Essential Tips That Will Help In Choosing The Best Dark Chocolate Bars

December 14th, 2018

Chocolates make for one of the best gifts whether it is a birthday, wedding, anniversary, Christmas, or any other occasion.  Also, they are ideal for both personal and professional gifting. When it comes to choosing different types of chocolate, it can be an overwhelming decision.

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Don’t Wait For The Occasion- Just Gift Chocolates To Spread Happiness

October 16th, 2018

The trend of chocolates and related gifts has transformed the lifestyle of many people. It is also being included with desserts in addition to pastries or even being decorated in different shapes and designs, colors and flavors, as per the needs. In order to express our sentiments louder than words, all can be done with the goodness of chocolate gift baskets. The high demand for chocolates and its packing have made them a special token of love that can be made the perfect gift to see a smile on faces of loved ones. The chocolate gifts delivered to the door step have made it very convenient for the people to share expressions and love towards making a special day.

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Facts About Chocolate You Need To Know

October 16th, 2018

Chocolate is something that is highly recommended by every woman on her periods. A lot of women crave chocolates when it’s the time of the month. This is a topic that is highly speculated and debated upon because no one knows for sure if it’s all in our heads or if there is even some kind of physiological benefit associated with eating chocolates when you’re on your menstrual cycle. You must know that even though it’s said that chocolate isn’t good for you health,it actually is and high-quality, dark chocolate is the best.

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7 Gifting Ideas Using Chocolates

February 1st, 2017

The chocolate is loved by everyone irrespective of gender, age and geographical location. Across the world, you can rarely find someone who does not like chocolate. One of the common occasions of using chocolates is during birthdays or celebrating an achievement.

Chocolate gifts delivered through online portals have now become a trend, and it is a popular choice for agift as well. There are also some wonderful choices when it comes to giving chocolates as gifts like chocolate baskets, hamper, etc. There are also different varieties of chocolates available for example dark chocolate, white chocolate, Belgium chocolate, etc. Here are some gift ideas with chocolate: –

  1. Flower Bouquet with Chocolate: You can make the perfect gift by combining two things which are liked by all i.e. chocolates and fresh flowers. A bunch of roses or lilies accompanied by a box of chocolates is going to make anyone happy.
  2. Chocolate bouquet: You can also consider gifting a chocolate bouquet. In this type of bouquet, chocolates with different coloured wrappers are neatly arranged to make it look like a bouquet where chocolates are used instead of flowers.
  3. Assorted chocolate: If you are not sure about the chocolate preference of your friend, the best idea is to give a box of assorted chocolates which will contain a mix of chocolate of different kinds. The chances of having few pieces of your friend’s favourite chocolate would be high in such cases.
  4. Chocolate and teddy bear: A common Valentine’s Day gift would be to combine chocolates with a small teddy bear. This makes a cute and romantic gift for your partner. You can wrap this gift into a single box and give it as a gift to surprise her.
  5. Indoor plant and chocolate: For a growing and lasting relation, you can give an indoor plant or a bonsai along with a chocolate bar. Make sure to buy a plant which requires minimum attention so that it will not be a burden to whom you are gifting it. Also, ensure that the recipient of the gift has some interest in plants and gardening.
  6. A simple box of chocolate: If you know the favourite chocolate of your loved one, then you can buy a box of that particular kind of chocolate as a gift. Many chocolate companies issue gift sized chocolate bars which are specifically meant for celebrating festivals or any occasion. You can buy chocolates of such kind as a gift. Another option is to buy a box of chocolate, and nicely gift wrap it.
  7. Chocolate basket: The good idea is to gift a chocolate basket in which you can include different varieties and sizes of chocolates. Make sure that the basket is well decorated to make it look appealing.

You can send chocolates by post as well which will get delivered to your loved one’s address on time. Make sure to order chocolates that would not get melted easily in such cases. A perfect packing is much important while sending the chocolate.

 

How to Make Perfect Chocolate Brownies

March 22nd, 2016

Chocolate brownies are sweet, decadent and luscious. There are many variants in taste of brownies: with or without nuts, cream cheese, butterscotch, fruit filing, mint flavour, spiked with alcohol or espresso or just chocolate in hundreds of variations. Order and get the chocolates by post.

 

 But the most important feature in a brownie is texture. The world is divided into two camps regarding texture: cakey and crumbly versus fudgy and dense. But some experts identify a third texture: chewy.

Most brownies contain enough chocolate to satisfy chocolate craving as well as other similar ingredients. However, the amount of sugar, butter, chocolate and flour are different, and this accounts for the variation in brownie textures.

A fudgy brownie has a dense texture with a moist, chocolaty interior. It is a cross between fudge and rich truffle torte. For this recipe, you can use either or both bitter sweet and unsweetened chocolate. They provide an intense chocolaty flavour. An egg yolk can be added to provide a fudgy richness sans greasiness.

A chewy brownie is not as gooey as a fudgy brownie but is moist. Chewiness comes from different factors: more of all purpose flour (whose proteins provide texture) and eggs, which help the brownies set.

Here are some aspects about brownies making that will avoid pitfalls and create the perfect brownie:

  • The recipe is king: First you have to decide what type of brownie you want: Fudgy, Cakey or Chewy. If you are keen on cakey, go for a recipe that reminds you of cake. For instance, if your recipe calls for creaming of sugar and butter together, you are likely to end up with a cakey brownie. For fudgy brownies, look for a recipe with high ratio of dry ingredients to chocolate and butter.
  • Go for high quality ingredients: When you are bent upon having chocolate gifts delivered to loved ones especially homemade brownies, do not settle for low quality ingredients at cheap prices. If you are buying chocolates, go for reasonably good brands. If you want a dry chocolaty texture, go in for good cocoa powder. But try and avoid chocolate chips. They contain stabilizers, which will not melt easily. Instead use big chunks of chopped chocolate bars. They melt in a slow fashion making luscious brownies.
  • Use the right temperature: You need heat to melt chocolate. But avoid adding your hot chocolate into the sugar, butter and eggs-it will cause problems like scrambling the eggs. Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Egg and butter must be brought to room temperature.
  • Choose flavours: Do you like flavours like raspberry, lime, etc. You can add extra flavour to brownies like cream cheese and nuts. The idea is to enhance the flavour of chocolate and not mask it.
  • Follow timing of recipe: Brownies must be baked for the right timing as specified in the recipe so that they are not over baked or under baked.

Last of all, one must be patient with the brownies, allowing them time for cooling. After this, it is time to devour the luscious brownies.