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Although our brain accounts for just 2 percent of our body weight, the organ consumes half of our daily carbohydrate requirements—and glucose is its most important fuel. Under acute stress the brain requires some 12 percent more energy, leading many to reach for sugary snacks. Carbohydrates provide the body with the quickest source of energy. In fact, in cognitive tests subjects who were stressed performed poorly prior to eating. Their per …

In today’s competitive landscape, chocolate packaging has become a canvas, an opportunity for brands to distil their unique personality and tell consumers exactly why they should pick them.Playing with pattern, The Chocolatier have positioned themselves at the premium end of the market with their opulent packaging. The brand have fused cut-out geometric shapes with detailed, hand-drawn illustrations to create a collage effect, whilst the subtle use of gold foiling and art deco lo …

LINK TO ORIGINAL PAGEIngredients Serves: 10 75g slivered almonds50g caster sugar5g cocoa butter40g currants60g salted pretzels200g 70% dark chocolate Preparation Candy the caster sugar to an amber gold color. To do this, warm a dry pan on medium heat. Once hot, add h …

Developed by Aneesh Popat (The Chocolatier) on behalf of the Almond Board of California.www.almonds.com Ingredients Serves: 20 dark chocolate discs and 20 milk chocolate discs 200g Milk Chocolate200g Dark Chocolate40 Almonds40 Coconut Flakes40 strips, Orange peel (3-4cm) Preparation The day before you make the men …

Earlier this year I made one of my all-time favourite recipes on BBC's Nadiya Bakes. After many many requests I am sharing this recipe. It is a very simple recipe but incredibly delicious. Of course, with such few ingredients quality chocolate is paramount. After all, in a water ganache, water being flavourless all you will taste is chocolate, so it needs to be the precious kind. I hope you enjoy making and eating this delight as much as I do. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 20 …