ðŦ Happy World Chocolate ðŦ Day July the 7th , 2024
Apart from the coffee plant, the chocolate plant is probably one of my favorite plants!
So how are you planning to celebrate World Chocolate Day ?ðŦ
Do you have a favorite chocolate and why? I like the highest percentage chocolate bars (eg 90-95% cocoa) as it is so bitter no one else wants to pinch it and eat it but instead leave it for me. But I started with 70% cocoa.
I also love hot chocolate (especially cold, wet and windy days like today here in Perth - winter day). I sometimes add spices like cinnamon or even chilli !
Have you noticed how expensive chocolate has becomeha become lately and the reasons for its increase in price ?
Does anyone have a cocoa plant or a chocolate plant eg chocolate mint?
#HappyPlants
#PlantsMakePeopleHappy
#PlantAddict
#Seymour
#theamigos
#PlantTherapy
#GregGang
#Greggers
#ChocolateMint #Chocolate
So how are you planning to celebrate World Chocolate Day ?ðŦ
Do you have a favorite chocolate and why? I like the highest percentage chocolate bars (eg 90-95% cocoa) as it is so bitter no one else wants to pinch it and eat it but instead leave it for me. But I started with 70% cocoa.
I also love hot chocolate (especially cold, wet and windy days like today here in Perth - winter day). I sometimes add spices like cinnamon or even chilli !
Have you noticed how expensive chocolate has becomeha become lately and the reasons for its increase in price ?
Does anyone have a cocoa plant or a chocolate plant eg chocolate mint?
#HappyPlants
#PlantsMakePeopleHappy
#PlantAddict
#Seymour
#theamigos
#PlantTherapy
#GregGang
#Greggers
#ChocolateMint #Chocolate
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Happy Chocolate Day! ð Yum! I am also a dark chocolate fan ðŦ. My current favorite is called Tony's Chocolonely Dark Chocolate with Almonds and Sea Salt. ð They are pretty large bars, and sell for about $5, but I've seen them as high as $7.
I don't have any "chocolate" plants, but I would be glad to try that chocolate mint! I'm going to have to look for that.
I don't have any "chocolate" plants, but I would be glad to try that chocolate mint! I'm going to have to look for that.
Did you know that chocolate is the most popular sweet in the world? Humans grow and consume more than 3 million tons of cacao every year!
Chocolate is a food worthy of year-round celebration, especially on World Chocolate Day.
Are you excited to dig into this yearâs sweetest celebration? How can brands and social media managers get involved?
Check out this enticing guide to World Chocolate Day.
When is World Chocolate Day?
World Chocolate Day (or International Chocolate Day) falls on July 7 every year. In 2022, World Chocolate Day occurs on Thursday, July 7. On this day, chocolate-lovers around the globe will have the perfect excuse to indulge in sweet goodies.
The history of World Chocolate Day
Although humans have enjoyed chocolate for thousands of years, World Chocolate Day wasnât invented until 2009. Nobody knows exactly who established World Chocolate Day, but they certainly deserve our thanks.
Historians estimate that chocolate was widely introduced to Europe on July 7, 1550. This introduction symbolizes chocolateâs debut from South America to the rest of the world. Now, World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 every year.
The history of chocolate
What better way to appreciate chocolate than to learn about its origins? Chocolate originated in Latin America, where indigenous people began harvesting and domesticating the cacao (âkakawaâ) plant.
Chocolate, as we know it today, is much sweeter now than it was then. People mixed the cacao beans, pulp, and peppers into beverages believed to fortify and strengthen their soldiers. This is the origin of âhotâ chocolate, which was actually somewhat bitter and spicy.
Researchers believe that Mesoamerican civilizations cultivated the cacao plant for thousands of years before European explorers arrived in the Americas. Christopher Columbus may have been one of the first Europeans to taste chocolate when he encountered Mayan cacao bean traders. During the early 1550s, more explorers, including Hernan Cortez, brought back cacao beans and ancient recipes.
