Blog Posts - Chocolate

So, if you know me, you probably know that I love peppermint hot cocoa, peppermint white mochas, and peppermint just about anything.  So, when I was whipping up some more goodies to give as gifts, I thought I could do more peppermint bark but th...

If you are anything like me with this Christmas thing, you feel like you can't quite keep up with getting everything organised in time. Sure I had my Christmas cake made up in March this year but that's the secret to a good Christmas cake is to make...

It feels like it’s been awhile. I’m not sure I can remember too many times when the product of my labors in the kitchen didn’t appear on these pages for an extended period but this week it happened and since this is my business as w...

It feels like it’s been awhile. I’m not sure I can remember too many times when the product of my labors in the kitchen didn’t appear on these pages for an extended period but this week it happened and since this is my business as w...

…you wait for ages, and then two recipes come at once; but these raspberry chocolate cupcakes are worth it. Sorry… Actually, I’m not sorry really. I’ve slipped back into a... Read the latest from Crumbs and Corkscrews...

Looking for an edible gift? These sparkling peppermint biscuits are perfect as a festive gift or just to stock up the biscuit tin. There’s something magical in the simplicity of this delightful recipe from Morrisons and it doesn’t have to...

For a showstopper that doesn’t involve any baking, this is hard to beat. Chococo the chocolate experts have created this amazing recipe that requires no baking at all. You will just need to give yourself enough time to make all … Continue...

Layer cakes are easy to make and yet impressive. While we’ve not gone for the full on cherpumple pie in a cake here, the equally impressive four layers in this cake will make everyone ooooo and aaaaah when it is … Continue reading →...

Inspired by the flavors of classic chocolate covered cherries, these Cherry Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for the holiday season.  Or for Valentine's Day.  Or ... for ANY day.  While they may not have the oozy, gooey center of choco...

Great to make ahead of time, this rich red wine and chocolate pud is strictly for the grown-ups. Of course if you’d like to make this suitable for non-adults or for those who have chosen to not consume alcohol for … Continue reading ͛...

Do you love Chocolate and Peppermint together as much as I do?  I feel like it's one of those things that just tastes like Christmas...  Anyway these are a pretty standard Chocolate Chip Cookie with a little less sugar since we have more su...

Today day is December 16 Chocolate-covered Anything Day observed every year by chocoloaholics and others too who love chocolate. Chocolate is a very popular theme for a fun holiday.Chocolate is a product based on cocoa solid and cocoa fat. Several ty...

Se acerca la Navidad y en estas fechas muchos de nosotros andamos buscando recetas navideñas para agasajar a nuestros invitados. Es importante contar con recetas sencillas de preparar y que podamos tener listas con antelación para que no se nos acu...

Rococo is one of my favourite places to buy chocolates from when I’m nearby. They have some great flavours, beautiful packaging and they care about cocoa farmers. In fact Chantal at Rococo is the driving force behind a joint venture … Con...

    I live in a tourist town. I suppose I always have in one form or another. I grew up in San Francisco (where I was the little kid sticking my tongue out at tourists at the Powell and Market cable car turnaround) definitely a tourist...

I've made a lot of peppermint bark over the last few years.  I sometimes layer dark and white chocolate, or just do one or the other.  I've decided this is probably the easiest and best way to do it though, so I made a little video.  L...

BrightonYourHealth - Serving You Health Tips | one.bite.at.a.time. Is chocolate healthy for you? Ah, oui! Chocolate has high healthy benefits, darker chocolate the best. A good reason to let go and indulge on Le Chocolat! Chocolate’s Hea...

Don’t gingerbread waffles sound delicious during the holidays? Holiday breakfast is the perfect time to bring the family together before you tackle the busy day! Last week I featured some delicious Eggnog french toast and today I found gingerbr...

I first posted this in 2013, but since we made the white chocolate bark in our family a few days ago, I thought I would share again. Enjoy baking and giving with your loved one!The last few days, I have been thinking about the privilege of giving. &n...

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