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I got to be honest here, I am a choco-lover. There is no day that I don't crave for something chocolatey. If I have all the time in the world, I will definitely turn my kitchen upside down to invent new chocolate dessert recipes. But I got to accept, my 20 month old child is keeping my hands all tied up.

When I try or do new recipe, I always make it in a small batch. Less waste and gives me more room to try it again. It is my first time to try this chocolate fondant recipe. I'm a bit hesitant to serve it to my husband. But I got a kiss so I guess I did it right.

Chocolate Fondant

I know there's a lot of recipes for Chocolate Crinkles which you can find online. But there's a big difference when someone you know tried it already before you even attempt to do it. I would like to give credit to a dear friend Riz, a great mom and author of the blog Sibuyas Republic for this recipe. ("Thank you Riz. I love it so much") Although, her original recipe is a little different from what I did. There's a story about that.

Funny thing is that for all I know I have all the ingredients in the cupboard. So I started mixing all the dry ingredients. When I'm about to blend all the other ingredients I noticed that I don't have cooking oil. All I have that day was extra virgin olive oil and butter. Well, a girl scout in me decided to use the butter. There's no way I'm going to use olive oil anyway.

Since I used butter, I felt like I needed to adjust the measurement of some of the ingredients. Forgive me Riz if I changed your recipe a bit so I can go on with this baking.

Lesson learned: check your ingredients and prepare them ahead before starting. But still, I successfully made it. The taste is just right.

Chocolate Crinkles

Back when I was a child, my favorite chocolate was called "adong". I used to buy them in retail, about 4 small pieces for 25 cents. With the introduction of Hershey's, Cadbury, Ferrero and other brands, I'm glad that "Lala" can still found in the market. But you must buy a whole pack for Php 6 or 7, if I'm not mistaken. I think it comes in different flavor now like ube (purple yum) which can be really good.

I call this ADONG.

Here's my list of top chocolate brands that I tasted and will definitely recommend.

Lala (Adong - Only in the Philippines)
Toblerone White
Ferrero Rocher
Lindt
Thorthons
Guylian
Hershey's Kisses
Cadbury
Snickers
M & M's
Malteser's
Butlers
M & S Swiss White Chocolate

This list will be updated every now and then because I know there's a lot to try. What is your favorite chocolate brand?

When I was diagnosed of having a vertigo, I became conscious of what to eat and drink. There are food groups that must be avoided: alcohol, salty food, some fruits and vegetables, fatty food and sugary food. In my case, coffee is a no-no too. I have a terrible respond to strong coffee. Not for long, I'll be dizzy and will definitely feel sick if I had a cup of brewed coffee.

That's the reason why I fell-in-love with chocolate drinks. Even if it's sweet and should also be avoided, my body and mind seems to tolerate it. Although, when I order chocolate drinks, I always go for light. Meaning, I request for the use of skimmed milk and less sugar. Plus, I also have an extra cup of hot or cold water to dilute what I'm having.

Since my last confinement in 2011 because of vertigo, I never had another attack. Thank God for that but still I need to be careful.

Chocolate Cream Frappe at Starbucks

Hot Chocolate @ Mc Cafe

Hot Chocolate @ Kay's

Classic Hot Chocolate @ Starbucks

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