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Local Chocolates in the Philippines – A Childhood Dream

When you think of your childhood, what do you remember?

For Filipinos, being rewarded with their favorite local goodies definitely hits memory lane!

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Cacao in the Philippines

Cacao In The Philippines – The Birth Of Tsokolate

Ever wonder how chocolate was discovered in your country?

Chocolates originated from the tropical rainforests of Central America, were discovered by the Europeans, and were introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards. Since then, the country has developed its love affair with chocolates especially due to the country’s competitive advantage in location and climate.

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Chocolate Traditions on Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and people already stocking up on their chocolates, do you ever wonder what chocolate traditions exist in different parts of the world?

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Chocolate on a Healthy Diet? Fact or Myth?

Eating chocolate on a diet may seem like a dream, but a number of studies suggest that it is actually a good source of nutrients and can even help you lose weight!

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Hidden Chocolate Facts: 5 Fun Facts About Your Favorite Sweet Treat 

Nothing is better than eating a rich piece of chocolate for dessert (or any other time of the day, who am I to judge!) Nearly everyone around the world is a fan of chocolate - there’s a reason it’s a multi-billion dollar industry. However, there are tons of wild facts about chocolate that make this food as interesting as it is delicious. If you’d like to learn more about your favorite tasty treat then check out these interesting facts below...

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Why We Should Eat More Chocolate (According to a Neuroscientist!)

What do you think of when you hear the term “nutritious food”? Personally, my mind immediately goes to items like carrots, apples, or anything green.

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Heart Shaped Chocolate Boxes: The Symbol of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Why? I can head to the store and buy ridiculous amounts of chocolate with no questions asked! There is no doubt that Valentine’s Day is a chocolate centric holiday, and heart-shaped boxes full of delicious truffles are widely associated with this day of love.

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Cacao Juice: Delicious and Nutritious New Drink

As chocolate enthusiasts, I’m sure we are all fairly familiar with cacao beans. I mean, they lead to the delicious chocolate we eat every day! But did you know that the fresh white pulp that surrounds these precious beans makes a tasty juice?

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The Top 3 Halloween Candies

Halloween may be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun and enjoy the comfort of cheap, industrial sized bags of candy!

In the spirit of Halloween, let’s take a look at the most popular Halloween candies according to a study conducted by the LA Times. Would you even be surprised if I started off by saying that the top 3 in this list are chocolates? Nope, me either.

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Swiss Town Covered in Cocoa Snow

Let's take a moment to imagine snow during the summer. Gross, right? How dare I even bring it up! Snow in August isn't fun to think about (at least not in the northern hemisphere!), but what if that snow was... chocolate?

In the Swiss town of Olten on a warm Friday in August, this dream become a strange reality.

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