The Spanish, who had colonized several Caribbean islands, were among the first to add sugar cane to chocolate. This made the bitter food more appealing, and chocolate quickly became a delicacy for the upper classes. Over the next few centuries, chocolate became more affordable and widespread.
In 1868, Cadbury introduced the first mass-produced chocolate candies in England. Cadbury remains a popular chocolate manufacturer still to this day.
How to celebrate World Chocolate Day
We want to celebrate chocolate every day, but especially on World Chocolate Day! Throw a few more candies on your plate and check out these fun ways to indulge.
Spread the word
Happiness is best when shared. One great way to celebrate World Chocolate Day is to spread the word to friends, family and customers. Snap a pic of some chocolate treats and share it on your social media page so others know to celebrate too!
Indulge in some goodies
Obviously, the celebration wouldnât be complete without some chocolatey confections. Order a mocha latte in the morning, grab a handful of candies at lunch, or sip on a chocolate cocktail after work. Enjoy the summer heat and World Chocolate Day with a hefty scoop of chocolate ice cream.
Today, there are endless ways to enjoy chocolate. Celebrate with customers by offering free chocolate samples and treats in your storefront.
Make treats at home
Family is often a key component of small business storytelling. Making chocolate treats is a great way to get the whole family involved in World Chocolate Day. Post the finished products to share your familyâs love with your patrons.
If youâd like to honor the origins of chocolate, try making your very own Mayan hot chocolate.
Sweeten someoneâs day
Surprise everyone at the office with a batch of chocolate chip cookies or send a box of fine chocolates and flowers to your loved ones. People who arenât aware of World Chocolate Day will be thrilled to celebrate with you. Make sharing chocolate on July 7 a yearly tradition.
World Chocolate Day deals
Whatâs even sweeter than chocolate? Great deals on chocolate!
Celebrate World Chocolate Day by shopping or hosting promotional deals. These are some popular brands that have hosted promotional events in the past:
Ghirardelli
Godiva
M&Mâs
Seeâs Candies
Russell Stover
McDonaldâs
World Market
Edible Arrangements
In 2021, Godiva offered special chocolate treat boxes to celebrate. They shared an adorable Instagram post inviting customers to celebrate with Godiva products. Who wouldnât want to splurge on some truffles?
Chocolate is a food worthy of year-round celebration, especially on World Chocolate Day.
Are you excited to dig into this yearâs sweetest celebration? How can brands and social media managers get involved?
Check out this enticing guide to World Chocolate Day.
When is World Chocolate Day?
World Chocolate Day (or International Chocolate Day) falls on July 7 every year. In 2022, World Chocolate Day occurs on Thursday, July 7. On this day, chocolate-lovers around the globe will have the perfect excuse to indulge in sweet goodies.
The history of World Chocolate Day
Although humans have enjoyed chocolate for thousands of years, World Chocolate Day wasnât invented until 2009. Nobody knows exactly who established World Chocolate Day, but they certainly deserve our thanks.
Historians estimate that chocolate was widely introduced to Europe on July 7, 1550. This introduction symbolizes chocolateâs debut from South America to the rest of the world. Now, World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 every year.
The history of chocolate
What better way to appreciate chocolate than to learn about its origins? Chocolate originated in Latin America, where indigenous people began harvesting and domesticating the cacao (âkakawaâ) plant.
Chocolate, as we know it today, is much sweeter now than it was then. People mixed the cacao beans, pulp, and peppers into beverages believed to fortify and strengthen their soldiers. This is the origin of âhotâ chocolate, which was actually somewhat bitter and spicy.
Researchers believe that Mesoamerican civilizations cultivated the cacao plant for thousands of years before European explorers arrived in the Americas. Christopher Columbus may have been one of the first Europeans to taste chocolate when he encountered Mayan cacao bean traders. During the early 1550s, more explorers, including Hernan Cortez, brought back cacao beans and ancient recipes.
The Spanish, who had colonized several Caribbean islands, were among the first to add sugar cane to chocolate. This made the bitter food more appealing, and chocolate quickly became a delicacy for the upper classes. Over the next few centuries, chocolate became more affordable and widespread.
