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Chocolate
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Brief History of Chocolate 
 This 2008 article traces the history of chocolate back to "the Mayans and Aztecs [who] believed the cacao bean had magical, or even divine, properties." Also describes how chocolate became a fashionable drink throughout Europe in the 17th century, and the creation of the first modern chocolate bar in 1847. Also includes a video and information about the molinillo, a carved, wooden stick from Mexico used to stir hot chocolate. From the Smithsonian magazine. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/brief-history-of-chocolate.html Topics: Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Feb 2, 2009 Chocolate Lovers' Recipes
Collection of chocolate recipes featuring cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, and other chocolate items. Includes a video clip "Chocolate Decorating Basics." Recipes call for specific brands, but others may be substituted in most cases. From Kraft Foods. http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/entertaining/desserts/chocolatelovers.aspx Topics: Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Chocolate Recipes
Find that chocolate-based recipe, or browse thousands of recipes for new ideas. The site also features a brief history of chocolate, the various types, how to melt and temper chocolate, and how to properly store chocolate. http://chef2chef.net/recipes/search_result.php?search=chocolate&page=1 Topics: Crops, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Jul 30, 2008 Chocolate: The Exhibition
This companion site to an exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago) looks at the history of chocolate, the cacao tree and cacao farming, chocolate processing, eating chocolate, and related topics. Includes recipes, a bibliography, activities for children (including a recipe for chocolate modeling clay), and classroom resources. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/ Topics: Crops, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Cooking with Love and Chocolate: A Valentine's Day Exhibit
Bibliography created in 2007 of cook books for chocolate lovers and cook books associated with romance. Books on the list include "Temptations: Igniting the Pleasure and Power of Aphrodisiacs," "Venus in the Kitchen: Recipes for Seduction," and "The Sensuous Artichoke: Magic of the Artichoke." Compiled by Alison Kelly, Science Reference Services of the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/chocolate.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Jan 30, 2008 Discover Hershey: Company History
The official history of the Hershey Company, which "originated with candy-manufacturer Milton Hershey's decision in 1894 to produce sweet chocolate as a coating for his caramels." Topics include the "Ration D Bar" developed during World War II (which "would not melt at high temperatures ... and did not taste so good") and the purchase of other companies (such as Reese's in 1963). Also includes a tour of the chocolate-making process. http://www.hersheys.com/discover/history/company.asp Topics: Business, Business, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Industries, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Ghirardelli Chocolate
It's pronounced "Gear-ar-delly." Domingo Ghirardelli started out with a general store near Sacramento to supply the gold miners. He opened his chocolate factory in San Francisco in 1852 and later moved to Ghirardelli Square, which always smells yummy. There are recipes and tips on working with chocolate and a history of chocolate. The FAQ has information on kosherness, possibly allergenic ingredients, shelf life of chocolate products, a glossary, and a guide to types of chocolate. http://www.ghirardelli.com/ Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Judaism, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Feb 7, 2004 Godiva Chocolatier: Recipes
Includes recipes for breads, brownies, cakes and tortes, cheesecake, cookies, drinks, frozen desserts, mousses, and more. The about page has some chocolate trivia and terminology. http://www.godiva.com/recipes/ Topics: Beverages, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Feb 22, 2009 Hershey's Kitchens
Contains hundreds of recipes featuring chocolate (beverages, breads, muffins, brownies, bars, cakes, desserts, and more). Includes baking hints and tips, and recipes for holidays. http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/ Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Feb 22, 2009 Mexican Chocolate: A Culinary Evolution
Article about Mexican chocolate, which "refers to either the round, flat disks of cinnamon-scented chocolate found throughout the land, or the foamy drink made from them." Includes a history of the "use of chocolate as a beverage, a ritual offering, and even as a form of currency, [that] was passed on from the Maya to the inhabitants of central Mexico." Also includes a few recipes. From a writer of Mexican food and travel articles. http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/2323-mexican-chocolate-a-culinary-evolution Topics: Recipes by Region, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Rediscover True Hot Chocolate
This history of hot chocolate is accompanied by historical recipes for the drink, including Mayan hot chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate, hot chocolate made from milk chocolate candy bars, and the recipe for hot chocolate from the Angelina Cafe in Paris. From a cookbook author. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/HotChocolate.htm Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Scharffen Berger, Chocolate Maker: Favorite Recipes
Collection of recipes for chocolate cakes, brownies and fudge, cookies, drinks, fondue, frosting and sauces, frozen desserts, mousses and puddings, tarts and truffles, and other desserts. Includes dishes using cocoa powder, cacao nibs, and semisweet and bittersweet chocolate. From a California chocolate company. http://www.scharffenberger.com/recipes.asp Topics: Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Aug 13, 2009 Sorting Out Chocolate
Discussion of chocolate making and chocolate labeling terminology, including an explanation of the percentages of chocolate liquor listed on chocolate bars. A sidebar to this article includes definitions of chocolate types, such as German chocolate (named after the person who developed it rather than the country) and white chocolate (not really a chocolate because it does not contain cocoa solids). From Fine Cooking magazine. http://www.finecooking.com/articles/sorting-out-chocolate.aspx Topics: Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Sep 15, 2009 The Sweet Science of Chocolate
This site contains two features related to the science of chocolate: the video archives of a 1999 Valentine's Day event at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and an interactive feature that "takes a closer look at the sweet lure of chocolate." Discusses the history of chocolate, the chocolate-making process, possible health effects, and more. From the Exploratorium. http://www.exploratorium.edu/chocolate/ Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Feb 10, 2004 |
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