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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rich, indulgent and full of flavour': the best hot chocolate, tasted and rated

High-quality drinking chocolate offers a superior experience compared to instant hot chocolate, which often contains undesirable additives.
Cocktails
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cocoa-crazy: chocolate-infused liqueurs deserve their own moment

Chocolate-infused liqueurs are gaining popularity, blending flavors like Bailey's and Terry's Chocolate Orange, but opinions on their taste vary widely.
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SF food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Got a sweet tooth? Try the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon

The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon offers a variety of chocolate experiences and activities on March 28, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

How thorny regulations and tariffs led Xocolate Rockridge to melt down

Xocolate & Confections in Rockridge closed after struggling with operational challenges and regulatory requirements since its opening in September 2023.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Four knockout bakes and tips from the master: Edd Kimber's recipes for cooking with chocolate

Chocolate is versatile, serving as a key ingredient in various desserts, including a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake.
Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
3 days ago

You're eating your Easter Egg WRONG! Why you should never smash it

Gently tapping an Easter egg along the seam preserves its texture and flavor better than smashing it.
#hershey
fromFortune
3 days ago
Food & drink

Hershey is moving back to the original recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups after the chocolate's grandson blasted them last month | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
Food & drink

Hershey is moving back to the original recipe for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups after the chocolate's grandson blasted them last month | Fortune

Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

For Better Brownie Bites With A Creative Spin, Use This Unexpected Technique - Tasting Table

Brownies can be creatively transformed into deviled egg-style treats using silicone molds and various fillings.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

The oldest chocolatier in NYC just opened a permanent location inside this gourmet grocery store in Brooklyn Heights

Li-Lac Chocolates has opened a permanent location inside Sahadi's, combining two iconic New York food institutions.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

For A Game-Changing Cheesecake, Grab A Packet Of This Drink Mix - Tasting Table

Incorporating hot chocolate mix into cheesecake enhances flavor and texture, creating a richer dessert experience.
Madrid food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

20 Of The Best Mexican Bakeries In The US - Tasting Table

Mexican bakeries in the U.S. offer diverse, high-quality baked goods and foster a strong sense of community.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Bay Area baker-entrepreneur Andrea Lacy talks about evolution of a brownie business

Challenges can lead to unexpected successes, as demonstrated by Andrea Lacy's journey with her brownie recipe and entrepreneurship.
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Cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Dubai Chocolate-Style Pistachio Chia Pudding Recipe - Tasting Table

Dubai chocolate pistachio chia pudding offers a nutritious, delicious alternative to traditional sweets, combining flavors and textures for a satisfying treat.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Dubai Chocolate-Style Pistachio Chia Pudding Recipe - Tasting Table

Dubai chocolate pistachio chia pudding offers a nutritious, delicious alternative to traditional sweets, combining flavors and textures for a satisfying treat.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

9 Creative Ways To Upgrade A Glass Of Milk (Beyond Chocolate Syrup) - Tasting Table

Milk can be enhanced with various extracts for unique flavors and enjoyable drinks.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

11 Chocolate Eggs To Add To Your Easter Basket, And 4 To Skip - Tasting Table

Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Crème Eggs offer the same chocolate and peanut butter combination as other Reese's offerings. The chocolate and PB are flavorful, with an emphasis on the soft peanut butter-filled center. These are a good pick if you want something more peanut buttery than chocolatey, with colorful wrappers that are eye-catching and ideal for setting out Easter candies.
Food & drink
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's more to Mexican spirits than tequila

Mexican agave spirits including tequila, mezcal, sotol, and raicilla have expanded dramatically in UK availability and quality, with tequila becoming the fastest-growing spirit and forecast to grow 10% annually until 2030.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This Is Why Chocolate Chips Keep Sinking In Your Baked Goods - And The Easy Fix That Stops It - Tasting Table

Coat chocolate chips in flour before adding to batter to prevent sinking by creating friction on the chip surface.
fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 week ago

This Stunning Chocolate Dessert Is Simpler Than It Looks

The Earl Grey chocolate tart fits the role perfectly for Easter, being rich without feeling heavy and fragrant without being fussy, while meeting the expected chocolate quota.
Cooking
Coffee
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

From Cafes to Kitchens: Why Are New Coffee Rituals Moving into Our Homes?

