Chocolate Body Scrub

1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 tbsp. honey
Resealable plastic container
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed

Combine the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract and honey in a plastic container.
Add the extra virgin olive oil and blend it with the other ingredients until it forms a paste. Store your
chocolate body scrub in the sealed container and keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

- Add 1 tsp. of sweet almond oil to add an extra moisturizer to the chocolate body scrub.
- Add a few drops of essential orange oil to make a chocolate orange body scrub.

To use your chocolate body scrub, stand under a warm shower long enough to get your skin wet and
then rub your body with the chocolate scrub, using your fingertips in a circular motion. Rinse well with
lukewarm water and pat dry. It's best to use pure, organic honey in beauty treatments.


Chocolate Garnishes

Make grated chocolate to sprinkle over cakes and other desserts. Rub a solid piece of chocolate across
the grating section of a hand held grater. You can use either the fine or large grater. You can even
sprinkle some grated chocolate on top of the whipped cream in your hot chocolate drink.

Make chocolate shavings to decorate desserts. Using a vegetable peeler, make short strokes across the
surface of a solid piece of chocolate.

Make chocolate lace. Pipe tempered chocolate from a pastry bag onto a chilled wax paper lined baking
sheet. Let it dry. If you do not have a pastry bag, cut a square of wax paper or parchment paper into a
15-inch square. Holding your finger at one corner, roll the square to make a cone. Tighten or loosen the
cone to change the size of the point.

Make small curls. Draw a vegetable peeler across the narrow side of a chocolate bar. Milk chocolate is the
easiest chocolate to use for making curls. To make large curls, draw the vegetable peeler across the wide
side of a chocolate bar.

Make chocolate leaves to decorate cakes. Brush tempered chocolate on the underside of non-toxic
leaves, such as mint, rose, lemon or strawberry leaves.


Calculate Your Age By Chocolate

Determine how many times a week you eat or want to eat chocolate. It must be a number between 1
and 10, including 1 or 10.

Multiply that number by 2.

Add 5 to the previous result.

Multiply that by 50.

Add the current year.

Subtract 250 if you've had a birthday this year. If you haven't had a birthday this year, subtract 251.

Subtract your birth year.

You'll end up with a 3 or 4 digit number. The last two digits are your age (if you're under 10 years old
there will be a zero before your age). The remaining one or two digits will be the number of times per
week you eat or want chocolate (the number you specified in the first step).


Chocolate Coffee

Brewed coffee
1 tsp. cocoa (unsweetened)
1 tsp. sugar or amount desired
1 tsp. cream

Pour brewed coffee into a mug. Add cocoa, sugar and cream. Stir until well blended. Serve hot and
enjoy your chocolate coffee!


The Sweetest Place On Earth

Thrilling attractions, luxurious accommodations, breathtaking gardens, sweet deals and mouth-watering
treats -- you'll find something for every season in Hershey. This chocolate-coated candy kingdom has
grown from Milton S. Hershey's company town to an internationally known community, complete with a
world-class amusement park and resort complex. There's no getting around it. Hershey has built a
reputation for itself, and remains proud of it. Throughout the community, visitors will find reminders of
its sweet heritage, from the heavenly smell of chocolate in the making to streets like Chocolate and
Cocoa avenues that are lined with Hershey's Kisses street lights. A stroll through the magnificent
Hershey Gardens gives you a glimpse of Mr. Hershey's tribute to his wife.

Beyond the chocolate, adventures await. Each year, more than 2 million visitors find their thrills at
Hersheypark, a world-famous attraction complete with heart-pounding roller coasters and show-
stopping entertainment. Adjacent to the park lies ZooAmerica, an 11-acre, year-round North American
wildlife park featuring more than 200 animals of 75 species. Special seasonal events include the
Creatures of the Night. And just because the winter winds start blowing, don't think Hersheypark shuts
down for the season. Transformed by the twinkling of half a million tiny lights, the park becomes
Christmas Candylane, a holiday favorite for children of all ages. Ride the carousel, visit with Santa at the
"North Pole," shop for unique gifts and enjoy the sweet treats in this winter wonderland.

Just a few minutes away, railway buffs will enjoy a scenic ride on the Middletown & Hummelstown
Railroad. For a breathtaking trip underground, visit Indian Echo Caverns, a natural phenomenon sure to
please the whole family. For more family fun, play miniature golf or have go-cart races at Adventure
Sports in Hershey. And each October, enjoy the annual meeting of the Antique Auto Club of America
(one of the world's largest antique auto shows), the Hershey Halloween Festival as well as the amazing
Hersheypark Balloon Classic.

