The surprising uses of cacao that go beyond chocolate Cacao beans have uses that go beyond being the base ingredient of our hot chocolate mixes or the traditional Easter treats to hide in the garden.

Cocoa has long provided a lifeline in Ivory Coast but adverse weather and plant diseases have hurt harvests in recent years.

Beans are a plant source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins. They can form part of a nutritious diet that may benefit the heart, gut, liver, and more. In this article, learn about nine health ...

Gigante beans are essentially large lima beans (also known as butter beans), but they are a little different from the varieties you’d find on the shelves in the US. And that’s because they are grown ...

These Cuban black beans (frijoles negros in Spanish) are deeply flavorful and simple to make—but take time to simmer. One commenter notes: “I got the whole apartment clean by the time the ...

Easter egg hunts could become slightly more difficult and expensive this year - with the chocolate treats rising in price by as much as 56% while shrinking in size, a consumer group has found.

Cocoa Beach offers a variety of restaurants with sophisticated brunch options. Local chefs provide unique menus featuring Japanese cuisine, fresh seafood, and classic American brunch staples.

Pinto beans and black beans are delicious, filling and good for you. But they have some major differences in taste, texture and nutrition, dietitians say. And those factors can help you choose the ...

Agencies from across the country are in Jenks Tuesday fighting a mulch fire that’s been burning for more than a week. Neighbors say the smoke is causing lots of problems, leaving ash on their ...

For the first time in more than a week since the fire began on March 17, real signs of progress with a major, multi-agency response attacking the burning mulch. Chief Greg Ostrum of Jenks Fire ...

Think of cocoa, and you might immediately crave a rich chocolate cake or a comforting cup of hot chocolate. But did you know that cocoa does more than just satisfy your taste buds? Cocoa is packed ...