Bittersweet Chocolate Day- January 10

Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate that is produced without or nearly without milk. 

It contains a greater percentage of cocoa solids than does milk chocolate, as well as less sugar. Cane sugar lends bittersweet chocolate its reduced sweetness while its bitterness is due to the richness of alkaloids contained in cocoa beans. The term "chocolate" is derived from the Aztec word “xocolātl” which means "bitter water". 

Originating in Mesoamerica, cocoa was first brought to Europe in the sixteenth century by travelers who had discovered it when they saw how Aztecs in Central Mexico preparing a hot beverage from cocoa beans. Only around the year 1830, about two centuries after its introduction, did the Europeans find a way to solidify the liquid, sweeten it and thus produce the chocolate that we so love. Research has found that, due to antioxidant flavonoids contained in cocoa, a moderate daily diet of bittersweet chocolate is beneficial to health, prevents blood vessel and cardiac disorders as well as high blood pressure, diabetes and other ailments. Note that bittersweet chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa solids is best for your health (the other ingredients that comprise bittersweet chocolate are not so healthful).

bittersweet chocolate

Milk Chocolate Day- July 28

July 28 is the day we celebrate the existence of the sweet, addictive chocolate, the one that can not be stopped if you start - milk chocolate !!! This is one of the special days devoted to foods in the United States. Do not get confused with the general chocolate day of November 29.
Nutritional value of milk chocolate (100 grams):
Calories -547
Protein - 6.8 grams
Carbohydrates - 58 grams
Fats - 32 grams
Of which saturated fat - 19.5 grams
Cholesterol - 27 grams
Sodium - 82 grams.

Milk chocolate does not have the nutritional benefits of its brother, the dark chocolate, but it still has some proteins. According to the dietitian's recommendation, it is permissible to eat a bar of chocolate once a week. That's why you can quietly celebrate this day by eating chocolate milk of every kind, from a small chocolate bar or a bonbonniere to a whole pack of Chocolate, Milka, Swiss or whatever you like.

Chocolate Covered Anything Day - December 16

Is there a food in the world that can't be improved if we cover it melted chocolate? Maybe it's a question of personal taste, but almost anything you can put into melted chocolate, chocolate sauce or chocolate fondue. The chocolate-coated day is designed to eat the things you love with chocolate, try new things and also old and familiar.

If you are crazy about chocolate, today you have an excuse to add it to anything.

You may have already tried pretzels, marshmallow, sour candy, almonds, peanuts, strawberries or chocolate-coated bananas, but what about a chocolate-covered cherry tomato, chocolate-coated schnitzel, an omelette with chocolate syrup, pizza with chocolate and anything else?

Chocolate cover pretzels (link)

Chocolate cover gummy bears (link)

Chocolate Covered Strawberries (link)

Chocolate fondue day- February 5

Chocolate Fondue is a hot dessert of liquid chocolate that is laden with bits of cookies, marshmallow, strawberries or any solid, tasty food that can be cut and dipped.  

The history of chocolate fondue

The original fondue is hot molten cheese, served in a special fondue bowl and eaten by several people together. The source of the fondue is from Switzerland. And is considered the national food of French-speaking Cantonese in Switzerland. The fondue is served to the middle of the table and the diners get long forks with which they dip the solid pieces of food, such as dry bread cubes or pieces of meat. Under the fondue pot or bowl, there is a wick that keeps its heat. The fondue was invented as a lot of foods, in difficult times when there was not plenty of food, to save food and eat leftovers that dried up a few people together and still enjoy.

Chocolate fondue is the dessert version of the fondue. It is a dip of chocolate ganache with a lot of sweet cream that is kept warm, which is laden with pieces of food and eaten with hot chocolate. Just a pleasure !!!  

How to celebrate Fondue Chocolate Day?  

One way to celebrate is to go to a cafe that serves chocolate fondue and order, how did you guess? Chocolate Fondue. A second way is to prepare a chocolate fondue, sit back on the sofa and eat with more people or even alone.  

World Nutella Day- February 5

Anyone who's addicted to chocolate knows that there is chocolate and then there is a nutella. The chocolate and hazelnut spread has been around since 1940, and although it has many imitations on the market, there is nothing like the original and real Nutella.

Nutella continues to be the favorite forbidden pleasure of the market and the world-wide. So it is not surprising that the Nutella fans decided to start the tradition of the Nutella Day celebration in 2007. The sweet celebration was launched by social networks by Nutella bloggers and fans, and soon joined by tens of thousands of Nutella devotees who were happy to show their appreciation for the amazing spread online.

You will not believe it, but chocolate Nutella was invented because of the infamous World War II. During the war, the price of cocoa beans in Italy rose greatly, so the manufacturer of the chocolate spread, Pietro Ferrero, added to his spread cream made from nuts instead of chocolate. Pietro Ferrero died in 1949 and left his girlfriend, Ferrero, to his son Michele Ferrero. Michele Ferrero is considered the richest man in Italy and among the 30 richest people in the world. On February 14, 2016, Michele Ferrero died.  

