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Some home bakers have used cooking chocolate all their lives and wouldn’t think of using anything else, while others say that there’s no point in cooking with chocolate if it’s not ‘real’. And just what is ‘the real thing’? It’s dark chocolate that contains more than 75 per cent cocoa – many chefs will tell you that the higher that percentage, the better. Read on to find out more about making your chocolate choice. (more…)

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Unwrapping a bar of your favourite chocolate can fill you with both a sense of excitement and a niggling worry. The delight of chocolate’s sweet, aromatic taste and smooth texture is usually offset by the knowledge of that each bite is bound to lodge itself somewhere on your hips. But now you may have reason to relax your concerns a little and allow yourself to enjoy the experience completely. Because research shows that eating chocolate can be good for your heart. (more…)

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Many people would have you believe that cooking with chocolate is a difficult or tricky process, but if you follow some simple rules it can be very easy. Always read your recipe’s instructions carefully, then follow these simple guidelines for making the best chocolate-based sauces, confectionary – or anything you like. (more…)

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By now most of us know that dark chocolate has health benefits, but new research shows that it might even be able to protect against strokes. It’s always good news when something this delicious is good for you, so find out how dark chocolate can help your health. (more…)