Cocoa trees grow within 20 degrees of the equator. There are two types of cocoa: forastero and criollo. Forastero is used for bulk cocoa and milk chocolate. Criollo beans produce the finest and most ...

Our blender, like many, gets a bit of a reprieve in the winter. Instead of humming countless times a day, it might secure a morning to sleep in, but it is a rare day that it isn’t fired up at all, ...

Q. A chocolate cake recipe called for cacao nibs. What are those? Should I buy them raw or roasted? A. Cacao nibs aren’t new, but they’re a new use for something very old. They’re broken-up chunks of ...

Raw cacao is the purest form of chocolate you can consume, which means it's much less processed and significantly higher in antioxidants than plain old cocoa powder or store-bought chocolate bars.

I absolutely love this version of raw classic brownies with rich flavors of chocolate, and a hint of espresso. The secret to making these brownies, guilt- free and nutritious, is the additions of the ...

Dermatologists And Research Say This 'Sweet' Ingredient Is A Proven Skin Booster. Here's How To Use It.

For New Year's Eve this year, we served a multi-course meal, full of complex and labor-intensive dishes. What had our guests raving and demanding seconds and thirds, though? These simple little flans, ...