The Chocolate Connection

Elixir Of The Gods

I'm connected.

Chocolate has been enjoyed for 1000s of years. The first records in history are found from the Olmec people of of southeast Mexico. They lived around 1000 BC. Their word, "kakawa," gave us our word "cacao." Unfortunately, that's all That is know. We don't know how, or even if, the Olmec people actually used chocolate.

The Maya and Aztecs enjoyed it. Prepared as a drink, and possibly alcoholic, They also used it as money. Wouldn't be nice to be able to eat your money. If you had enough of it.

The conquering heroes from Europe took it back to the old world were it was still was sipped as a drink and only royalty and the rich could afford it.

It's some what of a process turning the raw bean into an enjoyable treat we know today. The bean is bitter and has to be fermented, dried and roasted. There are two components, The solids and cocoa butter.

It took some time for chocolate to evolve into what we enjoy today. The first chocolate house opened in England in 1657. A milk chocolate drink was created in 1689 and this became the Cadburry Co. We all love them at Easter, Yes.

Finally a Dutchman came up with a recipe in 1847 that became the chocolate bar we have to day. Oh thank you Mr.Fry.

Do You Like Cranberries?
My Grandmother made this for me when I was small. I have enjoyed it ever since. It's one of my favorite combinations. Cranberry juice and chocolate ice cream. Just scoop the ice cream into a large glass of juice. It's wonderful. Hope you try it!

I indulge in all kind of the stuff. I have my favorite candy bars. Chocolate covered every thing. I really like those jellies. A Bridge mix bag turns me into a magician. It will disappear with no problem.

We have so many choices. Swiss, Dutch, Belgium. Dark, Milk, and White. Variety is the spice of life. I do believe we Americans have some really great chocolate too. There are hundreds of small chocolate companies across the country. These chocolate chiefs have created wonderful candies.

White Chocolate
Did you know White Chocolate isn't chocolate at all? The chocolate solids are missing. Just cocoa butter and sugar. No wonder it never eased my craving.

Chocolate Is Love
The chemists can't quite figure why chocolate releases the same chemical's in the brain as falling in love. The components of chocolate is quite a long list. I have known a few people that are allergic to it and they have my greatest sympathy. Diabetics and gluten sensitive people can have a problem. Thank goodness there are chocolates made just for them.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate
No It's chocolate and peanut butter.

A gentleman in Canada came up with the peanut butter cup the sold the recipe to the American Chocolate Barron. I like the miniature ones. I keep the in the fridge. There great cold and I have little trouble eating the entire bag.

OK, I have to go. I hear some chocolate calling me! Enjoy your chocolate!

Robert Dickens
Owner Find Shop And Buy Here Com Ltd. An Online shopping Mall.
Home base is Mishawaka, In.

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