milk chocolate. Smoother and finer taste of Swiss and German chocolate is due to a longer period of refining. Whatever you think makes the best chocolate ever, often your favorite chocolate treats!



Jan 20, 2012

Raw Cacao beans: Numerous advantages


In recent times is becoming increasingly popular concept of raw food. Through the implementation of the numerous health benefits of raw food, lately more and more people opt for the raw food than cooked food. Raw foods include fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit and seaweed. The collection of raw food to increase energy, improve the quality of the skin, helps in the excessive weight, reduces the risk of heart attack and provide better digestive system.
In particular, when we talk about raw cacao beans, also has some health benefits attached to him. Cacao beans are, in essence, this seed, which is located in the fruits grow in cacao trees. The best thing in the cacao beans is that they are naturally without sugar and taste bitter in the raw form. Cacao beans are considered super foods, while in its natural form. These raw beans are very nutritious and thus provide a good health. According to the nutritionists is very useful for the health of cacao in dark chocolate.

Natural anti-depressant:
Cacao has many substances, it is therefore natural that antidepressant. These natural beans are three neurotransmitters, supporting healthy mood or positive mental state: serotonin, dopamine and phenylethylamine. Cacao also has the amino acid tryptophan oxidase inhibitors or monoamine oxidase ' (MAO).

Cardiovascular health:
In addition to promoting good mental or emotional States, cacao is also beneficial for the cardiovascular system. Cacao is to polyphenols, which is similar to the antioxidants found in red wine. According to the research of cacao beans to help increase good cholesterol (HDL). The study also showed that the beans of the cacao, reduce the risk of blood pressure.

Cacao beans and antioxidants:
We all know that consuming antioxidants have good health, and the best part is that raw cacao beans have a high level of antioxidants in them. Studies have shown that Cacao is one of the richest antioxidant flavonols natural resources. Antioxidants provide protection against cell damage and so reduce the risk of cancer.

Weight loss:
Excessive weight or mass of the above, shall not be considered healthy. The reason is that the excess weight leads to various serious health consequences. Maintaining good health through the mass balance is therefore very important. Cacao is known to be very effective in weight loss. So we can conclude that the beans of the cacao also help in proving good figure, together with better health.
We can finally say that raw cacao is not like other fresh raw foods, but has all the qualities to provide better health. Raw cacao is always beneficial to health, as it is perfectly natural and safe for your health. If you are thinking about how to do it, then switch to online mode and carries out research on the health benefits of raw food, specially cacao will provide you with all the information that you may not know.


Cacao beans to chocolate


Cacao growing naturally in the tropics, between ten to twenty degrees North and South of the equator, called "Cocoa belt." The head of the country, which deliver cacao include Nigeria, Brazil, Indonesia, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Papua New Guinea, the Dominican Republic and Cameroon. Other known country that grew cacao include Malaysia, Madagascar, Mexico, Samoa, Cuba and Grenada. Cacao tree growth is not easy and requires a certain kind of climate change, especially in the warm and rainy weather. While trying to warm, it must be kept from direct sunlight and is usually grown in the shade of the trees, and more. Cacao tree can shoot up to as high as 40 feet and pods or fruits, which grow as long as the leg. The fruit is a brownish yellow, or purple-and can contain up to 20 to 40 cacao seeds or beans in pink and white pulp.

The best Cacao beans

Best quality cacao beans come from Brazil, Venezuela, Ivory Coast, Central America, Madagascar and the Caribbean. The owner of the Paris Maison du Chocolat, Robert Linxe, believes that Ariba cacao beans from Central America are the best in the world, especially from its intense aroma and distinctive character. Some of the most common beans, used on the quality of the milk chocolate bars around the world are Manjari, Guanaja, Guayaquil and Pur Caraibe.


Types Of Cacao

In the world, there are four main types of cacao, which are grown: Nacional, Criollo, Forastero and Trinitario. Nacional cacao beans originate from South America West of the Andes. Although it is difficult to grow and is prone to disease, has excellent aroma and taste. Criollo tree is grown in Mexico and in some parts of South and Central America, but its yield is relatively low. Its beans are some of the best quality in the world and in very high demand. There are many varieties of Criollo plants, such as Chuao, Puerto, Porcelana and Carupano from Venezuela. Criollo beans are usually mixed with various types of cacao seeds for the production of various types of chocolate, including diabetic chocolate. Forestraro cacao comes from Africa, and in South and Central America, and is the most common type of cacao, which constitute about 80% of world production Trinitario is between Forestraro and Criollo and is cultivated in South America, Asia and Central and South America. As Forastrero is resistant to diseases, but gets its scent from the Criollo.


Jan 18, 2012

Chocolate in contemporary culture

Chocolate in books, movies and music

Chocolat is a 1999 novel by Joanne Harris about a young widow in a French Catholic village begins a chocolate shop, which she brings joy into everyone's life. The book was filmed in 2000, with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp in the lead roles.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ") is a children's book by Roald Dahl. It was filmed in 1971 as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, directed by Stuart Mell, with starring Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum.
Also director Tim Burton filmed the story of Roald Dahl. The film called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was premiered on July 15, 2005 with Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.
Hot Chocolate is the name of a British disco band in the sixties and seventies furore.
In the Harry Potter books is several times for chocolate as a medicine against the effects of Dementors on the people around them.
In the animated series South Park makes the chocolate balls schoolkok Chef, Chocolate Salty Balls Chef's.
Como agua para chocolate is a movie to the book by Laura Esquivel. Head Figure Tita is in love with Pedro. They can not marry him because her mother thinks that the youngest daughter to the mother tradiegetrouw care. She can explain her love to him only through her cooking: if one of her dishes we eat undergoes her feelings.

 
Chocolate in the language
Known the saying: I can not make chocolate from. This means something like 'this is so incoherent, incomprehensible or strange that I can do nothing. " The phrase can refer to anything which is very illogical.

Chocolate
Festivals
In the Italian city of Perugia (Umbria) Since 1993 the yearly chocolate festival held Eurochocolate.
Since 2002 will be held in Zutphen each year on the third Sunday of September a chocolate festival in the city. In Hattem is a biennial festival of chocolate.
In Bruges is since 2006 the chocolate festival Choco-Late place since 2009 in Maastricht.

Museums
Barcelona - Museum Xocolate
Biarritz - Musée du Chocolat, part of the local chocolate factory Henriet. Especially the chocolate sculptures of chocolate maker Serge Couzigou.
Bruges - In Bruges is the chocolate museum Choco-Story, set in an old wine tavern circa 1480.
Brussels - In Brussels, the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate located.
Erezée - For Briscol in Erezée is the chocolate museum Chocolaterie Defroidmont.
Eupen - For Eupen is "Chocolate Land", founded in 1994 by the local chocolate factory, Jacques. It is an exhibition of cocoa, and chocolate with demonstrations of the process, and promoting the products of the factory.
Cologne - Cologne's chocolate museum opened in 1993. It attracts approximately 500,000 visitors per year.
Lugano - Lugano in the chocolate museum of Swiss chocolate factory Alprose.
Vienna - Vienna in the Wiener Erstes Schokolade Museum established the firm founded by Heindl.

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