Ugly chocolate Christmas candies were the “aha” moment that turned a holiday treat into a lab experiment for Jessica Chastain’s middle school students. About 14 years ago, Chastain, a veteran teacher ...

National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day on Dec. 16 turns American kitchens into test labs for bold, unconventional treats. Instead of sticking to fruits or cookies, people dip items that spark ...

There’s nothing quite like chocolate. It’s delicious, soothing, sensuous and has had a hold on us for thousands of years. Dark chocolate can even lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol. We’ll ...