Dark Chocolate

Deep Dark Chocolate Secrets

Is dark chocolate too good to be true? You probably have heard that dark chocolate is good for your health, but is it true? Yes it is. Here are some dark chocolate facts that you will be happy to read. We consider them to be "deep dark chocolate secrets." You don't have to keep these secrets, but be careful. If you tell your friends they may dig into your supply of dark chocolate!

• Dark chocolate helps prevent heart disease.
• Dark chocolate can contribute to lowering your blood pressure.
• Dark chocolate can help in prevention of cancer due to a high level of flavonoids/antioxidants - a higher level than wine, berries, and green tea.
• Dark chocolate is a valid source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium.
• Dark chocolate helps to generate seratonin in the brain, creating a healthy "feel good" sensation.
• Dark chocolate does not cause acne or "zits." the milk content of other chocolates can cause acne, but not dark chocolate.
• Dark chocolate is less likely to cause cavities than other candy because it melts more quickly in the mouth and the cocoa butter actually protects the teeth.
• Dark chocolate flavonoids can help with your blood circulation in the same way that aspirin helps to reduce the likelihood of a blood clot.

The Cocoa Tree

Ahhh.... tis under the shade of the wonderful Cocoa Tree that so many of us (figuratively) rest our work weary heads, all the while dreaming of what sweet goodness it will soon produce.

If the above scenario actually came to pass, we would find ourselves in a hot, rainy environment on a small farm, probably near the equator. And many, many steps must come between a cocoa tree sapling and www.Chocolate.com's intense dark chocolate!

So let's just take the easy way, shall we? Drive yourself over to this Dark Chocolate category and you won't have to imagine. Let your fingers do the walking through such delights as the Dark Chocolate Classic Truffle. These addictive little monsters have a base of 70% Valhrona Grand Cru, and the last step is to roll them in cocoa powder. Um, the Cocoa Tree never looked better.

Consider these little beauties: our Peanut Butter Bonbons. These consist of creamy organic peanut butter and mini dark chocolate chips, and you can see that delicious dark chocolate shell.

Finally, if you're in the mood for the everything but the kitchen sink covered in dark chocolate, then the Dark Chocolate One Pound Family Assortment is waiting for you. Butter caramels, cherry cordials, soft center creams, meltaways, crisp covered nuts, pecan tootles and more are found here, and are covered in the finest pure dark chocolate.

Yes, that Cocoa Tree is pretty wonderful. And how awesome it is that so many are so adept at Growing the Cocoa Bean. Even Martha would say, "It's a good thing.

Happy Mother's Day    May 11, 2008

Lavish her with the gift of celebration, of luxury, and of the best Mom love wrapped in paper: chocolate! And not just any chocolate for this Happy Mother’s Day! It has to be from one of the best small-batch American chocolatiers that still hand-make their confections using the finest of ingredients, and the Frenchiest of all superb French styles!

Where can mere mortals find such unabashed chocolate heaven? Perhaps only at Chocolate.com, the unique artisanal marketplace for real chocolatiers. Consider the Gourmet Chocolate section, where many little angelic chocolate tidbits reside. How long has it been since you have given your Mom a beautiful box of Chocolate Petit Fours made by the Danish chef, Fritz Knipschildt, who has professionally trained in France, Spain and his native Denmark?

Let our Twenty-four Piece Chocolate Collection escort Mom on a journey through flavors like Local Blueberry Port and Chamomile Honey Caramel. Find this jewel and a king's ransom of others under the Chocolate Gift heading.

Don’t forget to consider a great, big and just plain wonderful Gift Basket for Mom. Having this Sweet Treats Chocolate Cookie and Candy Gourmet Gift Basket come to her door will make her almost, that’s almost as happy as a new grandchild on the way.

So choose some special Chocolate.com chocolate today for your Mom. You can order early, and just specify the day you want your gift to arrive. You’ll be glad you did, but most of all, so will she.