What to Expect in Upcoming Blogs

I love to have fun in the kitchen. I enjoy entertaining and making those special meals and desserts for company that put a little "Wow" into the presentation. What about you?

So, in the upcoming issues of the World of Chocolate, I am going to be directing you to some amazing authors that will be able to show you step-by-step just how to create Chocolate Art. You know those special details such as leaves, curls, small sculptures, and so on. Those are the elegant little touches that make a desert something very special. And many are so easy to do once you see it displayed.

If you are like me, seeing a detailed illustration makes it so much easier to duplicate the steps involved. With a little practice, those "tricks of the trade" will make you a Chocolate Artist, too.

Until tomorrow: May you always live in joy.

Don't Just Eat Chocolate-Experience It!

Recent research has revealed that experiencing pleasure is an emotion that is a distinct neurochemical process, and that the body's defense system is more effective when experiencing pleasure. To the contrary, when we are sad, stressed, or depressed, our defense system becomes less effective and puts down the guard on our resistance to infection.

So it seems, when we are experiencing pleasure in satisfying a craving for chocolate, we needn't feel guilty. There is a secret to all this, however. The secret is not to over-indulge. Don't wait until the craving is so strong that there is no willpower to be moderate. Eat a small amount at a time slowly; a piece of perhaps no more than 2 or 3 bites. And, eat an exquisite, fine chocolate whenever possible. Savor the aroma, the taste, and smoothness on the palate. Many people savor fine chocolates as others do fine wine. It is a delight to the senses; so Enjoy!

White Chocolate? There's no such thing...

Did you know that white chocolate is technically not really chocolate? It tastes great; however, it contains no chocolate liquor. It is a confection made with cocoa butter with the cocoa solids removed. It contains no mood altering phenylethylamine or theobromine.

So, if you are eating chocolate to satisfy one of those real "chocolate cravings" there's no substitute for pure, dark chocolate.

Have a Great afternoon!

Welcome to the World of Chocolate

I'm so glad you stopped by. Do you love chocolate? I do. Chocolate is the decadent, sweet treat that is so hard to resist. Even just little bit can be so satisfying.

I'll be posting geat new recipes as well as old-fashioned ones centered around pure, scrumptious chocolate, chocolate tid bits from around the world, and so much more. So visit often. Let me know what your favorite chocolate treats are, and we'll share them with our friends. Have a beautiful day.

In love and joy,
Donna