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History of Chocolate

The History of Chocolate

When we hear “chocolate,” usually the first image that pops in our head is our favorite chocolate bar, or maybe even a hot mug of cocoa on a chilly winter night. It is hard to say exactly how long chocolate has been made, but it is suggested that chocolate consumption began about 3000 years ago in the ancient Olmec civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. 

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Sugar Plum Cheese Board

Delicious Cheese Boards for Any Occasion

Do you love entertaining family and friends? During your next gathering, welcome your guests with a delicious spread of cheeses, fruits, chocolates, and nuts to pair with a glass of your favorite wine or cocktail. 

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Refreshing Green Smoothie

Refreshing Green Smoothie

After the rush of the holidays, our stomachs can be a little worn out… January is the best time to start nourishing your body and giving it the nutrients it may have missed out on in the last month.

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Sriracha Chicken Dip

Sriracha Chicken Dip

Got a Sriracha lover in the family? This dip is the perfect companion for all of your get-togethers. You can make this with our Sriracha Powder, or sauce from the bottle.

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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata

Have you ever made a frittata? If you have, you know how good they are. Easy to prepare, not a lot of ingredients required (you could really just use eggs and cheese), and everyone loves it. Eggs are great for you, too!

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate cupcakes are already decadent enough, but these ones are out of this world with a bit of cream cheese frosting on top! Butter in the mixture keeps them nice and moist for days as long as you keep them covered and refrigerated. 

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Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mint Pie

Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mint Pie

Here we are in the thick of the holiday season! What a year it has been… We hope you’ll bring Sugar Plum into your holiday celebrations.

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Butternut Almond Soup

Butternut Almond Soup

With cooler weather slowly creeping in, it's finally time to start making some lovely and warming soups. This soup recipe is vegetarian friendly, and can easily be altered to be vegan as well! 

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Molten Chocolate Cake

Molten Chocolate Cake

Mmm...warm, melted chocolate cake! This cake is perfect with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. It's a lot like souffle, and the light texture isn't too heavy to enjoy after a nice dinner. This recipe will serve 4, but is easily scaled up if you need more!

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