Ah, this blissful euphoria...
As this moment, I am experiencing delicious pieces of chocolate from Germany and from France, which I received as gifts for Christmas; I am pleased, content and happy. To be absolutely truthful, I love chocolate in most of its many forms.
Chocolate is a part of the pleasures of cultivated societies of the world. We are fortunate to be living in these times!
In 1519 Hernan Cortes landed in the New World. There he tasted xocoatl of the Aztecs. Taken to the Old World, it was accepted by the aristocracy of Spain and became an instant hit among those who could afford it. Later it was introduced to Italy where it was produced for the locals and sold in market places. During the inquisition, it was taken from Spain and introduced to France where it became an exotic drink for those associated with the French court. When chocolate was introduced to England it moved quickly from the aristocracy to the middle class. It was in England that chocolate was mixed with hot milk and honey to produce a drink that was used for medicinal purposes. For the first time, solid chocolate was sold in 1674 and became a desirable and affordable luxury.
Today, chocolate is used in many forms but the major form is that of chocolate bars and chocolate pieces. Chocolates are said to be beneficial for one's health as it contains many chemicals associate with those that have a positive effect on one's mood. Some substances found in chocolate stimulate the central nervous system and can produce a mild antidepressant effect as well as feelings of well-being and calmness. It is easy to understand why people can fall in love with chocolate as feelings of comfort and happiness can be induced.
Yes, I love chocolates; I love to receive chocolates, as gifts, in many forms. I believe I will live longer and enjoy life more by consuming chocolate on a daily basis; eating appropriate foods, including fruit and vegetables, drinking water, exercising and sleeping well. Everything in balance, consumed in moderation but including chocolate for delightful pleasure.
Chocolate is a part of the pleasures of cultivated societies of the world. We are fortunate to be living in these times!
In 1519 Hernan Cortes landed in the New World. There he tasted xocoatl of the Aztecs. Taken to the Old World, it was accepted by the aristocracy of Spain and became an instant hit among those who could afford it. Later it was introduced to Italy where it was produced for the locals and sold in market places. During the inquisition, it was taken from Spain and introduced to France where it became an exotic drink for those associated with the French court. When chocolate was introduced to England it moved quickly from the aristocracy to the middle class. It was in England that chocolate was mixed with hot milk and honey to produce a drink that was used for medicinal purposes. For the first time, solid chocolate was sold in 1674 and became a desirable and affordable luxury.
Today, chocolate is used in many forms but the major form is that of chocolate bars and chocolate pieces. Chocolates are said to be beneficial for one's health as it contains many chemicals associate with those that have a positive effect on one's mood. Some substances found in chocolate stimulate the central nervous system and can produce a mild antidepressant effect as well as feelings of well-being and calmness. It is easy to understand why people can fall in love with chocolate as feelings of comfort and happiness can be induced.
Yes, I love chocolates; I love to receive chocolates, as gifts, in many forms. I believe I will live longer and enjoy life more by consuming chocolate on a daily basis; eating appropriate foods, including fruit and vegetables, drinking water, exercising and sleeping well. Everything in balance, consumed in moderation but including chocolate for delightful pleasure.
posted by croweagle at
7:20 PM
1 Comments:
To add a comment to your beautiful text, the chocolate was introduced in France by Catherine De Médicis (1519-1589), Henry IId 's wife...this very queen who ordained the "saint Barthélémy Massacre"...and to add one last thing on chocolate...in France it's said that the one who eats chocolate too much has a lack of love...be careful then ! lol !
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