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Joe Biden agrees with chocolate bullet proposal - letter to child on gun control goes viral (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:38:53 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

It's not everyday that a schoolboy receives a letter from the Vice President, but not every boy can dream up a novel solution to the growing problem of gun violence in America.

A new taste of spring in Ireland- Tayto crisp’s cheese and onion chocolate bar (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:03:21 PDT

I was going to write about the lovely local excitement in Clare created by the arrival in fabled Bunratty down the road from Maisie’s cottage of three happy bottlenose dolphins, but dammit I'm being deflected by the even greater national excitement created by the arrival on the Irish market of the Tayto chocolate bar To me it is what Charlie Haughey once described as a "GUBU"--grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, unprecedented! But then I'm clearly out of step with the majoritySomething I learned from trips over to you in recent years was the great hunger among you for Tayto cheese and onion potato crisps If you brought over a few packs of them they were like gold dust to friends READ MORE

The perfect salty and sweet dessert - Guinness chocolate pie with beer marshmallow meringue recipe (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:40:13 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Following on from Tayto’s release of the cheese and onion chocolate bar in Ireland we’ve realized that we are a nationality divided by whether putting salty and sweet together in a dessert is really disgusting or completely delicious.

Pure genius or sick? Tayto release the first cheese and onion chocolate bar (IrishCentral)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:17:52 PDT

Mr Tayto finally gives in to his sweet toothIrish snack staple Tayto is branching out in the sweets world with their release of a chocolate bar infused with their famous cheese and onion crispsTayto has teamed up with Butlers Chocolates to create a “truly Irish product” after consumer demand went viral on social media outletsRay Coyle, founder of Largo Foods and the man behind the Tayto theme park in Ireland, said "It's a bit of fun, you will either love it or hate it, but our consumers asked for it and we said why not!"Coyle added that the new snack is in stores only "because people have been asking us for it READ MORE

Easter, chocolate and cocktails - what could be better? An Irish creme egg jello shot recipe (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:17:08 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Have you ever dreamed of combining the famous Cadbury creme egg with alcohol for the Easter holiday? Well, this recipe is your dream come true!

Gilligan's Gourmet: Valentine's Day treat - three minute chocolate mousse (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:25:10 PST

By: CHEF GILLIGAN

What could that huge red circle around February 14 on your calendar mean? Doctor's appointment? Credit card bill due? Sorry, time's up. It's Valentine's Day. Here's a quick and easy treat for you to make your lover.

Valentine's Day means Francois Payard - French pastry chef became a world class chocolatier (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:46:43 PST

Looking for an extra special Valentine's Day gift this year? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the world of chocolatier Francois PayardThe Nice born French pastry chef became a world class chocolatier right here in New York City after challenging himself to create an exciting new dessert repertoire In 2009, Payard opened the François Chocolate Bar, and since then the former James Beard Foundation pastry chef of the year has been delighting new Yorkers with his chocolate and seasonal fruit menusYou can go the traditional route this year and select a Valentine's Day box of chocolates ($28 for 12, $55 for 30) that include temping high-end flavors like mint chocolate, mango passion fruit and citrus zest, lemon thyme, and caramel coriander - and all of this presented in an tasteful box READ MORE

Homemade chocolate and Irish Baileys Cream truffles recipe for St Valentine’s Day (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:01:21 PST

Yum! Chocolate & Baileys Cream TrufflesWith Valentines Day just around the corner, I thought I'd share something simple yet delicious that you can make for that special person in your life! Taking the time and effort to make this yummy Valentine treat at home is a great way to show how much you really care!Beautifully balanced with a hint of bitter coffee and sweet Irish Baileys Cream, these rich little delicacies melt in your mouth and will be a very welcome way to your lover's heartThese little home-made Chocolate Truffles are so easy to make They taste divine and the secret ingredient is simply that big dollop of Tender Loving Care!Homemade Chocolate & Irish Baileys Cream Truffles for Valentines DayMy Ingredients:3 Cups Dark chocolate Chips1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder1 fl oz Cold Espresso or strong coffee1 fl oz Baileys Cream Liqueur8 fl oz Fresh CreamCocoa Powder, Dessicated coconut, Ground Almonds or Cake crumbs for coatingMy Method:1 READ MORE

