Cocoa craving: much like fine wine, chocolate permeates the senses

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Chocolate contains theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine, as well as phenylethylamine, a compound that produces effects similar to that of the brain receptor serotonin. The taste of chocolate depends on the quality of the cocoa beans used, much like the taste of wine depends on the quality of the grapes used.

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Haute chocolate: cocoa grows up, in restaurants and at home

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Haute chocolate is a favorite for most people and different hotels serve different varieties of hot chocolates. Mouthwatering recipes along with additional seasoning are discussed.

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The cream of cocoa: quality chocolates reward the not-s-sweet tooth

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Scharffen Berger in South San Francisco, CA, is making top-quality semisweet chocolate in the European tradition. Other chocolatiers have also joined the trend toward better chocolates. A list of resources is included.

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