The Pleasure of Chocolate

About Chocolate This Pleasure of Kings

Chocolate is a wondrous treat. It is a pleasure that dates back over 2,000 years to the ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America. Eventually Chocolate passed through history from the Aztec peoples, to the wealthy and powerful of Europe, and on down to the common man of today.

The great cacao (kah KOW) tree was discovered more than 2,000 years ago in the tropical rain forests of the Americas. The pods of this tree contain seeds that are processed into chocolate. Over the years chocolate grew from a bitter Mesoamerican beverage into the sweet treat loved and celebrated by many cultures and continents. The first people known to have made chocolate were the ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. These people, including the Maya and Aztec, mixed ground cacao seeds with various seasonings to make a spicy, frothy drink.
In 1976 it was discovered , when a bulldozer unearthed an ancient Maya village in El Salvador, that the Maya people loved chocolate so much that they planted cacao tree gardens near their homes.

By, Debra McGauley
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Fannie May Fine Chocolates

Chocolate Cigars

Delicious Chocolate From Fannie May
Twelve realistic foil-wrapped chocolate cigars, one oz. each, packed in an authentic-looking cigar box. Quality milk chocolate from Fannie May%u2122. Makes a fun gift!

Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate Assortment

This gift includes three individual one pound cans of premium Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa, enough to prepare more than 60 servings. Flavors include Double Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut and Chocolate Mocha.

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Regular Price Each $20.00
Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate Assortment

Ghirardelli Chocolate

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My brother brought me home some Ghirardelli Chocolate on a recent trip to San Fransisco. It is so rich, so delicious. I love the dark chocolate it is smooth, no bitterness about this chocolate. YUM.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake - 10"

We've melted milk chocolate on top of a creamy chocolate cheesecake center and set the whole confection on top of a layer of Devil's food cake. This exquisite dessert is the perfect choice for any gourmet chocolate lover.

Diameter: 10"
Weight: Approximately 4lbs
Serves: 14

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CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES GIFT BOX - 1 DZN

Give a surprise of sweet treasures! A stunning gift box holds a selection of our luscious, gourmet chocolate-covered strawberries. These unique strawberries are dipped in either dark, milk or white chocolate, then sprinkled with almonds, coconut, mini-chocolate chips and double-dipped or decorated with two types of chocolate. It's an exquisite surprise for birthdays, anniversaries or just because you care enough to give a gift that will not be forgotten. A full variety will be shipped. Choose from 2 dozen, 1 dozen or ½ dozen.
2 Dozen ($99.99)
1 Dozen ($59.99)
½ Dozen ($34.99)
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How to Make Chocolate Dipped Apples

Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
4 Granny Smith apples
4 wooden popsicle sticks
16 ounces of chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk your preference
8 ounces white chocolate
double boiler
bowls for melting chocolate
Steps
1
Step One
Wash the apples and insert sticks. Place the apples in the refrigerator while melting chocolate. The chocolate will stick better if the apples are cold.
2
Step Two
Bring water to boil in pan of double boiler. Melt the semi-sweet or milk chocolate slowly in a bowl over double boiler for about 2 minutes, you'll want to stir it after a minute. Remove from heat and stir till melted and warm not hot. Do the same with the white chocolate.
3
Step Three
Remove the apples from the refrigerator and dip in the semi-sweet or milk chocolate. Lift and swirl the apple to coat evenly. Hold the apple up over the bowl and let the extra drip off. Take the apple and move to the bowl of white chocolate. Hold the apple over the white chocolate and with a spoon drizzle.
4
Step Four
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set the chocolate dipped apples on it. Refrigerate the apples until the chocolate is set. Wrap and decorate as desired.

Mrs. Prindable's

For those of you who like the idea of Chocolate Dipped apples, but couldn't find the kitchen on a bet, Mrs. Prindable's just might be able to help. Click on the image below if you would like to have tasty caramel apples coated in chocolate delivered to your door or sent as a gift to a loved one.

Triple Chocolate Caramel Apple
Milk, white and dark chocolate surround our famous caramel and an Extra Fancy apple. One of our most popular apples. A chocolate lover's delight! Net Wt. Approx. 1.25 lbs. Serves 8-10.
Price: $21.95
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9- Piece Party Assorted Pretzel Rod Gift

The ultimate pretzel gift! Nine crunchy pretzels in three candy bar flavors. The set includes 3 Caramel and Triple Chocolate Chip, 3 Caramel and Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Chip, and 3 Caramel and Milk Chocolate Crunch. Net Wt. Approx. 16 oz.

Price: $23.95
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Watch a professional make chocolate

How do i make Chocolate

How I make nice bonbons of chocolate raw materials in my old-fashioned company in groningen, the Netherlands where we give also delicious workshops so that you yourself can work with chocolate You can buy my chocolate at www.bonbononline.com

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Chocolate Mousse Torte Cake

Two chocolate layers filled with luscious chocolate whipped cream mousse, then covered with milk chocolate frosting and a dark chocolate glaze. Garnished with fudge rosettes and dark chocolate shaves.
From Bake Me A Wish.
$39.95
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Enrobed Brownies - 2 Lbs.

David's Cookies have taken their famous homemade brownies and covered them in chocolate to make them even better! Drenched in heavenly milk chocolate, each bite-sized Enrobed Brownie is sure to be a hit among your friends and family. There are two varieties - each is coated with chocolate; one with drizzle, one without.

Two 1-Lb. Tins Included - drizzled & plain
Fresh Baked, No Preservatives
$36.95
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Mrs. Fields® Classic Gift Baskets

Send a gift with universal appeal-- an assortment of scrumptious cookies, or cookies and brownies.

Two Dozen Cookies 94 $44.99
Three Dozen Cookies 95200 $59.99
One Dozen Cookies/One Dozen Brownies 941 $49.99
Two Dozen Cookies/One Dozen Brownies 95 $64.99
Four Dozen Cookies/Two Dozen Brownies 801 $109.99
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