Isn’t it amazing how a simple treat like chocolate can bring so much joy?! Consuming chocolate releases endorphins and serotonin, also known as the ‘happy hormones’ – need we say more? While we all love satiating our sweet tooth with this indulgent treat, it’s also important to be aware of the flip side of the… Continue reading #WorldChocolateDay: These 5 Brands Are Paving The Way For An Ethical Chocolate Industry
For those of us who grew up reading Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, visiting a chocolate factory was the ultimate life goal. We dreamt of silky, chocolate fountains leading into silky, chocolate rivers, trees with edible leaves and an edible bark, and tiny, orange Oompa-Loompas leading us through. Well, fellow chocoholics, do we… Continue reading An actual 9 feet tall chocolate fountain exists at Lindt’s new chocolate museum
With festive season in sight, get ready to be bombarded with tons of sweet treats. And, if you’re looking for a present that’ll steal the spotlight, put your trust in Ether Atelier Chocolat. ELLE chatted with Chef Prateek Bakhtiani, a biochemistry graduate who realised his passion for desserts and studied at the Le Cordon Bleu,… Continue reading We found out what goes on in the head of a chocolatier
When it comes to pairing wine with food, 99 per cent of the population reaches for the cheese. While that’s great and all, it’s good to know your options—and fromage isn’t the only food that goes well with wine. As Red Norrie, founder of wine retailer Wine Bubble explains, chocolate and wine are a match made… Continue reading A necessary guide to pairing chocolate and wine
Nothing gladdens our hearts more than a headline proclaiming that chocolate is, in fact, good for you. We’ve received enough validation from researchers around the world to determine that chocolate, or rather cacao, is a true blue superfood. But before you sink your life’s savings into moving to Chicago to be near the Nutella restaurant… Continue reading Weight loss to improved memory, 5 reasons chocolate is good for you
In a tantalising example of a fashion show they could never stage in a warm, tropical country like ours, the Salon du Chocolat runway featured dresses good enough to eat. Part of an annual exhibition that travels to cities like London, Brussels, Moscos and Beirut, the collection of sexy eveningwear (or dessert, depending on how… Continue reading 10 stunning pictures from Salon du Chocolat
