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Chocolate Fountain Dipping Treats for Summer: The "Coolest" Ideas Yet
When the warm sun of summer arrives, most people want to cool down and eat lighter meals, saving comfort food for the colder months. However, chocolate fountains are enjoyed year round, regardless of the season. Following are some ideas for creating a summer spread to accompany your chocolate fondue fountain so everyone leaves refreshed and "cool!"
Luau Party Ideas with Chocolate Fondue Fountains
Are you planning an event that you want to be festive and fun with creative decorations, yet filled with delicious food? Using your chocolate fountains – plus one or both of Sephra’s unique dipping treat displays – will ensure your food is the hit of the party and will keep the atmosphere upbeat.
Creating perfect chocolate covered strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are elegant, romantic and delicious treats for two!
Combine Dippable Mini-Cupcakes with Chocolate Fountains to Delight Brides
Cupcakes have become the fashionable dessert, with small cupcake focused bakeries popping up in towns and cities across the nation. Wedding cakes composed of cupcakes is a trend that naturally followed the cupcake phenomenon, so why not delight your next bridal client with tiers of mini cupcakes for her chocolate fountain wedding cake?
Eating Dark Chocolate is Akin to Jogging, Study Finds
Wayne State University recently released the findings of a study that will surely please many dark chocolate lovers. Although scientists are continuing to discover the health benefits associated with eating moderate portions of dark chocolate on a regular basis, these findings take eating dark chocolate to a whole new level.
Marketing Chocolate Fountains to Hotels
The travel industry is suffering in these depressed economic times when families are concentrating on saving money and taking day trips instead of springing for a hotel room. Here are some ideas for showing hotels that by investing in a chocolate fountain rental, they can convince more guests to turn that day trip into a weekend event!
5 Reasons to Volunteer Your Chocolate Fountain for Charity
A chocolate fountain is a popular attraction at any charity event. Not only tastes delicious, but stands out as an attraction that many guests don’t see everyday. A chocolate fountain is also interactive and forces people to get out of their chairs and join fellow guests at the chocolate fountain dessert table to choose from an array of delectable dipping treats.
Fusion Chocolate Fountains: From Halo-Halos to Crepes
Fusion cuisine, which mixes two or more ethnic influences into dishes, has grown more popular as chefs get increasingly creative with combining flavors from various cultures. To appeal to a wider demographic and to add interest at your next chocolate fountain event, consider these fusion chocolate fountain ideas.
Say Hola to Chamoy in Chocolate Fountains
Chamoy is a traditional savory Mexican sauce that tastes delicious paired with a wide variety of food, which makes this the perfect alternative to chocolate for chocolate fountains. A chocolate fountain filled with chamoy is the perfect way to celebrate Cinqo de Mayo or give any event delicious Mexican flair.
From the Chocolate Melts to All the Trimmings: Candy Making Supplies from Sephra
Anyone from a novice to a seasoned candy maker will appreciate the vast variety that Sephra offers its candy makers. From Sephra chocolate melts to tools to dyes to the finishing touches, Sephra has you covered.
Create a Romantic Date Night at Home with a Chocolate Fondue Fountain
If you have a home chocolate fountain, you can plan the perfect romantic date night without leaving the house. Most date nights focused on romance include dinner at a nice restaurant, candlelight and wine or champagne. Instead, save your money and plan a decadent date night at home using these ideas!
