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DELICIOUSLY TASTY Chocolate fun facts The tree Chocolate is precious. Cacao is harvested by hand and it takes up to 400 beans to make just one single pound of of chocolate. It's no wonder chocolate has been used as currency! The Cacao tree is also known as "Theobroma Cacao" which translates to mean"Food of the Gods". Yes, it is. Benefits of cacao Chocolate is good for our health in a number of ways, especially pure cacao. (without sugar). Cacao can provide the following health benefits: relaxation-inducing hormones anti-bacterial qualities source of protein, iron & minerals. The Cacao tree is very fragile, so unfortunately farmers sometimes lose up to 30% of their beans. 30% Types of chocolate There are 4 official types of chocolate, with the newest type, Ruby chocolate being introduced in 2017. Dark Milk White Ruby
cook's conversion metric cup & spoon sizes metric spoon 1.25 ml ................ 2.5 ml ................. 5 ml ...................... 20 ml ................. 1/4 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon metric cup 60 ml ................ 80 ml ................ 125 ml ................ 250 ml ............. 1/4 cup 1/3 cup 1/2 cup 1 cup mass (weight) metric 10 g ...................... 15 g ....................... 30 g .................... 250 g ................. 500 g ................ 1 kg ....................... imperial 1/4 oz 1/2 oz 1 oz 80 oz (1/2 lb) 16 oz (1 lb) 32 oz (2 lb) oven temperature celsius* 120˚ ............................. 150˚ ............................. 180˚ ............................. 200˚ .......................... 250˚ ........................... *Reduce by 20˚C for fan-forced ovens. fahrenheit 250˚ 300˚ 350˚ 400˚ 500˚
1 Gallon 4 Quarts 8 Pints 16 Cups 128 Oz Kitchen Conversions 1 Quart 2 Pints 4 Cups 32 Oz 1 Pint 2 Cups 16 Oz 1 Cup 8 Oz 1 Tbsp 3 tsp
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5 Summer Brunch Menu Ideas Waffles and Fruit Waffles taste amazing with a scoop of whipped topping and assorted strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Avocado Toast Known for it's creamy texture and wonderful flavor, avocado is a healthier option for flavoring toast. Spinach Quiche Simple to mix and bake, spinach quiche is always a hit at a summer brunch gathering. Muffins Blueberry, cranberry, chocolate, banana, etc. So many flavors to choose from and can be made ahead for the brunch. Infused Lemonade Flavor infuse lemonade with your favorite fruits and herbs the night before. Serve up with or without a champagne base.
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