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Chocolate - Food of the Gods

The origins of chocolate can be traced back to the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilisations in Central America. 'Theobroma cacao', meaning 'food of the gods', was prized for centuries by the Central American Mayan Indians, who first enjoyed a much-prized spicy drink called 'chocolatl', made from roasted cocoa beans.

The flavour of chocolate differs depending on the ingredients used and how it is prepared. Real chocolate is made from cocoa and its ingredients include cocoa butter (an expensive part of the cocoa bean) and, in some cases, up to 5% vegetable fat. Compound chocolate will have less cocoa and/or more than 5% vegetable fat than real chocolate and therefore doesn't have the same fine qualities.

Cocoa powder and chocolate are made from the dried seeds that are found in pods on the cacao tree. Chocolate production is a complex process that begins with the harvesting of cocoa trees.

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How to eat/sip Chocolate

Started by 霈禹 Stella Nov 27, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Chocolate / Truffles, How to eat...Truffles are great to eat @ a cool room temperature in order to taste the “true” flavors of the spice,flower, root, herb or liqueur. See... there should be a glossy…Continue

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Comment by yolanda on Thursday: Looking for Italy, France, Switzerland and other brands of good chocolate supplier. Sales in my online store in China.

Comment by Nancy.Tian on April 13, 2013 at 4:29pm: looks yummy ,,,,where to buy it ?

Comment by ren pritchard on March 31, 2013 at 11:11pm: Cadbury's is the only choc worth having xoxo

Comment by Erin Henshaw on April 11, 2011 at 10:49am: Thanks for these! Also, The Fig Tree is hosting my personal favorite class on Sunday, April 24th from 2-5pm…Decadent Chocolate Cake/Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache frosting! Seriously, these things are amazing. Email me to RSVP! erin@thefigtree.cn 650 RMB/two sharing ingredients, 18 cupcakes and a professional 3 hour class…it's a chocolatey deal.

www.thefigtree.cn

Comment by 霈禹 Stella on April 10, 2011 at 9:54pm

The best chocolate bars

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by Real Simple Magazine, on Fri Apr 1, 2011 10:44am PDT

By Lygeia Grace and Dawn Perry

Willy Wonka, eat your heart out: Real Simple staffers selflessly tasted more than 180 luxe bars to determine which ones deserve a golden ticket.

See More: 50 Best Chocolate Recipes

Best 70 Percent Cocoa and Up (Extra-Extra Dark)

Scharffen Berger Bittersweet: Don't be daunted by the high cocoa content. This winner is bright and fruity, with a smooth finish.

To buy: $5 for 3 ounces.

See More: Guilt-Free Sweet Treats

Best 60 to 69 Percent Cocoa (Extra Dark)

Chocolove Rich Dark: Get ready for a flavor explosion: chocolate goodness spiked with roasted coffee, chilies, and cinnamon.

To buy: $3 for 3.2 ounces.

See More: The Best Brownie Mixes

Best 50 to 59 Percent Cocoa (Dark)

Ritter Sport Dark: Rich and glossy, this semisweet pick is better than anything you'd find in a bag of morsels. Serve it with an after-dinner liqueur for a grown-up dessert.

To buy: $2.50 for 3.5 ounces.

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Best Milk

Dove Silky Smooth Milk: The pure cream and cocoa flavors are so delicious, even dark-chocolate snobs will see the light.

To buy: $2 for 3.3 ounces.

See More: The Best Frozen Hors d'Oeuvres

Best White

Perugina: The white stuff may not technically be chocolate (it doesn't contain cocoa solids), but who cares? Rife with lemony notes, this is buttery and sweet.

To buy: $3 for 3.5 ounces.

See More: 8 Refreshing Frozen Treats

Best Almond

Scharffen Berger Milk Almond: A sprinkling of coarse sea salt intensifies the sweetness, and chopped roasted almonds accompany Every. Decadent. Bite.

To buy: $5 for 3 ounces.

Best Hazelnut

Trader Joe's Swiss Dark With Whole Hazelnuts: This monster slab is so loaded with protein-packed hazelnuts, you could almost consider it an energy bar. (Almost.)

To buy: $4 for 7 ounces.

Comment by Gullekian Dikran on March 23, 2011 at 3:01pm: Hey guys and girls

We're having our next coffee talk get-together this Saturday March 26, @ Budapest restaurant (East gate of the worker's stadium) starting @ 7:15 PM and onwards.......

If you care to join us, here's the link to the event, please RSVP

http://www.bjstuff.com/xn/detail/1346598:Event:5123184?xg_source=ac...

Cheers and looking forward in seeing you again

Dikran

Comment by 霈禹 Stella on March 16, 2011 at 8:24pm: Chocolate Lava Cake!

Comment by 霈禹 Stella on February 24, 2011 at 10:22pm

Comment by 霈禹 Stella on February 6, 2011 at 8:18pm: Sounds like Chcolate can be the answer for lots of things!

Comment by Stefan on February 6, 2011 at 7:34pm: I have to share this with our group here:

The Hormone Warning

The Hormone Hostage knows that there are days in the month when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his own hands!

This is a handy guide that should be as common as a driver's licence in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, or significant other!

DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?
SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?
SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: Are you wearing that?
SAFER: Wow, you look good in brown.
SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about?
SAFER: Could we be overreacting?
SAFEST: Here's my pay cheque
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?
SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left..
SAFEST: Can I get you a glass of wine with that?
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate

DANGEROUS: What did you do all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't over-do it today.
SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe!
ULTRASAFE: Have some more chocolate.

Money talks...but Chocolate sings.