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67Introduction to Chocolate
Chocolate is the object of our affection. It's a sensory adventure not only to eat chocolate, but also to smell it and look at it - even unwrapping it is exciting! Chocolate didn't start off the way we know it today. In fact, the first...
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69Growing & Harvesting Cacao Beans
If you are located in a region surrounding the Equator, or if your climatic conditions will allow for their growth, harvesting cacao beans can be a profitable hobby. Whether you simply wish to know about the cultivation of cacao beans or you're...
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71Extracting, Fermenting, and Drying Cacao Beans
Following the growing and harvesting period, the cacao pods are processed and prepared for their distribution. Extraction: To extract the cacao bean, cacao pods are split open with measured force. It is...
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62Chocolate Fillings
Much like chocolate itself, chocolate fillings exist in many varieties. Preferences vary from country to country, but there are some basic combinations that work splendidly around the world. First,...
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764 Easy Ways to Melt Chocolate
As is the case in many chocolate recipes, chocolate must be melted in order to be incorporated into a dessert. But melting chocolate to perfection, let alone baking it, isn't easy to master. It takes a combination of experience and instinct to melt...
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73History of Chocolate - From Aztecs to Spanish Explorers
The first Spaniard to discover the cacao tree and the brew that could be achieved from its beans was Christopher Columbus in 1502. However, it wasn't until Hernan Cortes arrived in the New World in 1519 that...
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70History of Chocolate I - From Olmecs to Aztecs
Chocolate is surefire way to lighten the spirit and brighten the mind. Its sweet aroma is reminiscent of our childhood and its smoothness carries us away to a quiet state of mind. Deep in flavor, chocolate takes over the senses and...
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63Garnishing and Decorating with Chocolate
Chocolate isn't just used to make desserts - it's also used to garnish and decorate them. Working with chocolate for garnishing is easy and fun. Take a look at these cool ways to use chocolate...
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69Chocolate Beverages Through Time
Hot chocolate hasn't always been sweet, creamy, and delicious. When the Mayans first prepared the drink, it was a dark, bitter concoction that was hard to ingest. Back then, chocolate drinks were prepared by drying the cacao pods over the fire,...
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65White Chocolate & Cranberry Bars
White chocolate and red berries make an excellent combination. The creamy sweetness of white chocolate wonderfully counteracts the tart fruitiness of cranberries. Perfect to serve with an afternoon cup of tea,...
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