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Some easy DIY chocolate recipes to try out

December 15th, 2015

Chocolates are yummy and they are all time favourite of everyone. Various kinds and types of chocolates are readily available in different stores. If you want to order online, there are various sites from where you can order variety of chocolates. When you send chocolates by post to your near and dear ones, you look for the best bars available. But what if you try your hand on making chocolates and send home made chocolates to your loved ones? Sounds much better! It is a great idea and a beautiful gesture.

Sweetness of your hand                                    

To make chocolates at home, the main ingredients that are needed are cocoa butter, icing sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder and full fat milk powder. Firstly, one has to blend icing sugar and cocoa powder very well to see that there is no lump left. Then one has to melt the cocoa butter in a heated pan and then add milk powder to it. After it is stirred well, one has to add the icing sugar and cocoa powder to this mixture. When it is mixed well, it will become a glossy texture. After that, one can easily give it tiny shapes and moulds and then enjoy it. This is the easiest milk chocolate recipe, which one can try anytime at home.

Sauce it up

Chocolate sauce is an easy recipe and is needed as a topping in any dessert. It takes a very little time to make chocolate sauce at home. Things you need to make it are sugar, cocoa powder and water. Heat sugar and water in simmer. When the sugar turns light brown, add cocoa powder to it. Whisk it till it forms a paste. Then cool it and your desired chocolate sauce is ready.

Fudge cake

Why only chocolate? One can even bake a chocolate fudge cake at home. For this, you need white flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract and corn oil. This is for baking the cake. For the fudge, you need dark chocolate, unsweetened butter and some more vanilla extract. First you need to make a batter of the ingredients needed for the cake. Then you have to bake it half the way. After that you will have to pull the cake out of the oven to pour the fudge cream inside the cake and then keep it inside the oven and leave it till it is fully baked. You can also add whipped cream on the top of the cake with sliced cherries for a proper decoration. Either you serve it hot with molten chocolates or you can have it frozen after keeping it in a refrigerator for a while.

Thus, making chocolate is not a big deal anymore. One can easily do that at home, and if you need to surprise your loved ones, send them some handmade chocolates mixed with love. They will appreciate it to the core. They will love the gift that you have sent and will be more than happy.

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Chocolate – The universal gift!

December 8th, 2015

Chocolate is probably the best thing that was ever invented! This also happens to be one of the most universal and easy gift items. Whether someone eats chocolates or not, they will be happy to get this gift! There are different varieties of chocolates you can give someone like dark chocolates, semi-sweet ones, milk chocolates and chocolates with fruits. The best thing about chocolates is that you can easily send chocolates by post. If you are out of ideas then here are some chocolate gift hamper ideas for different occasions…

1. Christmas – Since Christmas is around the corner, it is time to spread some love and joy. If you want to surprise a family member or friend, then you can put some cute packaged chocolates in stockings. Other than this, you can make a bundle of chocolates and pack it with Christmas decors on the basket. It is very simple to work with chocolates when you are making a hamper. You get tons of different sizes of packets, boxes, etc. in the market.

2. Homemade delights – If you are an amazing cook, then utilise the talent to create fancy chocolates for your loved ones. You can make this your special Christmas hamper or birthday hamper. All you need is all the ingredients to make the chocolates and cute boxes. Don’t forget a note inside each box!

3. The official gift – In case you have to give secret Santa gifts at work, then a box of chocolates does the job. You can either just give a box or buy different chocolates and put it in a fancy packet. When it comes to giving gifts at work, you don’t have to add too much decoration. Put in efforts when it comes to the closest loved ones. They truly deserve it!

4. The love hamper – If you are giving a bundle of chocolates to your better half then try something unique. Add flowers, a cute soft toy and tons of their favourite chocolates in the hamper basket. You can also try making a scrap book in which every page has a small chocolate bar stuck to it. Other than this, you can also make a bouquet out of chocolates. You can find such innovative gifts over the internet else at a high end gift shop. It is not difficult to try making something innovative at home, but if you are running out of time or haven’t picked up anything till the last minute then buy a big box of the chocolates they love with flowers.

5. Other hamper ideas – You can either focus on making a hamper completely about chocolates else you can add little things with a big box of chocolates to make it grander and fuller! You don’t want the hamper basket to look empty and incomplete. If this is the case then simply add tons of chocolate bars and you are done.

Chocolates are the easiest gifts to work with. You can gift it to a 10 year old, 35 year old or even a 60 year old!

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Women and chocolates – a love affair

December 5th, 2015

Both the genders enjoy eating chocolates, but let us accept it; women are absolutely crazy about chocolates. The moment you ask them what gift they want, their prompt answer is chocolates. But have you ever wondered why women are so crazy about chocolates? The craving for chocolate is directly linked to stress, low blood sugar, or change of hormones before the menstrual cycle.

The association with blood sugar level – Caffeine and sugar in chocolate together raise the blood sugar level. Also, dark chocolate has very less index level, and thus it is good in stabilizing the blood sugar levels. Primary reason why most woman and also at times men crave for chocolate is due to their fallen blood sugar levels, which can be balanced by sugar which is given by chocolates. If ever you feel irritated, moody or fatigued, specifically in between meals, the craving for chocolates is then a consequence of a low level of blood sugar.

Association with serotonin levels – Consuming chocolates makes one feel good since it increases the serotonin level in the brain. It is a neurotransmitter, which is responsible for giving way to feelings of happiness. Most woman go through low levels of serotonin around a week before their menstruation, and this is one reason why women having a crazy craving for chocolates. Also, high level of stress makes men and women crave for chocolate due to the increased serotonin level, which leads to lowering ones anxiety. If you need some comfort, you can rely on chocolates. If you are emotionally unwell, consume chocolates since they raise the levels of serotonin and thus help you forget about your problems at least for a short period of time.

