Chocolate has been beloved by humans for so long, it even earned the name food of the gods! But how does it go from the seeds of a cacao plant to our sweet chocolatey goodness? How is chocolate made?

Growing up in Germany as the granddaughter of an Ivorian cacao farmer created a paradox I couldn't ignore. We were surrounded by chocolate as an expression for love and connection during every ...

If you close your eyes and imagine it, you can probably taste your favorite chocolate. Maybe it’s a bitter, chewy truffle with sea salt flakes on top, or a creamy, sweet bar that melts in your mouth ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food + beverage and travel writer. National Hot Chocolate Day is on January 31st, and if you’re ...

You don’t need to be Willy Wonka or own a chocolate factory to make your own candy bars. It might sound intimidating, but chocolate bars are actually simple to make. Plus, doing it yourself gives you ...

It's easy to melt chocolate at home in a microwave or on the stovetop. Dark, milk, and white chocolate melt at different temperatures. Stir frequently as you're melting to prevent your chocolate from ...

The world's best chocolate makers often ask that you eat their bonbons within mere days of when they were produced. But does chocolate go bad? The answer is complicated, but one thing is clear. Once ...