January 6th, 2009
This is such a fun idea. Instead of trying to mess with a chunk of chocolate and a vegetable peeler (not that it’s such a hassle in the first place), a Japanese company called Nendo has come up with something a little more delicate with a pencil sharpener and chocolate pencils!
Patrons get to top off their own desserts with a wide choice of chocolate — from light milk to dark and bitter. Unfortunately, the cute innovation is only available at certain dessert shops, but I think it’d be a neat idea to market, don’t you?
[images: nendo]
Tags: Chocolate, pencil sharpener, pencils, sharpener
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January 5th, 2009
Geez! I know it’s almost old news at this point, but the number of foods being added to the list of melamine-tainted products is just getting ridiculous.
I bake or make most of our own treats but there are times that just call for store bought. Sadly you have to second guess yourself anymore when reaching for something on a store shelf:
“National Brands of Spring Valley, N.Y., said in a statement issued today by the Food and Drug Administration that it’s pulling all of its 4.76 oz. (135 g.) and 12.3 oz. (350 g.) cans of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls. They come in four flavors: vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut chocolate and mocha-cappuccino.
“The company said FDA tests turned up melamine, which is used in plastics and is blamed for deaths of at least six kids in China and scores of pets in North America after it was found in Chinese infant formula and pet food with ingredients imported from China.”
[image: flickr]
Tags: Chocolate, cookies, melamine, recalled, rolled cookies, tainted, topaz
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January 2nd, 2009
How sad for the people of Sydney, Australia: A chocolate factory burned down for the second time in five years this past week! (And yes, I’m being facetious here!)
Praline Chocolates first burned down in July 2004, after which a high-tech fire system was installed. It apparently didn’t do too well of a job as the factory caught fire this past weekend and it took over six hours to put the blaze out.
The fire led to the collapse of a wall that bordered an electricity substation, which then led to a loss of power to some 35,000 homes and businesses in the city’s inner west.
There’s been no determination yet on what caused the blaze since the building hasn’t been safe to enter. The factory produced domestic and export-quality chocolates, supplying hospitality, retail and tourism outlets.
[source; image: flickr]
Tags: australia, chocolate factory, fire, praline chocolates, sydney
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January 1st, 2009
Happy New Year from Chocolate Bytes!
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December 31st, 2008
With the end of the year upon us it’s always fun to look back at the previous 12 months!
Here are the most popular posts from Chocolate Bytes for 2008. Did I include your favorite?
Tags: 2008, blondies, Chocolate, chocolate cake in five minutes, chocolate-bytes, expired candy, flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, grilled chocolate bananas, ice-cream, labels, layered chocolate cheesecake bars, lindt chili bar, links, list, make your own oreos, microwave, oreos, two-minute microwave fudge, year end
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December 30th, 2008
For this week’s dessert night I made a chocolate cherry pie. I’ve been craving cherries lately and when I found this recipe that included chocolate and whipped cream I had to give it a try!
Needless to say it was a hit and aside from the cooling down periods it was fast and easy to make.
Cherry Chocolate Pie
11 large marshmallows
1/3 cup milk
3 oz milk chocolate (the only milk chocolate I had on hand was some Dove, which worked well)
1 8 oz container Cool Whip, divided
1 graham cracker crust
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
In a saucepan, combine marshmallows, chocolate and milk over low heat until melted and combined. Cool completely.
Fold 3/4 cup Cool Whip into chocolate mixture and spoon into graham cracker crust. Top with cherries, cover and put in the fridge for at least half an hour to set. Top with remaining Cool Whip and let cool in the fridge for several hours before serving.
Tags: cherries, Chocolate, chocolate cherry pie, cool whip, dessert, marshmallows, pie, recipe
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