4 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate

Chocolate is one of those affordable treats that tastes awesome. But did you know it is packed with magnesium and has many health benefits? We chatted with Dr Tal Friedman, Head of Naturopathic and Research and Development at Chiva-Som International Health Resort. He talks about the surprising health benefits of eating chocolate: “Chocolate is arguably…

ByEmma Crameri01/08/20230Comments

No Bake Chocolate Mousse- Two Ingredients Only!

Summer is in full force and the weather has flipped its switch from cool to hot so it’s time to start thinking of fresh, cool desserts. Kicking off our series of quick, no bake Summertime desserts is this gorgeous chocolate mousse with edible chocolate bowls! Making chocolate mousse can be a time consuming exercise (although definitely well worth…

ByElise Strachan28/10/20220Comments

Food & Drink

Chocolate Mousse With Corn Flake Ice-Cream

INGREDIENTS Corn Flake and malted milk ice cream 1l milk 500g Corn Flakes 200g cream 175g sugar 1 can condensed milk 600g malt powder Chocolate biscuit base 110g praline paste 10g butter 250g chocolate 90g Corn Flakes Chocolate mousse 250g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 4 eggs, yolk separated from whites 2 tablespoons finely grated orange rind 80ml orange juice 1 tablespoon caster sugar 200ml thickened cream METHOD 1 To make…

ByThe Carousel04/03/20220Comments

Healthy Quick & Easy

Never Mind The Calories – This Is The Healthiest Chocolate Brownie Ever!

My favourite recipe is vegan, nutritious and needs absolutely no cooking. But most importantly of all, it's supremely delicious. There is no denying that the raw food movement is taking over. So with that in mind, I present you with one of the most life-changing brownie experiences any raw food lover can have. I often recommend…

ByBannie Williams02/03/20221Comment

Baking Food & Drink

Chocolate Swirl Meringues with Nutella Whipped Cream

Let's celebrate World Nutella Day with this yummy recipe. Makes 4-5 large meringues INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites 175 g caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp white wine vinegar 75 g dark chocolate, melted 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp Nutella METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 125°C (257°F). Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Whisk egg whites until frothy. Gradually add in caster sugar,…

ByThe Carousel01/02/20220Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine

Chocolate Heaven – Try This Chocolate Pot De Crème Recipe

INGREDIENTS 500ml (2 cups) pouring cream 70g (1/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 150g 60% dark chocolate 5 egg yolks 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 120°C. Place the cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the mixture comes to a simmer. Add the chocolate. Set aside for 5 minutes…

ByThe Carousel07/07/20210Comments

Baking Food & Drink

Deliciously Yummy Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe And So Easy To Make

This is perfect to cook for those who love eating gooey chocolate - and given it is world chocolate day today why not give it a go? Chocolate Lava Cake Makes 12 Dark Chocolate 600g Butter 300g Whole Egg 700gram x 12 Egg Yolks x 12 Caster Sugar x 360 Plain Flour 300GRAM…

ByThe Carousel07/07/20210Comments

Food & Drink

World Chocolate Day – Five Ways To Celebrate!

It's World Chocolate Day and while we firmly believe that it's acceptable to eat chocolate every day of the year, we also agree it would be sinful not to indulge on this auspicious day. In particular, those of us in lockdown should mark the occasion by taking the day off work, popping on a clean pair…

ByShonagh Walker07/07/20210Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Gluten & Refined Sugar-free Chocolate Fudge

This brilliant recipe is so easy to make, but it looks like you’ve gone to so much trouble. Even though the fudge appears to be iced, that’s just the way it comes out! Makes 15 pieces INGREDIENTS 270 g (9½ oz/1 cup) almond butter 80 ml (2½ fl oz/1⁄3 cup) extra virgin coconut oil, melted 30 g (1 oz/¼ cup)…

ByThe Carousel07/07/20210Comments

Baking Food & Drink Quick & Easy

How To Create Perfect Chocolate

Whether you’re planning to make the perfect chocolate cake, cook for the family, or are planning a romantic night in with your significant other, one things for certain- you can’t go wrong with chocolate. Undoubtedly, there is an ever-present fascination surrounding plated creations with a personalised touch, and it’s for this reason the creators of…

ByRobyn Foyster13/05/20210Comments