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 ...

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 ...

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, ...