In Austria and other parts of Europe, a torte is simply a multi-layered cake. But far from just a difference of definition, a chocolate torte is a delightful alternative to a traditional American dish.
American cakes are light, sturdy and rise in the middle. A chocolate torte will be heavier and, after cooling off, actually sink […]

Here’s Savvy Cooking’s Christmas in July Post!
Christmas recipes abound. Everyone has his or her favorite. But many times the recipes are oriented towards the kids, because they enjoy sweets so much. Yet everyone also knows that chocolate knows no age boundary. Spicing it up with another adult favorite - alcohol - makes for a delightful […]

Scones are a traditional English breakfast biscuit. But they can be given a great Swiss twist by being combined with your favorite fine chocolate.
The recipe is a little more complex than some, requiring a bit more preparation and care to get a good result. For those who enjoy a little bit of a cooking challenge, […]

Ok, we confess. There isn’t any way to list a thousand recipes for chocolate fudge in so small a space. So, a couple of the outstanding ones will do for now. German chocolate fudge is one of the best by most accounts, and for good reason. Simple to make and a big crowd pleaser. You’ll […]

Chocolate mousse is a favorite dessert at many fine dining party. It’s similar to pudding but has a richer, more chocolate-drenched flavor.
Fortunately, it’s very easy to make and you can prepare it well in advance so you can concentrate on other aspects of the meal.
You’ll need:
4 1/2 oz of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 cup of […]

Since the 1970s interest in health and diet have grown exponentially to their current high plateau. Every type of food is scrutinized and evaluated for its potential nutritional impact. One of the offshoots of that movement is an advocacy of something called, appropriately enough, raw food. This is simply food not cooked above a certain […]

As with everything else in nutrition and diet, the health benefits or risks of eating chocolate is a controversial topic. Every new study that comes along seems to throw doubt on the one before. Nowhere is this more true than in discussions of the health risks and possible benefits of eating chocolate. The answer, like […]

Few agricultural endeavors are as complex as winemaking. And at the end of the process, one gets to enjoy a good glass. Site selection, grape variety, soil preparation, sunlight control, fermentation management, even the type of cork used all play important parts in producing fine wines.
Wine grapes are grown in a pair of latitude bands […]