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  • japan: the ultimate japan travel guide;

    July 9, 2023bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Thinking of traveling to Japan? This ultimate japan travel guide is here to help you with everything from the best times to visit, to navigating transportation, to my personal food bucket list!

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  • Infographic showing Japanese regional kitkat specialty flavors mapped to their location

    everything you need to know about japanese regional kitkats;

    August 21, 2020bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Curious about Japanese regional kitkats? I break down some fun facts about Kit Kats in Japan, and share an infographic on where to find some of the exotic, regional flavors.

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  • japan: a guide to wagyu beef in japan and where to get it for cheap;

    August 14, 2020bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    A comprehensive guide to wagyu beef and kobe beef, as well as where to find it in Japan and the USA.

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    japan: local transit travel guide, the jr pass, trains, and shinkansen;

    May 12, 2019bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Local transit in Japan is amazing and can eliminate the need for a rental car entirely. But it can also be a little overwhelming with JR Passes, trains, and shinkansen. Check out this guide for all you need to know.

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Self-proclaimed chocoholic, and firm believer that everything in life is best with chocolate. When I graduated college, I decided that since I have to feed myself for the rest of my life, I might as well find some tasty recipes. So some delicious recipes later (ok, and a few cooking mishaps), I decided to document my favorite recipes and share them with you!
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It’s summertime! And that means it’s time to It’s summertime! And that means it’s time to whip out my favorite summer recipes. Here’s 10 of my all time favorites…plus a bonus one! https://bestwithchocolate.com/10-favorite-summer-recipes/ . . #summer #summertime #summerrecipes #recipes #potluck #outdoors #summervibes☀️ #dessert #dessertrecipes #cookout #bbq #cookoutflow #easyrecipes
Fresh strawberry muffins with a bakery crumble top Fresh strawberry muffins with a bakery crumble topping and a sweet cream cheese filling~. It’s strawberry season and when I need to transform the last of our picked strawberries, these muffins are a definite go-to! Light and fluffy, strawberries in every bite, and the perfect crunchy crumble when fresh out of the oven. https://bestwithchocolate.com/strawberry-cheesecake-muffins/ . . #strawberry #muffins #strawberrymuffins #creamcheese #cheesecake #strawberrycheesecake #muffintime #muffintop #freshstrawberries #strawberrypicking
Light and airy cake that’s sweet and not too hea Light and airy cake that’s sweet and not too heavy—angel food cake is the perfect summer dessert! A whole angel food cake is a lot of cake! So this loaf pan sized recipe is perfect for a family or a small get together. Top with strawberries and cream—especially since it’s strawberry picking season! You can’t get better than fresh ripe strawberries. https://bestwithchocolate.com/angel-food-cake-loaf/ . . #angel #angelfood #angelfoodcake #strawberries #strawberriesandcream #loaf #dessert #healthy #recipes
BLT potato salad…salad? I couldn’t figure out BLT potato salad…salad? I couldn’t figure out the best name for this recipe 😂. A BLT inspired salad but instead of dressing, a quick and easy homemade potato salad that adds extra texture and creaminess to every bite! Perfect for those summer days ☀️ https://bestwithchocolate.com/blt-potato-salad/ . . #potatosalad #salad #greensalad #BLT #bacon #lettuce #tomato #baconlettucetomato #potatoesarelife #summer #summerrecipes #potluck #potluckparty
Hear me out—chocolate hummus. It’s basically l Hear me out—chocolate hummus. It’s basically like a healthy, creamy, protein pudding! Especially studded with marshmallows and chocolate chips for a s’mores version, you’ll be coming back again and again for this tasty, guilt-free sweet treat! Check the blog for tips on how to get that silky smooth creamy texture and more ideas for dippers and ways to eat chocolate hummus (other than a spoon!) https://bestwithchocolate.com/chocolate-hummus/ . . #chocolate #chocolatechip #hummus #sweet #sweethummus #smores #dessert #healthy #protein #proteindessert #dessertrecipe #healthyeating #healthyfood #easy #easyrecipe #sweettreat
Ham and Swiss biscuit bombs! Perfect for leftover Ham and Swiss biscuit bombs! Perfect for leftover ham or easy ways to grab and go a sandwich. Plus spruce it up with a little bit of rosemary for an extra punch of flavor~ https://bestwithchocolate.com/ham-and-swiss-biscuit-bombs/ . . #biscuit #biscuitbombs #sandwich #ham #hamandcheese #hamandswiss #cheese #hamsandwich #lunch #snack
Chocolate quinoa crunch wafers are thin and chocol Chocolate quinoa crunch wafers are thin and chocolatey but full of crunchy quinoa for a healthful sweet snack! Sprinkle with sea salt for that sweet and salty fix you won’t feel guilty about. https://bestwithchocolate.com/chocolate-quinoa-crunch-wafers/ . . #quinoa #puffedquinoa #quinoacrunch #chocolate #crunchbar #healthy #healthyeating #protein #snack #snacking #snackbox #darkchocolate #chocolatebar #candybar #candy
Creme brûlée cheesecake is a fan-favorite! A de Creme brûlée cheesecake is a fan-favorite! A dense and sweet sugar cookie crust is layered with smooth and silky cheesecake and topped with a crunchy crisp caramelized sugar layer on top. It’s so satisfying to break through that crunchy layer with a spoon! Make it as lightly toasted or charred as you want, this cheesecake is addictive! https://bestwithchocolate.com/creme-brulee-cheesecake/ . . #cheesecake #cremebrulee #creme #crème #sugar #sugarcookie #caramel #crunchy #dessert #dessertrecipe #potluck #potluckparty #dessertporn #desserttable
Five ingredient homemade cheez-it crackers. Once y Five ingredient homemade cheez-it crackers. Once you have these you’ll never go back! (Unless you’re a parent with a toddler, and then sometimes convenience is key!) But trust me when I say these are extra cheesy, extra simple, and darn delicious! They’re even fun to make together if you have little hands to help you in the kitchen. https://bestwithchocolate.com/homemade-cheez-its/ . . #homemadecrackers #cheese #cheesecrackers #simple #simplerecipes #cheddar #cheezit #cheezits #homemade #recipe #healthy #healthyrecipes #kidsrecipe

