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Aug
25

All You Have To Know About Candies

Posted by Rich Kruger  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 25-08-2010

Candy is really a favorite of all young kids as well as many adults. The famous sugar candy is made from thick solution of sugar water that is then made tasty and attractive with the addition of various flavors and colors. These cadies are sometimes converted to ice pop candies by freezing them.

Candy is a wide term this includes chocolates, liquorice, toffees, candy bars, chewing gums and many more. Fruit or vegetable coating is put on add shine to those candies. Mostly these are known as confectionery or sweets. Lollipop is referred to as a sugar candy with a stick. Distinct candies such as fairy floss or cotton candies are quiet famous and therefore are favorite of many children.

Candy is manufactured by the diluting sugar in milk or water that is then boiled to get the required consistency. The end result from the product depends upon the time period used for boiling the mixture and also the ingredients used in the process. These are available in various forms and textures like chewy, soft, brittle and hard. Peppermint sticks, gum drops, lollipops, cotton candy, toffee, praline, rock candy, peanut brittle, taffy, caramel and candy bars are a couple of the varieties, which are available in the market.

The consistency of the candy will depend on how much sugar make the mixture. This mixture is boiled till water gets evaporated. The higher the temperature where the mixture is boiled the harder the candies become and the lower the temperature used in boiling the softer the candies become.

All the stages for boiling the sugar are: soft ball- temperature 234-240 F, 112-115 C, sugar concentration 85 %, thread- 230 -233F, 110-111 C, sugar concentration 80%, and soft crack- 270-290 F, 132-143 C, sugar concentration 95 % are a few of the stages used for making different candies.

Gelatin is added in most candies like gummy bears and marshmallows which is made from animal bones thus restricting the vegetarian people to consume them, for e.g. kosher gelatin which is manufactured out of fish bone. Some candy may contain pectin, gum arabic, agar agar which can be substitute for gelatin, but the final expertise of the products may vary in the original usage of gelatin. Other commonly used non-vegetarian product could be the carmine, which may consist of wings as well as other body parts of some insects.

The candies can be edible for the period of 14 days to around one year. The edibility of the candies and sweets could be increased when they are stored in dry and cool places. These candies contain high amount of sugar which can be harmful to health. So it is better to have this confectionery in limited quantities. Our mouth contains bacteria which reside on sugar thus creating acid in mouth and then the cavities. To avoid the cavities and spoiling from the teeth it’s important to brush your teeth regularly and neatly preferably after every meal or after eating something sweet.

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Aug
9

Facts You Ought To Know About Gourmet Chocolates And Their Amazing Benefits

Posted by Daniella Gabby  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 9-08-2010

Who doesn’t like gourmet chocolate? Everyone loves the stuff! It’s a delicious treat. People have enjoyed chocolate since it was first discovered.

For some people who are figure-conscious, gourmet chocolate may be associated with weight gain. That is a shame, because gourmet chocolate if eaten in moderation should not cause weight problems. It’s actually a smart indulgence.

In fact, gourmet chocolate is quite different from inferior chocolate in several ways. First, it looks different. There are no streaks or splotches on gourmet chocolate. Gourmet chocolate is glossy and smooth looking. It smells different as well. There should not be a chemical aroma to gourmet chocolate; it should smell of rich cocoa only.

If you break gourmet chocolate you will notice that it snaps sharply. It doesn’t bend or crumble. It also melts in the mouth, with a velvety texture. It has no real aftertaste. Its flavor is not overly sweet nor too bitter.

Gourmet chocolate is not only good to eat, it is actually also good for you. It has a number of proven benefits to health. First, it contains vitamins. Secondly, it also contains chromium and magnesium. As chromium helps to control blood sugar, and magnesium helps to alleviate premenstrual syndrome, this is most helpful to many people.

In today’s marketplace, there is a huge array of different gourmet chocolate available. You can pick up gourmet chocolate from any number of brands, some of which are household names. In fact, gourmet chocolate is very easy to find these days.

There are also a huge variety of flavors to choose from. There is literally something for everyone. You can choose from many different brands and types and flavors so that you get the exact chocolate experience that you want.

Gourmet chocolate confers health benefits. It tastes great, and also helps protect people’s well being. It’s a wise indulgence, clearly, not a guilty pleasure.

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Mar
3

Let’s Drink: Young’s Double Chocolate Stout

Posted by  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 3-03-2010

This is a beer that I have been meaning to try for a while, and I see that several other people have already tried it to rave reviews. Here is my take on Double Chocolate Stout. When you think Chocolate you think super sweet, but this beer is entirely the opposite, most due to the fact that they use Dark Chocolate so you get a semi-sweet bitterness in the beer and its a great compliment. You taste mocha, malt, and of course the bitter Dark Chocolate, and this is a beer that is great to just sip and enjoy, and I’ve even considered the idea of Double Chocolate Stout popsicles, (could be a special edition of Let’s Drink, or Eat for that matter). This beer is thumbs up all the way, and was a beer that I truly enjoyed.

