Here is a general overview of chocolate types (such as milk, unsweetened, bittersweet, and semisweet chocolates) how to select chocolate and how to store chocolate. Unsweetened Chocolate Pure chocolate without added sugar.Read More…
Making homemade dipped chocolates yields impressive results, perfect for gift giving and entertaining. With a few tips for melting and tempering chocolate, you can drape a variety of sweets with a coatingRead More…
Missing the right chocolate for your recipe? You won’t be left without a replacement, thanks to these substitutes for semisweet chocolate, baking chocolate, and unsweetened chocolate. We even have healthy chocolate substitutesRead More…
Learn how to store and melt chocolate, as well as turn it into a beautiful garnish for desserts. How to Store Chocolate Keep chocolate wrapped in a tightly covered container or sealedRead More…
The word chocolate comes from the Aztec xocolatl, meaning “bitter water.” Indeed, the unsweetened drink the Aztecs made of pounded cocoa beans and spices was probably extremely bitter. Bitterness notwithstanding, the AztecRead More…
A technique by which chocolate is stabilized through a melting-and-cooling process, thereby making it more malleable and glossy. Commerically available chocolate is already tempered, but this condition changes when chocolate is melted.Read More…