Foodness Gracious - Week 77

Recipes

There’s something magical that happens when salty meets sweet—and this week’s recipe is proof.

Introducing our Double Chocolate Brownies with Potato Chips: a bold, craveable dessert that mashes together rich, fudgy chocolate with the salty crunch of classic potato chips. It might sound unusual, but once you try them, you’ll wonder why you ever made brownies any other way.

The base is everything you love about a traditional chocolate brownie—dense, gooey, and bursting with deep cocoa flavor. The chips don’t just add salt—they bring a surprising, satisfying texture that plays beautifully against the smoothness of the brownie.

These brownies are a dream for anyone who’s ever stolen fries to dip in a milkshake or salted their hot chocolate. The salt elevates the chocolate, making each bite more complex and addictive. And don’t worry—this isn’t a “just try it” gimmick. It’s a full-on flavor revelation, worthy of your next potluck, movie night, or “just because” baking session.

You can get creative with the chips you choose as well. You could go with classic wavy chips (like in our photo) or use a good quality kettle-style potato chip for maximum crunch. Prefer something with a little smoke like a chipotle chip? Go for it.

This is the kind of dessert that sparks conversation—and repeat helpings.

Reviews

If you’re the kind of person who secretly (or not-so-secretly) reaches for the corner piece of the brownie pan every time, your moment has arrived.

This week’s featured product is the All-Edges Brownie Pan—a baking pan designed so that every single brownie has that irresistible chewy, caramelized edge.

Why are brownie edges so beloved? It’s all about contrast. The outer edge gets just a little bit more heat during baking, creating a crisp-chewy bite that balances the fudgy richness of the center. It’s texture heaven—and this pan delivers it in every single square. No more fighting for the corners or digging around the pan for that perfect edge piece.

Made with heavy-duty nonstick aluminum, the pan is easy to clean and distributes heat evenly, so you get consistent results every time. Plus, it’s just fun. The pan’s zig-zag design gives your brownies a cool, segmented look—ideal for parties, gift-giving, or just upping your home baking game.

If you’re making this week’s salty-sweet brownies, this pan is your secret weapon. Those potato chips baked into every edge? Trust us, it’s a game-changer. Once you try it, you may never go back to a regular brownie pan again.

You can see all of our home kitchen product reviews too!

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Responsibility

While we are on the topic of chocolate brownies, we might as well talk about other ways chocolate can be used in your home cooking.

We have a recent article about the unexpected uses of chocolate in your savory cooking. Everyone knows very well how chocolate is used in your sweet treats. However, it can raise your game on the savory side of your taste buds too.

From chili to veggies to a steak dry rub, we provide you several ways to bring more chocolate into your life.

Learn more online at Foodness Gracious in our Responsibility section.

Foodness Fun - Trivia

Last week we we had coffee on the brain and our trivia question was:

What characterizes a "light roast" coffee?
a) Dark brown color
b) Strong flavor
c) Higher acidity
d) Lower caffeine content

If you answered "Higher acidity" you were absolutely correct! Great work!

If you've ever sipped a cup of light roast coffee and noticed a zippy, almost citrusy brightness on your tongue—that's acidity at play! Light roasts are roasted for a shorter amount of time, which preserves more of the coffee bean’s natural flavors and vibrant acids. It’s like tasting the “sparkle” of the bean’s original origin, whether it’s fruity, floral, or even tea-like.

Unlike darker roasts, which tend to be bolder and more bitter due to longer roasting, light roasts keep things lively and layered. They're a favorite for coffee tasters and curious sippers who want to experience the bean's full personality. So next time you're after a coffee that’s bright and complex, go light!