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Jan
15

Dr Steve Warren Dr Chocolate on AM Northwest

Posted by  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 15-01-2010

The Worlds Healthiest ChocolateAntioxidant value is over 10000 per serving Brunswick Labs Certified! Taste the Worlds Most Delicious and Nutritious Chocolate & Hear about Dark Chocolates Amazing Health Benefits! An exclusive patented cold-process preserves the amazing and wonderful nutrients that are ordinarily cooked out of conventional chocolates. ONLY XOCAI HAS IT! **What every Chocolate Lover MUST know before they eat another morsel** -What is healthier to eat - Milk Chocolate or Dark …

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Oct
17

Looking for the Best BBQ Chicken Recipe? Look no Further!

Posted by Marcy Nouvelle  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 17-10-2009

BBQ chicken is one of the most popular meats ever enjoyed all over the world. Chicken is usually affordable, will fill you up, and is an excellent way to get protein. Whether you decide to cook it on the BBQ grill, smoker or just in the oven it is easy to cook, so anyone can make it. The problem is there are a lot of recipes out there and how do you know which are the good ones? Well there are some general ingredients that let you know it is going to be a good recipe that you and your guests will enjoy at your next BBQ.

Mustard, ketchup, garlic, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, cinnamon and sometimes beer are all ingredients to look out for if it is a traditional BBQ chicken you are after. If you want a more asian flavor to it look for ingredients like Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and ginger. BBQ chicken is about personal taste and there are a lot of recipes for it because it is a flexible dish. A good and easy recipe that you may want to try out is from Paula Deen and her show ‘Paula’s Home Cooking’. It is one that can be grilled or put in the oven and is called Deen’s Brothers BBQ Chicken. It is as follows:

Ingredients:1/4 cup dark brown sugar packed, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder, tablespoons orange juice, teaspoon cayenne pepper, teaspoon liquid smoke, teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, chicken (3 1/2 pounds) cut into eight. Preparation: preheat the oven to 375F or if cooking on the grill brush it with olive oil. In a large bowl mix in all the ingredients apart from the chicken. Put aside a third of the sauce for later and then add the chicken in the bowl and move it around so that BBQ sauce coats it. If cooking in the oven place the chicken in a roasting pan and cook for 40-45 minutes or until properly cooked. If cooking on the grill cover it. Remember to use the BBQ sauce you set aside to baste the chicken after twenty minutes of cooking.

The chicken tastes great and it is a recipe anyone can follow, grilled or not. For those of you not used to cooking with liquid smoke this gives meat a smoked flavor and smell without having to actually smoke it. If you do not like smoked meat then just leave it out!

Also when it comes to the chicken itself you do not have to get a whole chicken if you find it hard chopping one up yourself. Get chicken pieces, thighs, breasts, legs or wings. Thighs in particular are a great option because they are juicy, inexpensive and will cook quicker so you get to do the eating quicker!

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Oct
11

Healthy Chocolate News Coverage - Xocai

Posted by  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 11-10-2009

The Worlds Healthiest ChocolateAntioxidant value is over 10000 per serving… USDA Brunswick Labs Certified! Taste the Worlds Most Delicious and Nutritious Chocolate & Hear about Dark Chocolates Amazing Health Benefits! An exclusive patented cold-process preserves the amazing and wonderful nutrients that are ordinarily cooked out of conventional chocolates. ONLY XOCAI HAS IT! **What every Chocolate Lover MUST know before they eat another morsel** -What is healthier to eat - Milk Chocolate or …

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Aug
23

Delicious Cod Fish Recipes

Posted by Marcy Nouvelle  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 23-08-2009
by James Swelling

All cod fish dishes are good to tasty, well being and simple for dinner. Good news is you can prepare many different dishes using it - deep frying, baking etc. These can be done with or without vegetables. Also adding items according to your taste and leaving out others make it a perfectly exclusive and an appetizing serving. There can be no mistake in creating a dish with cod fish.

Reflect on your want ahead of making your pick among cod fish dishes. If you are cutting back on fat, then do not go in for fry. If you choose a palatable recipe, then a mixture of vegetables or sauces dish is good. Care for something undemanding, bare-bone recipe without any other additions or decorations.

Preparation time plays a major role on deciding which dish to opt. When you want it quickly, there would be no time to marinate the fish with sauces. Before finalizing the suitable dish, look through the duration of preparing all cod fish dishes. Make up your mind if you want refrigerated or fresh pieces.

Here is one option out of many that you can cook for anyone. In spite of being effortless to cook and economical, the flavor would match a dish that a good restaurant presents. It is easy and comprises of cheese, tomatoes and just bones.

To Start here are the things that go into this: 1 1/2 pounds of cold cod bone, 1 teaspoon of butter, salt and pepper, four sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese (as much as you’d want on the fish), and 1/2 cup of half and half.

First take away skin and bones of the cod fish. Using a kitchen wrap, dry the fish. Preheat the oven at 375 degrees. Melt the butter and coat the fish with pieces of tomato. Now, dust the cod fish with cheese desirably and add the cream. Take a dish and grease it with butter and the contents. Remove it after 25 minutes or if the fish starts to chip.

It is up to you to alternate any of these items. If you do not want Swiss cheese, add cheddar cheese instead. If you find the tomatoes objectionable, make use of green peppers.

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Apr
30

Dark Chocolate (Super Foods!)

Posted by  |  Posted in Chocolate  |  Posted on: 30-04-2009

Chocolate lovers rejoice - this super food is good for you!

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