A few weeks my daughter and I made white chocolate ‘Unicorn Bark’ for my granddaughter’s 2nd birthday party. I had no idea that ‘Unicorn Bark’ was a thing and I’m pretty sure that my daughter invented the idea – but…
One of my favorite ChezSlaughter Chocolate activities is sharing some of my chocolate-making secrets with fellow chocolate lovers during a hands-on chocolate workshop. Who is a chocolate workshop for? Chocolate lovers: You pretty much have to like chocolate to enjoy…
If you're a true chocoholic you're bound to have a few favorite chocolate quotes. Below we share some of our favorite chocolate quotes that have helped shape the way we think about chocolate. One 17th century woman had very strong…
Chocolate has enjoyed a reputation as a medicinal food for more than 500 years. In fact, European pharmacists sold chocolate in the 1500s and 1600s to treat a variety of conditions from chest pain and fevers to low body weight…
The internet is a treasure trove of fun facts about chocolate. We've curated 15 of our favorites to arm you with one-liners the next time you're making chocolate small talk with a fellow chocolate lover. Fun Fact #1: Americans eat…
This week, we celebrate the Christian holiday of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians celebrate this holiday in a variety of meaningful ways including Good Friday services commemorating the crucifixion death of Christ and Easter Sunday services…
Being the podcast fan that I am (they are a great way to learn while driving, walking or traveling), I've been on the hunt sometime now for a podcast about chocolate. However, my experience thus far when searching 'chocolate podcasts'…
Belgium had a jump on most of the rest of the world in the appreciation and development of fine chocolate. Through a unique set of circumstances - some just plain luck and others political, Belgium was one of the first…
When we talk to customers about the Belgian praline, we often have to explain the difference between a traditional praline made in our native Louisiana and the original Belgian-style praline which is a chocolate confection that dates back more than…
When it comes to working with chocolate, there are many sources from which chocolatiers can choose. You might think 'chocolate is chocolate is chocolate,' but all you have to do is participate in a quick taste test and your tongue…