Home coffee consumption has increased significantly, driven by the pandemic and a shift towards personal brewing routines.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

5 Mistakes To Avoid At Your Local Coffee Shop - Tasting Table

Respecting coffee shop etiquette enhances the experience for both patrons and staff.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

A Hershey's Chocolate Bar Contains Less Sugar Than This Tropical Fruit - Tasting Table

Mangoes contain 46 grams of sugar per medium fruit, potentially making chocolate a better choice for those limiting sugar intake, though mangoes offer superior nutritional benefits including fiber and vitamin C.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I took two bites and had to spit it out': candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate

I took two bites and I had to spit it out, Reese says. I've never had that happen to me, ever, in the 70 years of my life. There was no taste. It was inedible. Reese took a closer look at the packaging, specifically the ingredients. He noticed that instead of milk chocolate, the mini hearts were covered in a chocolate-flavored coating that was mostly sugar and vegetable oil; the list of ingredients contained a disclaimer that the candy contained less than 2% cocoa.
Silicon Valley food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

The Best Bakeries in Mexico City Showcase the City's Deep-Rooted Bread Culture

If there's an earthquake? You'll need a bolillo pa'l susto (a bread roll to calm the nerves). Constructing your Day of the Dead altar? Make sure there's a sugary, orange-flavored pan de muerto on there to guide your loved ones back to the land of the living. And lest we forget the rosca de reyes-oval-shaped sweet bread topped with jellies and dried fruits that's served on Kings' Day (January 6) and contains hidden baby Jesus figurines.
Food & drink
Madrid food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

20 Best Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico-From Savoring Mole and Mezcal to Exploring Indigenous Art

Oaxaca offers Indigenous heritage, world-class cuisine featuring mole and mezcal, colonial architecture, traditional crafts, and legendary street food experiences.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

It's Easier Than You Might Think To Roast Your Own Coffee. But Is It Worth It? - Tasting Table

Roasting coffee at home offers control over flavor and freshness, making it a rewarding hobby for coffee enthusiasts.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

cast in red-pigmented concrete, la cacaotera museum celebrates cacao heritage in mexico

The project was undertaken by the collaborative team of Laboratorio Regional de Arquitectura, Taller | Mauricio Rocha, and Samuele Xompero after the demolition of the building that once housed the National Union of Cacao Producers, and which had suffered severe structural damage. The building's architecture incorporates the formal memory of its predecessor, but with a new program dedicated to showcasing the transformation of cacao into chocolate.
Miscellaneous
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Why You Should Always Check The Ingredients Before Buying Chocolate - Tasting Table

Read chocolate ingredient lists carefully, prioritizing products with cocoa mass and cocoa butter at the top and fewer overall additives for better quality and flavor.
Madrid food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Dessert Menu Red Flag To Look Out For When Visiting A Mexican Restaurant - Tasting Table

Authentic Mexican restaurants should offer traditional desserts like flan, arroz con leche, and convent pastries to demonstrate full culinary understanding, not just savory dishes.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Dutch Bros' Best Caffeine-Free Drink Is Made For Chocolate Lovers - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros offers a popular caffeine-free White Chocolate Hot Cocoa, customizable with various toppings and flavors for a decadent experience.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Take No-Bake Eclair Cake To The Next Level When You Add This Gem To The Ganache - Tasting Table

Softened graham cracker layers mimic choux pastry, and vanilla pudding turns into a rich, creamy spread. Ganache crowns this beauty, turning this easy-to-make treat into something that looks far more complicated than what is actually required to put together.
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Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

How Roasters Add Vanilla, Hazelnut, And Other Flavors To Coffee Beans - Tasting Table

Flavored coffee is created by coating beans with synthetic flavor oils after roasting for consistent taste.
Food & drink
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Chocolate Company Announces Plans to Produce Lab-Grown Cocoa

Lab-cultured chocolate technology offers an alternative to traditional cocoa farming, potentially disrupting a supply chain unchanged since the 1800s while addressing consumer concerns about additives and exploitation.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Next Big Trends In Chocolate We'll See In 2026 - Tasting Table

Chocolate prices will rise in 2026 due to tariffs and supply chain changes, creating a divide between value-engineered and premium chocolate as consumers become more discerning about quality and ingredients.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

10 Creative Ways To Use Cocoa Powder In The Kitchen - Tasting Table

Cocoa powder enhances both sweet and savory dishes, requiring only small amounts to add rich depth and complexity to recipes from brownies to chili.
Coffee
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The best ingredient for performance and longevity is probably already in your kitchen

Coffee contains compounds that boost mental and physical performance, fight inflammation, and reduce risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia.
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Why Buying The Expensive Chocolate Is Worth It - Tasting Table

