Tag Archive: chocolate bars

Who Invented Chocolate?

In my opinion, everyone involved in the early evolution of cacao plant into an edible substance we call chocolate should receive a "get into heaven free" card regardless of their religious beliefs!

While there is no one particular person who invented chocolate, most experts believe the ancient Maya discovered the delicious secrets of chocolate between 250-900 A.D.

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Chocolate and Food Pairings

A few days ago I walked into my kitchen and saw my 12 year old daughter take out a bowl of melted milk chocolate from the microwave and dip a stick of string cheese into it.  Yummy she crooned. 

I was not so sure about that combination, but I tried it anyway.  Actually, it was not bad. 

Lately, I have been eating all sorts of chocolate and food pairings that I never thought I would enjoy.  For example, I recently ate a dark chocolate covered piece of bacon I bought from my local chocolates shop.  You heard right, bacon!  It was very delicious.
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What’s Your Favorite Chocolate Bar?

One of the neat things about a blog is that it can be interactive.  People can make comments to articles; asking questions, expanding on the information provided, or taking the thoughts in another direction.  This helps to enrich the value of the blog for all readers.

To help you get some practice responding to blog articles, I have posted this simple question: What is Your Favorite Chocolate Bar?

Go ahead and comment below!  Tell us what chocolate you like best and, if you're up to it, tell us why.  Let's get some discussion going on this.  (Please note that your comment will not appear instantly.  To manage blog-spam all comments are held in a queue for approval.)
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