On February 5 each year, Nutella fans from all over the world unite and celebrate the existence of this wonderful chocolate spread by eating a spoon straight out of the box, uploading pictures of chocolate in Nutella, publishing creative Nutella recipes and integrating Nutella into all day meals.

There's no limit to what you can do with Nutella. You can start the day with pancakes with Nutella, continue with espresso mixed with a spoon of Nutella (unbelievable as it tastes good!), Add Nutella to cake, ice cream and melted and even salty foods. There is no limit to imagination!

Chocolate Cupcake Day- 18 October

What can be better than a chocolate Cake? Chocolate cupcakes!

Why? Because it's personal and you don't have to share it with anyone! 😉

The cupcake originates in 1796, when in the recipe for chocolate cake in the American cookbook of Amelia Simmons, it was written "cake for baking in cups".
This book was the first known cookbook and baking book written by an American.
In pictures: The first edition of the American Cookery, written by Amelia Simmons and published in 1796.

The word cupcake first appeared in 1828 in Eliza Leslie's recipe book, "Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats".
In the picture: the recipe that appeared in the book from 1828. You can see that the writer called the cake cup cake, in two words.
The cupcakes were originally baked in heavy clay cups. Today, you can bake them with appropriate cups, cups or molds that can be easily found in any kitchenware store.
Cupcake Day Chocolate is a national day of the US To celebrate the cupcake day, make a delicious cupcake, add whipped cream or cream and cherry or candies, or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
 Happy chocolate cupcake day!

Chocolate Day- 29th November

On November 29, the US chocolate day is celebrated. In honor of this important and addictive food, get some interesting facts about it: 

The smell of chocolate triggers theta brain waves that cause a feeling of relaxation.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats and can even kill them.

Technically, the white chocolate is not chocolate at all. It doesn't contain any cocoa solids or cocoa liquor.

Nutella chocolate was invented during World War II, when the Italian manufacturer mixed cocoa (which was limited at that time) with nuts to increase the quantity of chocolate.

Need about 400 cocoa beans to produce 450 grams of chocolate.

The inventor of chocolate chip cookies sold his idea to Nestle for supply of chocolate for life.

The Belgian post issued in 2013 a limited edition of chocolate flavored stamps.

Milton Hershey chocolate giant, the founder of Hershey, canceled the invitation to sail the Titanic at the last minute because of business commitments.

In U.S you can buy Chocolate Hummus in food stores.

Twisted Chocolate Hummus Limited edition

 Started making the candy M & M in 1942 for soldiers on the battlefield, so they can enjoy a chocolate which will not melt.

The largest chocolate bar in the world weighed 12771 pounds (5792 kg).

There is a snack - potato chips dipped in milk chocolate.

Eating dark chocolate every day lowers the risk of heart disease by a third.

Chocolate has anti-bacterial component that protects the mouth from tooth decay.

How to make chocolate cups- very easy

How to make chocolate cups? You wo'nt believe how easy it is-

Ingredients: 

Any kind of melted temepred chocolate 

Cupcakes  silicone molds 

Small paint brushes 

Instructions:

Paint a thin layer of chocolate on the inside of each socket in the cupcake using the brushes. 

Put the molds in the refrigerator for ten minutes. 

Remove and paint a second thin layer of chocolate on each chocolate layer. 

Place the pan in the refrigerator for another ten minutes. 

Remove the chocolate cups carefully from the molds. 

Store the chocolate cups in a cool place. You can't bake them but you can fill them with anything liquid or creamy or with small sweets etc.

Funny diet and food quotes

I do not do sports because I'm always 20 minutes after I've eaten something

I eat only in two situations: when I'm hungry and when I'm not hungry:

This is also what happens to me when I do Yoga:

For those who blame the holidays for eating so much:

I have an eating disorder- I can't find my chocolate!!!

Ice cream is not fattening ... fattening those who eat it.

I agree with that-

The only free cheese is in the mouse trap.

The only reason I'm fat is thin body can not contain my personality

Don't eat because something is eating you

Chocolate cups

Chocolate cups are the hot trend in the chocolate area. They are great for parties, weddings, graduations, birthdays, holiday parties, baby showers, or any special occasion that needs a stylish and impressive dessert. Making the chocolate cups is very easy, here's one recipe for chocolate cups. 

There are plenty of chocolate cups out there, with the shapes of flowers, mugs and many other versions. Filled with chocolate, whipped cream with a cherry, mousse, pudding, ice cream, sorbet, jelly or any other creamy dessert. There are some kinds of ways to make chocolate cups and you can also buy ready to use. It's so nice that there are many creative people who share their delight creations with us online: 

Cup of white and brown chocolate with mousse inside:

Decorated Chocolate cups by Kane Candy

Chocolate cups in different colors: green, yellow and pink by Candy Warehouse

Amazing chocolate cups with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles over - from the website atasteofkoko

Chocolate cups with chocolate mousse inside, with a sugar substitute - from website Veggie Grettie

Decorated White chocolate cups by Kane CandyChocolate cups in different colors: green, yellow and pink by Candy Warehouse

The blogger from Mac-Chocolate recipes prepared chocolate cups by mixing brown milk chocolate and white chocolate and put whisky mousse inside for the adults against dull dinners.

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