ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE
The Evolution of Chocolate and Valentine's Day
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of chocolate, flowers, and poetry. But it started out as a day of fertility rites, animal sacrifices, and coupling via lottery. How did it get from there to here?
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CHOCOLATE OR SEX?
A number of studies have been conducted over the years as to whether people prefer chocolate or sex. The winner: chocolate...but you might not want to look too closely at the rigor of the scientific process! Read a bit more here, and take Tangle Chocolate's one-question survey which asks which YOU would choose.
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IS THERE CAFFEINE IN MY CHOCOLATE?
It’s time to set the record straight once and for all––does chocolate actually have caffeine? Should you not drink hot chocolate before bed? Can a chocolate bar replace your morning cup of joe? The answers to these questions are a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no.
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Vegan Chocolate, a Small Step Towards a Healthier Diet
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired lots of people to make changes in their lives, both big and small. One common area of change: what we eat. It's tough to adapt to a diet that feels punitive, now more so than ever. Tangle Chocolate suggests starting small by eating vegan chocolate.
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10 FASCINATING CHOCOLATE FACTS
Ever wonder what kind of chocolate candy was the first taken into outer space? Or which country consumes the most chocolate? Here are a few facts about chocolate that may surprise you — read them while you enjoy Tangle Chocolate chocolate!
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CHOCOLATE HOLIDAYS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT!
Did you know that there are over 50 holidays to celebrate all things chocolate? With everything from National Chocolate Day to National Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day, there is bound to be a day that needs to be marked in your calendar!
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4 Fun Ways to Gift Chocolate
What’s the only thing better than ordering yourself a box of Tangle Chocolate? Getting to make someone’s day by surprising them with a box of our gourmet, handcrafted dark chocolate THINS! During this time of social isolation especially, giving a little love is good for both the giver and the receiver. Here are several creative ways to make people feel special and appreciate the little things in life that mean so much.
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A SLIVER-SIZED HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE
When we think about chocolate, we imagine a sweet treat, whether it be a bar or a box of truffles. But for most of its history, chocolate wasn’t prepared with sugar, nor was it eaten. This is the condensed history that you can read in just about the amount of time that it takes to savor a gourmet, organic, handcrafted Tangle Chocolate Thin!
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DEFINING CHOCOLATE: A GLOSSARY OF CHOCOLATE TERMS
This list of commonly-used words in the bean-to-bar or craft chocolate industry will help you express what you want, whether you are buying chocolate for yourself or presenting it as a gift to another premium chocolate lover!
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FOUR WAYS THAT YOUR CHOCOLATE MAY BE COMPROMISING YOUR VALUES
You are someone who loves delighting everyone from your child’s violin teacher to your sweetheart with some special chocolate when they least expect it. And you want to choose chocolate that makes the world better as well as brightens the recipient’s day. How can you know that the chocolate you buy is in alignment with your values? Start with these four questions.
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WHY IS OUR CHOCOLATE SO EXPENSIVE?
I love when people ask me that question because it gives me the chance to get them excited about the value of - and values behind - Tangle Chocolate. This world of craft chocolate (also known as bean-to-bar, artisan, or gourmet chocolate) could not be more different from the world of the $.99 cent chocolate you buy at the gas station, yet it’s all called chocolate. By the end of this article, you will have a completely new understanding of the differences in the products and the pricing.
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WHY SHE WANTS CHOCOLATE, SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING
Did you know that the average American eats about 11 pounds of chocolate a year? And women consume far more than men, although men report liking it almost as much as women do. We read a lot about chocolate’s almost magical qualities, such as it triggering a dopamine release, but is it all true?
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