Recipes, articles, tips and tricks for chocolate making at home
Chocolate is a delicious and indulgent treat that appeals to young and old. It’s been around for centuries, slowly transforming over the years as it transitioned from culture to culture. In this CocoTerra blog, we’re going to take a look at everything chocolate: how it’s made, where it comes from, chocolate science, how to properly store your chocolate (so you don’t throw out those old Easter eggs unnecessarily) to curiosities like “Is there such thing as vegan chocolate?”, and let’s not forget to mention that there will be lots of chocolate recipes! We’ve got you covered (in chocolate) from top to bottom!
What is the difference between baking chocolate and eating chocolate?
What is the difference between baking chocolate and regular chocolate? Baking chocolate and eating chocolate are not the same thing. Baking chocolate is different from regular chocolate in multiple ways, so it's important to choose the right chocolate for your recipe....
What does the % cocoa on chocolate packaging really mean?
Before you buy chocolate for your loved ones for Valentine's Day, keep in mind that cacao percentage is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing chocolate. Here's a quick guide so you can choose the right chocolate every time. What is a cacao...
What is cocoa certification?
The cocoa market is complex and consists of many players and many parts. While the world has been eating more and more chocolate over the years, cocoa production is declining due to small crop yields, lack of farming expertise, pests, and disease. Serious issues such...
The CocoTerra podcast NIB On This, Episode 3
In this episode of Nib On This, we talk to Tanya Chuturkova about her documentary Chocolate Road. The film explores the chocolate making process from cacao farming to the art of chocolate shaping. The three main characters are Danish chocolatier Mikkel...
The ultimate Chocolate Pop Quiz
Let’s see how much you know about chocolate! Do you want to have some fun and put your skills to the test? Take this chocolate blog quiz to find out how much you know about chocolate.
Oreo cookie balls covered with chocolate recipe
Can you guess which cookie is the most popular in the whole world? Let us give you a hint… begins and ends with the letter "O". You are right! OREO. Oreo cookies are definitely a guilty pleasure for many of us. Who can resist two crunchy chocolate cookies with a layer...