Archive for chocolate

The Ultimate DIY Candy Bar for Your Wedding

You have the perfect dress, flowers and first dance song. You’ve selected the cake, but your wedding needs something more. A DIY candy bar is just the thing to add a fun, whimsical element to your wedding reception.

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Chocolate and Romance

According to ancient Aztec lore, the god Quetzalcoatl brought the cacao tree to mankind when he came down from heaven on the beam of a star after stealing the plant from paradise. That legend may be the reason people have used reverent terms to refer to chocolate through the centuries, terms that have included “drink of the emperor” and “food of the gods.” While you may think those terms are contradictory since one refers to a liquid and the other references a solid, both accurately describe how humans have consumed chocolate throughout the ages.

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How Chocolate Can Improve Your Workout

It’s the new year, and I’m sure you made some sort of resolution. By any chance, did it include losing weight?

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The Differences Between Private Label and Contract Manufacturing

According to Statsta.com, retail sales of packaged goods sold under private labels go up and up every year. In 2021, these sales amounted to $199 billion, which is an increase from the year before. Private labels, often known as store brands, are a low-cost and good-quality alternative to national brands. Store brands often result in a higher profit than national brands, benefiting retailers in more ways than one.

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How the Weather and Humidity Affects Candy Making

The weather affects our lives in so many ways. Think of how much harder it is to get to work done during a snowstorm or torrential downpour – and doesn’t everyone seem to be in a much better mood on a bright, sunny day than when it’s dark and gloomy outside? Believe it or not, the weather and humidity can also play a prominent role in the process of making candy, as it can have a dramatic impact on the quality of the finished product.

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Eating Chocolate Can Help You Lose Weight

Are you one of the millions of Americans who are struggling to keep their weight under control? You may be surprised to learn that eating a little chocolate now and then can help you achieve your weight-loss goals. While chocolate is more frequently associated with gaining weight than with dropping a few unwanted pounds, the truth is that you can actually lose weight with chocolate. As with most things in life, moderation is the key to an effective chocolate weight loss plan.

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Why Dark Chocolate Is Actually Good for You

For many of us, when we think of the benefits derived from eating chocolate, it has to do with how much we love biting into a sweet, succulent candy bar or huge piece of chocolate cake. However, there are other chocolate benefits that you might not be aware of. For instance, did you know that eating dark chocolate can provide a number of valuable health benefits?

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