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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Chocolate for Valentine's Day

Look at the beautiful spread that Hotel Chocolat has to offer for this Valentine's Day:

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The beautiful artistry of their chocolates are matched by the rich and creamy flavors. So just when you think that this chocolate looks to good to eat . . . YUM . . . it's too good to not eat!


Valentine's Day is a special holiday and chocolate is the perfect gift to give on Valentine's day. Why chocolate? Here are some chocolate facts:

Chocolate Gifts for Valentine's Day


Americans buy more chocolate on Valentine’s Day than on any other day. That’s saying a lot considering the average American eats nearly 12 pounds of chocolate a year. Source: U.S. sugar Corp.

Special Chocolate Gifts for Valentine's Day
Chocolate has often been called an aphrodisiac, and while that may not be scientifically proven, what is true is that chocolate does contain phenyl ethylamine (PEA) which creates a chemical reaction in the brain similar to that of falling in love.

Valentine's Day Gifts

Chocolate has been around since as early as 1500BC; and cocoa beans were so valuable and regarded so highly, they were used as currency by the Mayans and the Aztecs.

Valentine's Day Chocolates


Some scientists claim that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has medicinal purposes and, if consumed in moderation, can lower blood pressure. Source: Wikipedia





Don't feed chocolate to dogs!
And a warning about chocolate and your pet: chocolate is very bad for dogs, they cannot process some of the chemicals in chocolate and too much chocolate consumpion can be fatal to your pet. So, if you dog gets a hold of your Valentine's Day chocolate, consult your vet immediately.