For those of you who don’t know, I love chocolate.  I often like to post about chocolate.  I recently found out that chocolate is actually good for me.  Did you know . . . .

6 squares of dark organic chocolate taken at one time with a glass of red wine monthly helps with anti wrinkle assistance or

4 squares of organic milk chocolate 4-5 times a week helps with osteoporosis or

4 squares of dark organic chocolate helps with memory loss?

To quote the site:

The Chocolate Therapist also includes a brief history of chocolate, instructions on “how to eat chocolate properly,” chocolate recipes, an appendix with information on the glycemic index and weight loss, websites on where to find healthy chocolate, sugar-free chocolate, Gelt chocolate, international chocolates and much more. By the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll be happier, healthier and eating chocolate guilt free every day.

Now, this makes the perfect Christmas gift for any chocolate lover you know (including yourself), because not only do you get The Chocolate Therapist Book, but you get the chocolate too (and the chocolate is excellent)!  Who can resist that?  I love the next time someone asks why I am eating chocolate, I can show them the studies showing how good it is for me and hopefully whip out some of the chocolate trivia I have learned (like did you know that the higher quality of chocolate, the louder it snaps when you break it?).

Store biscotti in an airtight container.  Biscotti can also be frozen, wrapped airtight in freezer weight plastic bags or in layers (separated by waxed paper) in plastic freezer containers.

Anybody who watches the Deadliest Catch is well versed in the Alaskan King Crab (I know I am).  However, if you don’t watch the show, I have some interesting information for you regarding the alaskan king crabs.

1.  They are an excellent source of protein.
2. They low in calories.
3. Alaska leads all the states with over $1 Billion in the annual value of fish caught.  However, when buying online, you do need to be careful.  A lot of online shops tell you they are sending you Alaskan king crab, and you are really buying Russian Red King Crab.
4. Around 40 species of king crab are known.
5. 10 crab species are fished for in Alaska.
6. The largest of king crab can grow a leg span of 6 feet across and weigh over 20 pounds.
7. Females are smaller in size.
8. The average weight is 6 to 10 pounds, but king crab can grow to more than 20 pounds.
9. King crabs have only six legs.
10. When cooked, Alaskan red king crab will turn a fire red color.
11. King crab can live from 10 to 20 years.
12. King crab fishing takes place during the winter months of October through January.
13. Fresh king crab has a shelf life of 5-7 days.
14. Adult king crab eat worms, clams, mussels, snails, brittle stars, sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, barnacles, fish parts, and algae.
15. The texture and flavor of Alaskan king crab legs is more delicate and softer in appearance compared to other crab species.

Did you learn something today about King Alaskan Crab that you didn’t know before? I know I did!