3rd Feb 2018
White Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream There are three kinds of meringues: French meringue, Italian meringue and the famous Swiss meringue. All meringues are delicious and it is worth trying…
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17th Jan 2018
Chocolate shape has an influence on perception of high quality chocolate When was the last time you walked into a chocolate store and picked out the most perfect chocolate? What was it that attracted…
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16th Sep 2017
In order to be labeled correctly, chocolate in the US must adhere to regulations established by the FDA. These rules differentiate between different products that contain cacao and specify what…
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24th Mar 2017
Chocolate Ganache Origin and Recipe Ganache is a popular, smooth and thick chocolate paste often used as a frosting on chocolate cake or a filling in chocolate truffles. The story about how it was cr…
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17th Feb 2017
Why Chocolate Melts our Hearts on Valentine’s Day Image source: Santa Barbara Chocolate Even without going into the history of the relation of Valentine’s Day and the chocolates, it’s…
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6th Nov 2016
120 YEARS OF QUALITY CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS Cacao and Cocoa Flavors Since 1992, Santa Barbara Chocolate has been producing a variety of cocoa and chocolates. For over 120 years, our farm…
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5th Nov 2016
Do We Know Where Did The Word 'Chocolate' Come From? Whenever we hear the word 'chocolate', we instantly start imagining this popular delicacy. Actually, we imagine eating the bars and buying the bi…
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5th Nov 2016
This easy-to-make chocolate treat, called Marquesa de Chocolate in Venezuela, is rich, creamy, and doesn't need to be baked. It will become a favorite real quick. This dessert comes from Latin Americ…
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24th Oct 2016
Czech Chocolate Cake Recipe: A Taste of Tradition In the mid-1800s, my family established a chocolate confiserie and bakery in the heart of the Czech Republic. Many of the techniques and recipes we us…
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23rd Oct 2016
Why does Chocolate Turn White? If your chocolate is turning white when you work with it, you might wonder, 'what does it mean when chocolate turns white?' The most likely reason is related to a na…
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30th Sep 2016
What Is Chocolate Ganache? Ganache is a mixture of chocolate and cream typically but other types of fat can be used in place of cream like butter, coconut cream or palm oil. …
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30th Mar 2016
Chocolate Fermentation is the Secret What makes chocolate so delicious? If you ask a culinary expert or everyday chocoholic, they might tell you it's the sensuous layering of chocolate o…
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