In 1868, Cadbury introduced the first mass-produced chocolate candies in England. Cadbury remains a popular chocolate manufacturer still to this day.
How to celebrate World Chocolate Day
We want to celebrate chocolate every day, but especially on World Chocolate Day! Throw a few more candies on your plate and check out these fun ways to indulge.
Spread the word
Happiness is best when shared. One great way to celebrate World Chocolate Day is to spread the word to friends, family and customers. Snap a pic of some chocolate treats and share it on your social media page so others know to celebrate too!
Indulge in some goodies
Obviously, the celebration wouldnât be complete without some chocolatey confections. Order a mocha latte in the morning, grab a handful of candies at lunch, or sip on a chocolate cocktail after work. Enjoy the summer heat and World Chocolate Day with a hefty scoop of chocolate ice cream.
Today, there are endless ways to enjoy chocolate. Celebrate with customers by offering free chocolate samples and treats in your storefront.
Make treats at home
Family is often a key component of small business storytelling. Making chocolate treats is a great way to get the whole family involved in World Chocolate Day. Post the finished products to share your familyâs love with your patrons.
If youâd like to honor the origins of chocolate, try making your very own Mayan hot chocolate.
Sweeten someoneâs day
Surprise everyone at the office with a batch of chocolate chip cookies or send a box of fine chocolates and flowers to your loved ones. People who arenât aware of World Chocolate Day will be thrilled to celebrate with you. Make sharing chocolate on July 7 a yearly tradition.
World Chocolate Day deals
Whatâs even sweeter than chocolate? Great deals on chocolate!
Celebrate World Chocolate Day by shopping or hosting promotional deals. These are some popular brands that have hosted promotional events in the past:
Ghirardelli
Godiva
M&Mâs
Seeâs Candies
Russell Stover
McDonaldâs
World Market
Edible Arrangements
In 2021, Godiva offered special chocolate treat boxes to celebrate. They shared an adorable Instagram post inviting customers to celebrate with Godiva products. Who wouldnât want to splurge on some truffles?
I love all kinds of chocolate! My gateway chocolate that got me into exploring different types was Coco Camino's dark mint chocolate - aside from being delicious it has some finely-textured crunchy bits in it that make it fun to eat.
Dark chocolate is my first love but also love milk chocolate. White and blonde are also fantastic when you can find high quality chocolatiers. Anyone tried the newest ruby chocolate?
I live in a smallish city that loves food and there's a fantastic chocolate store that carries the top ranked chocolates from around the world. I feel pretty blessed to know I could try a different chocolate every single day for nearly a year. My neighbourhood even has a local chocolatier! But I do still love the occasional Butterfinger or a Coffee Crisp.
Dark chocolate is my first love but also love milk chocolate. White and blonde are also fantastic when you can find high quality chocolatiers. Anyone tried the newest ruby chocolate?
I live in a smallish city that loves food and there's a fantastic chocolate store that carries the top ranked chocolates from around the world. I feel pretty blessed to know I could try a different chocolate every single day for nearly a year. My neighbourhood even has a local chocolatier! But I do still love the occasional Butterfinger or a Coffee Crisp.
@UltraKoreanfir I'm willing to bet your area has a chocolatier or at least some local businesses that carry unique and high quality chocolates. Farmers' markets, boutique or high-end grocers and even ethnic food stores might have some fantastic chocolatey offerings. Some of my fave U.S. based chocolatiers are Askinosie, Dandelion Chocolate, Theo Chocolate and Mast Brothers. But if you're ever in my area we could do a chocolate crawl - like a pub crawl but chocolates, lol!
@ballondusoleil ð Love that idea! ð
I live near St. Louis, so plenty of chocolatiers around, but all are at least an hour from me. To have one in my own neighborhood....that would be something! Dangerous, maybe ð
I live near St. Louis, so plenty of chocolatiers around, but all are at least an hour from me. To have one in my own neighborhood....that would be something! Dangerous, maybe ð