http://www.artipot.com/authors/16148/chris-alleny/ Latest articles by Chris Alleny from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/241405/using-chocolate-as-a-cooking-ingredient.htm Using chocolate as an ingredient is a great way to add richness and bite to your cooking or baking Chocolate is America's favorite flavor Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:19:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241405/using-chocolate-as-a-cooking-ingredient.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241404/where-to-look-for-the-best-chocolate-experience.htm The finest chocolate the world has to offer is usually not so readily available in the local supermarket Those sold in convenience stores and groceries are the mass-produced ones we've all grown so accustomed to - Hershey's, M&M's, KitKat, Toblerone, Cadbury, and maybe a Lindt here and there Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:12:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241404/where-to-look-for-the-best-chocolate-experience.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241402/in-search-of-the-worlds-best-chocolate.htm Different people have different tastes when it comes to chocolate Some may like it rich, dark and bitter, while others may prefer it creamy, velvety and milky Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:05:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241402/in-search-of-the-worlds-best-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241400/stay-healthy-eat-chocolates.htm When we think chocolate, we think of mindless indulgence and guilty pleasures, not health benefits Indeed, it is more like the antithesis of health and nutrition in our minds as we have learned since we were little kids--that eating copious amounts of chocolates can have dire consequences and therefore forbidden to some extent (you can't eat it before a meal as well as... Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:01:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241400/stay-healthy-eat-chocolates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241397/stimulate-your-senses-with-chocolates.htm Not only are chocolates pleasurable and sinfully delicious, they also stimulate your mind and give you a boost of energy especially when you're on the go Eating a chocolate a day can have wonderful benefits for your mind and your well-being, as longs as you watch your over-all calorie and sugar intake for the day Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:54:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241397/stimulate-your-senses-with-chocolates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241396/the-allure-of-gourmet-chocolate.htm Nothing beats the taste of a truly divine chocolate that is made with the finest and purest ingredients For the chocolate connoisseur, only gourmet chocolate will do; chocolate that is surely no 50-cent treat but a luscious indulgence that is meant to be savored and cherished like good wine and good food Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:47:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241396/the-allure-of-gourmet-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241395/the-process-of-making-chocolate.htm Making chocolate involves a long process, from the cacao tree to the hands of the farmers to the factory to the hands of the master chocolate maker From Nature to the Factory Chocolate comes from processed cacao beans, harvested from the cacao tree Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:40:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241395/the-process-of-making-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241393/the-sophisticated-buyers-guide-to-chocolate.htm Not just because it's chocolate, it's good; maybe when you're five years old, it does not matter that much--chocolate is chocolate is chocolate But when you're a little older, your taste matures, and you're expected to have a little "sophistication" especially when it comes to something as luxurious as chocolate Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:33:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241393/the-sophisticated-buyers-guide-to-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241284/how-to-store-chocolates-properly.htm Chocolate, when not stored properly, can lose its richness and flavor and may become stale It is very sensitive to humidity and temperature Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:26:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241284/how-to-store-chocolates-properly.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241274/a-brief-history-of-chocolate.htm Throughout history, chocolate has captured the hearts of men and women the world over Chocolate is produced from the seed of cacao, a tropical tree that is native to South America Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:19:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241274/a-brief-history-of-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241273/best-chocolates-in-the-world.htm Different people have different preferences and tastes when it comes to chocolates Some like their chocolate sweet and milky, while others like theirs dark, rich and bitter Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:12:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241273/best-chocolates-in-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241272/chocolates-from-around-the-world.htm Chocolates from around the world vary in taste, flavor, and potency depending on their country of origin Below are the top chocolates in the world, by country Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:05:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241272/chocolates-from-around-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241271/choosing-healthy-chocolate.htm Abstaining from chocolate is surely not an easy feat The joy of chocolate is just too hard to resist even when it is loaded with sugar that obviously takes a toll on our health Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:01:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241271/choosing-healthy-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241270/healthier-chocolate-for-guilt-free-indulgence.htm In recent years, chocoholics and chocolate lovers have more reasons to celebrate and to eat more chocolates with less of the guilt Recent studies show that cocoa actually contains a substantial amount of antioxidants that is even higher than black tea or red wine Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:54:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241270/healthier-chocolate-for-guilt-free-indulgence.