"Strength is the capacity to break a
chocolate bar in four pieces with your bare hands, and then just eat one
piece" - Judith Viorst
"My therapist told me the way to
achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two
bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." - Dave Barry
"A new British survey has revealed that
9 out of 10 people like chocolate. The tenth lies." - Robert Paul.
"I could give up chocolate but I'm not
a quitter." - Lora Brody
Interesting Facts -
you may not know about chocolate
The botanical name of the chocolate
plant is 'Theobroma Cacao', which means 'FOOD OF THE GODS'
The word 'Chocolate' comes from the
Aztec word "xocolatl", which means "bitter water".
Champagne and sparkling wines do not pair well
with milk or dark chocolate because of their acidity, which reacts with
chocolate, causing a tart taste to occur. Instead, try white chocolate with
champagne and dark chocolate with red wines.
Chocolate is not high in cholesterol. The cocoa
butter in chocolate contains stearic acid, which has a neutral effect on
cholesterol levels and is not recognised as a source of trans fat.
British people are second only to the
Swiss when it comes to chocolate consumption. The average Brit eats 8.6kg of
chocolate per year.
Although chocolate is not an
aphrodisiac, as the ancient Aztecs believed, chocolate contains
phenylethylamine (PEA), a natural substance that is reputed to stimulate the
same reaction in the body as falling in love. Hence, heartbreak and
loneliness are great excuses for chocolate overindulgence.
Chocolate syrup was used for blood in
the famous 45 second shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's movie, "Psycho"
which actually took 7 days to shoot.
Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, cats
and other domestic pets. The ingredient theobramine over stimulates their
cardiac and nervous systems, and can cause death.
"Giri Choco" is a Japanese custom which
means "Duty Chocolate". It calls for employees to give chocolates to their
managers as a token of loyalty.
The melting point of cocoa butter is just below
the human body temperature - explaining why it literally melts in your
mouth.
If you've got melted chocolate all over
your hands, you're eating it too slowly.
Problem: How do you get 2 pounds of
chocolate home from the store in a hot car. Solution: Eat it in the car
park.
The largest ever chocolate bar ever manufactured
weighed 5,026lbs and was exhibited by Elah-Dufour United Food Companies at
Eurochocolate in Turin, Italy in March 2000.
Chocolate has long been heralded for
its value as an energy source. Think of it this way: a single chocolate chip
provides sufficient food energy for an adult to walk 150 feet; hence, it
would take about 35 chocolate chips to go a mile, or 875,000 for an
around-the world hike.
Engagement Cakes
- Wedding Cakes - Anniversary Cakes - Birthday Cakes - Special Occasions (finished in Luxury Belgian Chocolate,
Royal Icing or Sugar Paste)
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