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Over a perfect omelet brimming with spring ramps and morels, I found myself stunned mid-chew as I listened to the words of my father. Moments earlier, I learned from him that my grandfather’s final ...

Blocks of chocolate that have been broken up and grated - ivan_kislitsin/Shutterstock Chocolate is a staple in many dessert recipes, whether it's melted, tempered, or ...

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now. When we think of chocolate, brands like Hershey’s, Cadbury, ...

Last week's fatal blast at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory highlighted the combustibility of food plants in general and chocolate making in particular.Video above: An R.M. Palmer Co. employee talks ...

Ray Bitzel has been hand-making truffles since he was a child, helping his mother who operated a baked goods store. When he got older, he studied chocolate-making in Belgium before opening Bellejais ...