Believe it or not, the art of making chocolate is now a science, one that chocolatiers experiment on all over the world. The journey starts with the humble cocoa bean which grows on trees in areas of ...

What is cacao and where does it come from? The ingredient we call cacao comes from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to tropical regions of Central and South America. The cacao tree ...

Chocolate stands as an undisputed champion, tantalizing taste buds with its rich, velvety allure. Ever wondered how chocolate is made?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer Few plants have ...

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Mark your calendar for the Big Island Chocolate Festival, April 10 to April 12, and learn everything from growing to eating ...

Improved learning and memory? Enhanced mood? Here’s why you should opt for darker chocolate as you browse the aisles this Easter.