Many Americans are switching to a gluten-free lifestyle after finding they have allergies or sensitivities to this protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Some are doing it for weight loss. So, as we all read over the list of ingredients on our food packaging, we naturally want to know, “Can I still eat chocolate?”
Marshmallow is the sweet that often gets overlooked unless it’s used to top off a cup of cocoa. This saddens us, because a soft, homemade marshmallow is quite unlike anything you’d buy in a bag.
So, we’d like to highlight a few flavor profiles that you just have to try! Some are new recipes, and some are old, but Asher’s would never lead you wrong. Discover ways to sample each of these by adding them to your baking repertoire, or by trying one of our own confections combining marsh with something special, and chocolate – always with chocolate!
The chocolate you love–and the way you eat it–speaks volumes about the type of person you are. We’ve devised this chocolate personality test to identify the different personalities that correspond with each favorite type of chocolate. Continue reading Chocolate Personality Test: Which Would You Be?
Good sugar free gourmet chocolates aren’t exactly easy to find! Maybe this is why Asher’s line of sugar free chocolate bars and candies are so popular. These treats make excellent gifts and snacks for chocolate lovers with special dietary needs.
Wedding favors are a small thank you to your guests for attending in support of your marriage. They’re intended to be small tokens to take home after your wedding. Many couples personalize with their names and wedding date. Usually the chosen don’t hold much meaning for the guests and get thrown out the next morning. Engraved shot glasses or coasters aren’t items that many people care to display in their home. With our ever-growing desire for clutter-minimalism, these are losing their allure.
Everyone loves a good tribute to the delectable delight known as chocolate. Fortunately, there are many fine chocolate festivals around the world. Everyone, from those just beginning their love affair with chocolate to world-renowned confectionery experts, can find something to indulge their fantasies.
Continue reading World’s Best Chocolate Festivals To Add To Your Bucket List
Want to know how to make just about salty or sweet food better? Dip it in chocolate. Of course, we favor some chocolate covered snacks over all the rest. Some are homemade, like Mom’s chocolate chip cookies that you can never seem to replicate. However, others are made by specific chocolate brands that have that developed a secret formula that you could recognize blindfolded. Below are the all-time favorite chocolate covered treats for kids that they’ll remember well into adulthood!
You’ve loved chocolate your entire life but there is a pretty good chance that you have been storing it incorrectly, especially in the hot summer months. You wouldn’t want it to melt, especially before you get it in your mouth!
Be it gourmet chocolate, like Asher’s, or more mainstream brands, chocolate always has the same basic properties. These properties are what make it very sensitive to heat and humidity. Below are some of the most important facts about storing chocolate so you can always have the freshest flavor that you have paid for. Continue reading Storing Chocolate in Summer’s Heat
Sweet & Savory TreatsChocolate is available in so many varieties that even the toughest candy critic may find it difficult to refuse some form of it. Combining luscious milk or dark chocolate with salty snacks makes it twice as irresistible, offering a completely new experience. Salty snacks such as potato chips, pretzels, and nuts can be dunked in chocolate to create an enjoyable salty-sweet flavor. The crisp saltiness enhances and brings an exciting contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate.
Salty snack lovers will find that the chocolate brings out the distinctive flavor of their favorite finger food. Those who are passionate about chocolate will enjoy the new blend of flavors. Below, you’ll find some of the world’s most sensationally addictive salty treats for any chocolate lover.
Chocolate and beer aren’t traditional pairing partners, but America’s beer selection has come a long way over the few decades. The two work surprisingly well! And, what could be more luxurious than pairing your favorite weekend beverage with the satisfaction of creamy chocolate? With the broad variety of craft-brewed beers available today, there are dozens of beer varieties. In fact, beers now tend to have just as much depth and character as wine. This leaves chocolate connoisseurs with plenty of potential flavor matches just waiting to be made. Continue reading Pairing Beer and Chocolate: The Ultimate Indulgence!
