Author Archives: Tom Doerr

Making Your Own Chocolate Truffles

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Tom Doerr

One of the many favorite confections that most people enjoy are chocolate truffles. They are great as a quick sweet or even as a gift offering for someone who is hard to buy for. Continue reading →

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A Brief History Of Chocolate

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tom Doerr

Chocolate is complex. People have loved it, craved it, and even been obsessed over it. A few scientific studies have suggested that there may be some people who are genetically predisposed to gorging on it. On the other hand, it has been linked to cavities, headaches, and obesity. Some have gone a step further and labeled it addictive. Continue reading →

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Chocolate Gift Ideas: Mother’s Day

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Tom Doerr

Usually trying to decide a suitable gift for Mother’s Day can be quite difficult to shop for. However, to make this process easier, certain tips are described, allowing you to make it a memorable occasion for your mum. One way to achieve this is to make her smile and feel pampered – and for any female, chocolates, and particularly gourmet chocolates. Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Chocolate

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tom Doerr

Once people are questioned about chocolate, the general conscious is that it is arguably met with very positive responses that also reveal that it becomes an addiction for many people. Studies support this idea that chocolate has additive qualities meaning that given its extensive appeal, uncovering the essential ingredients that it consists of will perhaps give people a nice idea of how to make their own chocolate. Continue reading →

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Why Buy Fair Trade Chocolate?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tom Doerr

The chocolate industry is arguably one of the biggest food group sectors in the world. However, despite the incredible influx of cash generated, certain workers further down the grain that farm for coca are often disregarded and given an amount that is not worthy of their contribution. There are various differences between the normal variety and it will certainly be worthwhile to uncover these to help portray what is currently happening to those workers. Continue reading →

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