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239361/chocolate-makes-a-great-gift-for-the-holidays.htm If you're not sure what to give to friends, family members, co-workers or just about anyone else, chocolate might be the answer It's the perfect gift for the person who has everything, and just about everyone loves eating it Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:40:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239361/chocolate-makes-a-great-gift-for-the-holidays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239358/famous-chocolate-companies.htm Almost everyone loves chocolate, from the Meso-American peoples who cultivated it thousands of years ago to the modern day chocoholic There's a wide variety of choices out there, from low end chocolate flavored bars referred to as "confections" to the priciest dark chocolate truffle, which contains a real black truffle Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:34:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239358/famous-chocolate-companies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239355/famous-movies-featuring-chocolate.htm Chocolate is an important force in the world, and in many of our lives While we might not think about it on a day to day basis, we'd definitely miss it if there was no more chocolate to be found Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:27:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239355/famous-movies-featuring-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239352/health-benefits-of-dark-chocolate.htm Is dark chocolate really healthy for you It's been advertised as being good for us, but it can be hard to tell what's real and what's not Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:20:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239352/health-benefits-of-dark-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239345/what-is-the-most-expensive-chocolate.htm There's a huge variety of chocolate in the world, from the humble Hershey's bar to high end, exotic chocolaty delights made by experienced chocolatiers To many people, the colorfully wrapped chocolate bars you see in most stores aren't worth bothering with - they have a low cocoa content, and sometimes they aren't even legally called chocolate Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:05:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239345/what-is-the-most-expensive-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239341/whats-so-great-about-belgian-chocolate.htm You've probably heard a lot about Belgian chocolate For many, it's the gourmet standard to measure all other types of chocolate confection by Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:02:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239341/whats-so-great-about-belgian-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239338/whats-the-difference-between-milk-chocolate-and-dark-chocolate.htm We've all encountered both milk and dark chocolate in stores, and we've probably all eaten some of each We know that milk chocolate tends to be softer and sweeter than dark chocolate, but we might not know much more Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:55:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239338/whats-the-difference-between-milk-chocolate-and-dark-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/239335/why-do-kids-get-chocolate-coins-on-religious-holidays.htm You may have seen chocolate coins in bright gold and silver colored wrappers in the stores around mid-winter Unless you're Jewish, you might not have known what these coins were for Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:48:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239335/why-do-kids-get-chocolate-coins-on-religious-holidays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237271/belgian-chocolate.htm There is chocolate and then there is CHOCOLATE There are the everyday variety to the more exotic Godiva and Ghirardelli-style that can be found in many coffee houses and specialty Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:33:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237271/belgian-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237266/all-about-chocolate.htm From personal experience in dealing with a diabetic in my family, I know how difficult it is to look for a gift for a chocoholic who has to cut down sugar The one thing about chocolate the diabetic person in my life is looking for is the one thing most chocoholics are looking for in sugar-free chocolate Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:26:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237266/all-about-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237263/sugarfree-chocolate.htm Taken from the experience of someone who has spent countless hours searching in the past for sugar-free chocolates for the diabetic chocoholic(s) in their life I remember hours of pouring over the numerous catalogs only to find only one or two chocolate items Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:19:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237263/sugarfree-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237259/can-chocolate-make-people-happier.htm When we're sad and stressed, what do many of us do We resort to chocolate Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:05:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237259/can-chocolate-make-people-happier.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/229499/healthy-dark-chocolate.htm When people think of chocolate the thought that comes to mind is that sweet creamy taste What most don't think about or know about is the health benefits Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:28:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/229499/healthy-dark-chocolate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/227320/diabetic-chocolates.htm For those who just found out that they are diabetic or simply want to go low-carbohydrate in their diet the hardest things to give up are pasta and breads As a few of my diabetic friends and relatives have said those foods are a main part of their diet Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:48:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/227320/diabetic-chocolates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/227308/different-types-of-chocolates.htm When people think of chocolate no two people are the same Most chocolates that people are familiar with are dark, milk, white, semi-sweet, and maybe sugar-free But there are so many more out there Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:41:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/227308/different-types-of-chocolates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/222222/sugar-free-chocolate.htm When it comes to sugar-free or diabetic chocolate there is a warning on the label stating that it has a laxative effect That is because when people enjoy too much of the chocolate that contains the sugar alcohol Maltitol it can result in digestive upset Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:27:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/222222/sugar-free-chocolate.htm