Chocolate > Chocolate Fountains are Quickly Becoming Increasingly Popular at Weddings and Parties in Atlanta, Georgia

Chocolate Fountains are Quickly Becoming Increasingly Popular at Weddings and Parties in Atlanta, Georgia

(ContentDesk) October 14, 2005 -- Chocolate fountains add fun and excitement to parties and events. Atlanta Chocolate Company has recently opened for business to cater to the wedding reception and party market in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
What is a chocolate fountain? A chocolate fountain is a machine that is used to melt real chocolate, then the melted chocolate is carried by an auger to the top and then down over the tiers of the chocolate fountain. Then party guests dip items like fresh strawberries and marshmallows into the melted chocolate and enjoy their own creations.People talk about the chocolate fountain they experienced at a party or wedding reception long after the party is over.
I cant tell you how many times I have heard someone say their chocolate fountain was the hit of the party, says Sheri Johnson, owner of Atlanta Chocolate Company.Couples who are planning their weddings are always looking for a unique and memorable way to share their special day with family and friends and a chocolate fountain gives them the opportunity to wow their guests without breaking the bank.

Some couples even choose to opt for a chocolate fountain in lieu of a grooms cake, most of which are made of chocolate.Atlanta Chocolate Company has also added one more twist on chocolate for wedding receptions and that is with their uniquely affordable custom molded chocolates that can be personalized with the couples names, wedding date and even graphics.
About Atlanta Chocolate Company:Atlanta Chocolate Company is located in the Atlanta, GA area and provides full service chocolate fountain rentals to the greater Atlanta area. They also offer custom chocolate molds and chocolates to the entire state of Georgia.Contact: Sheri Johnson, ownerAtlanta Chocolate Company404-307-8686http://www.atlantachocolatecompany.com.

The Chocolate Traveler Launches Three New Flavors

The Chocolate Traveler, whose rich, smooth and intoxicating chocolate wedges have lured gourmets and gourmands alike, launches three new flavors at the NASFT Fancy Food Show San Francisco on January 23-25, 2005. The round, sturdy tins that have been fancied by customers who appreciate their quality and style will now encase three new delicious chocolate infusions: Dark Chocolate Orange, Dark Chocolate Raspberry and White Chocolate.
All of The Chocolate Traveler's varieties are made from exceptionally smooth European style chocolate that contains a high percentage of pure cocoa ? the flavors help add to the delicacies' sensual and heavenly draw. With each 16-piece tin, samplers discover a whole new world of this addictive and luxurious confectionary.
The thick, bite-size wedges have been available in Bittersweet Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Coffee and Dark Chocolate Mint flavors, each of them also available in carb-controlled options.

With the addition...

The Chocolate Traveler Launches Three New Flavors

Chocolate > The Chocolate Traveler Launches Three New Flavors

Best Cookies: Chocolate Walnut Fantasies

There are a lot of great food fantasies. Now you can add these delicious cookies to your list. These taste sensations feature cream cheese, walnuts, coconut, and milk chocolate.Chocolate Walnut Fantasies1 cup butter, softened? cup firmly packed brown sugar? cup sugar4 oz. cream cheese, softened2 eggs2 ? cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 ? cups coarsely chopped walnuts1 cup sweetened flaked coconut1 (7 oz.) milk chocolate candy bar, cut into chunksDirectionsHeat oven to 350 degrees.Combine butter, brown sugar, sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking soda. Beat until well mixed. Stir in walnuts, coconut and candy bar chunks by hand.Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets...

Best Cookies: Chocolate Walnut Fantasies

Chocolate > Best Cookies: Chocolate Walnut Fantasies

Chocolate Fountains are Quickly Becoming Increasingly Popular at Weddings and Parties in Atlanta, Georgia

Chocolate Fountains are Quickly Becoming Increasingly Popular at Weddings and Parties in Atlanta, Georgia

Chocolate > Chocolate Fountains are Quickly Becoming Increasingly Popular at Weddings and Parties in Atlanta, Georgia

Chocolate Spa Treatments: Aphrodisiac or Therapeutic?

Clearwater Bch, FL (ContentDesk) February 14, 2006 -- This Valentine's Day, employees at Sharmaines Salon & Day Spa ask, "Why is it when we see a creamy chocolate fondue fountain we smile and feel tingly all over? What is it about chocolate that affects our mind, body and soul the way it does? What does chocolate do to us?"Well heres the good news. Chocolate contains flavinoids and antioxidants, which help reduce blood pressure. Of course a large part of the chocolate pleasure is in the taste, a deliciously rich concoction that satisfies the most intense craving. But, several chemical reactions are also at work. Chocolate stimulates the secretion of endorphins producing pleasurable sensations and seratonin also found in edible chocolate is shown to have mood lifting effects! So what this means is that we end up having feelings of happiness, love and passion.

The real truth however, is that scientists are not really positive how the over 300 chemicals contained in chocolate make...

Chocolate Spa Treatments: Aphrodisiac or Therapeutic?

Chocolate > Chocolate Spa Treatments: Aphrodisiac or Therapeutic?

Chocolate and heart health ? fact or fallacy?

Wouldn't it be wonderful if chocolate and heart health went hand in hand. However, there is so much information lately about the health benefits of chocolate that it is only natural that people get confused.It is true, that if people only ate pure cocoa, then there might be heart health benefits. The problem is that most people eat processed chocolate bars containing sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, dairy cream not to mention other "baddies" contained in some of those tasty fillings. Some of these added ingredients can clog up arteries and create havoc to your waistline.That said, you might be surprised to find out that chocolate isn't all that bad. In fact, the fat content in chocolate, contained in premium grade dark chocolate, is comprised of equal amounts of oleic acid (a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil), stearic and palmitic acids.

Stearic and palmitic acids are forms of saturated fat ? not so good. Saturated fats are linked to increases in...

Chocolate and heart health ? fact or fallacy?

Chocolate > Chocolate and heart health ? fact or fallacy?