chocolate

Chocolate and cocoa powder are essential to the holiday season. Without them, there would be no Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, or M&M Cookies. There would be no hot cocoa to drink while watching festive movies or peppermint patties…Read More

Devansh Ashar knows chocolate. He knows how the flavor profile of Indian cocoa can taste different than that of Brazilian cacao. He knows how many microns each particle of chocolate should be to yield a silky smooth texture. He knows…Read More

The health benefits of dark chocolate are multiple, including reducing inflammation, increasing blood flow, and reducing heart disease risk. But the pleasure that indulging on a delicious piece of sweet dark chocolate produces, makes this food of God’s double amazing!…Read More

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching (don’t worry, this serves as a heads up if you had forgotten). The shelves of your favorite stores will be filled with teddy bears, flowers, and chocolates in every size and shape imaginable if they…Read More

This simple, yet amazingly decadent chocolate cake “Gâteau au chocolat fondant” is even better on the second day, so plan in advance and make it the day before serving. Makes 8-10 servings: 7 oz – best quality dark chocolate 7…Read More

Today is International Chocolate Day, and we love chocolate. So here is our favorite vegan chocolate tart recipe that even non-vegans rave about. It’s so easy, no baking required, give it a try and let us know what you think!!!…Read More

The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint St. Valentine –is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it…Read More

It’s chocolate day and us here at eco18 are chocolate obsessed. We’re sharing our favorite chocolate indulgences today!   Sue: LIFE HAPPENS – CHOCOLATE HELPS:                              …Read More

Happy National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! While we do love ice cream in the office here at eco18, we tend to limit our dairy consumption to keep our health and digestive systems healthy. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate…Read More

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast. A day completely dedicated to love, hearts and chocolate. Unfortunately, the chocolate filled heart boxes in the store of the supermarket aren’t the best choice. Not only are they filled with preservatives and additive, but…Read More