Creative Apple Cider Recipes for Your Beverage Fountain
Sephra's beverage fountain can transform any fall harvest party into an impressive celebration. Be inspired by creative apple cider recipes that can be served either hot or cold in your beverage fountain. The best part? You get to mingle with your guests and not worry about having to stir the cider! Creative Apple Cider Cocktails Apple cider makes a delicious cocktail and is perfect for an adult gathering. The recipe for allspice apple cider, however, is still ideal for a mixed party because the alcohol is added to the mug, not the cider. Kids can still drink the cider from the fountain and the adults can spike it for an extra kick. Simply tie up 3 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves and 3 strips of orange peel in cheesecloth and place it in the fountain. Then, add 8 cups of apple cider and 4 cups of cranberry juice cocktail (feel free to double this recipe if necessary). Just let all these ingredients simmer together for about 30 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of dark rum to a mug and fill with this delicious version of apple cider. For an all-in-one cocktail, consider making hot-buttered apple cider for those chilly fall evenings. Simply combine 14 cups of apple cider and 2/3 cup of brown sugar and then add a spice bag (wrapped in cheesecloth) containing 8 cinnamon sticks, 2 teaspoon each of whole allspice and cloves and lemon peel strips from 2 lemons. Add to the cider mixture and then add 3 cups of dark rum. Heat and simmer about 20 minutes before removing the spice bag and serving to guests with a small pat of butter floating on top, along with a thin apple slice for a garnish. Creative and Family-Friendly Apple Cider Ideas Whether your party will be full of kids or you just prefer a non-alcoholic apple cider drink, these two recipes are sure to taste delicious and please guests' palettes. Hot raspberry cider is an interesting deviation from traditional apple cider and is easy to make. Simply combine 16 cups of apple cider with 2 cups of frozen raspberry juice concentrate (thawed), one half cup of sugar and 2 cinnamon sticks. Heat in the beverage fountain for 15 minutes and remove the cinnamon sticks and serve. Another option is to serve hot spiced cider using 12 cups of apple cider and one half cup of pure maple syrup. Place 4 cinnamon sticks and 12 each of whole cloves, whole allspice berries, orange peel strips and lemon peel strips in cheesecloth. Place into the cider mixture and heat in the heated beverage fountain. In 15 minutes, it will be ready for thirsty guests to enjoy a taste of the season.
5 Reasons to Always Use Gloves with Your Commercial Chocolate Fountain
When serving guests at an event featuring your commercial chocolate fountain, wearing gloves is not just sanitary. If done correctly, the gloves will put the minds of everyone in line at ease. Following are five reasons to use gloves when serving food with your commercial chocolate fountain.
4 Easy Chocolate Treats Kids Can Make for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day: the special day where Mom is to be honored for all her hard work that often goes unappreciated as life’s bustle gets in the way. If you want to do something special for Mother’s Day this year, let the kids help you create a delicious home chocolate fountain display for everyone to enjoy! Prepping Your Home Chocolate Fountain for Mother’s Day
5 Ways Probiotic Chocolate Improves Your Health
Probiotics have received tremendous attention from researchers recently – and with good reason. Consuming food or drink containing probiotics could substantially improve your health. This is good news for chocolate lovers: chocolate retains substantially more probiotics than milk or yogurt drinks.
4 Benefits of Probiotics in Chocolate
From yogurt to cheese, probiotics are making a debut in a wide range of foods, especially as consumers become savvy regarding the health benefits of probiotics. However, perhaps the best way to enjoy probiotics is in Sephra chocolate!
3 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Chocolate
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching, and if you want to celebrate in true St. Paddy style with a dash of green, then Sephra’s archive of creative recipes has three delicious desserts that combine delicious Belgian chocolate for chocolate fountains with the luck of the Irish.
5 Steps to Throwing the Perfect Fondue Party
If you're planning on throwing a festive fondue party, here are five tips to make your event the delicious talk of the town. Choosing the Perfect Fondue The first and most important step is deciding which type of fondue to serve. You can base your decision on the guest of honor's preference or on the party's theme. If you are planning a large gathering, consider using more than one fondue. Sephra offers its decadent chocolate for chocolate fountains in dark, milk or white chocolate, but you can also choose Sephra's caramel fondue, especially if you're planning a Halloween party. White chocolate fondue can be dyed to complement any color scheme while Sephra's dark and milk chocolate fondue are always crowd pleasers.
From Renting Chocolate Fountains to Building a Chocolate Hotel: A Chocoholic’s Journey
If you are looking for the ultimate chocolate experience and plan to be in the UK, consider staying at the Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth, where the family-owned hotel had their chocolate dreams realized. Built in 1860 as a pair of Italianate style stucco villas, No. 5 Durley Road is in fact one of the oldest buildings in Bournemouth and is a Grade II listed building. Their goal is to offer guests a space to truly call their home away from home, a place to feel comfortable and to enjoy all that makes this part of England special. With contemporary rooms and suites to choose from offering stylish accommodation only a short stroll from the beach.
Kid-Friendly Chocolate Fountains
A delicious chocolate fountain is the perfect addition to any kid’s birthday party. Not only do most kids love chocolate, but chocolate fountains are fun, interactive, and just messy enough. Which kid doesn’t enjoy deviating from eating dessert with a knife and fork? Here are some tips for making a chocolate fountain kid friendly.