If you are like us, then the sweet smell of freshly baked chocolate cake is enough to make you smile and shine in your eyes. Cooking at home can be fun, relaxing, and therapeutic. All you need to keep in mind is to get all of your essentials in place before you start the process. […]
Now that we are done with the Christmas lights and New Year decor, you will probably find that you are bombarded with fake firecrackers and Chinese New Year couplets. Still, flashing red neon signs shouldn’t distract you from yet another cause for celebration in February. It’s true, Valentine’s Day is approaching. The Beatles might have […]
ANN ARBOR, MI – Briarwood Mall loses another store. Home and kitchen retailer Williams-Sonoma closed this month, and clothier H&M is scheduled to close on February 13. The next stop is Godiva. Closure of Williams-Sonoma store at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor H&M closes store in Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor The luxury chocolatier has […]
This recipe was adapted from an old cake recipe that was on the back of a can of cocoa powder decades ago. 1½ teaspoons of baking soda 1½ squares of unsweetened baking chocolate, melted Preheat your oven to 350 ° F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray or greasing them […]
Wednesday January 27 is National Chocolate Cake Day, and to celebrate we’ve found some of the best local places to satisfy your sweet tooth. These restaurants could use the business more than ever right now, so buying them a slice of chocolate cake is the least we can do to help. Lark Cake Shop, 1355 […]
Mathilde will be 25 in 2021, and the beloved film still holds a place in people’s hearts all those years later. The 1996 film starred Danny DeVito and a young Mara Wilson, and was based on the story of the same name by famous children’s author Roald Dahl. Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson, Brian Levinson and […]
Hot Cocoa Instant Vegan Blend delivers a rich, dairy-free chocolate flavor. The secret ingredient is coconut cream, a vegan, gluten-free and soy-free alternative that tastes like the real deal! Try this brand’s traditional drinking chocolate with just three ingredients: organic sugar, organic cocoa powder and a pinch of sea salt. The individual pouches are convenient […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a bitter taste in the mouths of so many people and now it is claiming a way to sweeten our lives. Global chocolate giant Godiva has announced the closure of its Burnaby store in the city’s largest mall, Metropolis at Metrotown. The company sells or closes all of its stores […]
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a box of chocolates. Known as an aphrodisiac since Aztec times, the gift of chocolate has been linked to expressions of love and affection for hundreds of years. In addition to its romantic associations, chocolate has long been known to help induce feelings of calm, contentment and to act as […]
Editor’s Note: Barbara Lauterbach is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Lake District Foodies section. While he was away, the chronicle fell into the hands of Jim Dodge, a chef currently working in California but with strong roots in the Lake District. Dodge’s parents were the second owners of the inn in Steele […]
Portillo’s bakes a heart-shaped chocolate cake for Valentine’s Day with a portion of all sales going to No Kid Hungry. Provided Many people love Portillo’s famous iconic chocolate cake, and now they will be able to express their love with it as well. The fast, casual chain specializing in Chicago cuisine like hot dogs and […]
As if the idea of savoring a square (or an entire bar) of dark chocolate weren’t enticing enough, the health claims of dark chocolate are also very appealing. We’ve heard it all: it lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, improves cognitive function, protects your skin, and more. But before you eat all the way to the […]