Flintstone’s Cocoa Pebbles! Hence the name of this blog 
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I can’t even begin to explain how AWESOME this cereal is. The pebbles “chocolify” the milk and turn it into the perfect chocolate milk. I also love the consistency of the actual pebbles — they seem to get less soggy than Rice Krispies (which I love, too… they’re a close chocolaty second).
Did you know?:
Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries). Flavonoids also help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body.
Heart Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate:
Dark chocolate is good for your heart. A small bar of it everyday can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Two heart health benefits of dark chocolate are:
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Plus, it just tastes good, plain and simple .
As a once in a while treat, indulge in some quality dark chocolate and a glass of whisky. The flavors really complement one another!
If you’re into dark chocolate, you’ll love these dark chocolate tumblers from my list of creative chocolate gift ideas!
“I never met a chocolate I didn’t like.” – Deanna Troi, Star Trek: The Next Generation
Tis the season to be chocolaty! Going Christmas shopping soon?
Do you have a chocolate lover in your life? Make their day on December 25th by giving them the gift of chocolate . You might be thinking “Chocolate? That’s so boring and predictable.“ But fear not, I’ve compiled a list of creative chocolate Christmas presents that will melt your beloved chocolate junkie’s heart. As a chocolate lover, I’d be thrilled to get anything off this list! (in fact, I already own some of the items on this list 
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Chocolate Gift Ideas – Christmas 2011
Dark chocolate toasting cups. These are super fun and perfect for Christmas parties (or any kind of party). Use them to serve drinks after dessert — everyone will love you. My favorite drink to serve : Bailey’s Irish Cream or Whiskey on the rocks! Did you know whiskey is excellent with dark chocolate?
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Milk chocolate cordial cups. Same idea as the ones above, but milk chocolate. These are also certified Kosher and Halal.
Click here to buy!
Click here to buy! A subscription to The Chocolate Recipes Club. This is a fun gift for the chocolate lover who’s always looking for new recipes. Members get a new recipe for a fabulous chocolate dessert each day directly to their e-mail account! Plus, it’s only $9.95 per month and you get a free book with your subscription (it’s a good one, too — Health Benefits of Chocolate).
Click HERE to subscribe! Chocolate fondue fountain. I’ve wanted one of these since forever… I think most chocolate lovers do! This one’s reasonably priced ($40), holds a nice amount of chocolate (up to 3 pounds of melted chocolate) and has great reviews on Amazon (plus video reviews — gotta love those!). The perfect gift for chocolate lovers’ dinner parties! Why not throw in some bamboo skewers, a chocolate fondue recipe book and (duh) chocolate while you’re at it? Bonus chocolate points: you’ll make your chocolate lover extra happy if you include premium milk chocolate AND premium dark chocolate!
Click here to buy! Make Chocolate for Profit. The ideal gift for the chocolate-loving entrepeneur in your life! Highlights:
Buy this book HERE! Chocolate-colored handbags. The chocolate-loving fashionista loves chocolate-colored accessories — I know I do! Chocolaty brown is one of the most beautiful colors in the world
.Bonus points if you stuff the purse with chocolate goodies! Here are some of my favorite purse-stuffers:
Here are some of my favorite chocolaty bags:
 Click here to buy the Chocolate Emma Satchel!
 Click here to buy the Chocolate Reese Tote! (I seriously want to eat this one!)
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I’ve tried tons of chocolate cake recipes, and this one has been my favorite by far. I made it for my mom’s birthday this year, and everyone LOVED it. It’s the perfect moist chocolate cake that keeps you coming back for more. And more. And more. This chocolate cake is seriously addictive — it only lasted about a day and half!
I served it with mascarpone sauce
, but it’s also excellent with vanilla ice cream (or any ice cream of your choice), or on its own with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. And you can always add frosting!
Ditch the cake mix and make this baby. Don’t be intimidated by the fact that you’re going to bake a chocolate cake from scratch — it’s super easy! You can make it even if you’re a beginner. Trust me, you won’t be sorry.
Here’s the original recipe:
Ingredients
Tweaks
Because I’m a chocolate junkie, I tweaked it to make it just a tad more chocolaty — I added almost an entire bar of semi sweet chocolate (chunked, which I believe is what gave the cake its awesome texture).
(Sorry, I don’t remember where the picture is from. If this photo is yours, please let me know — I’ll be happy to link to your site. Thanks!)
