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Baker’s Chocolate Wasn’t Made For Bakers
KOTTKE.ORG Hope this doesn’t ruin your day, but Baker’s Chocolate wasn’t created for bakers, it’s chocolate originally produced in Dorchester, MA by John Hannon with his partner Dr. James Baker. Hannon sailed to the West Indies in 1779 and never came back, so Dr. Baker changed the name to the Baker Chocolate Company.California health officials warn public not to eat magic mushroom chocolate bars
Mushroom Magic Blend Chocolate Bars contain illegal psychoactive drugs, putting consumers at risk of injury, illness, or death, the California Department of Public Health reports.
Happy National Chocolate Day! October 28, 2024
Best time to eat chocolate, according to experts
Eating chocolate in the morning can give you a quick energy and mood boost, burn fat and reduce blood sugar levels. Afternoons are a great time to indulge, especially when you need a pick-me-up to beat the post-lunch slump. For people who tend to live their best lives in the evening, unfortunately, chocolate cannot keep up with that lifestyle. Read more, HERE.
Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come
Chocolate lovers already feeling the sting of high prices should brace for worse: costs will continue to rise as global cocoa supplies are at their lowest level in two decades. But spare a thought for cocoa farmers in west Africa, battling poor weather, crippling crop diseases as well as local and international governments – all while missing out on their fair share of the price hike.