Gourt > Home > Cooking > Chocolate
(see below for etymology) describes a number of raw and processed foods that originate from the tropical cacao tree. It is a common ingredient in many kinds of sweets, chocolate candy, ice creams, cookies, cakes, pies, and desserts. It is one of the most popular flavours in the world.
Chocolate is made from the fermented, roasted, and ground beans taken from the pod of the tropical cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, which was native to Central America and Mexico, discovered by ancient Mayas and Aztecs, but is now cultivated throughout the tropics. The beans have an intensely flavoured bitter taste. The resulting products are known as "chocolate" or, in some parts of the world, cocoa.
Theobroma is Greek for "food of the gods".http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2421/?letter=B&spage=4
More on [ Chocolate ]
Chocolate :: Beverages
Chocolate :: Confectionery
Chocolate :: Confectionery
More Chocolate Books - Christmas Gift Ideas
Paul Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0000
It is unbelievable how time flies. Christmas 2009 is only 8 weeks away and many of us these days by presents early so that we can relax in the few weks before Christmas. Even if you order late, below 3 books I recommend.1. Willie's Chocolate Factory Cookbook - Author: Willie Harcourt-Cooze.A wonderful book which came out this 2009 and which has some excellent chocolate recipes and tonnes of photographs. If this does not get you cooking with chocolate then nothing will.2. Like Water for Chocolate - Author: Laura Esquivel.If you have not ever read this book or seen the movie then I highly recommend you do. A great story and set in Mexico is a classic story involving chocolate. I love the movie.3. Twinkle Twinkle Chocolate Bar - Author: John FosterMore of a children's style book and great for the younger ones. A fun story and a nice little stocking filler.
Chocolate Show 2009 - in NYC
Paul Mon, 25 May 2009 16:58:00 -0000
There are some excellent Chocolate events and exhibitions worldwide and in the coming months we'll be highlighting some of the best. To get things started, a look at the annual New York Chocolate show.I attended the NY Chocolate Show last year and it an excellent event with plenty going on. The show normally takes place in November each year and the show tours Tokyo, Beijing, NYC, Moscow, Shanghai and Paris. The thing I particularly like about this set of Chocolate shows is the workshops. Some excellent chocolate making workshops covering a wide range of chocolate desserts, including many you might not have seen before. There is always something new to see at this event. The next NY show takes place at: the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street, NYC) in November 2009.
Chocolate for Valentines Day
Paul Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:29:00 -0000
It is that time of year again and time to decide what to get your partner for Valentines Day. There anrmany possibilites and some ideas I have are:For WomenA massage voucher from a local spa centre.A nice expensive box of Dark chocolates.A bouquet of roses.A dinner in a nice restaurant.A trip to the South of France.For menA couple of 6 Nations tickets.A new games system.Chocolate Monopoly and a good bottle of champagne.A good night all expenses paid trip to the local.A trip to NYC and a chocolate tour.Send us your ideas. What do you plan to buy for your partner on Valetine's Day? Send us your blog comments? Want to learn more Chocolate Gifts ideas.
Chocolate - Google News
The Chocolate Wars - New York Times (blog)
ReutersThe Chocolate WarsNew York Times (blog)It's been a tough month to avoid chocolate. Office candy bowls overflow. Leftover Hanukkah gelt beckons. And home bakers are deep into holiday kitchen ...Chocolate Wars Heat Up As Cadbury Faces Takeover Bid From HersheyTrue/SlantCadbury sweetens stance on Hershey rescue proposalDaily MailCadbury CEO Rallies Takeover OppositionWall Street JournalBloomberg -FinancialAdvice.co.uk -Reutersall 118 news articles »
Robots help make the chocolate at Ferrara Pan - Chicago Sun-Times
Robots help make the chocolate at Ferrara PanChicago Sun-TimesThat's not just any chocolate- orange ball -- the holiday variety you smash to break into delicious bits -- if it sports ...and more »
Chocolate Tarts with Peppermint Creme - Chicago Daily Herald
Chocolate Tarts with Peppermint CremeChicago Daily HeraldMicrowave ⅓ cup cream and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. ...Peppermint Chocolate MousseChicago Daily Heraldall 2 news articles »
All About Chocolate - A clear and concise article about different kinds of chocolate, what it is made of, how to store it, and how to melt and temper.
