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November 11, 2008
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Chocolate companies that grow their own cocoa!
November 11, 2008
Having compiled information for our 2-part article on how chocolate is made, I came to appreciate how much time and effort is really involved.
I watched a documentary series a while ago on Channel 4 called “Willie’s Wonky Chocolate Factory“, and it showed the process of seeing the whole process through from beginning to end in a very interesting way. Click here to view some photos.
So I wondered how many companies that “make chocolate” actually go the whole way from bean to bar? I came accross a website that lists some of them (it has about 50+ companies listed so far) – it makes interesting reading! Click here for a bit more detail of the process of one of these companies. It would be interesting to taste and compare the differences between some of these chocolate products, and those produced by the commercial giants!
If you have tried any chocolate from a company that actually grows it’s own cocoa, I would be interested to hear what you think!! Please post comments below.
Hot Chocolate… MMmmmmm!
November 11, 2008
Autumn is here, and the cold days, and long dark evenings are upon us. What better comfort drink than a steaming mug of hot chocolate?!
It is believed that the first chocolate drink was created by the Mayan people about 2000 years ago. The original hot chocolate drink was made without sugar, and was bitter to taste. It has been adapted over the years, and today is consumed all over the world in an array of variations.
Strictly speaking, “Hot Chocolate” is made from a bar of chocolate melted into milk or water, and “Hot Cocoa” is made from cocoa powder, but the terms are generally used interchangeably today.
There are many flavours and variations of chocolate drinks today – from the thick dessert like drink in Italy, to white hot chocolate, to drinks flavoured with chili, cinnamon, orange, Rum or Baileys. Why not try making your own hot chocolate, experimenting with some different flavours? Then try topping it with whipped cream, marshmallow or flakes of dark chocolate.
I found this recipe for a delicious and decadent sounding homemade hot chocolate. Try it out and let us know what you think.
Post a comment below with your favourite receipe or flavouring!
Food & Design Winter Fair – 21st-23rd November
November 11, 2008
Following last year’s successful Food & Design event at Belvedere House, another event has been arranged for this year.
Chocolate Heaven will again have a stand, with a beautiful Chocolate Fountain on display (which is also avaiable for hire at weddings and other events – click here for details), and also a wide range of gift ideas and hampers.
The Food and Design Winter Fair will be on the 21st – 23rd November this year.
UPDATE: The Winter Fair will commence at 3pm on Friday November 21st and will continue on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 6pm
See you there!