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History of Chocolate

PictureA drawing of an Aztec couple drinking chocolate on their wedding day. Photograph by George E. Stuart, National Geographic
Chocolate has a long history (wikipedia) and was enjoyed in beverages as early as 1900 BC.  It was considered a "Food of the Gods" by the Aztecs and is still a favorite today.  
Ever wonder how chocolate became the ultimate Valentine's Day treat?  This National Geographic article has a good writeup.
If you want a little one-on-one, we offer private classes where you can learn a little more about the history and get hands on experience in making handmade confections.  The videos in this section give you a tour of our store and explain the various health benefits it offers.





Health Benefits of Chocolate

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 Ok, maybe this is stretching it a bit...While it may not qualify as salad, chocolate has been found to have many health benefits including lowering your chances for heart disease and lowering your blood pressure and 9 other benefits.

Eating up to 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of chocolate daily is linked with lowered risks of heart disease and stroke, scientists reported today (June 15) in the journal Heart. That amount of chocolate is equal to about 22 Hershey's Kisses, two Hershey bars or two bags of M&M's, depending on how you want to divvy up this good news (livescience.com).

Interesting facts about Chocolate:

• The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves, which triggers relaxation.
• White Chocolate isn't technically chocolate, as it contains no cocoa solids or cocoa liquor.
• It takes approximately 
400 cacao beans to make one pound of chocolate.
• The inventor of the 
Chocolate Chip Cookie sold the idea to Nestle Toll House in return for a lifetime supply of chocolate.
• M&Ms
 were created in 1941 as a means for soldiers to enjoy chocolate without it melting.
• Every second, Americans collectively eat 100 pounds of chocolate.
• The world's largest chocolate bar weighed 12,770 lb.
• Chocolate magnate Milton Hershey canceled his reservations for the Titanic due to last minute business matters.
• Eating 
dark chocolate every day reduces the risk of heart disease by one-third.

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Carmel, California
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  • Home
  • Shop
    • Assorted Chocolates
    • Butter Creams
    • Truffles
    • Dipped Fruit
    • Caramels
    • Caramel Nut Clusters
    • English Toffee
    • Brittle and Toffee Popcorn
    • Fudge
    • Gift Baskets and Holiday
  • Brain Food
    • Classes
    • Videos
  • Shipping
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Location
  • Contact