People often feel guilty when they eat chocolate. Most people don’t consider it to have any health benefits, and some people try to avoid it altogether. They’re making a mistake, though, because eating chocolate can enhance moods and contribute to an elevated sense of emotional well-being. The ancient Aztecs knew this and considered chocolate to be a divine gift from the gods. Even monkeys knew it. Before human beings ever tasted chocolate, monkeys were feasting on the fruits of cacao trees.Never heard of this Read the rest of this entry »

Craving chocolate? Homemade chocolate fudge can be cooling in the refrigerator in just moments with the use of your microwave. The ingredients are a can of sweetened condensed milk, a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, a teaspoon of vanilla, 4 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to make this chocolate miracle.

Line an 8 inch by 8 inch square glass pan with wax paper. Leave enough wax paper hanging over the sides to help lift the hardened fudge from the pan. Combine all Read the rest of this entry »

Manna of the gods, tributes of ancient civilizations, an ancient form of money and savored by young and old, chocolate has been one of the edible delights provided to mankind by Mother Nature. Made from cacao beans, evidence of chocolate beverages can be traced back to the pre-Olmec people in 1900 BCE. Aztec and Mayan civilizations ground the seeds, added spices and water to produce a chocolate beverage used in religious ceremonies and at royal events. Cacao seeds were presented by priests as offerings to the gods. Read the rest of this entry »

Chocolate, a symbol of love and indulgence, but did you know that there are also many health benefits to this tasty treat? Here are just 3 of the reasons you should say yes to this pleasurable delight!

Chocolate fights cancer! In this war, we can use all the help we can get. There have been many studies that point towards the cancer fighting ingredients of chocolate, and especially dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains flavanols a substance found in plants that help the plant fight outside toxins.Confused?