The Link Between Jews and Chocolate
Jews are known wanderers. Because of such, the Jewish people have played a huge role in global trade. There’s a part to the story though that is heard pretty rarely. That’s the link between the Jewish and chocolate during the era of the Spanish Inquisition.
Spanish explorers were the ones who introduced chocolate to Spain, while Jews brought it to world cities like New York and Amsterdam. The rest is history, and this is reflected on the subject of Rabbi Deborah Prinz’s book, “On the Chocolate Trail.”
Based on what the author said, she was just pretty curious with regard to this specific part of Jewish history. As a lifelong chocolate lover, the link between chocolate and religion spars too many intrigues. She says she eats a plain chocolate bar once or twice a day. She has always had a sweet tooth, and she never grew out of it.
She has been to museums in countries like Belgium, France, Spain, England, and Israel. While the book has a chapter that focuses on chocolate in Israel, the larger theme focuses on chocolate in South America, Mexico, and Spain.
She also stated, “People are very interested in the highlights of the Jewish connection to chocolate. Another focus is the colonial [American] period’s use of chocolate. Some groups are more interested in historical perspectives. I also talk about New York and Newport. And a third approach is about religious ethical values and chocolate.”
We have always hear about chocolate-covered bacon. Rabbi Deborah mentioned in her book that she almost ate this outrageous but yummy chocolaty treat. She said she’s not crazy about raw chocolate, but she is fond of chocolate-covered espresso beans and things like that.
Categories: chocolate articles Tags: always, Chocolate History, Deborah Prinz, Jewish, Jews, New York, On the Chocolate Trail, Spain
Chocolate Gift Baskets
Finding the perfect gift to give to a client can be quite a challenge. There are many options out there, though. Gift baskets are oh-so-famous. Food-related gifts have become commonplace as a way to show your appreciation or gratitude. That said, majority of people don’t want the usual generic food themed gift basket.
Thus, a good alternative to the generic gift basket would be something special, something the recipient will think has gotten a lot of effort. A chocolate gift basket is a perfect choice when looking for this kind of gift. Chocolate gift baskets are available in different sizes. There are also a long list of choices when selecting that perfect basket to let someone know that you truly care.
The most famous chocolate gift baskets are those that have many different types of chocolate treats. Many of us prefer milk chocolate, or is it a thing of the past now considering dark chocolate items are becoming increasingly popular? It is best to choose a gift basket that has a mix of chocolate items and of course, white chocolate has many fans also.
The chocolate treats that you typically see in these gift baskets are always very delish. Chocolate covered pretzels, truffles, and specialty nuts are the most common ones. A lot of companies include a good mix of items in the chocolate gift baskets so that the recipient has many choices. You know what they say, variety is the spice of life.
Another plus factor about chocolate gift baskets is that you can always find a size that will be good for everyone’s budget. You can opt for small baskets that cost less than $ 40 or you can go for large ones that will make you spend over $ 100. All these choices make it an easy item to pick when on the hunt for a gift to satisfy the chocolate lover in your client.
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Categories: chocolate articles Tags: always, Baskets, CHOCOLATE, chocolate basket, famous, gift basket, Gifts, popular
Ethical Chocolate
You probably haven’t given it any thought before. In our chocolate classes, two important lessons include “Responsible Cacao Farming” and “Preventing Exploitation in the Chocolate Industry.”
However, answering such tricky question is… tricky. Chocolates have always been associated with many different cultures, holidays, and certain celebrations.
There are chocolate birthday cakes, chocolate eggs for Easter, chocolates for Valentine’s Day, and even chocolate bars for Halloween. These are just some of those occasions tied to chocolate.
It all boils down to the fact chocolate is really fun, a highlight in any occasion, so fun that we pack on pounds of it every year.
Like presented above, with reference to the question being asked as we our own classes, chocolate is usually linked to several environmental and human rights matters. In some cases these subjects are deemed taboo, “don’t tell me that, I just want to enjoy my chocolate.”
Of course there are different degrees of quality. It’s a big factor to considered to some people. While with others, any chocolate is chocolate, and chocolate is always delish.
How about the ingredient list? Some people would like to dodge certain products for allergy or sensitivity reasons. Others zero in on the percentages of chocolate versus sugar.
There are also other factors on the label, such as fair trade or organic. While these may have acquired a less than optimal flavor reputation some years back, today it’s no big deal.
Then there’s the price. Are you willing to try that $7.00 chocolate bar, or is is $1.00 your limit? Or somewhere in between? Your price tolerance will be your guiding light in your tasting experience.
Of course, we have to be aware of the production practices. Farming methods and the impact on the environment are things that could have remarkable impact on the future of cacao production. Labor practices question the involvement of children in the potentially dangerous harvesting of cacao pods. Can you stomach the thought of children being exploited just so you could enjoy your bar of chocolate?
These are all issues that need some questioning since chocolate is part of the food industry that sustains the world through production and employment. We all want our chocolate forever, don’t we?
Categories: chocolate articles Tags: always, cacao production, classes, ethical chocolate, Ethics, price, production
How do you make chocolate milk with chocolate syrup if the syrup always sticks to the bottom?
Question by mpa: How do you make chocolate milk with chocolate syrup if the syrup always sticks to the bottom?
I’m trying to make chocolate milk and I have some extra chocolate syrup (Hershey’s), but I notice that the syrup either sticks to the bottom or doesn’t mix very well. Any suggestions?
Best answer:
Answer by coby
put the syrup in the microwave..it will heat up a little and dissolve better in the milk.
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