Chocolate articles Tag

Health problems: are you entitled to chocolate?

1- You are diabetic Because chocolate contains sugar, people with diabetes usually think that this food is forbidden to them. But this is not true! Today, the diet for people with diabetes is based on the concept of glycemic index, which means eating foods that don't raise blood sugar too much. ...

19
Apr
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

A flower that deserves to be known The chocolate drop or Berlandiera lyrata is a perennial plant native to North and Central America. The plant itself is not unusual as it forms a rather compact bush with spindly stems and gray-green leaves. On the other hand, its summer flowering is remarkab ...

13
Jan
2023

The chocolate tonka mousse: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are ingredients needed to make chocolate tonka mousse for 4 people: 150 g of dark pastry chocolate 3 tablespoons of hazelnut milk half a tonka bean 2 large eggs a pinch of salt Note:in the absence of tonka bean, you can replace this spice with half a teaspoon of bitter al ...

25
Mar
2022

Chocolate sponge cake: a recipe to share

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a chocolate sponge cake for 2 people: 3 eggs 35 g of sugar 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa 100 g of dark pastry chocolate 35 g of butter at room temperature Preparation 1- Break the whole eggs into a container. 2- Whisk the eggs wi ...

27
Apr
2022

The chocolate tangerine king cake: a vegan recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make Chocolate tangerine galette des rois for 6 to 8 people: 2 rolls of puff pastry 6 mandarins 2 packets of vanilla sugar 150 g dark Chocolate for baking 75 ml almond milk 100 g almond powder pinch of salt a pinch of cinnamon 2 tablespoons ...

05
Jan
2022

The chocolate coffee cake: a gourmet recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a chocolate coffee cake for 4 people: 100 g soft butter 110 g of sugar 2 eggs 85 g of flour 4 level tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons of soluble coffee 2 tablespoons of warm water 1 pinch of salt 60 g chocolate 85% cocoa T ...

07
Dec
2022

Chocolate mint pears: a gourmet dessert

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make chocolate mint pears for 4 people: 4 ripe pears 2 bags of green tea with mint 100 g of dark chocolate 3 or 4 tablespoons of almond milk 2 handfuls of slivered almonds 1 sprig of fresh mint Preparation To make chocolate mint pears, star ...

08
July
2022

Chocolate cake with olive oil: a vegan recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a Chocolate and olive oil cake for 6 people: 100 g dark chocolate 20 cl of vegetable milk 200 g of flour one sachet of yeast 2 packets of Vanilla sugar half a grated tonka bean 7 cl of olive oil a knob of vegetable margarine for the moul ...

29
Sep
2021

Original ice cream bowl: 3 easy recipes

rozen yogurt craze has spread to France. This new kind of ice cream has notably conquered the hearts of children thanks to toppings based on candy or chocolate bars. If you want to treat the little and the big gourmets, try our second original ice cream cup: a home-made frozen yogurt cup! To p ...

19
Aug
2022

Easter nest with three chocolates: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a Three Chocolate Easter Nest for 6 people: For the cake 2 vanilla yogurts 1.5 jars of sugar 4 jars of flour 1 packet of yeast 30 g unsweetened cocoa 3 large eggs half a jar of olive oil a knob of butter for the mold half a grated tonk ...

13
Apr
2022

Hot chocolate with coconut milk: a vegan recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make two cups of coconut milk hot chocolate: 20 cl of coconut milk 10 cl of water 2 bars of dark chocolate for baking 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa for decoration To note: for this vegan hot chocolate recipe, I simply used 52% cocoa baking c ...

03
Feb
2023

Pastry: 5 tips to lighten cakes

using applesauce (not banana sauce, for example). Applesauce has a very neutral taste that allows it to be used in all kinds of recipes, including chocolate cake! 2- Use mashed banana A second tip for lightening cakes is to use mashed banana. This fruit has a sweet taste and creamy texture ...

20
Jan
2022

Candlemas: an easy recipe for homemade Nutella

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make three small jars of homemade Nutella-style spread: 375 g hazelnuts 400 g milk chocolate 50 g grape seed oil Preparation of the hazelnuts To make homemade Nutella, use whole hazelnuts and roast them in the oven. 1- Preheat your oven to ...

02
Feb
2022

The Shamrock shake: a recipe for St. Patrick's Day

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make Shamrock shake for 2 people: half a liter of chocolate mint ice cream 20 cl of milk 1 teaspoon of matcha tea powder (or a few drops of green food coloring) whipped cream made from whole cream colored vermicelli candied cherries or small ca ...

09
Mar
2022

Apple cinnamon spread: a healthy recipe

contains no animal ingredients. It is also gluten-free. It is delicious on toast but also with a spoon because it is much less sickening than its chocolate hazelnut equivalent. I was bluffed by its texture and by its good taste of apple cinnamon. This first successful try made me want to try ...

05
Oct
2022

Candlemas: origins and traditions

nob of Butter melted and a little sugar (for Sweetened Pancakes only). Once you've popped the Pancakes as is traditional, any toppings are allowed: chocolate, jam, fresh fruit, Spread and more! What are the proverbs related to Candlemas? Several proverbs are associated with this holiday cel ...

25
Jan
2007

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

eeds are surrounded by a yellow, mealy, sweet-tasting pulp. source: osvaldo gago Carob is used in different ways depending on the region. Its chocolate flavor makes it the counterpart of cocoa for poor countries, but it does not contain theobromine and caffeine like cocoa. It is rich in olig ...

20
Apr
2012

The Mougins Christmas market: fun for the whole family

resent decorative objects, jewelry and candles: so many gift ideas for visitors in need of inspiration. Food lovers will also be at the party with chocolate, homemade jams, sweets, charcuterie, cheeses, olives, wines, Foie gras and stuffed baskets... And of course you can taste on the spot socca, ...

14
Dec
2012

Angers: a magical and gourmet destination for Christmas

ourmet specialties galore. The Quernon d'ardoise is the local confectionery par excellence. Created in 1966 by La petite marquise, this bluish-white chocolate-covered nougatine pays homage to the slates that made the region famous. See this post on Instagram A post shared b ...

16
Dec
2020

The Upper Rhine Valley: a destination in the heart of Europe

stronomy. Copyright : Tourism Eguisheim-Rouffach The Black Forest, which is a region in southwestern Germany, gave its name to the famous Chocolate and cherry cake. But this forest region is also known for its cuckoo clocks, traditional hats with large red pompons and outdoor recreati ...

29
Sep
2021