Both dark chocolate and almonds contain properties that may help reduce anxiety. Here's a simple snack recipe for any time of day. Place chocolate chips in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.

They're both dark ... in the San Joaquin Valley full of almond and walnut orchards. David E. Blickenstaff discovered this ...

According to the experts, a good dark chocolate should contain at least 70 per cent cocoa solids to deliver the desired chocolate hit, but chocolate made from 100 per cent cocoa solids is ...

During the Central Valley’s August-to-October harvest, mechanical shakers displace nuts from trees—but not all the almonds fall to the orchard floor. Mummy hulls remain stuck to branches ...

California’s Central Valley ... to grow almonds, which is why the state produces more than 80 percent of the world’s supply. Gemperle grew up on her family’s almond orchard in nearby Turlock ...

Take care not to overheat the chocolate as it can seize. Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla and almond extracts. Mix in the ground almonds, plain flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.

Mm, chocolate. Obviously it's delicious, but here are three even better reason to eat dark chocolate. Cocoa is heart friendly. It contains compounds called "flavonols" that aid blood flow to your ...

Almonds Health Benefits: Almonds are a power-packed superfood rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. These healthy nuts are also great sources of healthy fats, making them perfect ...

The classic recipe for the cake still relies on only five ingredients—dark chocolate, almonds, sugar, butter, and eggs—although there are versions with the addition of lemon juice, orange zest ...

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan-bake. In a food processor, chop the almonds and chocolate until they become small chunks. Chop the dates. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.

This flourless cake is not too heavy but is still luscious. Serve it alone with cream or fresh berries or make a simple berry coulis from frozen fruit.