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Chocolate and Beer

febrero 17, 2018 / abril 27, 2021 por JOHFREJ C&V

The link between the elaboration of chocolate and beer are so similar where not only for its individual history in different continents, specifically with beer in the Arab countries and Central America for chocolate, but also its use has several millennial for which it shows its particular commitment to the human being for its […]

Chocolate and Beer

From Mexico to the world

febrero 4, 2017 / junio 25, 2019 por JOHFREJ C&V

When we think about select chocolates, brands such as Godiva, Ghirardelli or Lindt constantly come to our minds. In the world these brands have gained a specific place in the palates of the demanding consumer and it is important to know the reason. It is well known that cacao has its origin in Mexico and it […]

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Recipe for a Delicious Hot Cocoa

diciembre 13, 2016 / abril 19, 2021 por JOHFREJ C&V

In a cold weather our body needs to keep its heat and energy to perform its normal functions, so how about accompanying your Christmas dinner with a traditional cup of hot cocoa? Originally from American cocoa, chocolate is a classic all over the world, whether as a treat, drink or baking ingredient. Contrary to popular […]

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Types of Cocoa beans and why do we use the best in our Chocolates.

agosto 8, 2016 / agosto 8, 2016 por JOHFREJ C&V

JOHFREJ C&V Chocolate history could be described as a succession of events that resulted in the sweetest and delightful discovery of our history. Usually it is called chocolate to the end product that is prepared of the fruit of a tree popularly called «cocoa.» Mesoamerica is the privileged area were this fruit was found and where so far […]

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Chocolates JOHFREJ C&V – Recipe for Ganache Chocolate Truffles.

junio 2, 2016 / diciembre 5, 2017 por JOHFREJ C&V

Ingredients: 300 grams of JOHFREJ C&V chocolate. 300 grams of cream cow. 40 grams of butter. 600 grams of JOHFREJ C&V chocolate for covering truffles. Utensils: Mixer. 3 pans. Two wooden spoons. 1 tray. Sleeve chocolate. (Optional). Preparation: Melt the chocolate in a water bath using a (larger) external pan to heat water […]

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Our History

mayo 13, 2016 / diciembre 5, 2017 por JOHFREJ C&V

THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE Chocolate in Mexico stretches back in history to a time before the arrival of the Spanish, originally the cacao bean was used in barter as a form of currency and exchange. This cacao bean was blended with water and indigenous spices, was known as “XOCOATL” (shocoatl) in Nahuatl this means bitter […]

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JOHFREJ C&V Chocolate vs Ganache

abril 16, 2016 / diciembre 5, 2017 por JOHFREJ C&V

In our previous articles, we have discusses the process for creating chocolate bars, where by fermentation, roasting, grinding is used in the method for refining chocolate. To further understand chocolate and its processes, we will discuss the Chocolate filling inside truffles. Usually, Chocolatiers worldwide from Artisanal to large chocolate manufacturers, offer a ganache process flavored […]

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Refining process of Our Chocolate at JOHFREJ C&V

marzo 26, 2016 / marzo 26, 2016 por JOHFREJ C&V

Roasting cocoa beans Once is cut the cacao pod from the tree the seeds are extracted for fermentation, then is roasted and it has to be extremely careful at this point since it is here the definition of good chocolate flavor that characterizes Chocolates JOHFREJ C&V . Grounding This process converts the pieces to […]

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St. Valentine, The Real Story

enero 26, 2016 / diciembre 5, 2017 por JOHFREJ C&V

Flowers, candy, red hearts and romance. That’s what Valentine’s day is all about, right? Well, maybe not. The origin of this holiday for the expression of love really isn’t romantic at all — at least not in the traditional sense. Father Frank O’Gara of Whitefriars Street Church in Dublin, Ireland, tells the real story of […]

Chocolate Gift Valentines

Chocolate, wine ingredient may have benefit for Alzheimer’s, study finds

septiembre 17, 2015 / abril 19, 2021 por JOHFREJ C&V

By Fredrick Kunkle The Washington Post A new study has found tantalizing evidence that a highly concentrated form of a compound found in red wine and dark chocolate might be able to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But it’s likely that it’s because the compound is tricking the body into acting as if it’s […]

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Hacemos chocolate desde 1920. Solamente usamos Cacao Mexicano y aún utilizamos las recetas tradicionales que hacen disfrutar a tus sentidos.

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