Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food + beverage and travel writer. National Hot Chocolate Day is on January 31st, and if you’re ...

Chocolate Pancakes with Caramel Syrup are decadent deliciousness whether you have them for breakfast or dessert. Easy to make ...

The terms “cacao” and “cocoa” are frequently used interchangeably, but they refer to different stages in the cacao bean’s processing. Cacao is the raw, minimally processed form, retaining higher ...

National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) may come and go each winter, but the craving for a truly great cup tends to linger long after the calendar moves on. Hot chocolate isn’t just a drink — it’s a ...

"The chocolate-houses are his undoing." So Macheath, king of the underworld, is described by one of the characters in John Gay's 1728 hit play "The Beggar's Opera." Not gin. Not whiskey. Hot chocolate ...