Dr.Chockenstein
Welcome to Dr.Chockenstein's Chocolate world, where we share our love of everything chocolate! Explore our Chocolate Blog for interesting articles on the topic of chocolate. In addition, our books are fun and engaging and make great gifts and classroom additions.
Our chocolates are handmade in small batches by our experienced chocolatiers with the aim of not only being delicious but also intriguing. We like experimenting with new chocolate flavor combinations while also continuing our version of tried and tested classics.
Chocolate recipes mix our version of old-time classics, new concoctions, and everything in between.
Chocolate Blog
Our Blog focuses on three areas.
Chocolate Education: We are not educators in an official capacity. However, we are parents, and we believe that successful education depends on engagement. The subject of chocolate is instantly engaging and fun, and because of the instant buy-in from students, many other lessons can seamlessly integrate. Chocolate is the perfect segway into many topics, including but limited to (chemistry, math, economics, and history. If appropriately planned, using chocolate as the anchor for a lesson plan can engage a class the week before, the week of, and the week after. Kids perform their best when they anticipate something fun, especially if they know they'll get rewarded in the end with chocolate they either make or earn. It's just a fact; chocolate works excellent as an educational tool.
Chocolate Resource: We take pride in being a chocolate resource.
Have you ever wondered
What is white chocolate? Has a child or loved one ever frantically scoured the internet to find out if cats can eat chocolate? Did you ever want to create a chocolate dessert but had no clue How to temper chocolate? No need to scour the internet. We are constantly adding new posts, some short, some longer, to address your questions. We take the guesswork out of your chocolate questions.
Chocolate History/Technique: We find the history of chocolate making fascinating. The industry is changing rapidly, but the tried and true techniques remain the same. What was once done by six people is now done by an innovative machine. Eventually, AI and robotics will reduce that further. Along the way, small and midsize chocolate companies are still producing chocolates locally. Chocolate makers are becoming more prevalent. We aim to keep you informed as we innovate, adapt, and improvise our way through this period of chocolate history.
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February 09, 2024
Sweet Tradition: Unwrapping the Rich History of Giving Chocolate on Valentine's Day
Indulge in the romantic history of Valentine's Day chocolate. From ancient aphrodisiacs to Victorian sentiments, explore the cultural significance of this delectable tradition. -
October 14, 2023
Decoding the Sweet Dilemma: Does Your Beloved Chocolate Ever Turn Bad?
Dive into the chocoholic's conundrum: Does your beloved chocolate have an expiration date? Uncover the sweet mystery and decipher the secret of chocolate going bad with us -
October 12, 2023
Is There a Real-life Willy Wonka Factory?
In this exploration, we'll dive into the mystery and intrigue surrounding the question: Is there a real-life Willy Wonka Factory?