Posted on 11/07/2022 5:38:33 AM PST by Red Badger
NATIONAL BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY
On November 7th, National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day ushers in one of the more healthful ways to enjoy chocolate.
#BittersweetChocolateWithAlmondsDay
Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla have been added. It has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking.
Recent studies reveal health benefits from eating small quantities of bittersweet chocolate. The addition of almonds increases health benefits as well. Pairing the two of them gives us a delicious and healthy snack. Make them a part of your lunch or enjoy them as part of an afternoon snack.
When is National Almond Day?
In 1742, Eliza Smith included the only chocolate recipe in her cookbook, The Compleat Housewife, printed by William Parks. The simple recipe combined grated chocolate, orange flower water, and sugar. But, no almonds.
However, plenty of recipes include almonds and chocolate. You only need to know where to look. When combining chocolate and almonds, remember that both keep well, too. So, sharing during the holidays is easy. Make a little or a lot of a recipe to spread the holiday cheer when using bittersweet chocolate with almonds.
HOW TO OBSERVE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY
Chocolate and almonds can improve just about any day. Try one of the recipes below or one of your favorites to celebrate. Make enough to share or invite friends to get creative with chocolate recipes in your kitchen. Are you looking for other ways to add chocolate and almonds to your day? Here are some ideas to share:
Top your oatmeal with some chopped bittersweet chocolate and almonds. It will add crunch and flavor.
Make up some granola for a mid-afternoon snack using chocolate and almonds.
Roll up some delicious energy bites with these two amazing ingredients and put them in the freezer for a quick and easy craving quencher.
Enjoy them separately! Add bittersweet chocolate to your morning coffee, and top your salad with almonds. You might be missing the “with” but we won’t tell.
It’s an excellent way to #CelebrateEveryDay. Recipe links at site:
Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Marcona Almonds
Bittersweet Chocolate and Almond Cake
Chocolate Dipped Almond Anise Biscotti
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies (Whole Wheat)
While you are celebrating, be sure to use #BittersweetChocolateWithAlmondsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
The National Confectioners Association sponsors National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day.
Bittersweet Ping!.....................
Is there a day that is not a “day”?
Only days that end in ‘Y’.......................
I will have to celebrate! Dark Chocolate Matters!
“Is there a day that is not a “day”?z’
yeah, it’s called day day ... oh, wait, that’s a day that’s a day too, isn’t it?
“Is there a day that is not a “day”?”
Lol, The other day there were four different “Days” in one day...
Apparently they step on each other.
Or ends in a y
“I will have to celebrate! Dark Chocolate Matters!”
Yes it does. Grew up with only semisweet baking Chocolate available as our only “go to”.
For my wife and me, every day is chocolate with almonds day.
Manna.
The darker the chocolate, the higher the potassium, which is necessary for regular heartbeat and is low in nearly everyone.................
I like nuts. Just not in my chocolate. :)
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t..............
It was just Bittersweet Chocolate Day until Big Almond started throwing money around in Congress.
Bittersweet Chocolate gets no respect and its supporters are demanding a day of their own.
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