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Young’s Double Chocolate Stout Beer Review
Jan21

Young’s Double Chocolate Stout Beer Review

Posted By on Jan 21, 2012 in Best Beer Brands and Recipe | 0 comments

Well, recently, when I made my New Year’s Seafood Gumbo, I tried a few new beers while I was cooking my roux. My new favorite beer, hands down for the moment, is Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. When I say it tastes like chocolate, I’m not kidding in the least. It tastes like a sweet chocolate bar, without being sweet, if that makes any sense at all. I believe it was 5.2% alcohol, and it is made with powdered dark...

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How to Make Kimberly’s Louisiana Seafood Gumbo
Jan02

How to Make Kimberly’s Louisiana Seafood Gumbo

Posted By on Jan 2, 2012 in American Food Recipes, Cajun Food Recipes, Ethnic Foods, How To Cook, Main Dishes, Mardi Gras, Soups, Stews & Chilis | 0 comments

As much as I love gumbo, it seems I typically only make it once or twice a year. The main gumbo I create is my special Louisiana-Style New Year’s Seafood Gumbo served with dirty rice. * Note: If you’re looking for a quick fix to making a gumbo, this is NOT it. This is definitely one of those dishes that’s a labor of love, if you want to do it correctly and make it the most delicious gumbo that’s worthy of a...

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How to Cook My Grandmother’s Favorite Southwest Chili

Posted By on Sep 27, 2008 in American Food Recipes, Chili Recipes, Ethnic Foods, Main Dishes, Soups, Stews & Chilis, Southern Food Recipes | 0 comments

This was my grandmother’s favorite chili, and every time she decided she wanted to make it, she would call me in Texas and ask me my recipe. After too many ingredients, she would just laugh and make me promise I’d make it for her the next time I would see her! Actually, I could have called it Mom’s Favorite, My Niece’s Favorite, My Husband’s Favorite…LOL…Delicious! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type:...

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How to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans At Home
Jan15

How to Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans At Home

Posted By on Jan 15, 2008 in Candy Recipes, Sauces | 35 comments

Let’s talk about delicious, rich treats in getting ready for Valentine’s Day… This sounds like a great idea, and is easy enough to make at home! Enjoy! *** What You Need To Make Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans At Home by Muna wa Wanjiru Given the great taste match between coffee and chocolate, no wonder there is a whole variety of sweets combining the two: chocolate candies with coffee filling, chocolate covered...

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The History Of Belgian Chocolate Is Not-So-Sweet

Posted By on Sep 11, 2007 in Coffee Recipes | 1 comment

How Did It All Happen? It all started with Leopold II of Belgium, in the year 1885, when he colonized Congo. It was a territory eighty-six times bigger than his home country. Leopold II was the very first leader to commit genocide during the 20th Century. The chocolate industry first took off during the 1880’s, supported by getting a hold of the Belgian Congo that aided an easy way in to Africa’s cocoa grounds. The truth is that it is...

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