Surviving winter without chocolate is like... oh lets' just be honest: it's near impossible! But there are so many ways to enjoy chocolate than just the humble chocolate bar. Here are a few ways to make your life so much sweeter this winter.
A firm favourite since ancient times
It's ancient Mesoamerican cultures that can be credited with first unlocking the magic of the cacao bean — as far back as 5 000 years ago according to recent research. Yet it wasn't until chocolate made its way to Europe (and sweetened) that the craving really took off. Today there are many types of chocolate, and even more ways to enjoy. Here are a few of our favourite ways to sweeten the winter mood with this dark delight.
Cup it like it's hot
Apart from the classic hot chocolate or café mocha (coffee combined with chocolate), there's also our Muddy Mug Cake — a classic chocolate mud cake, but made in a cup. Check out the recipe here.
Chop-chop choc-choc brownies
A sure crowd-pleaser for kids and family alike, chocolate brownies rightfully take its place in the all-time greatest hits of winter chocolate treats. Have you tried our simple, quick & easy recipe? Give it a try.
Turn on the chocolate tunes
Speaking of greatest hits, make sure to turn up the volume to your favourite chocolate-themed tunes to set the right mood in the kitchen. Need some thought starters to kick off your playlist? How about "Sweet like chocolate" by Shanks & Bigfoot, "Chocolate Cake" by Crowded House or "Chocolate" by The 1975.
Spread the love
There are those who say there's nothing that doesn't go with chocolate spread... well, agree or not, a sure winter winner is the chocolate pancake. Use our easy recipe or your grandma's timeless one but be sure to spread the chocolate extra thick. Yum!
A firm favourite since ancient times
It's ancient Mesoamerican cultures that can be credited with first unlocking the magic of the cacao bean — as far back as 5 000 years ago according to recent research. Yet it wasn't until chocolate made its way to Europe (and sweetened) that the craving really took off. Today there are many types of chocolate, and even more ways to enjoy. Here are a few of our favourite ways to sweeten the winter mood with this dark delight.
Cup it like it's hot
Apart from the classic hot chocolate or café mocha (simply coffee combined with chocolate), there's also our Muddy Mug Cake — a classic chocolate mud cake, but made in a cup. Check out the recipe here.
Chop-chop choc-choc brownies
A sure crowd-pleaser for kids and family alike, chocolate brownies rightfully take its place in the all-time greatest hits of winter chocolate treats. Have you tried our simple, quick & easy recipe? Give it a try.
Turn on the chocolate tunes
Speaking of greatest hits, make sure to turn up the volume to your favourite chocolate-themed tunes to set the right mood in the kitchen. Need some thought starters to kick off your playlist? How about "Sweet like chocolate" by Shanks & Bigfoot, "Chocolate Cake" by Crowded House or "Chocolate" by The 1975.
Spread the love
There are those who say there's nothing that doesn't go with chocolate spread... well, agree or not, a sure winter winner is the chocolate pancake. Use our easy recipe or your grandma's timeless one but be sure to spread the chocolate extra thick. Yum!