The next time you find yourself craving a rich piece of dark chocolate, you don’t have to leave the room and do deep breathing exercises until the craving passes. Indulging your chocolate craving periodically is not as bad for you as you might think. In fact, recent studies show that eating a little dark chocolate […]
For chocolate lovers, there is nothing more indulgent than biting into a mouth-watering piece of high-quality chocolate. The rich layers of flavor and the smooth, creamy texture are simply luxurious. What most chocolate lovers don’t realize is how difficult it is to produce truly high-quality chocolate. From the time the Cacao seeds are planted to the time […]
This holiday season, Hawaii’s Local Buzz is mindful that our men and women in uniform who are serving overseas are often not able to spend the holidays with their friends and family. We wanted to provide those of you with loved ones serving overseas an affordable way to give them the gift of aloha. For that […]
During the holiday season, it’s nice to have some delicious treats around when guests stop in to visit. Tasty snacks and artisan foods also make great gifts. In honor of the holidays, Hawaii’s Local Buzz is offering free US shipping on our artisan foods from Hawaii through the months of November and December. (See details, […]
Have you ever pulled a nice chocolate bar or some chocolate covered macadamia nuts out of your cupboard and discovered that they were covered in white spots? These white spots are known as bloom, and while they make the chocolate look old and unappealing, they only have a small impact on its color and flavor. […]
Who doesn’t love the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, balanced sweetness of chocolate? This treat is even more enjoyable when you know the truth about it. Here’s a look at some common chocolate myths and the facts behind them — this will really fuel your craving for the sweet stuff. Myth #1: Eating chocolate gives you pimples. This myth […]
The whole concept of energy bars is fantastic, isn’t it? We’re all busy people nowadays, it seems. We don’t have time to sit down and enjoy meals. We’re on the go, and we need a quick pick-me-up, an easy and preferably delicious way to get a boost of energy and fast. Unfortunately, that first bite of […]