Quality chocolate delivers better flavor, texture, and overall experience. Higher-quality cacao has more complexity, with notes that can be fruity, nutty, floral, or earthy instead of simply sweet or bitter. It also melts more cleanly because it relies on cocoa butter rather than cheaper fats.
Cooking
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 weeks ago

CO2 Fermentation Boosts Natural-Process Coffee Scores in Colombian Trial

CO2-assisted closed fermentation of natural-process coffee cherries increases specialty coffee scores from 82.15 to 86.90 points using the SCA 100-point scale.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Maximize The Fudginess In Brownies With This Underused Root Vegetable - Tasting Table

Ube brownies combine the vegetable's distinct vanilla undertone and vibrant purple color with brownie density to create a visually striking and flavorful dessert.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

What The Percentage On A Chocolate Actually Means - Tasting Table

Cacao percentage on chocolate bars indicates total cacao content (cocoa solids and cocoa butter), with higher percentages delivering more intense chocolate flavor and less sweetness.
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

What To Know Before Substituting Chocolate Chips For Baking Chocolate - Tasting Table

They contain less cocoa butter and often added stabilizers, which are frequently wheat-based, and that's what prevents them from melting smoothly. As such, when you bake chocolate chips into your favorite cookie or brownie recipe, you're not going to have to worry about them losing their shape or absorbing into the batter.
Cooking
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

This Valentine's Day, chocolate comes with new risks

Climate shocks and forest loss have made cocoa supply volatile, requiring agroforestry to protect yields, landscapes, and long-term resilience.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 weeks ago

U.N. Officially Designates Oct. 1 International Coffee Day

The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution March 10, while inviting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help facilitate the annual observance in collaboration with relevant organizations, particularly the International Coffee Organization (ICO).
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Decaf Coffee Gets A Bad Reputation. Here's Why It Shouldn't - Tasting Table

A good cup of coffee (decaf included) delivers on all fronts: Flavor, acidity, body, sweetness, and balance, aka The Pleasure Principle. The infamously-snobbish coffee élite might maintain that decaf drinkers aren't "real coffee fans." But, as a veteran barista, I would argue that the opposite is actually true: Only the most diehard bean-heads tread decaf domain.
Coffee
SF food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

San Francisco Chocolate Salon 2026 (Golden Gate Park)

San Francisco hosts the West Coast's premier artisan chocolate festival featuring tastings, demonstrations, master chocolatiers, and gourmet chocolate vendors.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Ghirardelli Workers Hold One-Day Strike on Valentine's Day at Fisherman's Wharf

Ghirardelli workers staged a one-day strike at Fisherman's Wharf demanding higher wages and retention of their union-run health plan.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This City Was Just Named the Best in Europe for Hot Chocolate-Here's Where to Sip

And, as a recent survey by European ferry operator DFDS found, hot chocolate is the winter drink 64 percent of British people look forward to most when traveling, ahead of mulled wine at No. 2 by a mile at 31 percent. In fact, nearly nine in 10 Brits (87 percent) said they make a point of trying the local hot chocolate when visiting a new city.
Miscellaneous
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Might Be Forced To Settle For Cacao-Free Chocolate In 2026 (Sorry, Chocolate Lovers) - Tasting Table

West African cocoa production faces severe climate challenges, forcing chocolate manufacturers to reduce cacao content and use substitute ingredients to maintain supply and profitability.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Opinion: On Sugar-Laden Coffee in the MAHA Crosshairs

Large U.S. coffee chains increasingly sell sugar-laden beverages marketed as seasonal drinks, with some containing over 115 grams of sugar, prompting health officials to question their safety.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

What Brand Of Chocolate Milk Does Dutch Bros Use? - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros sources its chocolate milk from its own in-house brand, supplied by corporate in prepackaged half-gallons, and the beverage contains corn starch and carrageenan as thickeners for its signature creamy texture.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Grandson of Reese's Inventor Says the Candy Is Now 'Not Edible'

Brad Reese used to eat a Reese's product every day. Not anymore. The 70-year-old grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese wrote a scathing open letter to Hershey accusing the candy giant of replacing milk chocolate with compound coatings and peanut butter with peanut crème in multiple products. He recently threw out a bag of Reese's Mini Hearts. "It was not edible," he told the Associated Press.
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SF food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

For Valentine's Day, these Bay Area chocolate shops offer romance in a box

Bay Area chocolatiers are preparing diverse, culturally inspired confections and ramping up production for a record-high Valentine's Day spending surge.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

