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13 Best Hot Cocoa Mix Brands (Beyond Swiss Miss!)

Max — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:54:48 +0000

As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, there's nothing quite like curling up with a warm cup of hot chocolate to bring some comfort and relaxation. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to know which brands of hot cocoa mix to invest in for the winter— and unfortunately,...

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Cocoa Powder 101 (+ Best Brands, Storage, and Types)

Max — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:50:26 +0000

Choosing the best cocoa powder for baking, with all the brand names available in your local grocery store is likely confusing, to say the least. There are numerous types of cocoa powder, including baking cocoa, chocolate powder, unroasted cacao powder, red cocoa powder, and more. The minute differences, whether in terms of flavor, processing, or...

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Shea Butter vs. Cocoa Butter (For Skin, Origins & Shelf Life)

Max — Sat, 13 May 2023 22:44:37 +0000

Cocoa butter and shea butter are both beloved moisturizers that offer many benefits when it comes to hair and skin care. Although both kinds of butters are naturally derived from a plant, shea butter is extracted from shea nuts native to Central Africa, while cocoa butter comes from cacao beans, with origins in the Amazon. ...

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9 Best Brands of Cacao Paste (+ Uses & Benefits)

Max — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:35:37 +0000

Cacao paste is increasingly popular due to its health advantages and versatility in culinary and baking applications. Hailed as the “food of the gods,” the cacao beans used to make cacao paste are a natural and nutritious food, high in antioxidants and other chemicals that can enhance mood, boost energy, and promote heart health. It’s...

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What's Blonde Chocolate? (Caramelized White Chocolate Recipe)

Max — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:06:00 +0000

If this is the first you're hearing of blonde chocolate, my apologies, but you're a bit late to the party. Blonde chocolate, also commonly called toasted white chocolate or caramelized white chocolate, is a relatively recent addition to the chocolate spectrum. It's basically a cooked white chocolate which takes advantage of the Maillard reaction to...