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy Hershey's host of athletic attractions. Spectators can cheer on the home
team when the American Hockey League's oldest continuously operating team, the Hershey Bears, take
to the ice. Nearby Grantville offers thoroughbred horse racing at the Penn National Race Course. Or get
in on the action personally at one of Hershey's five spectacular championship golf courses. Hersheypark
Arena and Stadium brings in popular entertainers and family shows for every season. Like its capital
counterpart, Hershey also boasts an internationally known symphony, as well as sell out crowds viewing
the Broadway touring companies featured at the magnificent Hershey Theatre. Local clubs also offer
nightly entertainment and dancing in settings from ballroom to contemporary.

This community is built on history, and preserving it for future generations is a way of life. Tour the
Hershey Museum to learn more about the town's intriguing start, as well as the life and vision of its
founder, Milton S. Hershey. And don't forget a historic visit to Milton Hershey School's Founders Hall,
the largest unsupported dome in the Western Hemisphere.


Hosting A Chocolate Party

There are many reasons to invite guests over, yet for chocolate lovers hosting a chocolate party is the
best reason of all. You do not need to be Willy Wonka to pull together an ingenious chocolate tasting
party. Think everything chocolate and the rest will be easy.

Invitations
When sending invites via email take a picture of chocolate that is in your home and include it with the
chocolate party specifics. Be sure to let all the chocolate lover friends what to bring, especially if a
chocolate fountain is going to be the centerpiece of the party. When sending invitations through the
mail be sure to use brown paper and include the chocolate photo on it also.

Menu
Keep it casual, or go very elegant! Serve grilled chicken, pork chops, pasta, mashed potatoes, anything
you and your guests like! Chicken pieces and pork chops can be made magical by adding chocolate
inspired sauces like mole. Round it out with chocolate desserts such as cakes, pastries and don't forget
to serve a pile of different kinds of chocolates such as Treasure Valley Fudge and Barks! Make sure to
have tons because you will be using them for games and other activities! If you want to serve fondue,
prepare marshmallows, pretzels and fruits. Research on wines that would go well with chocolates to
keep the party theme going! And last of all, offer a variety of drinks that will help clean your guests'
palates.

Decor
Take out your best linens. If you have chocolate designed-linens, that would be great! You can line two
or three tables with them. One table will be for eating and the other for chocolate and wine tasting. It
can also be a place where you can display desserts that fellow chocolate lovers may want to indulge in
anytime they want to while at the party. Decorate your party area by incorporating chocolate brown
colors in your design. Set the sound system and make sure you have great happy music to match the
ambiance. And finally, make sure that your program is ready along with the materials that you would
need in games or activities.

Fun
Here's a few ideas that you can do at your chocolate party aside from chocolate and wine tasting. You
may choose one or few of them, at least whatever is possible and could easily be done without having
to spend so much.
• Game - Who Can Eat The Most Chocolates?
• Chocó Poker – Use chocolate pieces as chips. Your guest may take home whatever chocolates they can
win.
• Bake-off Challenge – Who Can Make The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie?
• Cooking demonstration – learn a new chocolate recipe and share it with friends.


Chocolate Martini

2 oz. vodka
2 oz. white creme de cacao
1 ounce dark creme de cacao
Martini shaker
Martini glass

Fill a martini shaker halfway with ice. Combine all the ingredients into the martini shaker. Put the lid on
the shaker and shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted with condensation. Strain the contents
into a martini glass


How To Make Chocolate Serving Bowls

Small (5-inch) balloons
Baking Chocolate
Rubber Spatula
Wax Paper
Baking Pan
Cooking Spray
Glass Bowl
Pan of Water

Prepare your work area by lining a large pan with wax paper, spray it with your cooking spray to avoid
sticking. Also, fill your 5-inch balloons with air; it is necessary for you to do this first as you will want
them to be ready when your chocolate is melted. Now, place your pan of water on the stove and allow
it to boil; sit your glass bowl on top of the pan (or you can use a double boiler).

Break your baking chocolate into chunks and place in the glass bowl. As the chocolate melts, you must
stir it constantly with a rubber spatula to avoid clumping or burning. **Do not let your chocolate get
too hot because it will turn white when it dries, this is not the look you want! Now dip your balloon
into the melted chocolate, about half way up the balloon. Make sure it is completely coated; then sit the
dipped balloon on the wax paper. Repeat until all of your balloons are coated. Place the pan of balloons
in the refrigerator to set (about 30-45 minutes).