Forget crisp sandwiches - they’ve finally invented a Tayto chocolate bar (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:15:44 PST

Tayto chocolate (Photo: @WaffleWaitress)We too were sucked in by the packaging but no this is not a crisp (chip) flavored chocolate bar but an invention brought forth by Mr Tayto to thrill the Irish around the globe who love to eat chocolate alongside their favorite cheese and onion treatsThe man himself spoke to TheJournalie and explained where this confusingly packed chocolate bar’s inception had sprung from He said “I thought that as crisps and chocolate together is such an Irish tradition, why not bring out my own bar? It’s not crisp flavored! Just nice milk chocolate so you can eat it with crisps if that floats your boat READ MORE

Bûche de Noël - delicious Christmas recipe for a chocolate Yule log (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:25:23 PST

Chocolate Bûche de NoëlBûche de Noël is traditionally made in France for Christmas When I managed a French artisan bakery it was Christophe's specialty and he used to make three flavours, chocolate, coffee and a white chocolate and raspberry Hotels and restaurants loved to order them for a centre pieceI have to be honest and admit I had never made one until now but I used to watch Christophe making them READ MORE

An alternative Irish Christmas cake - luscious Guinness chocolate cake recipe (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:34:46 PST

By: BERNIE MALONE

If you’re like me the the traditional fruit cake, layered in marzipan and thick, hard white icing is about as appetizing as cold noodle soup. So here’s a perfect alternative that all the family will love.

John Travolta collects hot chocolate from around the world - says it reminds him of Christmas (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:31:40 PST

John TravoltaThe 'Grease!' actor - who has children Ella, 12, and Benjamin, two, with wife Kelly Preston - says the sweet drink reminds him of Christmas, and he loves the way different varieties from around the world have very different tastesHe said: "It represents winter wonderlands, it represents Christmas I've collected various types of cocoa from around the world"He then showed talk show host Ellen DeGeneres a number of different types, explaining how Brazilian cocoa powder has a "hint of cinnamon and pepper" which differentiates it from types from other countries READ MORE

Chocoholics delight - Ireland set to get its second chocolate museum on Merrion Square (IrishCentral)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:06:54 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Merrion Square in Dublin is set to be home to the capital city’s second chocolate museum.

The Herald reports that Rycon Ltd will be bringing the Chocolate Museum to Merrion Square’s oldest building, The Apothecary Building, and is set to open next year.

Irish are mad for chocolate with highest consumption in the world (IrishCentral)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:23:41 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

A new report by Food from Britain indicates that Ireland has the highest per capita consumption of chocolate in the world. Approximately 24.7 pounds of chocolate are consumed each year per Irish capita.

The Irish Examiner reports on Ireland’s staggering sweet tooth. The chocolate market in Ireland is valued at an impressive $677 million dollars, surely much to the delight of places like Butlers Chocolate Cafe and Lily O’Briens.

Alternative Irish Christmas cake - luscious Guinness chocolate cake recipe (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:59:29 PST

By: BERNIE MALONE

Irish scientists examine the health benefits of chocolate - guinea pigs needed (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:45:25 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Belfast based scientists are calling all chocolate lovers to come forward for a new study.

Butlers Chocolate - a perfect way to experience Easter in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:50:09 PDT

Butlers Chocolate Experience is the No 1 visitor attraction in Ireland right now in my opinion and I should know, having personally reviewed over a hundred such sites for my website wwwirelands-hidden-gemscomButlers Chocolate have to be commended for their innovation (a glass walkway tour over the factory floor) which is an amazing blend of information and fun (hands on chocolate painting workshop) and value for money (all the chocolate you can eat and your own personal chocolate bear to take home) READ MORE

St Patrick’s Day sweet tooth - Bailey’s chocolate chip ice cream pie (IrishCentral)

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:15:59 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

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Gilligan's Gourmet: Valentine's Day treat - three minute chocolate mousse (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:25:47 PST

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Perfect Valentine’s dessert - Guinness chocolate pudding (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:55:36 PST

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If you're planning a romantic dinner with that special someone on St. Valentine's Day why not treat them to this delicious, simply and fun dessert.