Centuries ago chocolate was nothing like what we know it as today. It was not a sweet concoction enjoyed by anybody, but rather a bitter drink used in many ceremonies.
Chocolate originated with the Mayan civilization in South America somewhere between 250 and 900 A.D. They would make a paste from roasted cacao seeds which they […]
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Lindt, the Swiss chocolatier, has come up with the Gold Bunny Hunt Game. You can search through photos from four major US cities to find the bunny, then answer trivia questions about chocolate and about the cities themselves. Highest […]
This is an older video that has circulated around, but if you haven’t seen it, The Story of Chocolate is a wonderful 15 minute exploration of how “the food of the gods” is made. This video was produced by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and is absolutely a must-see. I wish they would […]
That large skyscraper model is now the world’s tallest chocolate sculpture. That is one heck of a lot of chocolate! Yes, “tallest chocolate sculpture” is actually a category in the Guinness Book of World Records, and this is the latest model to hold the distinction.
The chocolate sculpture pictured is on display at the FAO Schwartz […]
Science Mom has a wondermus list of why chocolate is the perfect food. Of course, we already know that without having to have it scientifically spelled out for us - our bodies already know that naturally. Its in our genes, I am *quite* sure. But just for the egghead in you, here are a few […]
I’ll bet you thought you already knew how to eat chocolate. I know I did. After all, I’ve had years of practise, eating chocolate whenever I get the chance. Come to think of it, I’ve eaten it in many different ways. Sometimes I just can’t get enough, and I devour the chocolate quickly. Other times […]
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