You've Probably Made This Mistake When Buying Chocolate, But Don't Do It Again - Tasting Table

When you're treating yourself to a quality bar of chocolate, you're going to be a lot more discerning in your choices than when it comes to grabbing a mass-produced candy bar. You're likely going to pay attention to the percentage of cocoa content, the list of ingredients, and of course the price. But if you're not checking the origin of the cacao, you're missing out on a big piece of the puzzle.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromMedium
5 years ago

My Love Affair With Ruby Chocolate

Discovery of ruby chocolate provided simple pleasure alongside a stable, fulfilling relationship during the pandemic.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Chocolate Is Too Expensive Not to Be Perfect. Here Is the Best

A chocolate box is not a substitute for true love. But sometimes it's close enough. The best chocolate boxes can offer all the complexity and intensity of a brief love affair, and more variety than some lives. Sometimes, only the best will do. And these days, the best chocolates in existence are a mere mouse-click away, able to be ordered online and sent to your favorite human being on earth (even if it's you).
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Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Mixing Cocoa Powder Into Peanut Butter Makes Perfect Sense - Tasting Table

Mixing unsweetened cocoa powder into peanut butter creates a simple, healthier chocolate-peanut butter spread that rivals store-bought options.
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Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Chocolate Dessert Is The Spawn Of Mahogany Cake, And Its Name Sounds Evil - Tasting Table

Mahogany cake originated as the earliest known chocolate cake and led to red velvet and devil's food through velvet cake techniques and cocoa chemistry.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Give Chocolate Cake A Satisfying Crunch With An Ingredient From The Breakfast Aisle - Tasting Table

But crunchy isn't a descriptor of chocolate cake's soft, springy crumb and thick, creamy frosting. However, adding crunch to cake brings even more depth and the perfect contrast to an otherwise soft textural profile. And you can give chocolate cake a satisfying crunch with an ingredient from the breakfast aisle. Cocoa Pebbles is the breakfast cereal that'll enhance both the texture and chocolatey flavor of your next chocolate cake recipe.
#aldi
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Store-Bought Ingredient That Gives Boxed Brownies A Sweet And Salty Boost - Tasting Table

Stirring or sprinkling trail mix into store-bought brownie batter or on top adds crunchy, chewy textures and complementary sweet-salty flavors, boosting taste and visual appeal.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Here's What Makes French Hot Chocolate Unique - Tasting Table

First and foremost, French hot chocolate is made using real chocolate and not a powdered mix. Further, bittersweet dark chocolate takes center stage in this hot chocolate recipe rather than the super-sweet type of milk chocolate that's nearly synonymous with most U.S. desserts. The hot drink is rounded out with a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream for a properly thick and creamy consistency.
Food & drink
Cooking
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

20 Decadent Recipes That Feature Nutella - Tasting Table

Nutella enhances sweet recipes with nutty, cocoa-rich flavor and versatile uses in baking, fillings, drinks, and frostings.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Of The Biggest Chocolate Recalls In History - Tasting Table

Chocolate products can pose safety risks—Salmonella, undeclared allergens, and choking hazards—leading brands like Spring & Mulberry, Mars, and Cadbury to quickly recall affected items.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Fudgy, Protein-Packed Brownies Start With This Unexpected Canned Ingredient - Tasting Table

There's a lot to be said for enjoying desserts for what they are: a sweet treat that can fit into a balanced diet. However, if you're in a position where you want to make every meal count in terms of nutrition, you don't have to miss out - with a can of chickpeas, your tray of brownies can be packed full of protein. Before you start to protest, rest assured that you won't be able to taste the chickpeas once they're mixed with the chocolate.
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Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Proyecto Diaz Opens Second Oakland Cafe, Launches Metate Chocolate

Proyecto Diaz opened a second Oakland cafe, launched Metate Chocolate bean-to-bar single-origin Latin American chocolate, and added Mexican design, menu items and new Loring roaster.
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Taste-Off: Which peanut butter cups stack up? We try 16 variations

Exceptional peanut butter cups combine a moist, smooth, peanut-forward filling with velvety chocolate that balances sugar and salt.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

These 3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Cherries Will Make Your Valentine Swoon - Tasting Table

Three-ingredient chocolate-covered cherries—fresh cherries, melted dark chocolate, and chopped hazelnuts—create an affordable, no-bake, homemade Valentine’s Day treat with rich flavor and texture.
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