Chocolate week is a treat for the tastebuds
It's chocolate week all across the country. Photo: cacaobug via Flickr
It’s chocolate week across the country and in honour we have some tasty chocolate facts for you all.
As you know Lincoln, and the surrounding Shire, boasts some of the best chocolate shops known to man- we’re not talking about Thorntons.
It’s the hidden gems on Steep Hill that matter with their handmade truffles and calorific goods. Think about it, that walking and exercise from conquering Steep Hill means you can justify a sweet chocolate treat.
Here are some chocolate facts that you may not know about.
- Chocolate is a mild anti-depressant
- Chocolate is an aphrodisiac; the feel good compounds create a feeling of euphoria
- Spots are not caused by chocolate, it’s just an old wive’s tale
- Chocolate is addictive, though only mildly
- Chocolate isn’t just used as a sweet, it can also be used as a sauce with red meats
Why not experiment with a rich chocolate sauce to go with some of the great beef Lincolnshire has to offer. Try having a look around the Farmers’ Market to find a tasty treat or check out Woodlands Farm, they offer organic Lincoln Red beef which is perfect for some luxury cooking. Here is a great recipe for Braised Fillet of Beef with Chocolate which you might want to try.
Feel free to send us your chocolate recipes and maybe they could appear right here on the site!