Meta Description: [ All you need to know about chocolate, as featured in Fabulous Foods online cooking magazine. Updated each month with new articles and features, as well as a free online cooking school, Fabulous Foods is the web's one stop for everything having to do with food, wine and cooking. ]
Best Chocolate Recipes - Recipes for cakes, cookies, bars, candies, confections, and special diets. Includes instructions for melting and tempering chocolate.
Meta Description: [ You'll find favorite chocolate recipes that will please the chocolate lovers in your life. Check out the many categories of chocolate recipes available here, FREE. ]
CacaoWeb.net - Recipes and information about chocolate and cocoa.
Meta Description: [ Information about chocolate and cocoa, recipe for cakes, cookies, fudges and dishes with fish or meat and chocolate. ]
Chocoholic.com - Offers a recipe of the month and includes past winners.
Meta Description: [ If youre passionate about chocolate, Chocoholic.com offers premium chocolate: to satisfy your cravings, to send as gifts or to award in recognition. ]
Chocolate at GourmetSleuth - General information about chocolate including history, health benefits, and the production process.
Meta Description: [ General information about chocolate including history, health benefits and the production process. Includes cocoa flower photograph and links to recipes and additional information. ]
404
Chocolate by Godiva - Basic tips and information on chocolate melting in the microwave, or using a double-boiler.
Meta Description: [ Chocolate Recipes and Shopping online presented by Godiva Chocolatier ]
Chocolate Cuisine - Recipes including entrees, desserts, and beverages.
Meta Description: [ Chocolate Recipes @ CDKitchen - Recipes containing chocolate including desserts, entrees and beverages ]
Chocolate Recipes at iChef - Large collection of chocolate recipes, alphabetically indexed.
Meta Description: [ Chocolate Recipes @ iChef. Recipes for chocolate treats, sweets, cakes and sauces. ]
Flora's Recipe Hideout - A large collection of recipes using chocolate, alphabetically indexed.
Meta Description: [ Flora's Recipe Hideout: Chocolate Recipes ]
For Chocolate Lovers Only - A monthly archive of recipes using chocolate, by Stephanie Zonis.
Meta Description: [ Chocolate Lovers Only recipes:
For gourmet cooks, foodies and the curious. Secret ingredients, anecdotes, tips, and recipes from famous chefs and cookbook authors. ]
Glenn's Chocolate Recipe Collection - Personal collection which includes cakes, clusters, cheesecake, muffins, breads, mousse, biscotti, and truffles.
Meta Description: [ Glenn DuHart's recipe collection, from recipes with lots of chocolate, to other delights. ]
Info-Galaxy Chocolate. - Chocoholics Anonymous, forums, recipes, and history.
Pastry Wiz Chocolate - A sampling of recipes from Chocolatier magazine, and from cookbooks by Jacques Pepin, Nick Malgieri and the French Culinary Institute. Also includes links to resources and photographs of an 1800-pound chocolate car.
Meta Description: [ Chocolate fun with chocolate recipes, book reviews and a chocolate game. ]
Phantasia's Favorite Chocolate Recipes - Offers true chocoholics facts about chocolate, cake baking techniques and cookie baking tips, recipes for cakes, brownies, cookies, candies, pies, sauces, and toppings.
Meta Description: [ I offer recipes & interesting facts about chocolate. Everything from how to cook with chocolate to the history of ]
That's My Home - All kinds of chocolate recipes including cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cookies, and candy.
Meta Description: [ chocolate recipes from the chocolate inn, including our chocolate dessert recipes, chocolate cookies recipes, chocolate cake recipes, chocolate candy recipes and more. ]
The Chocolate Room - A variety of recipes using vegan chocolate for cake, truffles, crunchies, and even an non-edible chocolate bubble bath.
Meta Description: [ The Chocolate Room is part of the Vegan Family House in Scotland - here we detail the many vegan chocolates available and we also have a great range of fantastic chocolate recipes - come try... ]
| PeeWee singing "Sabes a Chocolate" and "Mi Dulce Nina" | |
| Next Video | |
