Dessert Specialists

Dark Chocolate And Red Wine: Healthy Decadence?

sadruddin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:49:55 +0000

The health benefits of Dark Chocolate have long been known. Columbus and Cortez both found the Aztecs and the Mayans drinking Dark Chocolate. The European Aristocracy kept the healthy dark chocolate drink secret for over a century. Now we know… Read More

Xocoatl the Ancient Dark Chocolate Drink Finally Comes Full Circle

sadruddin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:54:34 +0000

The story of dark chocolate began over 2000 years ago. In 1492 Columbus found the Aztec drinking a bitter dark chocolate drink called xocoalt (sho-ko-lathl) or bitter water. Made from ground cocoa (kah-kow) beans, boiled in water with a touch… Read More

Dark Chocolate and Your Health

sadruddin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:51:34 +0000

In November of 2009 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study that added to the mountain of evidence supporting the health benefits of “Dark Chocolate.”

This particular study is important because it focused on what is known as… Read More

sadruddin — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:13:53 +0000

Antioxidants; The Short Version

The term antioxidant is commonly used in our vocabulary. Our goal is to increase understanding of the term, particularly as it relates to chocolate. To accomplish our goal we will briefly discuss free radicals. Next we… Read More

A Piece of Chocolate A Day Will Help Keep the Doctor Away

sadruddin — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:13:49 +0000

Most of us need no excuse to enjoy a daily dose of rich, dark chocolate. For us, there are simply few pleasures that can compare. But just in case you were starting to feel just a slight bit guilty, here’s… Read More

Chocolate Is Fun On The Run

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:56:27 +0000

I love the way Chocolate feels on my tongue. The smooth, silky caramel that soothes my inner cravings of heavenly delight.

Have Your Chocolate and Your Wine Too

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:01:52 +0000

Dark chocolate and red wine are two foods that are literally close to my heart. There is growing body of evidence pointing to the health benefits of two of our favorite foods. There have been several studies by respected research… Read More