http://www.chocolateandwine.com/ Chocolate and Wine en-us Nucleus CMS v3.33 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.chocolateandwine.com//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.chocolateandwine.com/ http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=99 Conduct Your Own Chocolate Tasting.

We thought we would point this article out, because our plan is quite boring:

1) Get chocolate.
2) Get wine.
3) Optional--Invite friends.
4) Eat, drink and be merry.

Again, for those looking for more detailed instructions, refer to the aforementioned article.]]> Pairings http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=99 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:15:48 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=97 SCHARFFEN BERGER and there simply is no comparison.

It is hard to trash chocolate, but this is headed to waste.



Yuck, is the only fitting expression.]]> Chocolate Hunting http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=97 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:45:46 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=95
While the cardioprotective effect of dark chocolate seen in several human studies appears to open the possibility that eating lots of chocolate is healthy, "I prefer to focus on cocoa," Dore said. "Cocoa is not like chocolate, which is high in saturated fat and calories. Cocoa can be part of a healthy diet, combined with fruits and vegetables." [Read]

Should we not see labeling before long: "Chocolate, the center of a healthy diet."]]> Chocolate Health http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=95 Sun, 9 May 2010 12:06:57 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=93
People who tested positive for depression consumed about 60 percent more chocolate compared with people who had lower test scores. A depression score suggesting major depression more than doubled chocolate consumption, investigators reported in the April 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. [Read]

Now, if you were really depressed, would you not eat more chocolate? When things are not well, chocolate it one of those simple selfish pleasures that can bring joy.

When depressed, a bit of chocolate soothes the soul.]]> Chocolate Health http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=93 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:08:42 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=91 Root:1 Cabernet is quite good.]]> Wine Hunting http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=91 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:58:40 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=89
Cocoa-rich dark chocolate could be prescribed for people with liver cirrhosis in future, following the latest research to show potential health benefits of chocolate. [Read]

Let us put this in context: chocolate may be the prescription for liver cirrhosis.

BTW: We know that one of the contributing factors of liver cirrhosis is alcohol, so if you are enjoying wine a bit too much, you need to cut back, and not forget to take your chocolate. Everything in moderation...]]> Chocolate Health http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=89 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:58:06 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=87 need chocolate!

A new study suggests that eating a small piece of chocolate every day may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. [Read]

Reminders are good. I am going to have a piece now.]]> Chocolate Health http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=87 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:27:35 -0400 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=85
Yet another health benefit has been linked to eating chocolate: It may decrease your risk of stroke, a new study suggests.

The analysis, which will be presented in April at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting, reviewed the results of three previous studies. One study with more than 44,000 participants found that those who ate a weekly serving of chocolate were 22 percent less likely to suffer a stroke than those who ate no chocolate. [Read]

One more bite of that dark chocola....mmmmmmmm...]]> Chocolate Health http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=85 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:51:31 -0500 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=83 Top 100 Wine Blogs. As to which is worth the read, it is a matter a fit. You may find a blog at the bottom of the list more suitable to your tastes than one at the top, and you know we feel that you should never deny your true self for the sake of joining the crowd.

Enjoy!]]> Wine Stories http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=83 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:54:28 -0500 http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=81
Cook's Illustrated Cocoa Powder Test ]]> Chocolate Truth & Use http://www.chocolateandwine.com/index.php?itemid=81 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:09:53 -0400