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It’s summertime! And that means it’s time to It’s summertime! And that means it’s time to whip out my favorite summer recipes. Here’s 10 of my all time favorites…plus a bonus one! https://bestwithchocolate.com/10-favorite-summer-recipes/ . . #summer #summertime #summerrecipes #recipes #potluck #outdoors #summervibes☀️ #dessert #dessertrecipes #cookout #bbq #cookoutflow #easyrecipes
Fresh strawberry muffins with a bakery crumble top Fresh strawberry muffins with a bakery crumble topping and a sweet cream cheese filling~. It’s strawberry season and when I need to transform the last of our picked strawberries, these muffins are a definite go-to! Light and fluffy, strawberries in every bite, and the perfect crunchy crumble when fresh out of the oven. https://bestwithchocolate.com/strawberry-cheesecake-muffins/ . . #strawberry #muffins #strawberrymuffins #creamcheese #cheesecake #strawberrycheesecake #muffintime #muffintop #freshstrawberries #strawberrypicking
Light and airy cake that’s sweet and not too hea Light and airy cake that’s sweet and not too heavy—angel food cake is the perfect summer dessert! A whole angel food cake is a lot of cake! So this loaf pan sized recipe is perfect for a family or a small get together. Top with strawberries and cream—especially since it’s strawberry picking season! You can’t get better than fresh ripe strawberries. https://bestwithchocolate.com/angel-food-cake-loaf/ . . #angel #angelfood #angelfoodcake #strawberries #strawberriesandcream #loaf #dessert #healthy #recipes
BLT potato salad…salad? I couldn’t figure out BLT potato salad…salad? I couldn’t figure out the best name for this recipe 😂. A BLT inspired salad but instead of dressing, a quick and easy homemade potato salad that adds extra texture and creaminess to every bite! Perfect for those summer days ☀️ https://bestwithchocolate.com/blt-potato-salad/ . . #potatosalad #salad #greensalad #BLT #bacon #lettuce #tomato #baconlettucetomato #potatoesarelife #summer #summerrecipes #potluck #potluckparty
Hear me out—chocolate hummus. It’s basically l Hear me out—chocolate hummus. It’s basically like a healthy, creamy, protein pudding! Especially studded with marshmallows and chocolate chips for a s’mores version, you’ll be coming back again and again for this tasty, guilt-free sweet treat! Check the blog for tips on how to get that silky smooth creamy texture and more ideas for dippers and ways to eat chocolate hummus (other than a spoon!) https://bestwithchocolate.com/chocolate-hummus/ . . #chocolate #chocolatechip #hummus #sweet #sweethummus #smores #dessert #healthy #protein #proteindessert #dessertrecipe #healthyeating #healthyfood #easy #easyrecipe #sweettreat
Ham and Swiss biscuit bombs! Perfect for leftover Ham and Swiss biscuit bombs! Perfect for leftover ham or easy ways to grab and go a sandwich. Plus spruce it up with a little bit of rosemary for an extra punch of flavor~ https://bestwithchocolate.com/ham-and-swiss-biscuit-bombs/ . . #biscuit #biscuitbombs #sandwich #ham #hamandcheese #hamandswiss #cheese #hamsandwich #lunch #snack
Chocolate quinoa crunch wafers are thin and chocol Chocolate quinoa crunch wafers are thin and chocolatey but full of crunchy quinoa for a healthful sweet snack! Sprinkle with sea salt for that sweet and salty fix you won’t feel guilty about. https://bestwithchocolate.com/chocolate-quinoa-crunch-wafers/ . . #quinoa #puffedquinoa #quinoacrunch #chocolate #crunchbar #healthy #healthyeating #protein #snack #snacking #snackbox #darkchocolate #chocolatebar #candybar #candy
Creme brûlée cheesecake is a fan-favorite! A de Creme brûlée cheesecake is a fan-favorite! A dense and sweet sugar cookie crust is layered with smooth and silky cheesecake and topped with a crunchy crisp caramelized sugar layer on top. It’s so satisfying to break through that crunchy layer with a spoon! Make it as lightly toasted or charred as you want, this cheesecake is addictive! https://bestwithchocolate.com/creme-brulee-cheesecake/ . . #cheesecake #cremebrulee #creme #crème #sugar #sugarcookie #caramel #crunchy #dessert #dessertrecipe #potluck #potluckparty #dessertporn #desserttable
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