Being vegan is both a philosophy and a lifestyle. People choose to become vegan for numerous reasons; but most of them are for health, religion, morality, environmental awareness, politics, environment, peers, ethics, aesthetics and many more.
Health and happiness goes hand in hand. Awareness of this fact will help you change your diet to artlessly fit […]

Wine has long been paired with fruit, meat and other fine foods. But pairing with chocolate has a relatively recent, and controversial, history. There are those who insist that the twain should never meet. Nevertheless, there are wines and chocolates that make perfect partners.
Chocolates, except those used in cooking, are sweet. That can make the […]

The word ‘chocolate’ is a combination of terms from the Aztecs meaning ‘bitter water’. That’s an odd thing, considering we typically associate chocolate with something sweet. But that sweetness is the result of modern processing techniques, not something inherent in chocolate. In the form the Aztecs and Mayans knew it, the hot liquid made from […]

The proper ingredients and techniques for cooking with chocolate depend, of course, on your recipe. For most cooking chores, unsweetened chocolate is best. As the name suggests, this is ‘pure’ chocolate with no sugar added. Other recipes will require using semi-sweetened chocolate, which is about 40% sugar. In some cases, dark chocolate with the highest […]

There are many fine chocolate ice creams available at specialty stores and elsewhere today. But nothing compares to the thrill and great taste of making your own. Here are a couple of ways to do just that.
Cooked
You’ll need:
4 oz of unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
2 cups of evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups of […]

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 […]