You’ve read the news, you’ve seen the studies - Dark chocolate has significant health benefits that each of us should be aware of! And we’ve compiled a list of some of the results from recent research for you. Check them out and see if any of them apply to you!
The top health benefits include:
I also should point out that all the studies indicate that a little can go a long way! This isn’t necessarily something where indulging in two pounds of chocolate at one sitting gives you an extra boost! So a little today, a little tomorrow and you are not only keeping yourself a bit happier your also giving you body a bit of an extra boost! I call that a win win for everyone!
Chocolate covered cherries or chocolate cordial cherries make a delicious gift with just a hint of romance! They also work well when you want a gift that is a traditional box of chocolate taste treat. It’s a chocolate treat that just about everyone can enjoy.
Our cordial cherries are absolutely scrumptious! We’ve whipped up an incredible cherry filling that is stuffed inside of a thick chocolate coating. With the first bite you taste the perfect combination of gourmet chocolate and the oozing cherry! Luckily we make them big enough to get two or three bites in each! You can enjoy them in creamy milk chocolate, rich dark chocolate or get an assortment of milk and dark!
Serve them with a wine of your choosing for a perfect ending to an elegant meal!
Chocolate history is filled with little known facts! It is truly an amazing journey that this favorite sweet has taken. In looking through some of the history of chocolate I found a few that I thought I would pass on today!
In the early days of chocolate’s history the ancient Mayans used chocolate as a ceremonial drink for weddings, engagements, baptisms and other ceremonies. They considered chocolate as a sacred gift from their gods. The bitter beverage was included in many of the major rites and rituals.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the church considered eating chocolates to be a sin. The church was responsible for looking after people’s health during this time.
In the 18th century, chocolates were used as medicine. It was used to treat stomach aches and other ailments. While I am not sure how much it would help the ailment I know that I certainly would like, and most children would certainly like, taking that form of medicine!
At the Ultimate Chocolate Shoppe, the only thing that we know for sure is that chocolates in all their wonderful varieties, tastes and styles are something that makes a day a little more enjoyable and fun! So take a little break for yourself and savor some of today’s tastes while remembering some of the history that went into that chocolate!
