What is that one food item which you tend to indulge in when feeling happy, excited, nervous or low? For me, it will always be desserts – I just cannot say no to goodies from the bakery! And chocolate tops this list. I will happily cheat on my diet with a gooey chocolate chip cookie. Speaking of cookies, what is your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe? Do you like center filled cookies or do you like the ones with some frosting on top? Do you prefer an overload of chocolate or do you like mixing things up with a little caramel and peanut butter? I like it when…
A rich cup of hot chocolate can warm the coldest winter night and bring a smile on everyone’s face in the family. I love hot chocolate and it is probably the only dessert/drink where I indulge guilt free without wondering if healthy and fat free versions exist! Which is why, I am delighted to have stumbled upon these amazing hot chocolate mix recipes. They sound way better than the store brought versions, are easy to whip up and can be made ahead to store and use during the cold winter months. Check out two of my favorite recipes here, and share your favorite recipes via comments…
We are wrapping up ‘welcome winter week‘ on the blog today, and what better way to do so than a food post? Food and winter go hand in hand, so this category was a natural pick for today’s post. What is that one recipe or food group which you associate very closely with the winter season? For me, nothing says winter better than a steaming cup of hot, creamy, decadent chocolate. Chocolate is God’s own food, but it really comes into it’s own during the winter season. Hot chocolate is the perfect way to fuel up for the holiday season, and it…
Would you travel for Chocolate? I know I would! Science says chocolate is a definite happiness booster, and I couldn’t agree more! It easily fits in with most menus or cuisines, is available in a variety of forms and flavors and often tops the list of comforting, indulgent and stress busting foods. There are plenty of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants across the world which celebrate chocolate in all it’s glory. Whatever your next destination, be sure to look up ‘chocolate’ and I am sure you will find at least one novel chocolate cafe in that place which you would want to try during your trip. These chocolate shops across…
