Chocolate, Valentine's Day

Opinion
Word of the Week: Chocolate. The sweet and bitter truth of a Valentine's Day staple
Each year, lovebirds purchase about 58 million pounds of the stuff for Valentine’s Day, so why not you? After all, chocolate is delicious, healthy, promotes release of feel-good dopamine, serotonin and endorphins — and may even be an aphrodisiac, right?
Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
It will be harder to find sweet deals on chocolate this Valentine’s Day. In fact, the cost of chocolate might put a bitter taste in your mouth.
The 10 Best Chocolate Spirits for Valentine’s Day Cocktails, According to Bartenders
Chocolate can be a surprisingly versatile cocktail ingredient and can give cocktails a rich depth of flavor. With all of the quality products available, adding complex, cocoa flavors is easier than ever.
The Price Of Your Valentine's Day Box Of Chocolates Isn't So Sweet This Year. Here's What To Know
If it seems like Valentine's Day chocolate boxes are more expensive this year, it's not your imagination. Chocolate inflation is hitting hard in 2025.
Chocolate prices soar this Valentine’s Day due to cocoa cost hike
This Valentine’s Day expect prices for chocolate treats to increase around 10-20% over last year as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024,” said David Branch, sector manager at Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute.
Sustainable Chocolate For Your Valentine: The Bitter With The Sweet
He packaged the sweet chocolates in lovely heart-shaped boxes adorned with Cupids and rosebuds, and marketed them around ...
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The Absolute Best Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe for Rich, Moist, and Decadent Flavor
There’s something truly special about a homemade chocolate cake—its rich aroma, velvety texture, and deep chocolate flavor ...
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Hershey’s Fans React to 70-Year-Old Chocolate Bar: ‘Crazy How Simple the Ingredients Were'
Fat bloom, on the other hand, occurs when the chocolate is exposed to high temperatures. The cocoa butter separates from the ...
How To Make Chocolate Coffee Brownie? Follow Step-By-Step Guide
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes ...
Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise
Valentine's Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential ...
Chocolate-Amaretto Pudding Cake
This decadent chocolate pudding cake separates into two layers as it bakes. The chocolate cake, flavored with amaretto and coffee, seemingly float on top of a chocolate sauce, making every bite a ...
Two types of chocolate give this elegant loaf cake deep flavor for a Valentine’s Day treat
Chocolate is a must-have for Valentine’s Day, but it needn’t be fussy. Instead of melting bars for chocolate-covered ...