What a perfect day for all of us Chocolate Lovers out there! Established in 2009, World Chocolate Day marks the supposed anniversary of the day that this iconic dessert made its first entrance into Europe in 1550.
According to Wikipedia, “The history of chocolate began in Mesoamerica. Fermented beverages made from chocolate date back to at least 1900 BC to 1500 BC. The Mexica believed that cacao seeds were the gift of Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom, and the seeds once had so much value that they were used as a form of currency. Originally prepared only as a drink, chocolate was served as a bitter liquid, mixed with spices or corn puree. It was believed to be an aphrodisiac and to give the drinker strength. . . .” READ MORE
Here at Boo-Shaw Bakery, we feel Chocolate is a special treat for all who just need something sweet sometimes! 😉 Of course we recommend you try out one of our delicious Boo-Shaw Bakery Cookies containing Chocolate! You can’t go wrong! If you choose to celebrate this day sharing chocolate with others, enjoying chocolate by yourself or perhaps learning more about chocolate, it sounds like a “Win” to Boo-Shaw Bakery! Enjoy!
