The story of chocolate, as far back as we know it, begins with the discovery of America. Until 1492, the Old World knew nothing at all about the delicious and stimulating flavor that was to become the f avorite of millions.

The Court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella got its first look at the principal ingredient of chocolate when Columbus returned in triumph from America and laid before the Spanish throne a treasure trove of many strange and wonderful things. Click here

 
 

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Video: Vancouver's Japadog takes NYC by storm

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:51 -0500

Vancouver's Japadog opened its first New York restaurant in January, providing curious New Yorkers a taste of hot dogs with a Japanese flair, with ingredients like seaweed and Kobe beef.


From beer to betting, it's not a Super Bowl Party without excess

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:43 -0500

Kicking off the second-biggest eating day of the year, we will tuck into millions of kilograms of chicken wings and countless chili dogs. Adjust your belts accordingly


The changing taste of Tuscany's wines

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:25 -0500

The region can be frustratingly difficult to pin down, but its varied reds often yield impressive results


Enoteca Sociale: Grant van Gameren’s Roman holiday

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:53 -0500

The new executive chef, formerly of the Black Hoof, leaves a light but lovely imprint on the superb menu at the rustic Italian eatery


Oka: the making of a Canadian classic

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00 -0500

Oka’s flavours are almost as unique as the cheese’s history


Through a glass, smartly: Beer today, but not gone tomorrow

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:33 -0500

Ian Brown meets a collector of beer labels and discovers a beery, Proustian-prost effect: the more you look at these labels, they more they tell you


Recipes: Beans three ways (all of them delicious)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:28 -0500

A cultural mainstay of regional cuisines across Africa, Europe and the Americas, beans are a nutritional goldmine


KFC that pulls rank on the Colonel

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:26 -0500

Crisp, papery-skinned Korean fried chicken is an elusive target but well worth tracking down


I love stemless glasses - but do they change the wine experience?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:27 -0500

With glasses, do you think the absence of a stem matters when it comes to enjoyment of the wine? Your wine appreciation can continue without compromise, but there are technical details that will change ...