"The chocolate-houses are his undoing." So Macheath, king of the underworld, is described by one of the characters in John Gay's 1728 hit play "The Beggar's Opera." Not gin. Not whiskey. Hot chocolate ...

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 ...

Flavor and texture: “Hot chocolate made with cocoa powder is a rougher, more acidic experience,” says chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres, founder of Jacques Torres Chocolate. It tends to be lighter ...

National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) may come and go each winter, but the craving for a truly great cup tends to linger long after the calendar moves on. Hot chocolate isn’t just a drink — it’s a ...