Association with the menstrual cycle – Along with fat, sugar and caffeine, chocolate also has trace minerals such as magnesium that is usually deficient in women during menstruation. The change of the hormonal levels before and during those seven days gives both to different food cravings, one of which is chocolate. They say that some women want nothing else but chocolates. As per few scientists, the craving for chocolates among menstruating women is a cultural phenomenon. According to studies, American women crave for chocolates more than ladies from other counties, mostly since they are always concerned sugar levels in chocolates and hence take them as an indulgence. It is also believed by some experts that the craving might also be psychological because PMS gives women a justified reason to enjoy chocolates.

Chocolate is quite addictive – Research has also proved that chocolate has alkaloid compounds, which also make alcohol an addiction. Hence, experts say there is basis to look at chocolates as being addictive. Chocolates also contain anandamine, which is a compound scientist say stimulates the brain just the way marijuana does. However, these claims are still quite debatable among doctors.

And, of course, we all love chocolate for its extraordinary taste. There is no sweet sweeter than chocolates. This Christmas if you are planning to send some parcel of love to your loved ones, send them chocolates by post.

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Why the gift of chocolate is always perfect

December 4th, 2015

Chocolates have been here for centuries now. Various cultures across the world worship them. Businesses have been started upon them. What is it about these deliciously irresistible chocolates, which melt on our tongue and then our hearts? Read on to solve this mystery.

They are very good for you – Are you aware that chocolate are associated with lowering the possibility of so many health hazards? They reduce the possibility of strokes, mostly in women, that is due to the antioxidants they carry. They also help in lowering the risk of heart attack and other heart problems by not giving way to blood clot and they lower inflammation as well. Chocolates also help to prevent cancer. Cocoa has a compound, which stops the likelihood of cancer cells from spreading. And although this may sound off, they also lower the risk of diabetes since they increase the sensitivity to insulin.

They make you appear younger – Irrespective of how many people claim that chocolates cause acne on their faces, it, on the contrary, is quite good for your skin, especially dark chocolate. The chocolates contain flavonoids, which protect the skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. However, that does not mean you go on tanning yourself on purpose.

They make your smarter – They do make your better at those difficult mathematical equations! Chocolates strengthen the brain. The flavonoids begin to work even in this compartment. Dark chocolates shield the cells in the brain and protect them from damage due to a stroke.

They make for a cheap self-treat daily – They are very accessible. We all have that store just below our buildings where we can find chocolates. And also they are affordable. To add more, they have so many health benefits as you read above. So it makes for a great treat from you to you, every day!

They can be eaten, drunk and even worn – Yes you read it right. ‘Wear’ is the word! Chocolates are simply so very versatile that back in the year of 2005, a company made many Nike sneakers entirely from chocolates! Google it to believe it!

They release romantic hormones! – Chocolates when eaten help generate phenyl ethylamine, which is a chemical that releases when one is in love. Doesn’t this sound amazing?

They make women feel sexy – They affect the brain of a woman, different from that of a man. When women eat chocolates, a part of their brain called amygdale is influenced. This impacts emotions and other sexual wants.

And they are a bit too delicious – And we need say no more. Whether you sip it, chew it, or literally dip your own self into it, chocolates are always amazingly delectable. With so many recipes online, you can even make chocolates at home with a few simple steps and give it various designs.

You really need to search far and wide to get hold of a woman who might say no to a chocolate. This season if you want to make any of your lovely ladies feel special send chocolates by post to them!

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Chocolate is there to serve all the purposes

December 3rd, 2015

Chocolate is the most fascinating gift one can expect from others. From child to an old man, there is no one who does not love chocolates. It is a perfect gift for any occasions and is easy to choose from the plenty of varieties available. There are milk chocolates, semi sweet chocolates, sweet chocolates and dark chocolates. Chocolate liquors are also available easily, which one can use as toppings over cakes and ice creams. There is particularly no reason to gift a chocolate to someone. But, if someone is sending chocolates by post for any occasion, then they can choose accordingly.

Say it sweetly

It is said that love can be expressed best when it is said with a chocolate. Whether you are confessing your love to your partner or it is just a reminder that you really care for him/ her can be done in a sweet manner with chocolates. Go for the heart shaped chocolates filled with dry fruits. They are the perfect choice. But if you know what flavour your partner loves, then definitely go by their choice.

Say that you care

Never forget the two most important persons of your life. They are your parents. Do not leave a scope to make them happy. To make them feel that you care in spite of the daily business, chocolates are there for you to show them love. Go for the assorted chocolate boxes this time. See their surprise expressions turning to happiness.

Never ever forget them

You grandparents are the most precious gift you have. Never forget to make them happy. Meet them and spend some time with them. While recalling the old days together, you can share a bar of chocolate with them. Reliving your childhood again is bliss. Never miss an opportunity to do that.

The sweeter half

Have you ever told your wife or husband after a long day of work that how much you love them? Of course, you do not because you are tired. But take a time out for your spouse. Just hand them a bar of chocolate or a chocolate bouquet to tell them that you are there always.

Sweet Innocence

Kids are the most ardent lovers of chocolates. Just carry a handful of candies for them whenever you meet and they will be more than happy. Gift them chocolates for no reason because there is no occasion to celebrate with a chocolate.  They will have it any time of the day when they wish to have it.

Be it birthdays or anniversaries or just a gathering, chocolates are the easy and best gifts that one can think of. There are plenty of choices as you can choose a single type of chocolate or a box full of assorted chocolates and gift them to your near and dear ones. It is a sweet way to appreciate your gesture. The receiver will love your gift and they will definitely enjoy every bite of it and also always remember your love for them.

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