Nuts for Nut Butters AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | September 9, 2019 South Americans and Africans were grinding up nuts into a paste for centuries, however, peanut butter as we know it today was created in the 1890s, John Harvey Kellogg. People experimented with many different nut spreads but the peanut butter varieties became the most …Read More
Crazy for Key West AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | August 19, 2019 With Summer in full swing we’re really loving on Key Lime Pie (check out our new recipe – we added chocolate to the crust!). But this chill dessert got us thinking about Key West and all the other delicious foods the island is known …Read More
Kitchen Clear-Ups AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | July 9, 2019 Baking is challenging enough just following the recipe! We wanted to make your kitchen sessions a little easier by clearing up some common confusions that often pop up. Consider it a baking FAQ! Macaron vs Macaroon A common misconception, macarons and macaroons are not …Read More
Cool Desserts. Warm Weather. Fun Facts. AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | June 12, 2019 Ice Cream We always knew ice cream was a crowd favorite but did you know its origin dates back to 200 BC? Well, at least some version of an iced dairy product does. Historians can’t seem to agree on ice cream’s particular origin story …Read More
Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | May 6, 2019 We are excited to announce our 2nd annual Teacher Appreciation Program with First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise focused on equal access to quality education for kids in need, kicked off today – the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! We’ve created special educational …Read More
Spice is Truly Nice AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | May 1, 2019 There are a lot of reasons why the use of spices tends to get more intense the hotter the climate. One is that as the temperature gets warmer adding more spice helps preserve food. Hot spices also encourage our bodies to sweat, which cools …Read More
6 Chocolate Recipes for Easter AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | April 9, 2019 1. Spiced and Iced AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Drink There’s nothing like an ice cold drink on a warm spring day–and chocolate makes it even better! Our rich, creamy, and refreshing iced chocolate drink featuring AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Chocolate is perfect for any time …Read More
Candied Fruit AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | April 2, 2019 Candied fruit may not be quite as popular as a standalone treat as it once was, but it has not lost its beauty and its usefulness when creating confectionery works of art, or simply a wonderful dessert for family and friends. It’s history goes …Read More
Michael Twitty: African Cuisine at Casa de Feliz AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | March 15, 2019 At the 2019 Heritage Chocolate Society in Orlando, Florida, AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate invited author and culinary historian Michael Twitty to give an interactive food demonstration for the HCS attendees at the beautiful Casa de Feliz. Michael Twitty is a food writer, independent scholar, and …Read More
Edible Flowers: Nature’s Gift AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate | March 1, 2019 Flowers truly are nature’s gift, available to delight all the senses, including sight, smell and even taste! Nasturtiums, roses, even violets and daisies are edible. We should know, we had a taste of a pansy recently and it provided a satisfying herbal accent to …Read More
