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The History of Chocolate Chip Cookies

by MsWonka on March 8, 2010

in Cookies, History, Recipes

Have you ever wondered who invented Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Well, for some odd reason, this question popped into my head while I was stirring up a batch of Vanilla Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies a few days ago.
The origin of the Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe you see on the back of Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip bags began in 1930.
The inventor?
Ruth [...]

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Guinness Book of World Records – Tallest Chocolate Sculpture

by MsWonka on January 14, 2010

in History

This is very cool to watch these guys assemble the world’s large Chocolate sculpture. Amazing!  I have to admit I was nervous for them a couple of times when they were lifting those huge sections so high.
This Chocolate structure is 20 FEET  TALL and weighs 3,000 POUNDS, making this the world’s largest Chocolate structure.  I’m [...]

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Theo Chocolate – A Delicious Chocolate Factory Tour

by MsWonka on January 11, 2010

in History, Product Reviews, Tours

This last Saturday, my daughter and I went on a very informative, fun and, most importantly, DELICIOUS tour at Theo Chocolate, located in the Freemont district of Seattle.
When we first entered the building, we were greeted by a very friendly staff, the heavy scent of Dark Chocolate, a large fireplace and a gift store filled with [...]

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Frango’s Mint Chocolates – A Quick History

by MsWonka on January 7, 2010

in History

If you’ve never had a Frango’s Mint Chocolate, you are truly missing out on one of Chocolate’s finest.
These little individually wrapped Chocolates are rectangular in shape, have a nice firm center and a smooth, minty truffle taste and texture that will have you wanting more.
Lots more!
After eating a few (I’m not telling you how many) [...]

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