chocolate

Dark chocolate has been linked to various benefits that protect and repair your body after exercise, including reduced stress on the heart, improved muscle recovery and reduced fatigue. Many of the studies of the benefits of chocolate…

I had been wanting to post this recipe on Winter Solstice proper (I’m a big ol’ Pagan) since it’s one of my annual solstice desserts and quite the favorite of my party guests. Unfortunately, what with actually getting ready for the party…

As fun as it is to eat chocolate can be frustrating to work with in the kitchen. If you want praise for the chocolate goodies you serve over the holidays, you have to earn it. Even a seemingly simple maneuver like getting chocolate to…

Easter is special day, and with it comes not only fluffy bunnies and sunrise church services, but a wide array of traditional foods. Each region of the world has it’s own special Easter dishes, including the Italian "Colomba" (sweet…

If you’re feeling sluggish, less energetic, or just plain old, the problem may not be so much your age, but the way you eat. Believe it or not, modern science has pinpointed a number of foods that make you feel old and tired, as well as…

Okay, so no food is going to make you a genius if your IQ is average, but scientists do have evidence that some foods can perk up your brain. By incorporating these foods into your everyday menus, you’ll feel snappier and healthier. And…

All well known as aphrodisiacs – or foods thought to increase sexual desire and cause arousal. But did you know there are literally thousands of foods thought to make humans more sensual? Although modern science can’t substantiate…

Is there anyone who doesn’t love at least one type of chocolate? Surely not! Since ancient times, chocolate has lured bakers and cooks to include it in every meal imaginable, from breakfast to dessert. You may have cooked and baked with…