After the chocolate is set, remove them from the refrigerator. Pinch a small area at the top of the
balloon and poke a small hole, slowly release the air from the balloon. (Do not pop the balloon as it may
cause your bowl to crack or break). Voila! You have your chocolate bowls! Carefully fill with your favorite
dessert and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!


Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen hot chocolate is the hit of many late night cafes across the country. It is hard to imagine having
a hot chocolate that isn't hot, but this is a treat that will make you beg for warm weather so you can
cool down with this drink. The drink is almost like a milkshake, but it tastes just like the hot chocolate
you'd drink in the winter months.

Put a small pot on a stove top over medium heat. Pour the milk into the pot and add chocolate chips,
hot chocolate mix, sugar and vanilla extract. Stir mixture constantly until the chocolate melts completely
and the mixture becomes smooth. Put the mixture into the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
Keep checking on the mixture to make sure the chocolate doesn't resolidify.

Place the chocolate mixture into your blender. Add the ice cream and ice cubes. Blend the mixture for at
least one minute, until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more ice
cubes and blend again. Pour the drink into four glasses. Top each drink with a dallop of whipped cream
and chocolate sprinkles. Enjoy with a spoon or a straw.


Pairing Wine With Chocolate

Start with the lightest chocolate. If you are starting with white chocolate, try a dessert wine with it. A
Moscato would be appropriate with white chocolate. The wines should be as sweet as the chocolate you
are  tasting, if not sweeter. Taste the chocolate first, then take a sip of wine.

Before moving on to the next pair, sip water and take a bite of bread to cleanse the palette. Repeat this
step as necessary between pairings.

Next, try the lightest of the milk chocolate paired with a light-bodied wine. The dessert wine can
compliment milk chocolate, but also try a red wine like Merlot or Pinot Noir.

Move on to the darker chocolates. Sample them with a fuller-bodied wine like a Zinfandel or Cabernet
Savignon. Cabernet often has spicy berry and cocoa flavors that pair well with dark chocolate. A fine,
dark chocolate will be less sweet, therefore the wine pairings needn't be as sweet either.

Continue to taste from lightest to darkest chocolates, with the lightest- to fuller-bodied wines.
Taste is subjective, so what tastes best to you may be different for someone else. If you have never
paired wine and chocolate before, try a few unlikely combinations to get an idea of what turns bitter or
sour together. Champagne generally does not pair as well with chocolate as other wines. Steer clear of
too dry a wine, as the dryness will increase after a sweet chocolate.


Chocolate Stains

When it comes to desserts, nothing tastes better than chocolate. When it comes to stains, nothing is
harder to remove than chocolate. When faced with a smeared chocolate bar or a blob of chocolate ice
cream on a shirt, many people are unsure what to do to treat the stain. While chocolate spilled on
washable items is difficult, stained items that cannot be tossed into the washing machine -- like the
living room carpet -- makes removing chocolate stains an even greater challenge.

Before attempting to remove any stains, check the care label to verify that the fabric is washable. If it
can be laundered in the washing machine or by hand, the following procedure can be used. If the
garment is dry clean only -- or if the label is missing and you're uncertain as to the fabric content --
don't risk damaging the item; send it to the dry cleaners.

Allow the chocolate to dry completely until it is hardened; to speed this process, place the garment or
tablecloth in the refrigerator. Use a blunt edge-such as a butter knife-to gently scrape as much of the
chocolate from the surface as possible. If the chocolate begins to soften during this step, place the
garment back into the refrigerator.

Turn the faucet on until it is as hot as you can tolerate to touch. Turn the fabric and hold it under the
faucet so that the hot water pours onto the backside of the stain, melting the chocolate. Hold it until
the chocolate stain stops reducing.

While the fabric is still wet, rub dishwashing detergent over the stain. Allow the detergent to soak into
the stain for 15 minutes. Place the garment in the sink -- or a bowl or pan -- and fill with cold water to
soak. Every five minutes, rub the stain to remove more of the chocolate. When the stain appears to be
loosened, rinse completely. If, after rinsing, there is still more chocolate on the garment, repeat the
detergent, soak and rubbing steps.

Sometimes the oil from the cocoa butter in the chocolate can remain on the garment. Use a stain
remover -- either spray or stick -- and launder the garment according the care label. After washing,
check to make sure the stain is gone before placing it in the dryer; applying air heat to a stain will set it.

For chocolate stains on non-washable items like carpet, blot -- don't rub -- as much of the chocolate as
possible. Place rubbing alcohol on the spot and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Use cold water and white
paper towels -- or a white cloth towel -- to rinse the alcohol and blot the liquid. Rub dishwashing
detergent onto the stain and allow it to sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse with cold water and blot again
with a white paper towel or cloth towel.
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