There are few chocolate combinations I like as much as chocolate with almonds – probably second only to chocolate with walnuts (and not even counting chocolate by itself!).
Tomorrow is yet another chocolate “holiday” – National Chocolate with Almonds Day! If you’re not able to get your hands on a delicious chocolate bar or bag of chocolate-covered almonds, you can always make some yourself!
And as always, don’t forget the e-cards!
Chocolate Almond Bark
1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips (milk or semi, your preference!)
1 tbsp vegetable shortening
1/2 c chopped toasted almonds
Optional:
1/2 c raisins
or 1/2 c crispy rice cereal
Combine the chocolate and …read more

Did you know National Chocolate Milkshake Day is coming up on the 12th? Or that chocolate custard gets an entire month? I didn’t either, but now we do!

American Chocolate Week — March 14-20
National Chocolate Day(s) — October 28, December 28, December 29
National Milk Chocolate Day — July 28
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day — November 7
National Chocolate Mint Day — February 19
National Chocolate Chip Day — May 15
National Chocolate Eclair Day — June 22
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day — December 16
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day — March 24
National Chocolate Custard Month — May 1-31
National Chocolate Pudding Day — June 26
National …read more