In case you didn’t know, this is National Chocolate Week, which gives us the perfect excuse to treat ourselves to lots of fancy chocolate. Although National Chocolate Week isn’t celebrated as much in Ireland as it is in the United Kingdom, that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge and celebrate the produce of the glorious cacao tree! Cacao has become somewhat “fashionable” in recent years, known for its antioxidant and cardiovascular benefits. Many people are throwing cacao powder and nibs into their food in order to capitalise on their beneficial properties. Meanwhile, others are choosing to avoid all chocolate with a cocoa solid content of less … Continue reading National Chocolate Week