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Cadbury Invents a Non-Melting Chocolate Food News

In a bid to consumers from hot-weather countries like India and Brazil, Cadbury recently announced its newest invention: chocolate that stays solid, even after three hours in 104-degree heat. More

Recipe: Dessert Flammekueche Tart with Dried Plums, Dark Chocolate, and Crème Fraîche Recipes from The Kitchn

They say there is no such thing as a new recipe, but I have to strongly disagree. Recipes are constantly evolving as they pass through generations, across cultures, and even amongst family and friends. And with the sprawling reach of the internet, anyone can now access (and change!) the flavors of the world, and all from the comfort of their own kitchen.
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Because We Can! 5 Ways to Eat Chocolate for Breakfast

I'm not sure if it's the family obligations or the frenzied pace that starts to settle in this time of the year, but I find myself reacting by grabbing onto any little thing I have control over. One such example is eating whatever I please for breakfast, occasionally chocolate. More

Recipe: Southern-Style Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting Recipes from The Kitchn

They call this "A Very Good Chocolate Cake." Well, they have lied (they being Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock, the quintessential Southern chefs). A more appropriate title would be, "The Very Best Chocolate Cake." A bold statement, yes, but once you try this moist, rich slice of heaven I think you might agree.

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Beer and chocolate might not seem like they'd make the best of friends, at least at first. Take a stroll over to the section of the store where the darker brews reside and you'll start to see where this is headed. Mocha stouts? Nutty brown ales? Rich and spicy Belgian dubbels? Let's skip dinner and head straight for the dessert course. More

Hot Chocolate and Whiskey? Yes, Please! Hot Cocoa & Kilbeggan Whiskey Recipe The 10-Minute Happy Hour

On one of my very first forays into journalism, I was tasked with interviewing some local Atlanta lifestyle celebrities about comfort foods and one interview in particular has stuck with me. This week it once again popped into my mind giving me the ideal drink idea for our 10- Minute Happy Hour. More

The New Nutella: 5 Speculoos Desserts

Have you become acquainted with Biscoff (or Speculoos) cookies? They're a warmly-spiced biscuit-type cookie that's wonderful with coffee or tea. And now many companies have turned the favorite treat into a spread. (Some call it "cookie butter.") You know what that means, right? Speculoos brownies, cookies and cakes are starting to reveal themselves from every corner of the internet. We couldn't be happier. More

Recipe: Irish Shortbread Toffee Bars Recipes from The Kitchn

Of my hundreds of cherished cookbooks, my old school community cookbooks rank at the top of the class. (Bonus points if written by a Southern Junior League!) I love reading these retro tomes for entertainment, but they are often the first place I turn for new recipe inspiration, as well. More

Halloween Recipe: Two-Bite Nutella Chocolate Cookies Recipes from The Kitchn

Here's a quick little Halloween treat for you! Nothing spooky about these two-bite cookies, just a touch of rich Nutella to indulge your sweet tooth and a drizzle of icing to dress them up in full Halloween style. Guaranteed to appease all the ghosts, goblins, and witches who stop by for a treat. More

What Can I Do to Make Cacao Nibs Easier on My Teeth? Good Questions

Q: I recently bought cacao nibs, but I CANNOT just eat them as they are because they are far too hard and tough on my teeth. I've tried boiling them, but nothing much happens, and all I can think to do is grind them to powder. But how to do that? And then how can I use them?