It’s always great to see new and creative recipes. And when those recipes can win you $5000, that’s even better. Betty Crocker recently sponsored a contest that awarded that prize to the most original and tasty recipe. Called Mix It Up With Betty, the contest called for entrants to use any of the Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes, and add additional ingredients, decorations and serving ideas.
The winner was Anna Ginsberg with her Chocolate-Topped Peanut-Toffee Bars. You can see the recipes for all winners and finalists on the Betty Crocker website, and start working on your entry for the next contest in …read more

Wouldn’t this be a great event to attend?  The 5th annual International Chocolate Festival takes place in Obidos, Portugal from November 2 to 12 this year.  Unfortunately the deadline to submit recipe entries has passed, but there is lots to see and taste there.
There is an exhibition area where you can sample and buy chocolate from around the world.  There will also be a chocolate fashion show, with clothes and accessories made of, you guessed it, chocolate.  The ChocoBar features only drinks with chocolate in them.  The Children’s Chocolate House is designed with lots of activities for the younger crowd, …read more